WinSCP Alternatives for Linux

WinSCP is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is FileZilla, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to WinSCP and 16 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to WinSCP are muCommander, Muon SSH/SFTP client, gFTP and trolCommander.

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  1. FileZilla icon

    FileZilla

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    Open-source FTP solution offering FTP, FTPS, and SFTP support. FileZilla Pro expands protocol options to WebDAV, Amazon S3, and more with FileZilla Server for comprehensive file management.

    68 FileZilla alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    • Haiku
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    Comments about FileZilla as an Alternative to WinSCP
    Top Positive Comment
    greenseeker
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    Contrary to many of the comments here, Filezilla does support SFTP. Both SFTP and SCP are SSH-based file transfer protocols and usually when you can use one, you can use both. SCP doesn't allow browsing the filesystem, it's transfer only, so WinSCP is actually using a hacky workaround: https://winscp.net/eng/docs/requirements#scp

    I prefer WinSCP, personally, but Filezilla is a perfectly good alternative.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
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    It's not an SCP client, just (S)FTP

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Michal D.
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    No support for SCP, SSH and some other protocols supported by WinSCP

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think FileZilla is a great WinSCP alternative, some don't.

    • FileZilla is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to WinSCP .

    • FileZilla is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to WinSCP .

    • FileZilla is Freemium and Open SourceWinSCP is Free and Open Source
  2. muCommander icon

    muCommander

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    muCommander is a lightweight, cross-platform file manager with a dual-pane interface. It runs on any operating system with Java support (Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, *BSD, Solaris...).

    107 muCommander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Java
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    • Most users think muCommander is a great WinSCP alternative.

    • muCommander is the most popular Web-based alternative to WinSCP .

    • muCommander is Free and Open SourceWinSCP is also Free and Open Source
  4. Muon SSH/SFTP client icon

    Muon SSH/SFTP client

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    Graphical SFTP client and terminal emulator with helpful utilities.

    31 Muon SSH/SFTP client alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    Comments about Muon SSH/SFTP client as an Alternative to WinSCP
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    Simplest SFTP client out there!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Muon SSH/SFTP client is a great WinSCP alternative.

    • Muon SSH/SFTP client is Free and Open SourceWinSCP is also Free and Open Source
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    FileZilla

    Open-source FTP solution offering FTP, FTPS, and SFTP support. FileZilla Pro expands protocol options to WebDAV, Amazon S3, and more with FileZilla Server for comprehensive file management.

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    gFTP

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    gFTP is a simple GTK+ based ftp client for Linux. Supports the FTP, FTPS (control connection only), HTTP, HTTPS, SSH and FSP protocols, FTP and HTTP proxy server support, supports FXP file transfers (transferring files between 2 remote servers via FTP), UNIX, EPLF, Novell...

    40 gFTP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Xfce
     
  8. termscp icon

    termscp

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    A feature rich terminal UI file transfer and explorer with support for SCP/SFTP/FTP/Kube/S3/WebDAV.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • NetBSD
    • BSD
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    CrossFTP

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    CrossFTP is an FTP, Amazon S3, Amazon Glacier, and cloud storage client.

    • CrossFTPs main features: Multi-tab Navigation; Unicode support; Bonjour Service Discovery; Archive browsing(.zip,.tar.gz,etc.); Auto-reconnecting and anti-idle; and more.
    • CrossFTP Pro version is availabl.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Tux Commander

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    Tux Commander is a windowed file manager with 2 panels side by side similar to Double Commander, Total Commander or Midnight Commander.

    91 Tux Commander alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Xfce
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  12. sFTP Client icon

    sFTP Client

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    sFTP Client is a full-featured FTP/SFTP/FTPIS/FTPES/SSH client with a modern and easy to use interface.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. QuickDAV icon

    QuickDAV

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    Network file and folder transfer app. Simple and easy upload, download, and management of your files and folders from any other device.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Far2l

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    Native port of Far Manager to Linux, MacOS and BSD.

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
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