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 17 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to WinSCP are muCommander, Muon SSH/SFTP client, trolCommander and gFTP.

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WinSCP alternatives are mainly FTP Clients, but if you're looking for File Managers or File Sync Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac + File Management and Mac + FTP Client and Mac + Free. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to WinSCP .
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A versatile client for SFTP, FTP, and other protocols for file transfer. It offers GUI choice, and supports automation and key authentication.

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WinSCP alternatives page was last updated Dec 14, 2024
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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.

    66 FileZilla alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
    FileZilla screenshot 1
    Bundleware

    Be aware that installing FileZilla on your computer might install some bundleware/malware on your machine.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for SFTP
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Portable
    4.  Dedicated Server Hosting
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Mounting drives

    FileZilla VS WinSCP

     
    Comments about FileZilla as an Alternative to WinSCP
    Top Positive Comment
    greenseeker
    Mar 2, 2022
    2

    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
    Jul 3, 2020
    6

    It's not an SCP client, just (S)FTP

    Most Recent Comment
    Michal D.
    Negative Jan 8, 2022
    -1

    No support for SCP, SSH and some other protocols supported by WinSCP

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    FileZilla icon

    • 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
    • FileZilla is LightweightWinSCP is not according to our users
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    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...).

    104 muCommander alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Java
    muCommander screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Portable
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Dual Pane Support
    8.  Java based
    9.  SSH

    muCommander VS WinSCP

     

    • 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
    • muCommander is LightweightWinSCP is not according to our users
  4. Muon SSH/SFTP client icon

    Muon SSH/SFTP client

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    Graphical SFTP client and terminal emulator with helpful utilities.

    30 Muon SSH/SFTP client alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    SFTP client
    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.0.4) is from February 2020.

    Muon SSH/SFTP client Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Support for SFTP
    3.  Java based
    4.  SSH
    5.  Secure Copy (SCP)

    Muon SSH/SFTP client VS WinSCP

     
    Comments about Muon SSH/SFTP client as an Alternative to WinSCP
    Guest
    Positive Feb 15, 2021
    0

    Simplest SFTP client out there!

    WinSCP Icon
    Muon SSH/SFTP client icon

    • 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.

    https://filezilla-project.org
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    trolCommander

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    trolCommander - fork of the free and opensource muCommander filemanager.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    trolCommander screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last update is from December 29th, 2016.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in viewer
    2.  Syntax Highlighting
    3.  Support for SFTP
    4.  Built-in terminal emulation
    5.  Tabbed interface
    6.  Dual Pane Support
    7.  Support for FTP

    trolCommander VS WinSCP

     
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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...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Xfce

    gFTP Features

    1.  FXP

    gFTP VS WinSCP

     
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    termscp

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • NetBSD
    • BSD
    termscp screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Portable
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Built-in viewer
    5.  Syntax Highlighting
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Batch Rename Files
    8.  Command line interface
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Rust
    11.  Secure Copy (SCP)
    12.  Support for SFTP

    termscp VS WinSCP

     
  10. CrossFTP icon

    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.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main Window

    CrossFTP Features

    1.  Support for SFTP
    2.  Directory sync
    3.  FXP
    4.  Synchronized browsing

    CrossFTP VS WinSCP

     
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    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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    sFTP Client screenshot 1

    sFTP Client Features

    1.  Support for FTP
    2.  SSH

    sFTP Client VS WinSCP

     
  12. Tux Commander icon

    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Xfce
    Tux Commander - Main window
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 0.6.70, released in November 2009, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Tux Commander Features

    1.  Dual Pane Support
    2.  Support for SFTP
    3.  Support for FTP

    Tux Commander VS WinSCP

     
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