WinSCP Alternatives for Mac

WinSCP is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac 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 many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to WinSCP are Cyberduck, ForkLift, muCommander and Transmit.

WinSCP alternatives are mainly FTP Clients but may also be File Managers or Terminal Emulators. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of WinSCP .

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FTP Client

WinSCP, a popular free SFTP and FTP client for Windows, copies files between a local and remote computer. It supports also...

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FileZilla
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Freemium • Open Source
FTP Client
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
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ReactOS
69 FileZilla alternatives
FileZilla is a powerful FTP-client. It has been designed for ease of use and with support for as many features as possible, while still being fast and reliable.
- - FileZilla is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to WinSCP .
- - FileZilla is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to WinSCP .
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FileZilla Features
1. Ad-freeFileZilla doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. PortableFileZilla can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. LightweightFileZilla consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Support for SFTP
Dedicated Server Hosting
Mounting drives
Bundleware
Be aware that installing FileZilla on your computer might install some bundleware/malware on your machine. See this thread on the FileZilla forum: https://forum.filezilla-project.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=48441

Comments about FileZilla as a Alternative to WinSCP
Some users think FileZilla is a great WinSCP alternative, some don't.
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greenseeker
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.
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Guest
It's not an SCP client, just (S)FTP
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Michal D.
No support for SCP, SSH and some other protocols supported by WinSCP
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Guest
filezilla is only ftp no SSH/SCP
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FileZilla only does FTP/SFTP. It does not do SCP
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Cyberduck
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Freemium • Open Source
FTP Client
Cloud Storage Service
Mac
Windows
83 Cyberduck alternatives
A libre FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, S3, Backblaze B2, Azure & OpenStack Swift browser.
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Cyberduck Features
1. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
2. Support for scriptingCyberduck supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
Support for FTP
Support for SFTP
S3 storage support
Cloud browser
Onedrive integration
Openstack swift integration
WebDAV Support
Multiple languages
Google Drive integration
Open API
Comments about Cyberduck as a Alternative to WinSCP
Most users think Cyberduck is a great WinSCP alternative.
vglist
Does not support ssh sudo su
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Guest
Some AVs block FileZilla on macOS for some reason and I couldn't use it. Cyberduck is excellent alternative Open Source as it is very similar to all of them.
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Guest
ssssh in command line not GUI
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ForkLift
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Freemium • Proprietary
File Manager
FTP Client
File Sync Tool
Mac
109 ForkLift alternatives
The most advanced dual pane file manager and file transfer client for macOS.
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ForkLift Features
1. Dark ModeForkLift supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. Command line interfaceForkLift either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
3. Live PreviewInstantly see what your files and documents look like as you create them.
Dual Pane Support
Mount FTP drives
Support for SFTP
Support for FTP
Mounting drives
Miller columns
Favorites
Directory sync
Integrated File Sharing
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Opinions about ForkLift as a Alternative to WinSCP
Almost everyone thinks ForkLift is a great WinSCP alternative.
muCommander
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Free • Open Source
File Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
BSD
Java
102 muCommander alternatives
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...).
- - muCommander is the most popular Web-based alternative to WinSCP .
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muCommander Features
1. Dark ModemuCommander supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in muCommander without registration.
3. PortablemuCommander can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Dual Pane Support
SSH
Opinions about muCommander as a Alternative to WinSCP
Most users think muCommander is a great WinSCP alternative.
Transmit
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Paid • Proprietary
FTP Client
File Sync Tool
Mac
46 Transmit alternatives
The gold standard of macOS file transfer apps just drove into the future. Transmit 5 is here. Upload, download, and manage files on tons of servers with an easy, familiar, and powerful UI. It’s quite good.
- - Transmit is the most popular commercial alternative to WinSCP .
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Transmit Features
Support for FTP
Miller columns
Support for SFTP
SSL
Mount FTP drives
Opinions about Transmit as a Alternative to WinSCP
Most users think Transmit is a great WinSCP alternative.
Terminal
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Free • Proprietary
Terminal Emulator
Shell
Mac
81 Terminal alternatives
Terminal (also referred to as Terminal.app) is a terminal emulator included in Apple's Mac OS X operating system. It originated in Mac OS X's predecessors, NEXTSTEP and OPENSTEP, and allows the user to interact with the computer through a command line interface.
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trolCommander
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Free • Open Source
File Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
62 trolCommander alternatives
trolCommander - fork of the free and opensource muCommander filemanager.
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trolCommander Features
1. Built-in viewertrolCommander shows you a quick preview of an image, page or file in supported formats.
2. LightweighttrolCommander consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Syntax HighlightingtrolCommander supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
Support for SFTP
Built-in terminal emulation
Tabbed interface
Dual Pane Support
Support for FTP
Discontinued
Last update is from December 29th, 2016.
Royal TSX
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Freemium • Proprietary
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
120 Royal TSX alternatives
Royal TS provides easy and secure access to your remote systems

Unlock the power to remotely manage your systems on multiple platforms!

Royal TS is the perfect tool for server admins, system engineers, developers and IT focused information workers who constantly need to access.
- - Royal TSX is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to WinSCP .
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Royal TSX Features
1. Multiple Account supportRoyal TSX support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
SSH
RDP
Tabbed interface
Clientless Remote Connection
Explorer-like
CuteFTP
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Paid • Proprietary
FTP Client
Mac
Windows
52 CuteFTP alternatives
Cute FTP is an utility for transferring files between your computer and a remote File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server anywhere on the Internet.
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CuteFTP Features
Support for Multiple threads