SFTP clients
File-transfer clients for SFTP and related protocols: platforms, price and licence compared, with what each one does not cover.
2 tools · facts checked 2026-10-20 · how we check
| name | platforms | price | source | SFTP | SSH | Port forwarding | Cloud sync |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberduck Mac or Windows users who move files between SFTP servers and many cloud storage services. | macOSWindowsLinux | Free | Open source | ✓ yes | ? not verified | ? not verified | ? not verified |
| WinSCP Windows users who need a scriptable GUI client for SFTP/SCP and S3 file transfers. | Windows | Free | Open source | ✓ yes | ? not verified | ? not verified | ? not verified |
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- Cyberduck best for: Mac or Windows users who move files between SFTP servers and many cloud storage services. look elsewhere if: Users who need an interactive SSH terminal or Linux desktop client.
- WinSCP best for: Windows users who need a scriptable GUI client for SFTP/SCP and S3 file transfers. look elsewhere if: macOS or Linux users, or those who need a terminal-first SSH workflow.