Free FTP Software To Download
FTP is always the best way to upload a lot of files onto your hosting account, we have picked out some of the free ones that we think are worth trying:
Filezilla
FileZilla Client is a fast and reliable cross-platform FTP, FTPS and SFTP client with lots of useful features and an intuitive interface. Features Include:
- Drag & drop support
- Configurable Speed limits
- Supports FTP, FTP over SSL/TLS (FTPS) and SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)
- Cross-platform. Runs on Windows, Linux, OSX and more
- Supports resume and transfer of large files >4GB
Official Website: http://filezilla-project.org/
AcefTP
It’s cool, uncluttered drag-and-drop interface, designed in a Windows XP fashion, lets you transfer files quickly and efficiently and navigate with ease between folders, both on Web sites and on your computer. Features Include:
- Windows XP-Style Interface
- Store and configure your connections using the explorer-style advanced site manager
- Make server-to-server file transfers
- Open several FTP sites easily
- Resume broken transfers
Official Website: http://software.visicommedia.com/en/products/aceftpfreeware/
Classic FTP
Classic FTP is an easy to use ftp client that allows you to view, edit, upload, download and delete files from a remote server (website) or network for free. Features Include:
- Runs on Windows 98/2000/Xp/Vista and Mac OS X
- Visually compare your local drive and what’s online
- Manually download selected files
- Manually connect and disconnect to site
Official Website: http://www.nchsoftware.com/ftp/
FireFTP (Firefox Browser Extension)
FireFTP is a free, secure, cross-platform FTP client for Mozilla Firefox which provides easy and intuitive access to FTP servers. Features Include:
- Cross-platform: Works on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
- Secure: SSL/TLS support, same encryption used with online banking and shopping
- Synchronization: Keep directories in sync while navigating
- Automatic reconnect and resuming of transfers
- Seamless integration with Mozilla Firefox
Official Website: http://fireftp.mozdev.org/
CyberDuck (Mac Only)
Cyberduck is an open-source SFTP (SSH Secure File Transfer) and FTP browser licenced under the GPL. Cyberduck features the same intuitive interface for both FTP and SFTP browsing and is now Mac-only. You can open connections to multiple servers, thanks to its document-based interface. A simple Favorites manager allows you to store frequently used servers.
Official Website: http://cyberduck.ch/
The above are not the be all and end all in free FTP software but they are some of the FTP applications that I have personally used on many occasions. we get quite a few emails asking for our opinion on the best free FTP to use, the answer would be that most will work with our hosting setup so have a play around and see which one suits you best… the above should see you on your way.
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