Cyberduck

Files & storage

Free & open sourceEditorial overview
A CLOSER LOOK

What is Cyberduck?

Cyberduck is a graphical file-transfer client for macOS and Windows that connects to FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, and cloud object-storage services, with bookmarks and editing integrations for managing files across different remote destinations.

SFTP and FTP

WebDAV access

Cloud-storage connections

External editor integration

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Users managing remote files across servers and cloud storage

Before you choose

Provider storage fees still apply. Drive mounting is a separate product.

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Know what you're signing up for.

The listed Cyberduck software is available without a license fee under GPL-3.0. Included capabilities cover sftp and ftp, webdav access, cloud-storage connections. Free direct-download client; optional donations/store purchase, Mountain Duck, and provider charges are separate.

Free direct-download client; optional donations/store purchase, Mountain Duck, and provider charges are separate.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Many remote services in one client

Approachable graphical transfer workflow

What to keep in mind

Provider storage fees still apply

Drive mounting is a separate product

How to use it well

Cyberduck is a useful option for users managing remote files across servers and cloud storage. Create a bookmark for one destination and test a small upload and download before moving a larger folder. Start with a small, representative task so you can check the results before extending the setup.

Use encrypted protocols where available and verify permissions and overwrite behavior before transferring production files. Consider the practical trade-off: provider storage fees still apply.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Cyberduck free?

The listed Cyberduck software is available without a license fee under GPL-3.0. Included capabilities cover sftp and ftp, webdav access, cloud-storage connections. Free direct-download client; optional donations/store purchase, Mountain Duck, and provider charges are separate.

Is the direct download usable without donating?

Yes. The open-source client is available without mandatory payment; donations and store purchases are optional.

Does Cyberduck mount storage as a local disk?

Its main role is file transfer; the related Mountain Duck mounting product has separate terms.

Where can I check the latest prices?

Use the provider link on this page. Billing period, location, team size, promotions, taxes, and optional extras may affect the amount you pay.

How should I compare this tool with alternatives?

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