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