FileZilla

Files & storage

Open-source softwareEditorial overview
A CLOSER LOOK

What is FileZilla?

FileZilla is a cross-platform file transfer client for moving data to and from servers through standard transfer protocols. It includes FTP and FTPS, SFTP connections, and transfer queues.

FTP and FTPS

SFTP connections

Transfer queues

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Users maintaining files on remote servers or hosting accounts

Before you choose

Server accounts and storage are separate from the client. Plain FTP does not provide the transport protection of SFTP or FTPS.

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The application is distributed under GPL-2.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Server accounts and storage are separate from the client.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. Server accounts and storage are separate from the client.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Brings FTP and FTPS and SFTP connections into the same workflow.

Save the server details, choose an encrypted protocol where available, and verify the remote path before placing files into the transfer queue.

What to keep in mind

Server accounts and storage are separate from the client.

Plain FTP does not provide the transport protection of SFTP or FTPS.

How to use it well

FileZilla fits users maintaining files on remote servers or hosting accounts. Save the server details, choose an encrypted protocol where available, and verify the remote path before placing files into the transfer queue.

Server accounts and storage are separate from the client. Plain FTP does not provide the transport protection of SFTP or FTPS. Try a representative folder first and verify the result before applying the same operation to important files.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is FileZilla free?

The application is distributed under GPL-2.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Server accounts and storage are separate from the client.

Can I use FileZilla for FTP and FTPS?

Yes. FileZilla includes FTP and FTPS. Save the server details, choose an encrypted protocol where available, and verify the remote path before placing files into the transfer queue.

Does FileZilla include a remote server account or storage?

Server accounts and storage are separate from the client.

Where can I check the latest prices?

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