Best Free FTP Clients

JSCAPE by Redwood is a secure file transfer software that consolidates custom scripts, fragmented tools and siloed processes into a single platform. Replace legacy FTP solutions with a centralized platform that handles any protocol (SFTP, FTP/S, HTTP/S, AS2, OFTP2, WebDAV, and more), any file size and maintains compliance with HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, GDPR and GLBA. JSCAPE is trusted by 1,000+ teams in 57+ countries to deliver enterprise-grade security, backed by active third-party certifications that other MFT providers don't usually hold (SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2, ISO 27001, Drummond Certified™, FIPS 140-2 and 140-3 validated). Low-code automation triggers and workflows also allow for orchestrating complex file transfers across any Windows, macOS, Linux and Solaris environment (self-hosted, containerized or SaaS), without additional middleware. Additionally, 24/7/365 expert technical support with an 8-minute median response time is included in every plan. Schedule a free demo today!

AeroFTP is a modern, cross-platform file transfer client supporting 25+ protocols including FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, MEGA, Box, pCloud, Azure Blob, Backblaze B2, kDrive, Filen, FileLu, Zoho WorkDrive, GitHub, SourceForge and more. Built with Tauri 2 (Rust backend + React frontend), it features an integrated AI assistant with 19 providers, 47 tools (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Ollama, DeepSeek, Mistral and more), AeroVault encrypted storage (AES-256-GCM-SIV), Cryptomator vault support, a full CLI (aeroftp-cli) with 32 subcommands and vault profiles, Monaco code editor, SSH terminal, AeroPlayer media player with 14 visualizers, AeroCloud personal sync, archive browser (ZIP, 7z, TAR, RAR), batch rename, and 47 languages. Platform status: Linux stable (.deb, .rpm, .AppImage, .snap, AUR), Windows stable (.msi, .exe, winget), macOS beta (.dmg). Zero telemetry. Distributed via GitHub Releases, Snap Store, Winget, SourceForge and AUR. GPL-3.0.

FTPie is a modern, secure FTP and cloud client for Windows that unifies file management across local storage, FTP/SFTP/NAS servers, and major cloud platforms (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, WebDAV). The free version offers a 14-day trial of all features. Key capabilities include bidirectional drag-and-drop transfers between any storage locations, automatic backups, file compression, and instant sharing via Windows Explorer integration. Built-in tools eliminate context switching—users can view PDFs with annotations, edit text with the VS Code-powered Monaco editor, play media files, and work with Google Docs or Microsoft 365 documents directly within the app. Changes sync automatically back to the source. Security is prioritized with end-to-end encryption, FTPS/SFTP support, and local password encryption (never stored on servers). The client enables seamless workflow between local PCs, enterprise NAS devices, and cloud storage in one unified interface.