Best SFTP Client Software in 2026
Updated
32 SFTP client software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
32ranked
1free plans on this page
$2.08/molowest paid tier
5 Oct 2026last checked
Input list SFTP Client Software 7 channels on this page · 32 of 56 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromSupported protocolsSupported platformsFolder synchronizationSSH key authenticationRemote file editingAutomation support Spec sheet Score
26 ST Explorer Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported protocolsSFTPSupported platformsWindows, macOS, LinuxFolder synchronizationnot statedSSH key authenticationYesRemote file editingnot statedAutomation supportnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.9
27 Transmit Free planNoPaid fromnot statedSupported protocolsnot statedSupported platformsmacosFolder synchronizationnot statedSSH key authenticationnot statedRemote file editingnot statedAutomation supportnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 5.9
28 Yummy FTP Pro Free planNoPaid fromnot statedSupported protocolsFTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, WebDAVSSupported platformsmacOSFolder synchronizationYesSSH key authenticationnot statedRemote file editingYesAutomation supportscheduling 6/8spec lines stated 5.9
29 UltraCompare Free planNoPaid fromnot statedSupported protocolsFTP, SFTP, FTPSSupported platformsWindowsFolder synchronizationYesSSH key authenticationYesRemote file editingYesAutomation supportscripting 7/8spec lines stated 5.8
30 WebDrive Free planNoPaid fromnot statedSupported protocolsSFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, WebDAV, SMBSupported platformsWindows, macOSFolder synchronizationNoSSH key authenticationnot statedRemote file editingYesAutomation supportscripting 6/8spec lines stated 5.8
31 Rebex Drive Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported protocolsSFTP, FTP, FTPS, WebDAVSupported platformsWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016 or laterFolder synchronizationnot statedSSH key authenticationYesRemote file editingnot statedAutomation supportnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.7
32 FilePort Pro Free planYesPaid fromnot statedSupported protocolsFTP, SFTPSupported platformswebFolder synchronizationnot statedSSH key authenticationnot statedRemote file editingnot statedAutomation supportnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 5.5
Compare all 7 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Supported protocols | Supported platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | ST Explorer | 5.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | SFTP | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| 27 | Transmit | 5.9 | No | $2.08/mo | No | — | — | macos |
| 28 | Yummy FTP Pro | 5.9 | No | — | No | — | FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, WebDAVS | macOS |
| 29 | UltraCompare | 5.8 | No | — | No | — | FTP, SFTP, FTPS | Windows |
| 30 | WebDrive | 5.8 | No | — | No | — | SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, WebDAV, SMB | Windows, macOS |
| 31 | Rebex Drive | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | SFTP, FTP, FTPS, WebDAV | Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016 or later |
| 32 | FilePort Pro | 5.5 | No | — | Yes | — | FTP, SFTP | web |
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