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ExpanDrive

Ch 076.9of 32 SFTP Client Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan · paid from $29/mo
  3. 3Supported protocolsFTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, S3
  4. 4Supported platformsmacOS, Windows, Linux
  5. 5Folder synchronizationNo
  6. 6SSH key authenticationYes
  7. 7Remote file editingYes
  8. 8Automation supportscripting
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Overview

ExpanDrive is ranked #7 of 32 in SFTP client software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $29/mo.

ExpanDrive plans and pricing

All plans
Free Free forever Personal use · up to 10 users or devices per year · all 15 cloud services and protocols · community support expandrive.com · 3 Oct 2026
Business $29/mo monthly Up to 10 users or devices · 1 Server Edition instance · web management console · team configuration sharing · priority email support expandrive.com · 3 Oct 2026
Enterprise Not published Custom; talk to sales for a quote Volume licensing · under 30 minute SLA · dedicated partnership engineer · SAML SSO · audit logs · advanced RBAC expandrive.com · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on SFTP client software

Free plan
Yesexpandrive.com
Supported protocols
FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, S3expandrive.com
Supported platforms
macOS, Windows, Linuxexpandrive.com
Folder synchronization
Noexpandrive.com
SSH key authentication
Yesexpandrive.com
Remote file editing
Yesexpandrive.com
Automation support
scriptingexpandrive.com

Facts

Product
ExpanDrive mounts cloud storage and protocol endpoints as native drives on a desktop, accessible from Finder, Explorer, and other applications.expandrive.com · 3 Oct 2026
No sync required
Files stream on demand, with smart local caching and the option to pin files for offline access.expandrive.com · 3 Oct 2026
Integrations
The integrations page lists Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Box, Dropbox, FTP, Google Cloud Storage, Google Drive, IDrive e2, Nextcloud, OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, SFTP, SharePoint, Wasabi, and WebDAV.expandrive.com · 3 Oct 2026
Desktop platforms
The download page provides versions for macOS 11 Big Sur and later, Windows 10, 11, and Windows Server 2016+, and 64-bit desktop Linux on x86-64.expandrive.com · 3 Oct 2026
Server Edition
Server Edition runs as a headless system service on Windows Server and Linux and can expose mounted cloud storage as an SMB share on Windows.expandrive.com · 3 Oct 2026
Command line
Server Edition includes the exfs command line for mounting, unmounting, listing connections, license registration, and synchronous-write mode.expandrive.com · 3 Oct 2026
Encryption
The security page says connections use TLS and ExpanDrive does not terminate or proxy traffic through its infrastructure.expandrive.com · 3 Oct 2026
Credential storage
The maker says passwords, SSH keys, and OAuth tokens are stored in the local operating system credential store and are not written to plaintext files or sent to ExpanDrive servers.expandrive.com · 3 Oct 2026
Plain FTP limitation
Plain FTP is supported but sends credentials and file contents in the clear; the maker recommends FTPS or SFTP for sensitive connections.expandrive.com · 3 Oct 2026
Enterprise features
The Enterprise plan lists SAML SSO, audit logs, advanced RBAC, and a 24/7 rapid-response service with an under-30-minute SLA.expandrive.com · 3 Oct 2026
Support
Free includes community support, Business includes priority email support, and Enterprise includes a dedicated partnership engineer and rapid response.expandrive.com · 3 Oct 2026
Company history
ExpanDrive says it began in 2004, was acquired by Files.com in January 2024, and relaunched under Files.com in April 2025.expandrive.com · 3 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
2004expandrive.com · 28 Sept 2026

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