FTPGetter

Spec sheet

Purpose

FTPGetter automates scheduled FTP and SFTP uploads, downloads, and synchronization between a computer and remote servers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Audience

The maker describes FTPGetter Team as a privately owned software development company focused on Microsoft Windows software for corporate and individual users.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Platforms

The download page lists Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, and Windows Server versions 2003 through 2022.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Free plan

NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Security

For SFTP, users can save and trust a server's public key; a later key change produces a connection error in the profile log.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Support

Technical support is available to registered users and evaluators; registered users are promised a reply within 24 hours.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Founded

FTPGetter Team says it was founded in 2003.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Company

FTPGetter Team describes itself as a privately owned software development company specializing in Microsoft Windows software for corporate and individual users.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Authentication

The features page lists username and password, PKCS12 keys, PEM, and ANSI DER client certificates for secure FTP server authentication.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Automation actions

FTPGetter can run a program after a successful transfer, delete source files, and change uploaded file permissions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Automation commands

FTPGetter can run programs, commands, and scripts before or after transfers, including local and remote commands.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Batch transfers

Users can select multiple files with masks, wildcards, and filters, including files in nested folders.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Certificates

For secure FTP connections, the site lists PEM/ASN1 and PKCS12 certificates and keys for client authentication.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ftpgetter.com

File comparison

Transfers can be limited to new or changed files based on MD5 hash, modification date and time, or size.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ftpgetter.com

File synchronization

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Portable version

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Protocol coverage

ftp-ftps-sftpRead 20 Sep 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Protocols and proxies

It supports FTP, FTP over SSL/TLS, and FTP, SOCKS, and HTTP proxies; its download page also lists SFTP support.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Scheduled transfers

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Scheduling

It supports schedules by time, days of the week, monthly dates, and a cron-style scheduler.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Server browsing

Built-in FTP Explorer supports server navigation, command execution, file properties, permission changes, and drag-and-drop transfers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Synchronization

It can compare files by MD5 hash, modification date and time, or size, and transfer only new or changed files.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Terminal and explorer

The product includes a server explorer with command-line access, file operations, permission changes, and drag-and-drop transfers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Terminal and scripts

FTPGetter Professional includes a terminal emulator, and FTPGetter 3 Professional supports shell scripting.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Transfer automation

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Trial limit

The evaluation version is free for 15 days and allows unlimited FTP server profiles, but only the first two profiles work.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Trial limitation

The evaluation version is free for 15 days; although it permits unlimited FTP server profiles, only the first two profiles in the list work.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Windows service

FTPGetter can run as a Windows service, including before a user logs in or after a user logs off.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ftpgetter.com

Where Specifiction places it

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