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FTPShell Client

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Spec score 8.4 #10 of 36 in FTP and SFTP clients

What it is

FTPShell Client is a Windows file transfer program for FTP, FTPS and SFTP. It uses SSL/TLS for FTPS and SSH for SFTP, and supports Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 and 11, as well as Windows Server 2003 through 2022. The client can synchronize folders, schedule transfers and automate file movement. It can unzip downloaded files and zip files before upload; a syntax-highlighting editor works with local or remote files. FXP enables transfers directly between remote servers. The Personal Edition is free for non-commercial use only. Pro adds task scheduling, remote file search, folder comparison and synchronization, and server-to-server transfers. Pro licenses are one-time purchases: $59.95, paid once with one year of updates, $79.95, paid once with two years, or $99.95, paid once with three years. Enterprise adds FTP script creation and execution, FTPS and SFTP support for scripts, command-line execution and scheduled FTP scripts. Enterprise options cost $199.95 as a one-time purchase, $269.95, paid once or $339.95, paid once for one, two or three years of updates, respectively. A 30-day trial is listed. License keys are sent by email, with delivery allowed up to 24 hours after payment.

Spec sheet

Supported platforms
windowsRead 20 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Paid from
59.95Read 20 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Archive Handling
Automatically unzips after download and zips before uploadRead 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
File synchronization
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Free Tier
Personal edition is free for non-commercial useRead 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Free Tier Limit
The free personal edition is restricted to non-commercial useRead 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
License Delivery
License keys are sent by email, with delivery allowed up to 24 hours after paymentRead 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Licensing Options
Bulk and site licensing are available at discounted pricesRead 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Product Type
Windows file transfer programRead 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Protocol coverage
ftp-ftps-sftpRead 20 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Remote Editor
Syntax-highlighting editor for remote or local filesRead 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Scheduled Transfers
Supports one-time or recurring file transfer tasksRead 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Security Encryption
SSL/TLS for FTPS and SSH for SFTPRead 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Server-to-Server Transfer
Transfers files directly between remote servers using FXPRead 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Supported Platforms
Microsoft Windows desktop and Windows Server operating systemsRead 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Supported Protocols
FTP, SFTP, and FTPSRead 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Transfer Automation
FTPShell Scripts automate reliable file transfersRead 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Trial Length
30 daysRead 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Windows Versions
Windows XP/7/8/10/11 and Windows Server 2003 through 2022Read 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com

Plans and prices

Personal Edition Free Free for non-commercial use Free for non-commercial use Read 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Pro Edition + 1 Year of Updates $59.95, paid once Includes 1 year of updates Task scheduling · Remote file search · Folder comparison and synchronization · Server-to-server transfers FTPShell Client Pro Edition Read 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Pro Edition + 2 Years of Updates $79.95, paid once Includes 2 years of updates Task scheduling · Remote file search · Folder comparison and synchronization · Server-to-server transfers FTPShell Client Pro Edition Read 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Pro Edition + 3 Years of Updates $99.95, paid once Includes 3 years of updates Task scheduling · Remote file search · Folder comparison and synchronization · Server-to-server transfers FTPShell Client Pro Edition Read 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Enterprise Edition + 1 Year of Updates $199.95, paid once Includes 1 year of updates FTP script creation and execution · FTPS and SFTP support for scripts · Command-line script execution · Scheduled FTP scripts FTPShell Client Enterprise Edition Read 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Enterprise Edition + 2 Years of Updates $269.95, paid once Includes 2 years of updates FTP script creation and execution · FTPS and SFTP support for scripts · Command-line script execution · Scheduled FTP scripts FTPShell Client Enterprise Edition Read 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
Enterprise Edition + 3 Years of Updates $339.95, paid once Includes 3 years of updates FTP script creation and execution · FTPS and SFTP support for scripts · Command-line script execution · Scheduled FTP scripts FTPShell Client Enterprise Edition Read 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com
30 Day Trial Free Trial period Read 28 Sep 2026 · ftpshell.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports FTP, FTPS and SFTP
  • Folder synchronization and scheduled transfers are available
  • FXP supports direct remote-server transfers
  • Includes a syntax-highlighting editor
  • 30-day trial is listed

Limits

  • Personal Edition is restricted to non-commercial use
  • License delivery may take up to 24 hours
  • Pro starts at $59.95, paid once

Who it suits

FTPShell Client suits Windows users who transfer files using FTP, FTPS or SFTP. The free Personal Edition is limited to non-commercial use; businesses can consider the Pro and Enterprise editions.

Verdict

FTPShell Client covers file transfer, synchronization and automation, with script-focused tools in Enterprise. Review the edition limits and update periods alongside the one-time prices before selecting a license.

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