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Spec score 8.4 #9 of 36 in FTP and SFTP clients

What it is

SmartFTP is a Windows client for transferring files between local computers and internet servers. It supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP over SSH, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Google Drive, OneDrive, SSH, and terminal access, with cloud connections varying by edition. Listed uses include website publishing and maintenance, uploads and downloads, managed file transfers, and local or remote backup and synchronization. Professional includes FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, file synchronization, transfer integrity, and an integrated editor. Ultimate adds Google Drive, OneDrive, a terminal client, and password-manager integrations. Enterprise adds scheduled transfers plus Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Backblaze B2, and Box. All editions include transfer resume, integrity verification, and on-the-fly compression. Windows downloads include x64 and Arm64 builds for listed Windows versions and servers. SmartFTP has no free plan, but offers a 30-day Enterprise evaluation without limitations. Subscription and perpetual license prices are listed separately, including $79.99 a year for Professional Subscription and $1,995.95 as a one-time purchase for Enterprise.

Spec sheet

Product
SmartFTP is an FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Google Drive, OneDrive, SSH, and terminal client for transferring files between a local computer and an internet server.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartftp.com
Supported platforms
windowsRead 20 Sep 2026 · smartftp.com
Free plan
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · smartftp.com
Trial
The maker offers a free 30-day evaluation that runs as Enterprise Edition with no limitations.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartftp.com
Support
The maker provides tutorials, a regularly updated knowledge base, and a way to request technical support from within the application.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartftp.com
Maker
SmartSoft Ltd says it produces SmartFTP, a Windows FTP client, and is dedicated to customer support and improving the software based on customer needs.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartftp.com
Cloud integrations
Google Drive and OneDrive are included in Ultimate and Enterprise; Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, Backblaze B2, and Box are listed for Enterprise.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartftp.com
Credential integrations
Ultimate and Enterprise can use KeePass, LastPass, 1Password, Bitwarden, and Proton Pass as credential stores.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartftp.com
Enterprise add-ons
Enterprise reporting/logger and OpenPGP features require their respective add-ons at extra cost.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartftp.com
File synchronization
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · smartftp.com
License terms
A perpetual license does not expire and includes upgrades for one year; subscriptions are billed yearly, include upgrades to the latest version, and can be canceled at any time.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartftp.com
Protocol coverage
multi-protocolRead 20 Sep 2026 · smartftp.com
Protocols
The editions page lists FTP, FTPS, SFTP over SSH, and WebDAV in all three editions.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartftp.com
Scheduled transfers
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · smartftp.com
Security and compliance
The features page lists HIPAA 5010 and FIPS 140-3, 140-2, and 186-4 compliance.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartftp.com
Supported OS
The download page lists x64 builds for Windows 11, Windows 10, and specified Windows Server versions, plus an Arm64 build for Windows 11 and Server 2025.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartftp.com
Transfer automation
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · smartftp.com
Transfer features
All editions include transfer resume, transfer integrity verification, and on-the-fly compression; scheduled transfers and email notifications are listed for Enterprise.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartftp.com
Use cases
The maker lists website publishing and maintenance, file uploads and downloads, managed file transfers, and local and remote file backup and synchronization as uses.Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartftp.com

Plans and prices

Professional Price not published FTP, FTPS and SFTP · WebDAV · File synchronization · Transfer integrity · Integrated editor Read 20 Sep 2026 · smartftp.com
Ultimate Price not published All Professional features · Google Drive · Microsoft OneDrive · Terminal client · Password-manager integrations Read 20 Sep 2026 · smartftp.com
Enterprise Price not published All Ultimate features · Scheduled transfers · Amazon S3 · Google Cloud Storage · Backblaze B2 and Box Read 20 Sep 2026 · smartftp.com
Professional Subscription Price not published FTP, FTPS and SFTP · WebDAV · File synchronization · Transfer integrity · Integrated editor Read 20 Sep 2026 · smartftp.com
Ultimate Subscription Price not published All Professional features · Google Drive · Microsoft OneDrive · Terminal client · Password-manager integrations Read 20 Sep 2026 · smartftp.com
Enterprise Subscription Price not published All Ultimate features · Scheduled transfers · Amazon S3 · Google Cloud Storage · Backblaze B2 and Box Read 20 Sep 2026 · smartftp.com
SmartFTP Professional Subscription $79.99 a year Per user / year Professional Edition features Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartftp.com
SmartFTP Ultimate Subscription $119.99 a year Per user / year Ultimate Edition features Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartftp.com
SmartFTP Professional $399.95, paid once Per user; perpetual license Professional Edition features Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartftp.com
SmartFTP Enterprise Subscription $399.99 a year Per user / year Enterprise Edition features Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartftp.com
SmartFTP Ultimate $599.95, paid once Per user; perpetual license Ultimate Edition features Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartftp.com
SmartFTP Enterprise $1,995.95, paid once Per user; perpetual license Enterprise Edition features Read 9 Oct 2026 · smartftp.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and WebDAV
  • File synchronization and transfer automation are listed
  • Enterprise adds scheduled transfers and cloud services
  • 30-day Enterprise trial has no limitations
  • Subscriptions and perpetual licenses are available

Limits

  • Windows is the only listed platform
  • No free plan is available
  • Some cloud integrations require Ultimate or Enterprise
  • Enterprise OpenPGP and reporting require extra-cost add-ons

Who it suits

SmartFTP suits Windows users handling website publishing, managed transfers, synchronization, or backups across multiple protocols. Edition choice matters for cloud services and scheduled transfers.

Verdict

SmartFTP offers protocol coverage and edition-based tools for Windows file-transfer work. Its 30-day trial is broad, but ongoing use requires a paid subscription or perpetual license.

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