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ST Explorer

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Spec score 7.3 #23 of 31 in SFTP Client Software

What it is

ST Explorer is a free native SFTP client for browsing and transferring remote files on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It offers icons, list, and column views, plus an integrated SSH terminal that supports multiple tabs on the same connection. Transfers include drag-and-drop uploads, clipboard uploads, server-side remote-to-remote copies, and a live progress panel. On Windows, files copied in Explorer can be pasted into ST Explorer using native clipboard integration. The site says host key pinning uses known_hosts with TOFU, and describes the app as having no telemetry or phone-home behavior. ST Explorer is open source under the MIT license and is approximately 12 MB as a single executable without an installer. The listed Free plan costs nothing; it specifies Windows 10/11 with WebView2, while macOS and Linux builds are available from source. SSH key authentication is supported. Stivetec makes the app and links to GitHub for issue reports.

Spec sheet

Purpose
ST Explorer is a native SFTP client with a Finder-style column view and built-in SSH terminal.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stexplorer.stivetec.com
Platforms
The download page requires Windows 10 or 11 with WebView2; macOS and Linux are supported through Wails builds from source.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stexplorer.stivetec.com
Security
The site says host key pinning uses known_hosts with TOFU.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stexplorer.stivetec.com
Privacy
The site describes the app as having no telemetry and no phone-home behavior.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stexplorer.stivetec.com
Support
The site links to GitHub to report issues.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stexplorer.stivetec.com
Maker
The product site says ST Explorer is made by Stivetec.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stexplorer.stivetec.com
Browse views
It offers icons, list, and columns views for browsing remote files.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stexplorer.stivetec.com
File transfers
It supports drag-and-drop uploads, clipboard uploads, server-side remote-to-remote copy, and a live progress panel for transfers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stexplorer.stivetec.com
License and size
The site describes ST Explorer as MIT-licensed, open source, and approximately 12 MB as a single executable with no installer.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stexplorer.stivetec.com
Terminal
Its integrated SSH shell supports multiple tabs on the same connection and is powered by xterm.js.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stexplorer.stivetec.com
Windows integration
On Windows, files can be uploaded by copying them in Explorer and pasting them into ST Explorer; the site identifies this as native CF_HDROP clipboard integration.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stexplorer.stivetec.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Windows 10/11 with WebView2; macOS and Linux builds available from source Read 7 Oct 2026 · stexplorer.stivetec.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan costs nothing.
  • Offers icons, list, and column views.
  • Supports SSH key authentication.
  • Includes multiple terminal tabs per connection.
  • No telemetry or phone-home behavior, according to its site.

Limits

  • Windows plan specifies Windows 10/11 with WebView2.
  • macOS and Linux builds are available from source.
  • Supports SFTP as its listed protocol.

Who it suits

ST Explorer suits people who need a free SFTP client with remote file browsing and an integrated SSH terminal. It may suit users who prefer a small, open-source app and can use source builds on macOS or Linux.

Verdict

ST Explorer pairs SFTP browsing and transfers with an SSH terminal and several upload options. Check the platform-specific build details, especially if using macOS or Linux.

Where Specifiction places it

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