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Transmit

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From $2.08/mo macOS
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Spec score 7.3 #30 of 36 in FTP and SFTP clients

What it is

Transmit is a macOS file-transfer application with multi-protocol support, synchronization, scheduled transfers, and transfer automation. It allows up to 20 concurrent transfers. There is no free plan, but a seven-day trial is listed. The Mac App Store subscription costs $24.99 a year and includes Transmit, Panic Sync, and major updates while subscribed. A separate Direct purchase is listed at $45 a month, with billing described as a one-time purchase with no recurring fees. That option includes a full Transmit 5 download and permits use on all of your Macs when you are the only user. The two plans therefore differ in both included services and billing descriptions: one is an annual subscription, while the other is presented as a one-time payment despite its per-month listed term. Transmit is made by Transmit, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, United States.

Spec sheet

Supported platforms
macosRead 20 Sep 2026 · help.panic.com
Free plan
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · help.panic.com
Headquarters
Portland, Oregon, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · panic.com
Concurrent transfers
20Read 20 Sep 2026 · help.panic.com
File synchronization
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · help.panic.com
Protocol coverage
multi-protocolRead 20 Sep 2026 · help.panic.com
Scheduled transfers
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · help.panic.com
Transfer automation
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · help.panic.com

Plans and prices

Direct purchase $45 a month one-time purchase with no recurring fees Full Transmit 5 download · No recurring fees · Use on all of your Macs when you are the only user Read 20 Sep 2026 · help.panic.com
Mac App Store subscription $24.99 a year subscription pricing for $24.99 USD per year Transmit subscription · Panic Sync · Major updates while subscribed Read 20 Sep 2026 · help.panic.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports multiple transfer protocols
  • Includes file synchronization
  • Offers scheduled transfers and automation
  • Allows 20 concurrent transfers
  • Seven-day trial is listed

Limits

  • Available only for macOS
  • No free plan
  • Direct purchase has conflicting term and billing wording
  • Major updates require the subscription plan

Who it suits

Transmit suits Mac users who need scheduled, synchronized, or automated transfers across multiple protocols. The choice is between an annual subscription and a listed one-time purchase.

Verdict

Transmit provides a focused macOS transfer tool with synchronization and automation. Review the different plan terms carefully, especially the Direct purchase listing.

Where Specifiction places it

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