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WinSCP

Ch 068.3of 99 File Manager Software
  1. 1Runs onWindows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported platformsMicrosoft Windows
  4. 4Cloud storage accessYes
  5. 5Portable versionYes
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Overview

WinSCP is ranked #6 of 99 in file manager software on Specifiction, made by WinSCP. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

WinSCP plans and pricing

All plans
WinSCP Free Windows file transfer client · SFTP, FTP, FTPS, SCP, WebDAV and S3 protocols winscp.net · 30 Sept 2026

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Free plan
Yeswinscp.net
Supported platforms
Microsoft Windowswinscp.net
Cloud storage access
Yeswinscp.net
Portable version
Yeswinscp.net

Facts

Free software
WinSCP is presented as a free SFTP, SCP, S3 and FTP client for Windows.winscp.net · 27 Sept 2026
Pricing model
The pricing page presents donation amounts rather than paid software plans.winscp.net · 27 Sept 2026
Billing terms
The supplied pricing text does not state recurring billing terms.winscp.net · 27 Sept 2026
Supported platform
WinSCP is for Microsoft Windows.winscp.net · 27 Sept 2026
Transfer protocols
Supports FTP, FTPS, SCP, SFTP, WebDAV and S3 file transfer protocols.winscp.net · 27 Sept 2026
File transfer
Copies files between a local computer and remote servers.winscp.net · 27 Sept 2026
Graphical interface
Provides a graphical user interface.winscp.net · 27 Sept 2026
Integrated editor
Includes an integrated text editor.winscp.net · 27 Sept 2026
File operations
Supports all common operations with files.winscp.net · 27 Sept 2026
Task automation
Includes scripting and task automation.winscp.net · 27 Sept 2026
Language support
The software is translated into many languages.winscp.net · 27 Sept 2026
Download count
The site reports 271,597,440 total downloads.winscp.net · 27 Sept 2026
User rating
The site reports a 4.8 rating from 209 reviews.winscp.net · 27 Sept 2026
Open source
A user review describes WinSCP as great Open Source software.winscp.net · 27 Sept 2026
Portable use
The site provides a Portable Use section.winscp.net · 27 Sept 2026
Support channels
Support includes Get Support, FAQ, Troubleshooting and Support Forum.winscp.net · 27 Sept 2026
Integration resources
Documentation includes .NET and COM Library and Command Line Options.winscp.net · 27 Sept 2026
Company identity
The site identifies the publisher as WinSCP.net and shows rights from 2000 to 2026.winscp.net · 27 Sept 2026
Purpose
WinSCP is an open source file manager and client for transferring files between a local computer and remote computers.winscp.net · 30 Sept 2026
Protocols
It supports SFTP, SCP, FTP, FTPS, WebDAV and S3 file transfer protocols.winscp.net · 30 Sept 2026
Interfaces
It offers Explorer and Commander interfaces, with the Commander interface focused on keyboard control.winscp.net · 30 Sept 2026
File management
Features include common local and remote file operations, an integrated text editor and directory synchronization.winscp.net · 30 Sept 2026
Automation
It provides scripting, a command-line interface and a .NET assembly for advanced programming tasks.winscp.net · 30 Sept 2026
Integrations
WinSCP integrates with Windows and PuTTY, and can share site settings with PuTTY.winscp.net · 30 Sept 2026
Authentication
Documented authentication methods include password, keyboard-interactive, public key and Kerberos; WinSCP also integrates with Pageant for SSH public-key authentication.winscp.net · 30 Sept 2026
Credential protection
Stored site information can optionally be protected with a master password.winscp.net · 30 Sept 2026
Security guidance
The security guidance warns that malicious software on the computer running WinSCP can steal credentials stored or entered there.winscp.net · 30 Sept 2026
Support
WinSCP provides troubleshooting documentation and a support forum monitored by its development team, with sensible guideline-following posts answered within two business days on average.winscp.net · 30 Sept 2026
Updates
The site says WinSCP has received continuous updates since 2000, typically every one to three months as needed.winscp.net · 30 Sept 2026
Platform and version
The official site describes WinSCP as a client for Microsoft Windows and lists stable version 6.5.7 as the supported release.winscp.net · 30 Sept 2026
Limit
WinSCP is described as a file-transfer client between a local and remote computer; its listed platform is Windows.winscp.net · 30 Sept 2026

Company

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2000winscp.net · 23 Sept 2026

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