AB Commander vs WinSCP
AB Commander
file-manager.com
WinSCP
winscp.netSide by side
| Figure | AB Commander | WinSCP |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · File Manager Software | 7.9 (#49) | 8.6 (#8) |
| File operations | It supports copying, moving, renaming, and deleting files, as well as splitting large files and merging them back together. | Supports all common operations with files. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | The maker says AB Commander can integrate with DiffMerge, Universal Viewer, and Notepad++, and supports third-party shell extensions. | WinSCP integrates with Windows and PuTTY, and can share site settings with PuTTY. |
Plans
AB Commander
- AB Commander licensePrice not published
- Home$39.97, paid once
- Professional$79.97, paid once
- Office$199.97, paid once
In their own words
AB Commander
AB Commander has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
WinSCP
WinSCP is an open-source file manager and transfer client for Microsoft Windows. It copies files between a local computer and remote computers over FTP, FTPS, SCP, SFTP, WebDAV, WebDAVS and S3, with SSH also listed as supported. Explorer and Commander interfaces provide two ways to manage transfers; Commander is focused on keyboard control. Alongside common file operations, WinSCP includes directory synchronization and an integrated text editor. For repeat tasks or programmatic workflows, it offers scripting, command-line options and a.NET assembly. The client integrates with Windows and PuTTY, including sharing site settings with PuTTY. Authentication methods include password, keyboard-interactive, public key and Kerberos, and stored site information can optionally be protected by a master password. A portable version and workspace-based session management are available. WinSCP is free, with a listed price of free. Its security guidance warns that malware on the computer running it can steal credentials stored or entered there.