CuteFTP vs Monsta FTP
CuteFTP
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| Figure | CuteFTP | Monsta FTP |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $2.42/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Spec score · SFTP Client Software | 8.4 (#7) | 8.3 (#10) |
| Editing | CuteFTP includes a color-coded HTML editor for creating, opening, and editing documents on a computer or remote server. | The Business edition includes an on-screen code editor with syntax colors, line numbers, and tabbed editing. |
| Product | CuteFTP is an FTP client for transferring files across multiple locations, aimed at novice users and experienced administrators. | Monsta FTP is a browser-based FTP client written in PHP and JavaScript that is installed as a website subfolder. |
Plans
CuteFTP
- CuteFTP 9Price not published
- CuteFTP 9 with 1 year Maintenance & SupportPrice not published
- CuteFTP 9 (Windows)$59.99, paid once
- CuteFTP 9 with 1 year Maintenance & Support (Windows)$89.99, paid once
Monsta FTP
- LiteFree
- Business$29 a year
- Business lifetime license$59, paid once
- Host$149 a year
- Host lifetime license$299, paid once
In their own words
Monsta FTP
Monsta FTP is a browser-based file client installed as a subfolder on a website running PHP. It connects to remote systems through FTP, SFTP, or SCP, and supports SSH key authentication. Users can upload, download, copy, move, rename, or delete files and folders, and change permissions with CHMOD. The free Lite plan includes file management and FTP and SFTP/SCP connections. Business adds login profiles protected by a master password, a code editor, and ZIP archive upload and extraction on the remote server. Its editor has syntax colors, line numbers, and tabbed editing. Host adds rebranding, a password manager, and dynamic login forms for dashboards and control panels. The software runs on a standard PHP installation, including Windows IIS. Its maker recommends SSL and SFTP or SCP because FTP itself is not secure. Uploads pass through the installation server's memory, so PHP's per-request memory limit can constrain file size. Business costs $29 a year, with a 59.00 USD lifetime option; Host costs $149 a year, with a 299.00 USD lifetime option.