Cyberduck vs sFTP Client

Cyberduck is a libre server and cloud-storage browser for macOS and Windows. It connects to FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, SMB, OpenStack Swift, Google Cloud Storage, Amazon S3, Azure, Backblaze B2, OneDrive, SharePoint, Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, and other services. Transfers include drag-and-drop uploads and downloads, recursive directory transfers, resumable transfers, and direct copying between servers. It can synchronize local and remote directories and preview the files affected before acting. Users can edit server-side text or binary files with an external editor, and copy or open HTTP URLs; S3 support includes CDN and pre-signed URLs. Cryptomator integration provides client-side encryption, including encrypted filenames and files. SFTP supports strong ciphers, public-key authentication, and two-factor authentication. Passwords are kept in the system Keychain, and certificates are checked against its trust settings. The free software is GPL-licensed and does not require registration or an account. A personal registration key is listed at $10 a month, billed as a minimum contribution shown by the vendor; a separate registration key contribution is $10, paid once. Retaining modification dates is not supported for all protocols.

sFTP Client transfers and manages files using FTP, FTPS, FTPIS, FTPES, and SFTP. The desktop client supports macOS, Windows, and Linux, and an extension is also listed. Transfers can be scheduled or automated, queued, and resumed over SFTP. File tools include directory comparison, drag and drop, remote editing, connection logs, and key-file login for SFTP and SSH. It includes tabbed SSH terminals, supports TMUX and Screen sessions, and can open a terminal automatically when an SFTP connection starts. Port forwarding can connect a server and local device, including automatic forwarding on connection. The desktop client supports cloud services including Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Dropbox, Google Cloud Storage, Google Drive, Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, and Microsoft OneDrive. Connections can sync between devices or be shared with a team or individual; the maker says encryption happens locally before data reaches its servers. FTP is available on the free Basic plan, while other protocols and features require higher plans. A fully featured free trial lasts two hours before purchase.