Files vs WinSCP
Files
files.community
WinSCP
winscp.netSide by side
| Figure | Files | WinSCP |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 1 |
| Spec score · File Manager Software | 7.6 (#65) | 8.6 (#8) |
| File management | Files supports tabs, dual pane browsing, colored tags, column view, and archive creation and extraction. | Features include common local and remote file operations, an integrated text editor and directory synchronization. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The site directs users to GitHub to report bugs and Discord to request features. | 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. |
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In their own words
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.