FileZilla Pro vs FTPShell Client
FileZilla Pro
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ftpshell.comSide by side
| Figure | FileZilla Pro | FTPShell Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €1.08/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 8 |
| Spec score · FTP and SFTP clients | 7.3 (#31) | 8.4 (#10) |
| File synchronization | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Supported platforms | cross-platform | windows |
| Protocol coverage | multi-protocol | ftp-ftps-sftp |
| Scheduled transfers | No | Supports one-time or recurring file transfer tasks |
| Transfer automation | No | FTPShell Scripts automate reliable file transfers |
Plans
FileZilla Pro
- FileZilla Pro — Single Device€12.99 a year
- FileZilla Pro — Multiple Devices€29.99 a year
FTPShell Client
- Personal EditionFree
- Pro Edition + 1 Year of Updates$59.95, paid once
- Pro Edition + 2 Years of Updates$79.95, paid once
- Pro Edition + 3 Years of Updates$99.95, paid once
- Enterprise Edition + 1 Year of Updates$199.95, paid once
- Enterprise Edition + 2 Years of Updates$269.95, paid once
- Enterprise Edition + 3 Years of Updates$339.95, paid once
- 30 Day TrialFree
In their own words
FileZilla Pro
FileZilla Pro has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
FTPShell Client
FTPShell Client is a Windows file transfer program for FTP, FTPS and SFTP. It uses SSL/TLS for FTPS and SSH for SFTP, and supports Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 and 11, as well as Windows Server 2003 through 2022. The client can synchronize folders, schedule transfers and automate file movement. It can unzip downloaded files and zip files before upload; a syntax-highlighting editor works with local or remote files. FXP enables transfers directly between remote servers. The Personal Edition is free for non-commercial use only. Pro adds task scheduling, remote file search, folder comparison and synchronization, and server-to-server transfers. Pro licenses are one-time purchases: $59.95, paid once with one year of updates, $79.95, paid once with two years, or $99.95, paid once with three years. Enterprise adds FTP script creation and execution, FTPS and SFTP support for scripts, command-line execution and scheduled FTP scripts. Enterprise options cost $199.95 as a one-time purchase, $269.95, paid once or $339.95, paid once for one, two or three years of updates, respectively. A 30-day trial is listed. License keys are sent by email, with delivery allowed up to 24 hours after payment.