FTPShell Client vs WinSCP

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.

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.