Krusader vs WinSCP
Krusader
krusader.org
WinSCP
winscp.netSide by side
| Figure | Krusader | WinSCP |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · File Manager Software | 8.2 (#26) | 8.6 (#8) |
| File operations | It includes extensive archive handling, mounted filesystem support, (S)FTP transfers, advanced search, copy and move queues, an internal viewer and editor, directory synchronisation, file comparisons, and batch renaming. | Supports all common operations with files. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Protocols | It can handle other KIO slaves such as smb or fish. | It supports SFTP, SCP, FTP, FTPS, WebDAV and S3 file transfer protocols. |
| Purpose | Krusader is an advanced twin panel file manager for KDE Plasma and other desktops in the *nix world. | WinSCP is an open source file manager and client for transferring files between a local computer and remote computers. |
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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.