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MacDrive vs WinSCP

MacDrive

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WinSCP

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FigureMacDriveWinSCP
Price from—Free
Free plan—Yes
Free trialYes—
Open source—Yes
WindowsYesYes
Plans published21
Spec score · File Manager Software7.7 (#63)8.6 (#8)
Founded19962000
Free planNoYes
PurposeMacDrive 12 gives Windows PCs read, write, and management access to Mac-formatted drives.WinSCP is an open source file manager and client for transferring files between a local computer and remote computers.

Plans

MacDrive

  • MacDrive 12$59.99, paid once
  • MacDrive 12$59.99, paid once

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WinSCP

  • WinSCPFree

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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.

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