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WinSCP vs WS_FTP Professional

WinSCP

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WS_FTP Professional

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FigureWinSCPWS_FTP Professional
Price fromFree—
Free planYes—
Free trial——
Open sourceYes—
WindowsYesYes
Plans published13
Spec score · FTP and SFTP clients8.7 (#4)7.3 (#29)
Spec score · SFTP Client Software7.9 (#15)6.5 (#29)
Free planYesNo

Plans

WinSCP

  • WinSCPFree

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WS_FTP Professional

  • Single User License$58, paid once
  • Single User + Support$95, paid once
  • Multiple Users + Support$410, paid once

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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.

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WS_FTP Professional

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