Good free ftp client?

icky · 02-02-2007, 08:41 PM

I've been using SmartFTP for a long time, but at some point they smoothly transitioned from totally free to "screw you buddy, no freebies here". So now I am back on the hunt for a good and free ftp client. It doesn't need lots of features, but queued transfers and in-place file editing would be cool.

**TheBigC** · 02-02-2007, 09:10 PM

I use FileZilla. It is solid an free. It allows me to work on several servers and i have no issues with it. There are better ones (maybe not free), but FileZilla works fine for most of your needs.
And yes you can edit things on the server from the window like names and attributes. Is also has the queued file transfer you are looking for.

=Sarc= · 02-02-2007, 09:11 PM

I use FileZilla too. It's works just fine and has all the features like the commercial FTP programs.

icky · 02-02-2007, 09:13 PM

Thanks, I'll check it out.

**AzrealDarkmoon** · 02-02-2007, 09:17 PM

3rd filezilla for Win, Cyberduck for OSX

**jmaker** · 02-02-2007, 09:50 PM

FireFTP extension for Firefox ftw.

Say that fast.

**DigitalAssassin** · 02-02-2007, 11:49 PM

Another vote for FileZilla. Use it both at work and at home and love it.

Acreo Aeneas · 02-03-2007, 02:35 AM

Also use FileZilla for my website management. Previously used AceFTP Freeware (also very nice for free). But I find FileZilla is less hassle on me, my system, and speedier.

**CingularDuality** · 02-03-2007, 02:53 PM

I've been using FileZilla ever since Apo recommended it, and I'm pleased with it. Not being an advanced user, it seems the same as CuteFTP and SmartFTP in terms of features that I use.

flux · 02-03-2007, 03:16 PM

Console based FTP!

Actually windows Network Place works pretty good for simple file copy stuff. Just go into your "My Network Places" and add a new location using the wizard. Doesn't work in all cases but pretty handy for the simple stuff.

I've used a lot of ftp clients and I'd have to say Filezilla is the best free tool I've come across. I actually prefer it over my copy of WS_FTP Pro too.

Acid · 02-03-2007, 03:20 PM

FileZilla for Windows, Cyberduck for OSX, and GFTP for linux

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icky · 02-03-2007, 04:36 PM

Got Filezilla and tried it out a bit. Ugly interface, but it does the job.

Thanks all.

icky · 05-08-2007, 03:13 PM

Resurrection.

The FireFTP plugin for Firefox is fantastic. It has ALL of the main features you could desire. It lacks only the more advanced features like multiple threads and scheduled/queued downloads.

Just wanted to share.

**PanzerHans** · 05-08-2007, 03:19 PM

I use LeechFTP. An oldie but a good one for most.

sc1ence · 05-08-2007, 03:34 PM

im still using smart ftp. it has that nag screen at the start. but since it is still considered free for edu use, i continue to use it.

02-02-2007, 08:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
icky Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ottawa Valley Posts: 6,154	Good free ftp client? I've been using SmartFTP for a long time, but at some point they smoothly transitioned from totally free to "screw you buddy, no freebies here". So now I am back on the hunt for a good and free ftp client. It doesn't need lots of features, but queued transfers and in-place file editing would be cool. __________________ Peace through fear... since 1947!

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TheBigC Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Around Age: 36 Posts: 3,091	Re: Good free ftp client? I use FileZilla. It is solid an free. It allows me to work on several servers and i have no issues with it. There are better ones (maybe not free), but FileZilla works fine for most of your needs. And yes you can edit things on the server from the window like names and attributes. Is also has the queued file transfer you are looking for. __________________ The Meek shall inherit the earth..... after we're through with it! The Wounded Warrior Project, help support my friends

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Acreo Aeneas Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DePaul University (Chicago) Age: 22 Posts: 4,683	Re: Good free ftp client? Also use FileZilla for my website management. Previously used AceFTP Freeware (also very nice for free). But I find FileZilla is less hassle on me, my system, and speedier. __________________ Current Obsessions: Netbooks and other low-cost, small, and portable PCs. RSS Feeds: Bamboo

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CingularDuality Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth area of Texas, USA Age: 33 Posts: 17,134	Re: Good free ftp client? I've been using FileZilla ever since Apo recommended it, and I'm pleased with it. Not being an advanced user, it seems the same as CuteFTP and SmartFTP in terms of features that I use. __________________ Become a supporting member! Buy a Tactical Duck! Take the world's smallest political quiz! "I was touched by His Noodly Appendage." TacticalGamer TX LAN/BBQ Veteran:

02-03-2007, 03:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
flux Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC US Age: 36 Posts: 495	Re: Good free ftp client? Console based FTP! Actually windows Network Place works pretty good for simple file copy stuff. Just go into your "My Network Places" and add a new location using the wizard. Doesn't work in all cases but pretty handy for the simple stuff. I've used a lot of ftp clients and I'd have to say Filezilla is the best free tool I've come across. I actually prefer it over my copy of WS_FTP Pro too. __________________ flux [tg-c1]

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Acid Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MA Posts: 3,581	Re: Good free ftp client? FileZilla for Windows, Cyberduck for OSX, and GFTP for linux . __________________

02-03-2007, 04:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
icky Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ottawa Valley Posts: 6,154	Re: Good free ftp client? Got Filezilla and tried it out a bit. Ugly interface, but it does the job. Thanks all. __________________ Peace through fear... since 1947!

05-08-2007, 03:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
icky Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ottawa Valley Posts: 6,154	Re: Good free ftp client? Resurrection. The FireFTP plugin for Firefox is fantastic. It has ALL of the main features you could desire. It lacks only the more advanced features like multiple threads and scheduled/queued downloads. Just wanted to share. __________________ Peace through fear... since 1947!

05-08-2007, 03:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
PanzerHans Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: By the PC Age: 35 Posts: 2,262	Re: Good free ftp client? I use LeechFTP. An oldie but a good one for most. __________________ -- VI VI VI - the number of the beast

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sc1ence Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 36 Posts: 4,211	Re: Good free ftp client? im still using smart ftp. it has that nag screen at the start. but since it is still considered free for edu use, i continue to use it. __________________

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