10 Best FTP Clients for WordPress Users (Mac and Windows)

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FileZilla

One of the most popular names in the FTP game is Filezilla. Not only is FileZilla free and easy to download, but it doesn’t take long to understand the inner workings of the entire system. Although FileZilla has a bit of an outdated interface, all users are able to link to their site files and place them next to what’s being stored on a computer.

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Cyberduck

Cyberduck doesn’t provide support for Linux, but Mac and Windows users find it rather simple to use and fast for transferring files to and from local and remote locations. Feel free to download the FTP client from the Cyberduck website or you have options for downloads on the Microsoft and Mac App Stores.

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Forklift

ForkLift only works for Mac users, so Windows and Linux folks should look at some of the other FTP clients. As for choosing ForkLift based on features, consider it if you’d like access to many remote connections, some of which include Google Drive, SMB, and NFS. This is also a premium software, so if you don’t want to pay for an FTP client then you need to look for something else.

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4

Transmit

You should only consider Transmit if you’re a Mac user. Outside of that, we recommend comparing Transmit and Forklift to see which one has the remote servers you need. Other than that, Transmit is for those who want a clean interface with fast upload and transfer speeds. The shortcuts are also great for improving your workflow.

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WinSCP

WinSCP isn’t an option for Mac or Linux users. It makes sense for those who want a strictly Windows-based FTP client. We like it mostly for the simplicity of the interface. If you only want the basic necessities, WinSCP looks like a good option for you.

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Ipswitch WS_FTP Professional

WS_FTP Professional has over 40 million users. One of the reasons for this is because WS_FTP provides extreme levels of encryption, easy customization, and advanced admin tools. Starting with the security, WS_FTP protects all files at all points of the transfer process. This includes prior to and after the file transfers. Multiple forms of encryption are used to make sure that all of your files are protected inside WS FTP.

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Commander One

Commander One does have a free version that you are more than welcome to download. However, we’re focusing more on the premium Commander One PRO FTP client for a few reasons. First of all, the feature-set is far superior when you upgrade to the Pro version. Secondly, the personal license for Pro is only $29.99. After that, you could get the team version for $99.99 (five licenses,) or the company plan (50 licenses) for $149.99.

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8

CuteFTP

CuteFTP is owned by a company called Globalscape. It’s only available for use on Windows platforms, and it requires a $59.99 per year payment. Most years the developers come out with a new version. In that case, you can upgrade for a fee of $29.99. CuteFTP also has one year of maintenance and support for an additional $30.

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CoffeeCup Free FTP

Free FTP has both free and paid versions for you to test out and potentially upgrade if that’s what you need in terms of features. The premium version is listed at $39 and it does have a free trial if you’d rather give it a try instead of sticking to the free version. As of right now, Free FTP is supported on Windows 10, 8, 7, and Vista.

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