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WinSCP

This powerful, open-source file transfer application supports Windows users with SFTP, FTP, SCP, and WebDAV protocols. It offers different GUI styles and tools for file synchronization and editing. Advanced users can automate and use key authentication with SSH, making it suitable for professionals.

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Cost / License

  • Free
  • Open Source

Application type

Platforms

  • Windows
  • PortableApps.com
  • Wine
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Features

Properties

  1.  Lightweight
  2.  Privacy focused
  3.  Decentralized

Features

  1.  Support for SFTP
  2.  Ad-free
  3.  SSH
  4.  Secure Copy (SCP)
  5.  Integrated FTP client
  6.  File Sync
  7.  Folder Comparison
  8.  Portable
  9.  Import sites from FileZilla
  10.  Folder Mirroring
  11.  Multiple login on one browser
  12.  Sudo shell
  13.  Dark Mode
  14.  Directory sync
  15.  Multiple languages
  16.  WebDAV Support
  17.  Auto-saving
  18.  Syntax Highlighting
  19.  AES-256 Encryption
  20.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
  21.  Built-in viewer
  22.  No registration required
  23.  Cloud Sync
  24.  No Tracking
  25. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
  26.  Support for scripting
  27.  Support for Rsync
  28.  Screen Sharing
  29.  Supports Zip files
  30.  Real time collaboration
  31.  Shared Folders
  32. Git icon  Git Support
  33.  Two-factor Authentication
  34.  File Versioning
  35.  Schedule Backup
  36.  Multiple Account support
  37.  Selective Synchronization
  38.  Works Offline
  39.  Support for MarkDown
  40.  Live Preview
  41.  Unlimited storage
  42.  Batch Rename Files
  43.  Encrypted Backup
  44.  Incremental Backup
  45.  Automatic Backup
  46. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
  47.  End-to-End Encryption
  48.  Command line interface
  49.  Automatic upload

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Comments and Reviews

   
Comment summary: WinSCP receives high praise for being a reliable and feature-rich FTP client, surpassing competitors like FileZilla. Users appreciate its intuitive UI, frequent updates, and robust functionality for syncing and file transfers. While some concern exists over bundled software options, most comments reflect its efficiency and ease of use, especially for SSH, SCP, and SFTP transfers. It's noted for being user-friendly and capable of handling security settings that other clients do not support.
Top Positive Comment
pino76
3

Absolutely brilliant. I no longer need a cloud service to sync my audio files between my PC and Android. All I need is the WiFi FTP Server app on my phone and this amazing program on my PC.

annie
0

wish it had just a couple more features but it sure beats using filezilla

Tubby 9417
2

Works like a charm, this soft saved me today. 100% recommand

mayankchoudhary
2

One of the most user-friendly (S)FTP clients out there.

Guest
2

It's completely free and still has a bunch of great features. Filezilla could be better but you have to pay.

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dza
2

Best option on Windows for SSH, SCP, rsync. Remember to try the SCP protocol when using rsync it will make it way faster.

mandrael
1

Simply the best FTP program for Windows. It even syncs subfolders like ForkLift on MacOS and shows a list of changes before sync. That's what FileZilla can't do.

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What is WinSCP ?

WinSCP is a popular free SFTP and FTP client for Windows. Moreover, WinSCP is a powerful multi-functional tool that will improve your productivity.

WinSCP can copy files between a local and remote computer using multiple protocols: FTP, FTPS, SCP, SFTP or WebDAV. On the one hand, WinSCP offers an easy to use graphical user interface; you can choose between Windows Explorer look and tabbed twin-panel interface like Norton commander. On the other hand, advanced users can automate WinSCP functionality using .NET assembly or simple batch file scripting.

You will use WinSCP for all common operations with files. You can start editing a file directly from WinSCP, either using WinSCP internal text editor or using integration with your favorite external text editor. WinSCP operations are not limited to individual files; WinSCP offers several ways to synchronize your remote and local directories.

After connecting to a site you can choose to store site information for repeated access, WinSCP can even share site settings with another popular open source tool PuTTY. WinSCP integrates also with Pageant (PuTTY authentication agent) for full support of public key authentication with SSH.

Admins love WinSCP support for portable operation using a configuration file instead of registry entries, suitable for operation from removable media.

A comprehensive WinSCP documentation is freely accessible at http://winscp.net. This site hosts also a very active user forum for support and feature requests.

WinSCP is available in English and many other languages.

WinSCP is an open source software distributed free of charge under the terms of the GNU General Public License.

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Our users have written 25 comments and reviews about WinSCP , and it has gotten 870 likes

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