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SmartFTP
smartftp.comSmartFTP provides Windows file transfers over FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, cloud storage services, and terminal connections.
Alternatives
The Best Cyberduck Alternatives in 2026
8 alternatives2 free · 4 open source
Looking for something like Cyberduck? Here are 8 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are free or have a free plan and 4 are open source.
A desktop file browser for SFTP, FTP, WebDAV and supported cloud storage services.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionSmartFTPSmartFTP provides Windows file transfers over FTP, FTPS…Free or freemium optionCryptomatorEncrypt files for cloud storage with Cryptomator, an…Open source optionTermscpSCP, SFTP, FTP, S3, SMB, and WebDAV transfers are supported…Another optionWinSCPFTP, SFTP, S3, and WebDAV transfers are supported by…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SmartFTP | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 2 | WinSCP | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 3 | Termscp | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | copyparty | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Transmit | Paid | Not stated | — |
| 6 | REM | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 7 | Cryptomator | Freemium | Not stated | Web |
| 8 | Cryptomator | Free | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
All Cyberduck alternatives
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WinSCP
winscp.net/eng/index.phpSame kind of online tool
FTP, SFTP, S3, and WebDAV transfers are supported by WinSCP, a Windows file manager.
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SCP, SFTP, FTP, S3, SMB, and WebDAV transfers are supported by termscp, a terminal file utility.
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copyparty serves files with resumable uploads, deduplication, WebDAV, SFTP, FTP, TFTP, and media indexing.
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Same kind of online tool
Panic’s paid Mac file-transfer application for remote servers and supported storage services.
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The Rclone-based desktop app REM browses, organizes, and transfers files across cloud storage services.
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Encrypt files for cloud storage with Cryptomator, an open-source tool listed for services including Dropbox and Google Drive.
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Cryptomator provides client-side encryption for cloud storage on Windows, macOS, and Linux, according to its project page.
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What is the best alternative to Cyberduck?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Cyberduck are SmartFTP, WinSCP, and Termscp.
Is there a free alternative to Cyberduck?
Yes. Cryptomator and Cryptomator are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Cyberduck?
Yes: Termscp, copyparty, REM, and Cryptomator.
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