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Same kind of online tool
A Mac dual-pane file manager with remote server connections and file-transfer workflows.
Alternatives
The Best Transmit Alternatives in 2026
9 alternatives3 free · 3 open source
Looking for something like Transmit? Here are 9 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 3 are free or have a free plan and 3 are open source.
Panic’s paid Mac file-transfer application for remote servers and supported storage services.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionForkLiftA Mac dual-pane file manager with remote server connections…Free or freemium optionFileZillaFTP file transfers are supported by FileZilla, a free…Open source optionCyberduckA desktop file browser for SFTP, FTP, WebDAV and supported…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ForkLift | Paid | Not stated | — |
| 2 | FileZilla | Free | Not stated | Web |
| 3 | Bandizip | Freemium | Not stated | Windows |
| 4 | Beyond Compare | Paid | Not stated | — |
| 5 | Cyberduck | Free | Yes | — |
| 6 | WinSCP | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 7 | SmartFTP | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 8 | REM | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 9 | Termscp | — | Yes | — |
All Transmit alternatives
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Same kind of online tool · free
FTP file transfers are supported by FileZilla, a free open-source client and server application.
3
Same kind of online tool · free plan
Bandizip is a Windows archive utility with a free advertising-supported edition and paid editions that add advanced tools. The Professional license covers one user on up to five PCs.
4
Same kind of online tool
A paid desktop comparison tool for files, folders and supported comparison session types.
5
Same kind of online tool · open source · free
A desktop file browser for SFTP, FTP, WebDAV and supported cloud storage services.
6
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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SmartFTP
smartftp.comSmartFTP provides Windows file transfers over FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, cloud storage services, and terminal connections.
8
Open source
The Rclone-based desktop app REM browses, organizes, and transfers files across cloud storage services.
9
Open source
SCP, SFTP, FTP, S3, SMB, and WebDAV transfers are supported by termscp, a terminal file utility.
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What is the best alternative to Transmit?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Transmit are ForkLift, FileZilla, and Bandizip.
Is there a free alternative to Transmit?
Yes. FileZilla, Bandizip, and Cyberduck are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Transmit?
Yes: Cyberduck, REM, and Termscp.
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