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Open source
SCP, SFTP, FTP, S3, SMB, and WebDAV transfers are supported by termscp, a terminal file utility.
Alternatives
The Best WinSCP Alternatives in 2026
8 alternatives3 free · 4 open source
Looking for something like WinSCP? Here are 8 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 3 are free or have a free plan and 4 are open source.
FTP, SFTP, S3, and WebDAV transfers are supported by WinSCP, a Windows file manager.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionTermscpSCP, SFTP, FTP, S3, SMB, and WebDAV transfers are supported…Free or freemium optionCyberduckA desktop file browser for SFTP, FTP, WebDAV and supported…Another optionSmartFTPSmartFTP provides Windows file transfers over FTP, FTPS…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Termscp | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | SmartFTP | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 3 | Cyberduck | Free | Yes | — |
| 4 | FileZilla | Free | Not stated | Web |
| 5 | copyparty | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Transmit | Paid | Not stated | — |
| 7 | ForkLift | Paid | Not stated | — |
| 8 | Ark | Free | Yes | Linux |
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SmartFTP
smartftp.comAlso covers downloads
SmartFTP provides Windows file transfers over FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, cloud storage services, and terminal connections.
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Same kind of online tool · open source · free
A desktop file browser for SFTP, FTP, WebDAV and supported cloud storage services.
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Also covers downloads · same kind of online tool · free
FTP file transfers are supported by FileZilla, a free open-source client and server application.
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Open source
copyparty serves files with resumable uploads, deduplication, WebDAV, SFTP, FTP, TFTP, and media indexing.
6
Same kind of online tool
Panic’s paid Mac file-transfer application for remote servers and supported storage services.
7
Same kind of online tool
A Mac dual-pane file manager with remote server connections and file-transfer workflows.
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Same kind of online tool · open source · free
Ark is KDE's archive manager, integrated with the KDE desktop and Dolphin for browsing, extracting and creating supported archives. Creation options depend on the installed format support.
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Ark19 alternativesCyberduck8 alternativescopyparty24 alternativesTermscp24 alternativesSmartFTP9 alternativesForkLift5 alternatives
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What is the best alternative to WinSCP?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to WinSCP are Termscp, SmartFTP, and Cyberduck.
Is there a free alternative to WinSCP?
Yes. Cyberduck, FileZilla, and Ark are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to WinSCP?
Yes: Termscp, Cyberduck, copyparty, and Ark.
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