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Head-to-head · FTP Clients

FileZilla Client vs Cyberduck

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score FileZilla Client #2 in FTP Clients 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit FileZilla
Cyberduck #3 in FTP Clients 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Cyberduck

FileZilla Client leads on 0 checks, Cyberduck on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFileZilla Client · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresCyberduck · 2 of 4

FileZilla Client scores higher on our rubric for ftp clients: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

On protocol coverage, Cyberduck gives you Multi-protocol where FileZilla Client offers Ftp-ftps-sftp.

FileZilla Client is the better fit for simple free FTP across desktop platforms. Cyberduck is the better fit for broad, free desktop FTP and cloud transfers.

  • FileZilla Client fits best

    Simple free FTP across desktop platforms

  • Cyberduck fits best

    Broad, free desktop FTP and cloud transfers

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Side by side

Feature FileZilla Client 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Cyberduck 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.1
Ranking #2 in FTP Clients #3 in FTP Clients
Best for Simple free FTP across desktop platforms Broad, free desktop FTP and cloud transfers
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan $10 one-time
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS
Support Community, Docs Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Features FileZilla Client 0/4 · Cyberduck 2/4
File synchronization Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Scheduled transfers Not checked yet —
Transfer automation Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Portable version Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Protocol coverage Ftp-ftps-sftp Multi-protocol
Supported platforms Cross-platform Cross-platform
Concurrent transfers Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports FTP, FTPS, and SFTP across Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Includes queues, resume support, search, editing, and directory tools
  • Open-source desktop client with multiple server connections
  • Free, open-source client with FTP, FTPS, and SFTP support
  • Connects with major cloud, storage, and collaboration services
  • Supports synchronization, resumable transfers, and command-line automation
Cons
  • Integrations and automation features are limited
  • Focused on desktop file-transfer workflows
  • Advanced ecosystem features are outside its core scope
  • Scheduled transfers are not included
  • The main desktop app supports Windows and macOS
  • The $10 registration key only disables the donation prompt
Our verdict

FileZilla Client is a free, open-source desktop file-transfer client for individuals and organizations managing files between local computers and remote servers. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and supports FTP, FTPS, and SFTP. The…

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Cyberduck is an open-source desktop file-transfer client for people moving files between local folders, servers, and cloud-storage services. It supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, SMB, and services including Amazon S3, Google Drive, Dropbox,…

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  1. FileZilla ClientFTP Clients 9.2Free plan
  2. CyberduckFTP Clients 9.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • FileZilla Client — where it wins

    • Supports FTP, FTPS, and SFTP across Windows, macOS, and Linux
    • Includes queues, resume support, search, editing, and directory tools
    • Open-source desktop client with multiple server connections

    Where it doesn't

    • Integrations and automation features are limited
    • Focused on desktop file-transfer workflows
    • Advanced ecosystem features are outside its core scope

  • Cyberduck — where it wins

    • Free, open-source client with FTP, FTPS, and SFTP support
    • Connects with major cloud, storage, and collaboration services
    • Supports synchronization, resumable transfers, and command-line automation

    Where it doesn't

    • Scheduled transfers are not included
    • The main desktop app supports Windows and macOS
    • The $10 registration key only disables the donation prompt

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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