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ALDrive

Freemium#29 of 36 in FTP Clients

ALDrive: A multi-protocol Windows client with site-list import and transfers between servers. Ranked #29 of 36 in FTP Clients by our editors (6.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for windows users importing existing site lists.

6.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.2 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Windows users importing existing site lists
Free plan
Yes
Protocol coverage
Multi-protocol
Facts checked
24 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Imports saved site information from FileZilla, ALFTP and ALDrive
- Connects to multiple sites and transfers files between sites
- Supports FTP, FTP over SSL/TLS, SFTP and WebDAV
Where it doesn't
- Available only as a Windows desktop client
- Free public-use license is limited to personal, noncommercial users in Korea
- Users outside Korea and organizations need a paid license

Our verdict on ALDrive

ALDrive is a Windows desktop client for transferring files between a local computer and remote servers. It is aimed at Windows users who want to manage existing site connections, especially those moving saved site information from FileZilla, ALFTP or ALDrive. It supports FTP, FTP over SSL/TLS, SFTP and WebDAV, plus public-key and private-key authentication. The vendor recommends Windows 10 and 11 environments.

A notable workflow is working across several connections at once: ALDrive can connect to multiple sites simultaneously and transfer files between local storage and a site, or directly between sites. Drag-and-drop uploads and downloads, navigation history and direct path entry support file movement and browsing. A separate pane displays transfer history, including multi-file transfers. This makes the client more useful for users handling several server locations than one focused only on a single local-to-remote connection.

Licensing is the main decision point. ESTsoft offers a free public version for eligible personal, noncommercial use in Korea; organizations and users outside Korea need a paid license. ALDrive therefore suits individual users in that region who want a no-cost Windows client, and teams whose work benefits from multi-site transfers and site-list import if paid licensing fits. Users seeking a client for another operating system should choose an alternative, as should buyers who require built-in automation or verified synchronization features; ALDrive's described feature set centers on connections, transfers and history rather than those capabilities.

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ALDrive pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 24 Sep 2026.

See plans on altools.co.kr

ALDrive fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Protocol coverage	Multi-protocol
Supported platforms	Windows
File synchronization	Not verified
Scheduled transfers	Not verified
Transfer automation	Not verified
Concurrent transfers	Not verified
Portable version	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	1 integrations: FileZilla (site-map import)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	altools.co.kr
Facts checked	24 Sep 2026

ALDrive integrations

ALDrive lists 1 integrations on its own site.

FileZilla (site-map import)

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