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BackendsideFTP

Free#28 of 36 in FTP Clients

BackendsideFTP: A free Windows FTP client with queues, retries, secure credentials and multi-session support. Ranked #28 of 36 in FTP Clients by our editors (6.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free Windows users needing core FTP.

6.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.3 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free Windows users needing core FTP
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Protocol coverage
Ftp-ftps-sftp
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports FTP, FTPS and SFTP in one Windows client
- Queue controls include pause, resume, cancel and automatic retry
- Encrypted credentials, saved sites and activity logging support routine transfers
Where it doesn't
- Available for Windows only
- Does not provide verified synchronization
- Scheduling and automation are not included

Our verdict on BackendsideFTP

BackendsideFTP is a free Windows desktop client for connecting to FTP, FTPS and SFTP servers. It is aimed at users who need a graphical way to manage transfers across multiple servers without a subscription or ads. Tabbed multi-session connections, drag-and-drop transfers, saved site configurations and remote file and folder management cover the core tasks of a desktop FTP client. The CHMOD permission editor also provides direct control over remote file permissions.

For transfer management, the unified queue shows live progress and supports pausing, resuming, canceling and automatic retry. Auto-reconnect and keep-alive features help maintain sessions, while transfer history, speed limiting and activity logging add visibility and control. Encrypted credential storage is a useful fit for saved server connections, and verbosity control lets users adjust the amount of activity information displayed. These features make BackendsideFTP practical for recurring manual transfers and work involving several open sessions.

The product is a focused file-transfer client rather than a broader synchronization or automation tool. Verified synchronization, scheduling and automation are not part of its feature set, so users who need unattended workflows or managed folder synchronization should choose a product built around those capabilities instead. For Windows users seeking core FTP, FTPS and SFTP access with queue controls, site management and logging, the Free plan provides the full listed product scope without a subscription.

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BackendsideFTP pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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BackendsideFTP fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Protocol coverage	Ftp-ftps-sftp
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
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	backendside.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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