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FTPGetter

Paid#21 of 36 in FTP Clients

FTPGetter: A focused Windows client for scheduled, scripted FTP and SFTP operations. Ranked #21 of 36 in FTP Clients by our editors (7.0/10); pricing: 15-day trial; best for scheduled Windows FTP operations.

7.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.0 / 10
Pricing
15-day trial
Best for
Scheduled Windows FTP operations
Free plan
No
Protocol coverage
Ftp-ftps-sftp
Founded
2003
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Cron-style scheduling for recurring FTP and SFTP transfers
- Synchronization, file masks, and batch processing support
- Scripts, proxies, and Windows service operation for automation
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only platform support
- No free plan
- Built-in terminal emulator is limited to Professional

Our verdict on FTPGetter

FTPGetter is downloadable Windows software for automating FTP and SFTP uploads, downloads, synchronization, and scheduled transfer tasks. It is aimed at corporate and individual Windows users who need more than an interactive file-transfer client, particularly when recurring jobs, batch processing, or service-based operation are part of the workflow. Support for FTP, FTP over SSL/TLS, and SFTP covers common transfer requirements, while proxy support adds connection options for FTP, SOCKS, and HTTP environments.

Its strongest area is transfer automation. Cron-style scheduling handles recurring uploads and downloads, and automatic local and remote synchronization helps keep selected locations aligned. File masks and batch processing provide control over which files are handled, while custom commands, batch files, and scripts can run before or after transfers. Windows service operation makes the product a fit for jobs that need to run without relying on an open desktop session. The Professional edition adds a built-in terminal emulator for users who need terminal access alongside file transfers.

FTPGetter is a paid product with Standard, Professional, and Portable editions, plus a 15-day evaluation. The edition structure matters because terminal access is specifically associated with Professional, while the Portable edition may suit users who need that distribution format. The product is less suitable for teams seeking a free client, broad platform coverage, or a general-purpose tool outside Windows. Choose it when scheduled FTP/SFTP transfers, synchronization, scripting, masks, proxies, and service operation are central requirements; consider another option when macOS or Linux support, a free plan, or a wider multi-platform ecosystem is essential.

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FTPGetter pricing

Plans 15-day trialPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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FTPGetter fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	Not verified
Protocol coverage	Ftp-ftps-sftp
Supported platforms	Windows
File synchronization	Yes
Scheduled transfers	Yes
Transfer automation	Yes
Concurrent transfers	Not verified
Portable version	Yes
Free trial	15 days
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	15-day trial
Website	ftpgetter.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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