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Monsta FTP

Freemium#27 of 31 in SFTP Client Software

Monsta FTP: A practical browser-based SFTP client with free basics and paid administration features. Ranked #27 of 31 in SFTP Client Software by our editors (6.6/10); pricing: Free plan · 45-day trial; best for users needing browser-based basic SFTP access.

6.6/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.6 / 10
Pricing
Free plan · 45-day trial
Best for
Users needing browser-based basic SFTP access
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$29/yr
Supported platforms
web
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free Lite plan includes FTP, SFTP/SCP and browser transfers
- Supports permissions, ZIP operations and remote file management
- Paid editions add profiles, editing, customization and rebranding
Where it doesn't
- Requires installation on your own website or server
- Synchronization and automation are not verified features
- Advanced capabilities require paid editions

Our verdict on Monsta FTP

Monsta FTP is a self-hosted, browser-based file transfer client for website owners, developers, hosting providers and organizations that need browser access to remote files. It supports FTP, SFTP and SCP connections, uploads and downloads, file and folder operations, ZIP handling, permission changes with CHMOD, and remote file editing. Because it is installed on a website or server rather than delivered solely as a hosted SaaS client, it suits teams that want control over where the interface runs and users who need basic file access through a web browser.

The plan structure starts with Lite at $0 per month, including a self-hosted web client, FTP and SFTP/SCP support, drag-and-drop uploads, ZIP downloads and file permissions management. Business costs $29 per year and adds multiple login profiles with a master password, an on-screen editor, ZIP upload and extraction, interface customization, and web-to-server file fetching. Business lifetime costs $59 as a one-time purchase and includes the Business Edition features for the purchased version. Host costs $149 per year and adds custom branding, a password manager, and dynamic login forms for dashboards and control panels. Host lifetime costs $299 one time and includes Host Edition features for the purchased version. Upgrade editions have a 45-day trial.

Monsta FTP’s main strength is focused browser-based file administration rather than a broad desktop-client workflow. Users can copy, move, rename and delete files and folders, change permissions, edit remote files, and manage archives from the web interface. Paid tiers are most relevant when an organization needs multiple profiles, a master password, customization, branding, or hosting-oriented login forms. The product is a sensible choice for basic browser access and self-hosted deployments; users seeking verified synchronization or automation should choose an alternative designed around those workflows.

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Monsta FTP pricing

Plans Free plan · 45-day trialFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Monsta FTP fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$29/yr
Supported protocols	FTP, SFTP, SCP
Supported platforms	web
Folder synchronization	Not verified
SSH key authentication	Yes
Remote file editing	Yes
Automation support	Not verified
Free trial	45 days
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan · 45-day trial (source)
Website	monstaftp.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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