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SFTP Commander

Paid#33 of 36 in FTP Clients

SFTP Commander: A focused Mac transfer client with useful previews, editing, and resume support. Ranked #33 of 36 in FTP Clients by our editors (5.7/10); pricing: Paid; best for mac users needing basic SFTP and FTP.

5.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.7 / 10
Pricing
Paid
Best for
Mac users needing basic SFTP and FTP
Free plan
No
Protocol coverage
Ftp-ftps-sftp
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports SFTP, FTP, FTPS, and FTPES connections
- Resumes interrupted uploads and downloads
- Adds QuickLook previews and remote file editing
Where it doesn't
- macOS only
- No file synchronization
- No scheduled transfers or transfer automation

Our verdict on SFTP Commander

SFTP Commander is a paid macOS file-transfer client for connecting to SFTP, FTP, FTPS, and FTPES servers. It is aimed at Mac users who need to browse remote files, upload and download files or directories, and manage everyday server connections without a broader automation layer. Transfers support drag and drop, while connection bookmarks and history help organize recurring destinations. The application also supports changing file and directory permissions and searching for files on a server.

Its strongest fit is the combination of transfer basics with Mac-specific file handling. Remote files can be previewed with QuickLook, edited locally, and uploaded back to the server. Interrupted uploads and downloads can resume, which is useful for larger or disrupted transfers. Integration with QuickLook, Touch Bar, and Bonjour adds platform alignment, while full-screen mode, notifications, and dark or light appearance modes support a native macOS workflow. These features make it more capable than a minimal file browser while keeping its scope centered on direct transfers.

SFTP Commander is less suited to teams or workflows that depend on synchronization, scheduled jobs, or repeatable transfer automation. It does not provide file synchronization, scheduled transfers, or transfer automation, so users needing those capabilities should choose a client built around managed workflows instead. Mac users who primarily need SFTP or FTP access, remote file browsing, previews, editing, permissions, and resumable transfers should find the feature set well aligned with that narrower use case. Users working across other desktop platforms or looking for automated file operations should look elsewhere.

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SFTP Commander pricing

Plans PaidPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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SFTP Commander fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	Not verified
Protocol coverage	Ftp-ftps-sftp
Supported platforms	Macos
File synchronization	No
Scheduled transfers	No
Transfer automation	No
Concurrent transfers	Not verified
Portable version	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	macOS
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	3 integrations: QuickLook, Touch Bar, Bonjour
Pricing	Paid (source)
Website	mplsoftware.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

SFTP Commander integrations

SFTP Commander lists 3 integrations on its own site.

QuickLook
Touch Bar
Bonjour

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