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    WinSCP

    WinSCP

    WinSCP is a free SFTP, SCP, S3, WebDAV, and FTP client for Windows.

    WinSCP is a popular free file manager for Windows supporting SFTP, FTP, FTPS, SCP, S3, WebDAV and local-to-local file transfers. A powerful tool to enhance your productivity with a user-friendly interface and automation options like .NET assembly or batch file scripting. Use WinSCP also for file editing, directory synchronization and site management. WinSCP is open-source and well documented. It is available in English and many other languages.
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    Midnight Commander for Windows

    Midnight Commander for Windows

    Native Midnight Commander 4.8.30 for Windows/Win32

    Windows XP+/32 bit native port of GNU Midnight Commander, based on the current 4.8.30 development stream. Midnight Commander (also known as mc) is a free cross-platform orthodox file manager and a clone of Norton Commander. Supports both the recent Windows 10 enhanced plus legacy consoles, 16 and 256+ colour modes are available within either. Features include the ability work with common archive formats as if they were simply another directory, and function as an SFTP/FTP client. Also includes an built-in editor/viewer, features include syntax highlighting for many languages, macros, code snippets, simple integration with external tools, automatic indentation, mouse support, clipboard and the ability to work in both ASCII and hex modes. MC can also rename groups of files, move files to a different directory at the same time as it.renames them. It lets the user specify the original and resulting file names using wildcard. https://github.com/adamyg/mcwin32
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    Downloads: 476 This Week
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    FreeFileSync

    FreeFileSync

    Free data backup software to synchronize files and folders

    FreeFileSync is a free Open Source software that helps you synchronize files and synchronize folders for Windows, Linux and macOS. It is designed to save your time setting up and running data backups while having nice visual feedback along the way. _______________________________________________________________ DOWNLOAD LINKS (official homepage): https://freefilesync.org/
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    Downloads: 152 This Week
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    FFFTP

    FFFTP

    FTP client software - FTPクライアントソフトウェアです。

    FFFTP is lightweight FTP client software. FFFTP has many useful feature such as directory mirroring, character encoding conversion, Firewall and SOCK, one-time password support, and so on.
    Downloads: 23 This Week
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    Ghost Commander
    Dual panel Android file manager (like Norton or Total Commander). Aside the /sdcard it works with FTP servers, Windows (Samba) network shares (with a plug-in), ZIP archives, etc. Lots more features and customization settings are there. Feel free to add a feature request here: http://tinyurl.com/gc-user Report bugs and issues: http://tinyurl.com/gc-issue
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    Downloads: 86 This Week
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    FileCentipede

    FileCentipede

    File centipede is an internet file download manager

    File centipede is an internet file download/upload manager, Torrent client, WebDAV client, FTP client, and SSH client. It's fast, customizable, user-friendly, multi-protocols supported, and free with no ads. It also contains many useful auxiliary tools such as HTTP requester, file merge, and encoders. With the browser integration, you can download audio and videos from websites, even encrypted videos. File centipede makes everything easy and efficient, it's the best internet download manager you can find.
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    Downloads: 166 This Week
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    FileZilla®

    FileZilla®

    A fast cross-platform FTP client

    FileZilla® is a cross-platform FTP, SFTP, and FTPS client with a vast list of features, which supports Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and more. FileZilla's dynamic tools help you move files between your local machine and your Web site's server effortlessly. For example, Filezilla lets you compare your files with in-directory server files to manage file syncing. You can also tab browse between servers and transfer files to them simultaneously, as well as edit server files on the go. And Filezilla is available in 47 languages worldwide!
    Downloads: 34 This Week
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    The ftp4j library implements a Java full-featured FTP client. With ftp4j embedded in your application you can: transfer files (upload and download), browse the FTP site (directory listing), create, delete, rename and move directories and files.
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    Downloads: 34 This Week
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    Wput is a command-line ftp-client that looks like wget but instead of downloading, uploads files or whole directories to remote ftp-servers. Features include wget like interface, TLS-encryption, resuming, speed limits, time-stamping, proxying and more.
    Downloads: 17 This Week
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    FileZilla FTP Client MSI Installers

    FileZilla FTP Client MSI Installers

    FileZilla FTP Client MSI Installers

    Custom built MSI installers for FileZilla FTP Client to allow for mass distribution.
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    Downloads: 27 This Week
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    filerunner
    FileRunner is a two pane file manager for Unix and Unix like systems. It is simple and efficient and has a built-in FTP and SFTP client. It also does a reasonable (and improving) job on Windows systems. New and improved from a FileRunner of long ago.
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    Mini-ftp

    Mini client ftp

    Mini ftp est un mini client ftp compact et pratique. Codé en vb.net (framework 4.0) Mini ftp ftp client is a small compact and practical. Coded in vb.net (framework 4.0)
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    Downloads: 15 This Week
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    Ftp client console app designed to be used on devices with limited resources like Windows CE. Implements the common ftp functionality plus some extra like bulk upload / download files. It should work on most Windows CE platforms and normal Windows.
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    Downloads: 6 This Week
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    PHFTP ( PHP FTP )

    PHFTP ( PHP FTP )

    A simple and fast Web FTP application/client.

    PHFTP ( PHP HTTP FTP ) is a simple and fast Web FTP application. You can upload, download and administer files on FTP servers without a local FTP client, even if you are behind firewalls and proxies.
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    Downloads: 5 This Week
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    FreeFtp is a software of FTP Client. It is simple and effective, convenient. Of course, it is also open source.
    Downloads: 17 This Week
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    Arisen Studio

    Arisen Studio

    Browse, Download and Install Mods for PlayStation 3 & Xbox 360

    The elegant, powerful, and open-source mod manager. Arisen Studio allows you to easily browse through a regularly updated database of mods, game saves, homebrew, resources, themes, and much more for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. All mods have been tested and verified in our library, which is populated by myself, a few friends, and awesome contributors. Arisen Studio can also be used as an FTP client to install and uninstall mods directly from your console. Without the need to search up old posts or use file managers - this will do everything for you.
    Downloads: 3 This Week
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    EditPlus

    EditPlus

    Text editor for Windows with built-in FTP, FTPS and sftp

    EditPlus is a lightweight text editor designed for Windows that caters to programmers, web developers, and anyone working with code or text. It offers powerful features like syntax highlighting, code folding, and a customizable interface, making it an excellent alternative to more complex Integrated Development Environments (IDEs). EditPlus supports a wide range of programming languages, including HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, C++, and more. It also integrates tools for FTP, SFTP, and text-based file management, allowing developers to edit files directly on remote servers. With its fast performance, simplicity, and extensive functionality, EditPlus is an ideal solution for coders looking for an efficient, easy-to-use text editor.
    Downloads: 9 This Week
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    net2ftp

    net2ftp

    net2ftp is a web-based FTP client

    net2ftp is a web based FTP client. Use it at http://www.net2ftp.com or install it on your own web server (PHP needed, MySQL optional). Features: browse, copy/move/delete files and directories recursively, upload, download, edit, view code with syntax highlighting, zip and unzip. net2ftp now also supports FTP over SSH.
    Downloads: 9 This Week
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    Linux FTP client that allows multiple simultaneous connections and file queueing, as well as transfer directly between servers. Everything can be scripted.
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    stftp is a "simple" terminal FTP client, using ncurses. It aims to be more user friendly than other interactive terminal clients by presenting a fullscreen representation of the remote directory.
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    Graphics file manager with two panels (like Norton Commander). It can copy, delete, rename, view and edit, change permission, create and check MD5 sums for files. Compare files and directories. Works with tar, gz, bz2 and zip archives. It is a ftp client
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    Ftp client library for the java J2ME platform (CLDC 1.0, MIDP 2.0). Implements all of the commands found in rfc959.
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    Monsta FTP

    Monsta FTP is a delightfully intuitive web-based file manager.

    Monsta FTP is a lightweight open-source FTP client you can install on your server to manage your files through any browser, and free yourself from desktop software, forever!
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    adminvsftpd

    adminvsftpd

    manage vsftpd server

    new security update in version 1.4.2 ADMINVSFTPD is a web interface for administering vsftpd server. Users are stored on a MySQL database .The features included allow multiple administrators and e-mail notifications .The web interface also allows users to use their account without ftp client. user accounts are scanned by the antivirus clamav for best data security ADMINVSFTPD allows to create a complete and simple FTP service in an intranet. . ADMINVSFTPD est une interface web pour administrer un serveur VSFTPD .Les utilisateurs sont enregistrés sur une base MySQL . Les fonctionnalités incluses permettent des gérer des administrateurs multiples et des notifications par mail . L’interface web permet aussi aux utilisateurs d'utiliser leur compte ftp sans client ftp. les comptes des utilisateurs sont scannés par l'antivirus clamav pour une sécurité accrue des données ADMINVSFTPD permet ainsi de créer un service FTP complet et simple dans un intranet.
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    vietftp

    Open FTP Client for Android.

    This program will be connect to ftp server and transfer file from server to client through socket. I will develop new version in 2012. Thanks for downloading and using!
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Open Source FTP Clients Guide

An open source FTP client is a software application used to access and transfer files over the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). The "open source" designation means that the underlying code is freely available, allowing developers to modify it as they desire. Open source clients can be found on most computer operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and BSD.

Open source FTP clients provide a variety of features that make file transfers easy and efficient. They often include GUI tools for finding files on remote servers and transferring them between local drives quickly. Many also offer command-line interfaces for more advanced users who want full control over their data transfers. Additionally, they typically support secure connections through SFTP or FTPS protocols in order to ensure data integrity and privacy when sending sensitive information over an unsecured network. Finally, some open source FTP clients incorporate Web-based GUIs for users who are unfamiliar with FTP commands or need a simple way to transfer large amounts of data without having to worry about configuring the server settings themselves.

Due to its accessibility and flexibility, open source FTP software has become popular among both individual users looking for basic file management tools and experienced web developers seeking advanced customization options. Many well-known programs such as FileZilla are available free of charge under an open-source license while still providing useful features like queues for handling multiple simultaneous transfers or powerful scripting capabilities in order to facilitate automated tasks with ease.

Open Source FTP Clients Features

  • Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP): SFTP is a secure version of the popular FTP protocol, providing encryption and authentication features. It allows a safe way to transfer files from one computer to another over an unsecured network connection such as the Internet.
  • Remote Administration: Open source FTP clients provide remote server administration capabilities, allowing users to securely access and maintain their web-based applications without having to be onsite. By using open source software, users can customize and configure their own ftp client in order to better manage their web applications.
  • Directory Listing: Open source FTP clients provide directory listings as part of their standard feature set. This allows users to quickly view file structure information, including listing filenames, date modified/created, size and more.
  • Graphical User Interface (GUI): Users can opt for graphical user interface options when they choose an open source FTP client instead of the traditional command line interface that requires detailed knowledge of technical commands in order to transfer files correctly between two computers. The GUI option makes it easier for non-technical personnel who do not have advanced knowledge about how computers work but still need access to sensitive information or certain applications in order to do their jobs efficiently.
  • Multi-threaded file transfers: Most open source FTP clients also support multi-threaded file transfers which allow multiple segments of data from large files being sent concurrently rather than serially for faster overall download times and greater efficiency in bandwidth utilization compared to single threaded downloads.
  • Automated Transfers: Automated transfers are supported by most open-source FTP clients which allow users to schedule uploads and downloads at specific times or intervals so that they don’t have manually initiate them each time they want new materials transferred across networks or systems.

Types of Open Source FTP Clients

  • FTP Client: This type of open source FTP client enables users to easily transfer files between computers using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Most of these clients come with a graphical user interface (GUI) to make the process easier.
  • SFTP Client: Some open source FTP clients offer Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) support, allowing users to securely transfer files via an encrypted channel. This type of client is especially useful for remote file transfers over the internet since it helps protect sensitive data from being intercepted.
  • Web-Based FTP Clients: These types of open source FTP clients are web based and can be accessed from any computer or mobile device using a web browser. They usually support drag & drop functionality, which makes it easy to upload and download files without having to use commands. Additionally, some of these web-based clients allow multiple users to access the same server at once and provide additional features such as file sharing, synchronization, backup & restore options and more.
  • Command Line Clients: Command line clients are text-based tools that require users to enter FTP commands in order to transfer files between computers over an Internet connection. These clients have fewer features than GUI or web-based ones but may be faster when transferring multiple large files simultaneously due to their lightweight nature.

Advantages of Open Source FTP Clients

  1. Cost-Effective: Open source FTP clients are free to use and download, thus avoiding the expensive licensing costs associated with proprietary software. This makes open source an attractive solution for businesses that need to reduce their operating expenses.
  2. Widely Available: Open source FTP clients can be found on various platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, and FreeBSD. They are also often bundled with web hosting packages offered by many shared hosting providers. This makes it easy for users to find an appropriate client that suits their computing environment.
  3. Flexible Features: Open source FTP clients come equipped with a wide range of features and functions that allow users to customize the application according to their needs. Many popular open source clients include built-in support for file sharing, advanced security settings (such as IP filtering), automated file transfers, remote server control capabilities, scheduled backups, directory synchronization tools and more.
  4. Strong Community Support: Open source projects benefit from having a large community of developers who are passionate about promoting and improving the software's functionality over time. In addition to bug fixes and improved technical stability resulting from user feedback, these developers can help provide support in the form of troubleshooting assistance or recommending additional resources such as plugins or tutorials that can enhance your experience with the application even further.
  5. Easy To Customize: One advantage of working with open source code is that it is much easier to modify than proprietary software solutions since you have access to all its components–including the underlying code–and can make changes directly if necessary. This allows business owners and IT professionals alike greater flexibility when customizing applications according to unique requirements or preferences, such as adding features not available in existing packages or applying patch updates quickly without needing permission from a vendor or service provider first.

Who Uses Open Source FTP Clients?

  • Novice Users: Those who are new to FTP and need an easy-to-use client to move files quickly.
  • Experienced Users: Those who have used FTP clients before and are looking for a robust, feature-rich tool with more options than simpler solutions.
  • Programmers: Individuals or teams that need a reliable way to programmatically access remote servers via FTP and require advanced automation capabilities.
  • Enterprises: Companies who seek an open source solution for transferring large volumes of data securely over the Internet for their internal processes or between business partners.
  • IT Managers/System Administrators: IT professionals tasked with setting up, maintaining, and managing file transfer protocols across a variety of environments.
  • Web Developers/Designers: Professionals needing to easily move large media files from one server to another as part of web development projects or website maintenance tasks.

How Much Do Open Source FTP Clients Cost?

Open source FTP clients are completely free and do not have any associated cost. These applications are developed as open source software, which means the source code is freely available for anyone to download, modify and redistribute without paying any fees or royalties. Open source FTP clients usually provide a range of features such as secure remote login, file transfer between computers, folder synchronization and support for proxy servers. Many of these programs also come with added features like speed control, session logging and drag & drop capability. For businesses or organizations that require advanced functionalities from an FTP client application, there are many premium options available at various price points depending on the specific needs.

What Do Open Source FTP Clients Integrate With?

Open source FTP (File Transfer Protocol) clients have the ability to integrate with other types of software in order to provide an added layer of convenience and security. Some examples of these integrations include data encryption software, file synchronization programs, and password managers. Encryption software can help keep your files safe by scrambling them as they move between systems, while file sync programs like Dropbox or Google Drive can aid in sharing large amounts of data quickly and securely. Password managers, such as LastPass, can make it easier to remember logins for multiple FTP sites without having to manually enter credentials each time. In addition, open source FTP clients are often associated with web hosting services due to their versatility and abundance of features - this integration allows you to easily upload changes made on your website's page code straight from a single interface.

Trends Related to Open Source FTP Clients

  1. Increasing Popularity: Open source FTP clients are becoming increasingly popular as a result of their numerous advantages, including affordability, reliability, and increased security. As organizations become more aware of the benefits of open source software, they are increasingly turning to open source FTP clients.
  2. Improved Functionality: Open source FTP clients offer improved functionality due to their extensibility and customizability. This allows users to extend the capabilities of the client to suit their specific needs.
  3. Increased Security: Open source FTP clients are more secure than proprietary FTP clients due to their open-source nature. The code is available for inspection by anyone and can be modified or updated as needed. This makes it much harder for malicious actors to exploit security flaws.
  4. Streamlined Administration: Open source FTP clients are often easier to administer than proprietary FTP clients due to their flexibility and scalability. They can be easily configured and maintained, making them ideal for large organizations that need to manage multiple FTP servers.
  5. Compatibility with Other Software: Many open source FTP clients are compatible with other software such as databases and web servers, making it easy for organizations to integrate their existing systems with the client.
  6. Support from Community: Open source projects typically have a strong community of users who provide support and feedback on the software. This can be invaluable for users who need help troubleshooting or configuring the client.

Getting Started With Open Source FTP Clients

  1. Getting started with using open source FTP clients is a fairly easy process. First of all, the user needs to download an FTP client from one of the many trusted sources out there – for example, FileZilla or Cyberduck are two popular choices. Both are open source and available for free online.
  2. Once the software has been downloaded and installed, the user can begin configuring their setup. They will need to enter in basic details such as the hostname, username and password in order to connect to their remote FTP server. If they have access credentials separate from the FTP account, they may also have to configure secure authentication methods such as public key authentication or two-factor authentication depending on their hosting provider’s security requirements.
  3. The next step is setting up an interface layout that is comfortable for them to work with. This usually involves selecting which information fields they want displayed in their file list window as well as setting any preferences related to how files will be transferred (such as always overwriting existing files or automatically creating directories when transferring). It is also possible to customize various other aspects such as colour schemes and hotkeys so that working with files becomes easier.
  4. Once users have configured everything according to their preferences, it’s time for them to start transferring files between their computer system and the remote server. To accomplish this, simply drag-and-drop folders/files into either side of your file list window; if downloading multiple items at once they must ensure ‘keep transfers alive’ has been selected within their settings menu beforehand in order for larger amounts of data not get interrupted midway through transfer process due connection loss.