- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows Server 2008, Windows NT, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: November 11, 2009
- Total Downloads: 3,144,779
- Downloads last week: 14,758
- See full specifications
- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 436 votes
See all user reviews
CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
Core FTP Lite is a top-notch freeware FTP client, with a wide, uncluttered layout to keep things organized. Easy to use and lacking only the most advanced of features, like multisite connections, Core FTP is a must-have.
Major functions such as Site Manager for maintaining connection information, Quick Reconnect, and mode switching are given big buttons on the toolbar. When you're connected to a site, though, the file-management pane also replicates buttons for most of these functions so you don't have to mouse very far to use the tool you need. The client supports all essential FTP functions, including multiple transfers, secure protocols, configurable ASCII uploading for specified file types, browser integration, and more.
There are few downsides to using this app. There's no scheduler. Some users have noted past stability issues, both in general and when conducting large transfers, but it seems that many older bugs have been worked out. We noticed no problems during our tests and strongly recommend Core FTP Lite.
Publisher's description
From Core FTP :This fast and free FTP client with SFTP/SSH, SSL/TLS, and HTTP/HTTPS support, browser integration, FTP/HTTP/SOCKS proxy, drag and drop, a site manager, a session manager, a queue manager, custom screens, bandwidth control, caching, auto-transfer, retry/resume, auto-reconnect options, auto S/key, remote file-searching, advanced directory listings, start/stop/resume of transfers, chmod, and many other features. Core FTP LE is now free for business, personal and educational use.
What's new in this version:
Version 2.1 build 1631 adds SFTP pipelining and updated help file for Vista/Win7.
More popular FTP Software downloads
- 14,758 downloads 1. Core FTP LE
- 12,618 downloads 2. FlashFXP
- 5,490 downloads 3. FileZilla
- 3,242 downloads 4. Ipswitch WS_FTP Home
- 2,970 downloads 5. Global Downloader
- See all FTP Software downloads
User reviews
- Average user rating: 0 stars Not yet available
- My rating: 0 stars Write review
-
Showing 2 of 2 user reviewsSee all 2 user reviews
This software version | All versions -
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Core FTP LE 2.1 build 1631
"Been great, but there's faster uploading elsewhere"
Pros: I've used CoreFTP for 4 years now, and I've loved it.
Cons: I just discovered that while I can upload at about 90 KB/s with CoreFTP LE 2.1, I could upload around 350 KB/s with Filezilla. I had thought that our slow internet connection was the only culprit, but I guess there's something for debugging.
Summary: But if you want a free FTP software besides Filezilla, go with CoreFTP. At least give it a try I've really enjoyed using it, and I could be the exception to the rule with my upload speed issues. Download speed hasn't been any problem.
-
Version: Core FTP LE 2.1 build 1631
"Easy to install, easy to use"
Pros: I have only used this product once, but it was all very straightforward and achieved exactly what I hoped / expected. It is very intuitive
Cons: No obvious drawbacks
- See all 2 user reviews Write review
Submit your review
- See more CNET content tagged:
- FTP,
- Web browser,
- function,
- transfer
Previous Versions:
