CNET Editors' review
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 FTP client with SFTP/SSH and SSL/TLS has 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. Core FTP Lite is for personal and educational use. Check business and commercial use under the terms of the help file.
Version 1.3c.1447.6 adds PROT updates, GUI updates.
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All versions:
4.4 starsout of 491 votes
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Current version:
3.8 starsout of 49 votes
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My rating:
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"cool"
Version: Core FTP LE 1.3c build 1447.6
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"Very handy, yet powerful"
Version: Core FTP LE 1.3c build 1447.6
Pros
Light and easy installation, easy to use and quite versatile.
Cons
None I know of yet!
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"excellent program"
Version: Core FTP LE 1.3c build 1447.6
Pros
everything is perfect for and ftp program
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"Good software. Does what I want."
Version: Core FTP LE 1.3c build 1447.6
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"Great product, great features, great price!"
Version: Core FTP LE 1.3c build 1447.6
Pros
Setting up sites is made easy; the interface is very straightforward; you can access any of your sites quickly; transferring up/down of selected groups of files is a one-click process. Oh yes, and it's free!
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"As advertised."
Version: Core FTP LE 1.3c build 1447.6
Pros
Haven't had an issue with this software, better than most commercial programs I have used.
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"Simple yet powerful"
Version: Core FTP LE 1.3c build 1447.6
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"Very easy to use"
Version: Core FTP LE 1.3c build 1447.6
Pros
User friendly, fast connect, drag and drop, no advertising banners. It doesn't look as "pretty" as other programs but it does get the job done. I like it.
Cons
None so far.
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"Very nice software"
Version: Core FTP LE 1.3c build 1447.6
Pros
Much easer to use than FrontPage. I like that you can do a few updates without it want to review the whole web site
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"Mediocre FTP Client"
Version: Core FTP LE 1.3c build 1447.6
Pros
It works (at least for a while) and has every basic function.
Cons
Core FTP is anything but stable. You will found out as soon as you start transfer a lot of files. Simple operations will evoke an runtime error. At the same time the queue will be lost (sigh).
I'm also a bit dissapointed of the limited user settings making it hard to personalize the view and the options.
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