Fetch for Mac

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Average User Rating:

4.8 4.8

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Quick Specs

Version:

5.7.7
Total Downloads:

549,774
Date Added:

Dec. 13, 2017
Price:

Free to try (15-day trial.); $29.00 to buy

File Size:

11.82MB
Downloads Last Week:

66
Platform:

Mac
Product ranking:

#3 in FTP Software

Editors' Review

by Jason Parker / May 24, 2010

Fetch is one of the oldest and most well-loved FTP clients, whose cute fetching-dog animation has been running--literally--on Macs since 1989. Fetch can handle all your basic FTP needs, including SFTP and FTP with TLS/SSL, along with support for AppleScript and one-click remote file editing (with any kind of file and any kind of application). In addition to a fairly minimal and intuitive visual interface, Fetch saves you time with extras like Quick Look previews (optimized for OS X), easy drag and drop (including droplet shortcuts that save you from having to retype connection information), progress-tracking Dashboard widgets (shaped like, what else, doggie bones), autoresume of failed or stalled downloads, and a WebView feature that makes it easy to preview and share Web page updates.

Mac users have many more choices now for FTP clients than they did in 1989, including some free alternatives, and Fetch now falls into the middle ground in terms of price and features, with some notable shortcomings such as lack of support for Amazon S3.

Overall Fetch remains a solid FTP option with handy features that users have been appreciating for years, and a developer that listens to user comments to make the app better. Even when you do have problems, Fetch offers comprehensive help and active user forums.

Publisher's Description

From Fetch Softworks: Fetch is a full-featured FTP, SFTP and FTPS (FTP with TLS/SSL) client with a simple and easy-to-use interface.

Fetch features include: one-click editing remote files with any application, automatic restart of failed or stalled transfers, Quick Look, WebView, droplet shortcuts, automatic support for Zip, Tar, Gzip, StuffIt and other common file formats, Bonjour support, Unicode file names, synchronizing folders using the Mirror command, automating repetitive tasks with Automator actions and AppleScript recording, a Dashboard widget for easy uploading and tracking the progress of your upload, and extensive online help.

Upgrades for licensed users of Fetch 5.3.1 or earlier are $10.

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"Time sure flies when you're having fun with a product"

rocktivity January 02, 2015 / Version: Fetch 5.7.4

2015-01-02 15:42:38 | By rocktivity

Pros

You can set it it and forget it -- which is exactly what I did twenty five years ago.

Cons

Sometimes it says "Copy Fetch Address" when I want it say "Copy Fetch Address."

Summary

I was introduced to Fetch at my job where I had to upload Photoshop files (way back in the olden days when Photoshop came on nine floppies). A quarter century, four Macintoshes (used my G3 for twelve years by turning it into a G4), and eight operating systems later, that dog STILL hunts!

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"Can't live without it!!!"

webgal January 21, 2011 / Version: Fetch 5.6

2011-01-21 14:49:31 | By webgal

Pros

Sooo very easy to learn and follow.

Cons

my mind is drawing a blank!

Summary

Easy to install and work with. No problems what-so-ever. Truely reliable.

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"Straightforward user interface, flawless functioning."

e.d.maes December 02, 2009 / Version: Fetch 5.5.3

2009-12-02 00:05:13 | By e.d.maes

Pros

Long experience with this and earlier versions of Fetch, and never encountered a problem in any (basic) FTP use.

Cons

Absence of reviewable transfer log file (I never found such function at least).

Summary

Long experience with this and earlier versions of Fetch, and never encountered a problem in any (basic) FTP use. Problemless transition from System 7. 8, 9 to the OS X environment.
Generous free licence (subject to approval ofsimple application) for educational and non-profit users.

Why look for something else in a Mac environment ?

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"Solid FTP Client"

kdanti November 27, 2009 / Version: Fetch 5.5.3

2009-11-27 09:33:53 | By kdanti

Pros

Reliable and simple to use. Drag and drop.

Cons

Saving and editing shortcuts could be easier

Summary

Used Fetch for years. Great FTP app.

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"Excellent. Works flawlessly."

lrugolo September 09, 2009 / Version: Fetch 5.5.2

2009-09-09 11:21:44 | By lrugolo

Pros

Very user friendly.

Cons

I can't find anything I don't like about it.

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"Easy download and setup. Works great"

dancope May 27, 2009 / Version: Fetch 5.3.1

2009-05-27 11:52:40 | By dancope

Pros

Easy download and setup. Works great

Cons

no problems to report

Summary

Very useful. Great product

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"Reliable. Easy to use. FANTASTIC customer support!!!"

maiolo89 March 09, 2009 / Version: Fetch 5.3

2009-03-09 21:08:01 | By maiolo89

Pros

I've been using Fetch FTP client maybe 9 years +- now? Through all the upgrades, I've always enjoyed using the software for the great intuitive interface. Really easy to use. Even better customer support. Absolutely highly recommended product.

Cons

Can't think of any.

Summary

Try it, you'll be hooked!

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"Great"

smith.md May 03, 2007 / Version: Fetch 5.2

2007-05-03 01:42:36 | By smith.md

Summary

This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Did exactly what I needed and the free educational (or charitable use) license will have me as their customer for years to come.

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"Awesome FTP application."

donperreault January 14, 2007 / Version: Fetch 5.2

2007-01-14 08:38:12 | By donperreault

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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
I have been using Transmit for a few years now but upon trying the new web view feature of Fetch have switched to using Fetch for my FTP. Fetch makes it so easy to edit my website with the click of 1 button, it is great. There is a great feature that you can use to put files up for other people, such as coworkers or customers, to download, this works wonderfully for files that are to big for email.

Give it a try you won't be disappointed.

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"Excellent but not my favorite"

VersionTrackerUserOpinion January 09, 2007 / Version: Fetch 5.2

2007-01-09 12:00:34 | By VersionTrackerUserOpinion

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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Fetch is an excellent (S)FTP client. Very solid, clean and easy to use. Highly recommended and well worth checking out.

That said, I have switched to a different browser due to a few minor issues (which I reported a long time ago). But every program has its quirks and these may not bother you:
- If you click "Edit" on a file of unknown type, it will always ask whether to edit it as an image or a text file. Remote image editing may be a wonderful featurefor some, but I never use it so this is just intrusive. I want to be able to tell it to always edit as a text file and don't ask.
- If you use sftp and public key encryption (e.g. SSH Agent), Fetch insists on a password for the connection even though the password will just be ignored. If you use Fetch then you can avoid the hassle by saving dummy password so no big deal. But I'd rather not clutter up my keychain with meaningless entries and I'd rather be told something more sensible than "invalid password" if SSH Agent isn't running.

So I personally use Yummy FTP instead. It seems just as solid as Fetch and does not have the quirks mentioned above. Also, the author seems more responsive (which may explain the fewer quirks). On the other hand, it has one quirk of its own: one cannot copy URLs from Yummy FTP to Eudora because of a unicode issue I don't understand (and which doesn't happen with Fetch or any web browser).

(Also, if Pepper is your text editor: Yummy FTP has a workaround for a Pepper bug that allows it to display window titles for sftp remote edited files.)

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Full Specifications

General
Publisher	Fetch Softworks
Publisher web site	http://fetchsoftworks.com
Release Date	December 13, 2017
Date Added	December 13, 2017
Version	5.7.7

Category
Category	Internet Software
Subcategory	FTP Software

Operating Systems
Operating Systems	Mac
Additional Requirements	macOS High Sierra macOS Sierra OS X El Capitan OS X Yosemite OS X Mavericks OS X Mountain Lion OS X Lion OS X Snow Leopard

Download Information
File Size	11.82MB
File Name	Fetch_5.7.7.dmg

Popularity
Total Downloads	549,774
Downloads Last Week	66

Pricing
License Model	Free to try
Limitations	15-day trial.
Price	$29

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