CNET Editors' review
Rich in Web content, short on cash? This free, open-source FTP application is handy if you're looking for a solid tool to handle FTP transfers and don't want to part with your bucks.
The straightforward interface offers translations in most of the world's major languages. Caching directories speeds up browsing FTP sites, and multiple secure connection options ensure that you can move files around without concern. Bookmarking comes in two flavors: the Site Manager for all your major FTP locations, and QuickConnect for fast switching on the fly.
The program lets you download or upload multiple files at once from and to several servers. If your bandwidth is somewhat limited, you'll appreciate a feature that lets you automatically adjust transfer speeds based on the time of day or date. FileZilla also lets you browse FTP sites mid-transfer. The lack of a task scheduler is compensated for, in our eyes, by a powerful filter so you only see the files you need.
FileZilla is no monster, either, eating up a manageable 50 MB in memory. Clearly, this is one of the best FTP tools around.
Publisher's Description
From FileZilla:
FileZilla is an FTP program for file uploading and downloading to and from your FTP site, server, or host. The program lets you transfer files and navigate among folders, Web sites, and your computer. This software enables you to perform multiple file transfers simultaneously.
What's new in this version: - Ctrl+Shift+O can be used to toggle between modification time and filesize based directory comparison
- It is now possible to use custom passwords if using "anonymous" as user name
- After un-hiding toolbar, update toolbar button states
- Fix TLS compatibility issues with TLS 1.2 servers
- MSW: Unset hidden attribute on FileZilla's settings files
- Building FileZilla from source now requires wxWidgets 2.8.12 or higher.
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3.7 starsout of 28 votes
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"Very usuful"
Version: FileZilla Client 3.5.1
Pros
Very usuful
Cons
Very usuful
Summary
Very usuful
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"Best free FTP tool for power users"
Version: FileZilla Client 3.5.1
Pros
Very comprehensive feature set.
Easy to use, got it working and connected to my web host in 5 min.
Site Manager is a great feature.Cons
It should auto-refresh periodically so file list stays live.
I little harder to use than the GUI-friendly tools, but good for power users. -
"Simple on my mac"
Version: FileZilla Client 3.4.0
Pros
The connection is quick and precise. The files that have to go in are clearly delineated - and it gives you immediate feedback on whether individual files have uploaded or not.
Cons
You have to know what files you are taking from and putting into.
Summary
I like it. It makes ftp transfers from a mac to a windows-based webhost work simply!
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"Easy-to-use FTP client."
Version: FileZilla Client 3.4.0
Pros
Very straight-forward. Shows progress of transfer. Reliable.
Cons
No major issues. Oriented for a Linux/Unix-savvy user.
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"Frecking ugly"
Version: FileZilla Client 3.4.0
Pros
Probably fast enough.
Cons
Ugly as sin.
Summary
The description says the interface is "straightforward". That's a nonsense considering how cluttered and polluted the UI is. Utterly poor UI design that needs to go on Hoarders and have everything thrown away while it cries on national TV.
Go look at Cyberduck - it's also open-source, but it isn't vomitously hideous. -
"can't compare to Windows version"
Version: FileZilla Client 3.4.0-beta1
Pros
free, free, free, free,,,,
Cons
not really work for me.....maybe I did something wrong but lost patience after several try
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"It just works!"
Version: FileZilla Client 3.4.0-beta1
Pros
It just works
Ability to FTP securely
Cross platform
FreeCons
That I can't set up a site profile until I have all the info (unlike Dreamweaver). Too text-heavy for my low-literacy students to use.
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"Far more user friendly than cyberduck or fetch"
Version: FileZilla Client 3.3.5.1
Pros
Love the dual screen layout with the drag-n-drop interface.
Logical layout of screen with all of the information needed at your fingertips.
Setting up and remembering sites is a breeze and highly customizable.Cons
Tends not to be as fast on uploads as fetch
Summary
All of the information you need is right on the screen. One one side are your local folders and on the other are your remote folders. These are navigable via point-and-click. Below these are the contents of the folders. Fully drag-n-drop to the other side in order to initiate a get/put command. Wonderful.
Setting up sites organizes the options fluidly and sensibly. Easy to do.
For a quick and dirty transfer of a group of files. I use it regularly for moving a limited number of large files. -
"my favorite"
Version: FileZilla Client 3.3.5.1
Pros
Does everything you need from an FTP software.
It's FREE.
no need to install it over and over if it's already on a flash drive just plug in and go!Cons
there were none!
Summary
Strongly recommend it to everyone! very easy to use.
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"Not the most intuitive interface, but it does the job."
Version: FileZilla Client 3.3.5.1
Pros
Fast and powerful
Cons
Windows roots are evident
Summary
Solid software
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