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4 stars
"Pretty easy to use"
May 28, 2014
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By mdblocher
Version: FileZilla 3.8.0
Pros
I had used Wise-ftp before and the interface was somewhat similar so the learning curve was not steep. It worked as well as the other program had.
Cons
There was a bit of confusion in getting started. It asked for the host name. I thought that meant my ISP, but it wanted the name of domain I was updating.
Setting the permissions on new files was not as intuitive as I would like, but a bit of trial and error taught me how to get the result I wanted.
3/4 of the way through uploading, it started skipping files. I had set the rules to overwrite it the file was newer, but for some unknown reason that was changed. Went to the Filezilla forum and found a similiar complaint, with a clue that the overwrite rule was the cause. Changed the rule to always overwrite and got the rest of the update loaded without problems.
Summary
With any new software, one has to figure out how the program's logic differs from your own, and learn the new expected behavior to successfully use the program. This one is no different. And the price is right ;>)
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1 stars
"Garbage Mostly"
May 11, 2014
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By yariplus
Version: FileZilla 3.8.0
Pros
Free
Feature Rich
Cons
Overly complex setup
Extremely verbose documentation
'Updates' usually break installations
Snobby support team
Summary
Great tool. But, I would not recommend it to anyone but a Professional Server Administrator. I don't want to be required to have a Doctorate in FTP. I just want to send a few files to my server.
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1 stars
"Loaded with adware"
May 09, 2014
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By CanadjunBeef
Version: FileZilla 3.8.0
Pros
When you go to install, they do warn you that you are about to ALSO install a package of pop-up-displaying trashware that will cost you minutes if not hours to remove.
Cons
See above.
Summary
Avoid. Freeware usn't free if it hijacks your browser.
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5 stars
"The best (and it's free|)"
April 24, 2014
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By petert2005
Version: FileZilla 3.8.0
Pros
It's free
Generally easy to use
Quick
Remote file editing
Bookmarks
Cons
None that I can currently think of
Summary
After trying demos of professional FTP programs someone recommended me filezilla they used it primarily because it was free and the fact it allowed remote file editing. I decide to try it and haven't looked back.
It's generally easy to use at least for those familiar with FTP programs and seems quick. It has a bookmark system for connecting to your favourite servers and you can set it to go to a local folder in another window in the program to the right.
It has lots of settings I've never touched but it appears to be feature rich.
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3 stars
"Good FTP Client but no encryption"
March 17, 2014
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By mircal
Version: FileZilla 3.7.4.1
Pros
FileZilla is Fast and has a transferqueue
Cons
Passwords are not encrypted
Summary
I downloaded FZCrypt, wich does encryptions of all sensitive
FTP Account data.
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5 stars
"Its good and works well"
December 26, 2013
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By himanshuvohra
Version: FileZilla 3.7.3
Pros
good but some time skips some file dont know why
Cons
free and good
Summary
filezilla is good but an online client is always handy like http://quickftp.net it good and free
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4 stars
"FileZilla and plain-text passwords"
December 03, 2013
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By bizzeebeever
Version: FileZilla 3.7.3
Pros
Filezilla does what it advertises: it is an FTP client which can handle multiple sessions and transfers.
The default view, with directory trees for both local and remote folders, is a bit cluttered, but you can get rid of them by deselecting them in the View menu.
Cons
I can't think of any.
Summary
For the person before me who blames FileZilla for his "cracked" server: the computer which contains FileZilla's plain-text password file has to be compromised FIRST in order for an attacker to read it. If someone hacked your server after stealing your password, it is *YOUR* fault for not having proper security on your personal computer, not FileZilla's. Well, to be more accurate, it's much more your fault than FileZilla's.
The fact is, almost all modern *browsers* have issues with encrypting stored passwords (Firefox encrypts them, but then stores the encryption keys in the same folder *unless you use a master password*; Chrome doesn't encrypt passwords *at all*; IE uses encryption, but then makes the decryption routines available to anyone with access to Google...).
In short... it seems a bit unfair to blame FileZilla for lax password security when most browsers have similar issues--and especially when the makers of Chrome, the most popular browser, *intentionally* do not bother with password storage encryption: http://www.scmagazine.com/chrome-saved-passwords-in-plain-text-not-a-flaw-according-to-google/article/306470/. Your first line of defense is YOU, and YOUR COMPUTER'S security settings.
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1 stars
"Stores passwords in plain text - HUGE security hole"
November 02, 2013
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By KringleClaus
Version: FileZilla 3.7.3
Pros
I love Filezilla - have used it for years except...
Cons
Got a call from webhost that they were taking my site down due to malware that had been uploaded to it (this has happened twice now). Cannot prove it at this point, but the evidence points to Filezilla storing passwords in plain text that any @#$% can grab & use to upload malware to your site. I *really* hope I'm wrong that this simple oversight by Filezilla caused these problems. For more info, check their own support ticket: http://trac.filezilla-project.org/ticket/5530
Summary
Updated on Nov 4, 2013
Don't believe me? Check this out: http://www.hackingarticles.in/how-to-hack-save-password-in-filezilla-of-remote-pc/
As additional proof, I can also provide a malicious file that was uploaded to my server by a hacker -- just hope you can read Chinese!.
Over 3 MILLION websites have been compromised because of this software. Do not become one of them!
DO NOT USE THIS SOFTWARE UNTIL IT IS FIXED!
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5 stars
"Been using FileZilla since v2.0. Perfect for basic use."
October 08, 2013
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By Bubba_Gump
Version: FileZilla 3.7.3
Pros
Biggest "Pro" of all: It's free. It's already a great easy-to-use program that handles basic-to-moderate FTP transfers with ease. Transfer files as simple as "drag n drop". Rename files as easily as if the files were on your local machine.
Little to no overhead, so the program xfers files as fast as your connection allows.
I love the ability to set default directories (both locally and on remote host) so when you connect, you don't have to go looking for your files.
Cons
Can't really name the cons because my own use has always been quite basic and never needed more advanced features.
Summary
Even the old versions worked with every version of Windows (even 64bit Win 7/8).
A simple, easy-to-use File Transfer Protocol program for your PC, allowing you to download files from site archives that allow "anonymous" access (like Microsoft), or allows you to upload files to sites you have access to (like your own website/blog.)
Mimics the standard Windows file explorer interface in ease-of-use so there's almost no learning curve for basic use.
More advanced functions/features are there for those who need them.
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5 stars
"I use no other ftp client, this one is best!"
August 19, 2013
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By Eugenens4512
Version: FileZilla 3.7.3
Pros
Easy to use
Cons
No complaints from me
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