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This powerhouse FTP client takes some getting used to, but you'll be glad you gave it a chance. Don't be alarmed by the cramped, multipane Windows Explorer-like interface; you can customize the toolbars and windowpanes however you like.
With the Local Browser window visible, SmartFTP supports drag-and-drop transfers like those on basic FTP clients. But its real power lies deeper within its option menus, where you'll find CHMOD remote file-attribute modification, background file transfers, multiple FTP connections, passive-mode transfers, site-to-site transfers (FXP), and connections via proxy or SSL. Using the Global Queue window, you even can schedule downloads or uploads to more than one server.
SmartFTP may overwhelm beginners, but it's a natural for intermediates and up.
SmartFTP:Publisher's Description
From SmartFTP:
SmartFTP allows you to transfer files across the Internet. It features an Explorer-like, customizable interface and supports drag-and-drop functions. Multiple FTP connections can be opened at the same time, and you can copy files from one remote host to another (FXP). Remote-host directory information is cached for future viewing, and FTP URLs are supported. Other features include a favorites list, the ability to resume broken downloads, a global history, background transfers, proxy support, a passive transfer mode, and the ability to perform recursive downloads, uploads, and deletes.
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"Fraud and cheaters. Stay away from them"
Version: SmartFTP Client (32-bit) 4.1.1314
Pros
has a nice UI and able to make multiple connections for faster uploads.
Cons
Big time cheaters
No customer support
If you format your PC, you need to pay againSummary
Totally fraud company and big time looters. They say it's a one time fee you pay for buying the software but what they don't say is that IF you format your PC after the maintenance period of 1 yr expires, you'll have to buy the license again. This is nothing short of a big rip off. Stay away from them and use FileZilla instead. I was a big admirer of SmartFTP till the time I formatted my PC and was told that I need to pay for their license again, which I already did when I bought their software. Avoid SmartFTP at every cost
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"Rating is for CNET not the program"
Version: SmartFTP Client (32-bit) 4.1.1309
Pros
1. I was able to cancel the install
Cons
1. Just give me the program and not this downloader crap.
2. Did a custom install and unchecked everything is it was downloading 25 megs for a FTP program. Really, 25 MB?
3. Like I said in the pros, I was able to cancel the install, but 2 minutes later I get a Storage Vault Backup program popping up.Summary
****. CBS needs to stay the F out of the computer world.
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"Bad support for good software"
Version: SmartFTP Client (32-bit) 4.1.1264
Pros
Good, stable software with lot features, low price.
Cons
Very bad support, if you format your PC, you cannot use the license again, and support won't help you
Summary
Stay away of it.
Fraud, Stay away from it
Updated on Sep 14, 2012 -
"License should be though of as a subscription only"
Version: SmartFTP Client (32-bit) 4.1.1260
Pros
None at all
Cons
Bait and switch as so many other users have said. If you need to reinstall the software you purchased after the 'maintenance period' of 12 months is up you are simply told to pay some more for more 'maintenance' even though you dont want to upgrade to the latest version, you simply want to be able to reinstall the version that you ALREADY PAID FOR!
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"completely worthless"
Version: SmartFTP Client (32-bit) 4.0.1249
Pros
absolutely nothing.
Cons
absolutely everything.
Summary
i can't get it to transfer a single thing. >=/
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"Very easy to work with."
Version: SmartFTP Client (32-bit) 4.0.1238
Pros
Easy to use and most suitable for purpose.
Cons
I can't think of any negatives for this product.
Summary
Well worth the money.
Updated on Mar 12, 2012 -
"The Cost Is For 1 Year Only!"
Version: SmartFTP Client (32-bit) 4.0.1234
Pros
It works well, but if you like 'free', Core FTP LE is just as good if not better.
Cons
License good for only 1-year, then you can no longer start the client without paying for another year.
Summary
I decided I've paid these people enough and found Core FTP LE. I couldn't be happier.
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"Smarter than the Average FTP Client..."
Version: SmartFTP Client (32-bit) 4.0.1234
Pros
Easy to use intuitive interface; Multiple "workers" (channels) to upload faster; Good detail on files being uploaded.
Cons
Limited documentation; No explanation of some of it's features, i.e., "Workers".
Summary
SmartFTP is a very well written FTP Client program that could be made much better if the User Documentation/Help file was better written. It has a very easy to use interface, but some of it's great features have little explanation of what they are or how they work. I learned of them by 'experimenting' with the various control features.
SmartFTP works better than almost all others and much better than my long-time favorite, WS FTP (IPSwitch).
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"This is a scam"
Version: SmartFTP Client (32-bit) 4.0.1226
Pros
The client mostly works but it has bells and whistles that strain your computer's processing speed and which you probably don't need.
Cons
I purchased Smart FT software for file transfer purposes. A purchase currently priced at $36.95 is supposed to be a permanent license to use the software with no ongoing costs. Shortly after my purchase I was notified by a popup window when I began to use the program that a new free upgrade was available for improved performance and the upgrade would be free of charge to license holders. What the "upgrade" did in fact was disable the program from running unless you purchase a yearly "maintenance agreement". The scam involves the advertising of a permanent license for a fixed fee and then disabling your software unless you pay an ongoing "maintenance fee". I have e-mailed this company at every available e-mail address and left a message on their phone with no response.
Summary
There's no need to purchase Smart FTP as long as an open source product like Filezilla is available. In addition the "Maintenance Program" is a bait and switch operation.
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"Totally unprofessional support"
Version: SmartFTP Client (32-bit) 4.0.1133
Pros
Excellent product.
Cons
Except that when things go wrong you get mailed by somebody anonymous, who stabs in the dark without any real knowledge of what to fix and then requires you to download third party software so they can access your system.
Summary
I'll be moving off this software as soon as my current subscription expires.
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