SmartFTP Client (32-bit) 3.0.1022.5

• Average user rating: stars out of 775 votes Back to product review
• My rating: 0 stars Write review

• previous review

Full user review

• 5 stars

  Version: SmartFTP Client (32-bit) 3.0.1022.5

  "Excellent program but very unreliable"

  by TheAlas.com on September 6, 2008

  Pros: Just look at the screenshots, it is a full-featured FTP client unlike any other. GUI is generic so it takes a bit to get used to it, but very feature-rich. Was using it for some years.

  Cons: The lame license change. Not suited for total FTP beginners.

  Summary: Once an update is available it will stop working until you download it - very annoying.
  
  But what shocked me as a user is that, it was presented as FREEWARE but it was never such - as the app forces updates, they just changed the licence at some N-th version forcing you to pay a fee (big one too) in order to continue using it. Simply put, it's a shareware with big evaluation perdiod and they just abused Freeware licence to sell the software by tricking users.
  
  It was a fraud that we rarely see with freeware and even shareware software, shame. If you plan on buying this app, carefuly read the licence as the initial fee you'll pay might not be all you're going to pay them.
  
  There are many methods to charge for a free or even open source programs but this one was the lamest.
  
  However, giving it 5/5 because the software itself is really well done, besides you can always crack its update-check.

  Thank you for submitting your feedback!

  Was this review helpful? YES | NO

  Report this postEmail this post

  Reply to this review

• previous review

You must be 13 years of age or older to submit personal information to CNET Networks. In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998, CNET Networks does not accept name and e-mail address information from users who are under 13 years of age.

All submitted ratings and written comments become the sole property of CNET Networks, Inc. (CNET) and may be used at CNET Networks' sole discretion. Ratings and written comments are generally posted within two to four business days in batch groups, not in real time. However, CNET Networks reserves the right to remove or refuse to post any submission for any reason. You acknowledge that you, not CNET Networks, are responsible for the contents of your submission.

CNET Networks is not responsible for the content of the publisher's descriptions or user reviews on this site. We encourage you to determine whether this product or your intended use is legal. We do not encourage or condone the use of any software in violation of applicable laws. CNET Download.com does not sell, resell, or license any of the products listed on the site. We cannot be held liable for issues that arise from the download or use of these products.