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Should I use FTPie?

One Windows app for every server, cloud and NAS - browse, transfer and edit remote files, run encrypted backups, and automate with scheduled transfers and a CLI. - ftpie.com

Depends. Buy it if you're a Windows power user juggling FTP, NAS, and multiple clouds in one window and want automation. Skip it if you just need basic SFTP — free FileZilla or WinSCP already do that.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 12 public sources; user quotes from Reddit threads and review sites.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo evidence in reviewed sources
  • Security posture

Pricing

$0

Free

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
Pro$9/month or $59/year

Best for

  • Windows power users juggling many servers
  • Homelab and NAS owners
  • Media hoarders moving large files to cloud
  • Devs automating transfers via CLI

Not for

  • Mac or Linux users — Windows only
  • Anyone needing plain FTP — free FileZilla/WinSCP suffice
  • Enterprises needing governed MFT like MOVEit or
  • Buyers wanting one-time purchase — pricing is now subscription

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Crozdesk still lists a one-time $44 license; site now charges $9/month or $59/year. Verify current terms before paying.

medium

Free plan caps at 3 FTP/FTPS/SFTP connections — more servers push you to Pro.

medium

A site-trust validator flags as suspicious; download only from the official site.

low

Product site hosts its own 'vs FileZilla' comparisons — vendor marketing, not independent testing.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Connects 24 storage services in one Windows app
  • Free tier is fully functional for up to 3 FTP connections
  • Scheduled transfers and CLI enable hands-off automation
  • Claims AES-256 enterprise-grade encryption
  • Reviewers describe it as elegant, modern and convenient

Cons

  • Windows-only; no macOS or Linux builds
  • Pro costs $9/month while FileZilla and WinSCP are free
  • Pricing pages conflict: $9/month vs reported one-time $44
  • Young product; some users struggle to grasp what it does

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/29/2026 - 12 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x4review x6security x2

Key stats

  • Value for money: 3/5

    Rating

  • $0

    Starting price

  • 12

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 3/5. Good free tier, but free rivals undercut Pro
  • Ease of use: 4/5. Reviewers call it elegant, modern, convenient
  • Feature depth: 4/5. 24 services, scheduling, CLI, encryption built in
  • Support quality. No evidence in reviewed sources
  • Security posture: 3/5. AES-256 claimed; no independent audit evidence
  • $9/mo Starting price Pro plan; $59/year also offered
  • Yes Free tier Up to 3 FTP/FTPS/SFTP connections
  • 24 Storage services Including S3 and major clouds
  • Windows Platform No macOS or Linux builds shown

Pricing

Free

$0

  • Up to 3 FTP/FTPS/SFTP connections
  • Core browsing and transfers

Pro

$9/month or $59/year

  • All 24 storage services
  • Scheduled transfers and CLI automation
  • File encryption and security features

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Reddit users and reviewers praise it as a modern, convenient Windows client, though some are initially unsure what it actually is.

“FTPie is both nice and convenient to use.”
Softpedia review
“Try FTPie.com - that is great.”
Reddit, r/ftp
“I'm having trouble figuring exactly what FTPie is and…”
Reddit, r/techsupport

Alternatives

Compare FTPie with each alternative.

  • FileZilla

    Free, battle-tested FTP/SFTP; fewer cloud services

  • WinSCP

    Free Windows SFTP with scripting; the safe default

  • rclone

    Free CLI for syncing many clouds; steeper learning curve

    FTPie vs rclone
Full analysis

Based on 12 public sources; user quotes from Reddit threads and review sites.

Capable one-window FTP/cloud manager for Windows power users; overkill if FileZilla or WinSCP already covers you.

Methodology

Based on 12 public sources; user quotes from Reddit threads and review sites.

Sources

  1. FTPie homepageftpie.com
    official
  2. FTPie pricingftpie.com
    official
  3. FTPie supported storageftpie.com
    official
  4. FTPie security pageftpie.com
    security
  5. FTPie vs CloudMounter (free tier limits)ftpie.com
    official
  6. G2 reviewsg2.com
    review
  7. SourceForge reviewssourceforge.net
    review
  8. Crozdesk reviewcrozdesk.com
    review
  9. Softpedia listingsoftpedia.com
    review
  10. Reddit r/techsupport threadreddit.com
    review
  11. Reddit r/ftp threadreddit.com
    review
  12. Scam-detector site reviewscam-detector.com
    security

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