Free FTP Programs
In this category, FreebieList.com takes a look at the Internet's best free FTP programs. If you happen to stumble across an outdated link, we'd very much appreciate it if you could report it.
CoffeeCup
Free FTP - Here's an easy-to-use freeware FTP client. CoffeeCup
Free FTP includes a "drag and drop" interface and supports both binary
and ASCII transfer modes. The program resumes broken downloads and
keeps your connection alive with its "Stay Connected" feature (ideal
you regularly get disconnected from FTP servers). For convenience,
CoffeeCup also remembers the details of any FTP servers you have connected
to.
> A number of other freeware programs are
provided by CoffeeCup, including Free
HTML Editor, Free
ZIP Wizard and Free
DHTML Menu Builder.
GoFTP - The freeware version of GoFTP is a fully functional yet extremely fast FTP client for Microsoft Windows. The program is easy to use and features both basic and advanced functions. It supports "on the fly" file compression, a drag and drop interface, firewall support, and also has the ability to resume broken downloads. Please note: the freeware version is free to all individuals, companies and corporations with 50 employees or less.
Staff-FTP - A freeware FTP client that's ideal for transferring files to and from servers. Staff-FTP is a robust and easy-to-use program with plenty of functions. It features: FXP (server to server transfer), TLS/SSL encryption, custom commands for special FTP servers, free-building of FTP directories and a URL importer. If supported, Staff-FTP is the only client that can display FTP results in colours. Functions on Windows operating systems.
FlashGet - This free download manager offers a wide range of features and places great emphasis on security. The program utilises "Multi-server Hyper-threading Transportation", which splits files into segments to increase download speeds. Users can also organise their downloads into categories, and automatically send saved files into specified folders. As a bonus, FlashGet can call on your anti-virus program to scan each downloaded file.
FileZilla - Here's a free open-source FTP client, ideal for Webmasters or anyone who wishes to transfer files between servers. FileZilla is fast, reliable and also allows users to resume broken downloads. Other features include: firewall support, timeout detection, "keep alive system", drag and drop interface, upload/download queuing, etc. A related download, FileZilla server, is an excellent free FTP server.
Fresh Download - Fresh Download is a robust and very fast download manager that "turbo charges" the downloading of any files, such software, MP3s, images, videos and more in FTP, HTTP and HTTPS protocols. Unlike other similar utilities, this software is freeware and also integrates into most popular Web browsers. The program is ideal for pausing or resuming broken downloads, or for scheduling downloads at particular times.
Free FTP - Use this fast and free FTP client to drag and drop your Internet files to online locations. You can also use an "anonymous" setting for downloading programs from public FTP sites, or for browsing program archives. Free FTP includes an activity log, which records all your transfers and error information (if applicable). The program is available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese and other languages.
LeechGet - Do you find downloading files irritating? If so, this program may be just what you're looking for. LeechGet takes the hassle out of downloading files by providing a convenient and colourful Microsoft Outlook-style user interface. This nifty program will resume broken downloads, act as a download timer and can be set to either shutdown or hang up once a download has completed. It can also be integrated with Internet Explorer.
Core FTP Lite - A user-friendly free FTP client with an easy-to-use interface. Core FTP Lite allows users to "drag and drop" files to and from servers as they wish. They program also supports secure methods of file transfer, such as SSL, TLS or SFTP, and can handle firewall connections. With the added ability to resume transfers, even after a connection has been lost, Core FTP Lite is a reliable and fully-featured freeware FTP client.
Free Download Manager - A popular, straight-forward and freeware download manager that includes a whole range of features. By splitting up files into segments and then processing them simultaneously, Free Download Manager speeds up the transfer rate of any files you are downloading. It can also resume broken downloads and will function on the majority of Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Download Accelerator Plus - Here's an extremely popular program used by over ten million people world-wide. The program is fairly simple in what it offers, but is very powerful and a "must have" tool for regular downloaders. It speeds up all downloads by 300% and can recover files if you get disconnected by your Internet Service Provider. Supports mirror sites and proxy servers. The program is available in 10 different languages.
FTP Editor - An FTP client combined with a multi-document editor that allows you to edit remote files as if they were on your local hard disk drive. Ideal for Webmasters wishing to modify content on their site, FTP Editor opens text files directly from FTP servers and lets you edit or save modified files. You may open multiple files from different directories, since it will always save them in the correct place. FTP Editor is advertisement supported.
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