# Which FTP client do you recommend? **URL:** \ **Category:** Lounge\ **Created:** [August 15, 2026, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/which-ftp-client-do-you-recommend/57355 "2026-08-15T11:59:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![PLM](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/plm/32/31094_2.png) [@PLM](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PLM)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2026, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/which-ftp-client-do-you-recommend/57355/1 "2026-08-15T11:59:56Z")
CloudMounter, Commander One, Transmit 5, CrossFTP, ForkLift, FileZilla, Cyberduck or ??? I use an old Transmit 4.4.13 (Intel with Rosetta). ---
**Author:** ![logrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@logrunner](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/logrunner)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2026, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/which-ftp-client-do-you-recommend/57355/2 "2026-08-15T12:30:01Z")
I use Forklift 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![PouwelW](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f19dbf/32.png) [@PouwelW](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PouwelW)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2026, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/which-ftp-client-do-you-recommend/57355/3 "2026-08-15T12:35:49Z")
I use Cyberduck if publishing via Elements causes problems. Can be used for free although payment is valued. And it’s super fast. ---
**Author:** ![Pegasus](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/pegasus/32/25035_2.png) [@Pegasus](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Pegasus)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2026, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/which-ftp-client-do-you-recommend/57355/4 "2026-08-15T12:42:37Z")
> [@PLM](#): > > Which FTP client do you recommend? > **[Trove File Explorer - Native SwiftUI File Manager for macOS](https://trove-explorer.app)** > > A fast, native file manager for macOS with tabbed browsing, multi-panel views, gallery mode, Finder tags, and cloud storage support. Built with SwiftUI. and > **[FileFluss — A dual-panel file manager for macOS](https://filefluss.de)** > > Handle files easily across cloud storage providers and your local hard drive. A native macOS dual-panel file manager with offline indexing, customizable shortcuts, and 20+ cloud integrations. ---
**Author:** ![MichaelDroste](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/michaeldroste/32/37212_2.png) [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2026, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/which-ftp-client-do-you-recommend/57355/5 "2026-08-15T14:21:24Z")
Been using Fetch for 30? Years > **[Fetch Softworks](https://fetchsoftworks.com/)** > > Fetch Softworks ---
**Author:** ![meonmac](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/meonmac/32/36720_2.png) [@meonmac](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/meonmac)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/which-ftp-client-do-you-recommend/57355/6 "2026-08-15T15:17:40Z")
I am with Transmit since version 2.0. Never had an issue but I am not very demanding customer. ---
**Author:** ![Fuellemann](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/fuellemann/32/22871_2.png) [@Fuellemann](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Fuellemann)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/which-ftp-client-do-you-recommend/57355/7 "2026-08-15T17:09:40Z")
Transmit from Panic Inc. at [Transmit 5](https://panic.com/transmit/) ---
**Author:** ![rblucchesi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/919ad9/32.png) [@rblucchesi](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/rblucchesi)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/which-ftp-client-do-you-recommend/57355/8 "2026-08-15T18:54:55Z")
I’ve used Transmit for years. Never had an issue. I tried Cyberduck and Forklift, but didn’t like that as much. ---
**Author:** ![Jamie1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Jamie1](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Jamie1)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/which-ftp-client-do-you-recommend/57355/9 "2026-08-15T19:33:28Z")
I use Transmit 5 works really well for me. I think I’ve been using it for about 5 years and before that used Fetch. ---
**Author:** ![icoyote](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/icoyote/32/34719_2.png) [@icoyote](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/icoyote)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/which-ftp-client-do-you-recommend/57355/10 "2026-08-15T19:42:44Z")
I started using Cyberduck in the mid to late 2000’s. It was reliable and did what I needed, so never tried any of the other options. ---
**Author:** ![jbyfield](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/jbyfield/32/82_2.png) [@jbyfield](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jbyfield)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2026, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/which-ftp-client-do-you-recommend/57355/11 "2026-08-15T20:00:54Z")
Used Transmit happily for many years but when I had to start from scratch after a computer melt down I figured I would try a free FTP client. Tried Cyberduck but quickly moved to Filezilla. Works fine for my needs which is solely to upload RW files after exporting the site. ---
**Author:** ![WeaverPixel](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/weaverpixel/32/25453_2.png) [@WeaverPixel](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/WeaverPixel)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2026, 6:58am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/which-ftp-client-do-you-recommend/57355/12 "2026-08-16T06:58:27Z")
I am also using Cyberduck since years. It‘s free - but a donation is expected when you are using it - and it is constantly maintained and updated. ---
**Author:** ![gfortier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c68b51/32.png) [@gfortier](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/gfortier)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/which-ftp-client-do-you-recommend/57355/13 "2026-08-20T14:31:09Z")
I have used both Transmit and Cyberduck. Both work fine. I switched to Cyberduck because it works cross platfrom. Transmit is MacOS only. ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/which-ftp-client-do-you-recommend/57355/14 "2026-08-20T14:59:05Z")
Many, many years ago I used Fetch, then moved to Transmit and never looked back. ---
**Author:** ![differentdan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/differentdan/32/33530_2.png) [@differentdan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/differentdan)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/which-ftp-client-do-you-recommend/57355/15 "2026-08-20T15:00:45Z")
Cyberduck for life. ![Psyduck's Tee Hee Hee Laugh](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/d/5/d5cc7703b66ac24f28965e1c74661553096877a6.gif) ---
**Author:** ![perarneflo](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/perarneflo/32/19651_2.png) [@perarneflo](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/perarneflo)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/which-ftp-client-do-you-recommend/57355/16 "2026-08-20T15:06:03Z")
I’ve just tried FreeFileSync and that worked fine. Very handy if you have different folders to sync to different places. ---
**Author:** ![abcole](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/abcole/32/19301_2.png) [@abcole](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/abcole)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2026, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/which-ftp-client-do-you-recommend/57355/17 "2026-08-20T16:19:38Z")
Been a Transmit user since 1998-2000 MacOS 8 or 9 ( though I cannot find my Kagi key post cards though ) Like any software, it’s all what you get use to using. ---
**Author:** ![martef86](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/898d66/32.png) [@martef86](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/martef86)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2026, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/which-ftp-client-do-you-recommend/57355/18 "2026-08-21T07:25:23Z")
I like Forklift but lately it has at times slowed down to a snails pace (or less). When that happens I use the free version of FileZilla. ---
**Author:** ![RichardPhoto](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/richardphoto/32/37279_2.png) [@RichardPhoto](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/RichardPhoto)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2026, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/which-ftp-client-do-you-recommend/57355/19 "2026-08-21T12:31:19Z")
I use both CyberDuck and Commander One, mainly defaulting to the latter of late. ---
**Author:** ![harristype](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/harristype/32/29881_2.png) [@harristype](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/harristype)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/which-ftp-client-do-you-recommend/57355/20 "2026-08-21T14:46:06Z")
I use Forklift. Simple, and has many other features including dual-pane Finder managment and more. [Next page](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/which-ftp-client-do-you-recommend/57355.md?page=2)