Compare the Top On-Premises FTP Clients as of April 2026

What are On-Premises FTP Clients?

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) clients are software applications that allow users to connect to FTP servers and transfer files between local machines and remote systems. They provide a graphical or command-line interface to upload, download, rename, delete, and manage files on remote servers. The software often supports secure variants like SFTP and FTPS to encrypt data and credentials during transfer. Many FTP clients include features such as bookmarking, drag-and-drop file handling, and transfer queuing to simplify file management. By facilitating efficient and reliable file transfers, FTP clients are essential tools for web developers, system administrators, and anyone needing to move files across networks. Compare and read user reviews of the best On-Premises FTP Clients currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.

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    Files.com

    Files.com

    Files.com

    Files.com is a cloud-native Managed File Transfer (MFT) platform that unifies file transfers, sharing, and automation across any cloud, protocol, or partner. It connects 50+ storage systems — including Amazon S3, Azure, Google Drive, SharePoint, Dropbox, and Box — presenting them as a single seamless namespace. ​ Files.com supports SFTP, FTP/FTPS, AS2, HTTPS, WebDAV, and REST APIs, making it compatible with virtually any system or partner. Automated workflows eliminate manual scripts and reduce admin overhead by up to 90%. ​ Enterprise-grade security includes AES-256 encryption, SOC 2 Type II certification, HIPAA/GDPR compliance, full audit trails, SSO (Okta, Azure AD, and more), and 2FA. With a 99.99% uptime history and zero data breaches in 15 years, Files.com is trusted by IT teams in finance, healthcare, and technology. Available via web, desktop (Windows/macOS), mobile (iOS/Android), and on-premises agent (Windows/macOS/Linux)
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    Starting Price: $199/month/10 users
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    JSCAPE MFT Server

    JSCAPE MFT Server

    Redwood Software

    Platform Independent Managed File Transfer Server. JSCAPE is the perfect solution for businesses and government agencies looking to centralize your processes and provide secure, seamless and reliable file transfers. Meet all compliance regulations including PCI DSS, SOX, HIPAA and GLBA. Centralize and gain control of file transfers to meet challenging business requirements. Deploy in the cloud, on-premise or in a hybrid cloud environment. Triggers are used to automate various business processes without the need to write custom scripts. Exchange files with JSCAPE's free Android and iOS file transfer clients. Integrate with Amazon, Google and Microsoft regulatory compliance. Get powerful and flexible user authentication mobile support for iOS and Android devices.
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    Cerberus FTP Server

    Cerberus FTP Server

    Redwood Software

    Cerberus FTP Server provides a secure and reliable file transfer solution for the demanding IT professional in any industry. Supporting SFTP and SCP, FTP/S, and HTTP/S, Cerberus is able to authenticate against Active Directory and LDAP, run as a Windows service, has native x64 support, includes a robust set of integrity and security features and offers an easy-to-use manager for controlling user access to files and file operations. - FTP/S, SCP, SFTP, HTTPS - SAML SSO - Active Directory & LDAP - Secure SSL Encryption - Two-Factor Authentication - IP Auto-Banning and Geoblocking - HIPAA Compliant - FIPS 140-2 Validated - Advanced Reporting - Comprehensive Auditing - Web File Transfer Client - Email Notifications - Event Support & Automation - File Retention Policies -Unlimited Connections -Virtual Directories -Users & Groups -Detailed Logs -Full IPv6 Support -FTP with TLS/SSL -SOAP control API -Web Administration -SSH2 SFTP and SCP -Public Key Authentication
    Starting Price: $1,599/year
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    Filestash

    Filestash

    Filestash

    Filestash is a self-hosted web application that acts as a frontend to your data storage. It supports a wide range of storage providers, including S3, SFTP, FTP, FTPS, Backblaze B2, Minio, WebDAV, Git, LDAP, MySQL, CardDAV, CalDAV, Dropbox, and Google Drive. Filestash provides a user-friendly interface for managing your files and folders, including features such as: File and folder browsing File uploading and downloading File and folder creation, moving, and deletion File and folder sharing File editing Image preview Music player Network drive support Filestash is also highly customizable, with a variety of settings and options that you can adjust to meet your specific needs. For example, you can choose which features to enable or disable, set user permissions, and customize the look and feel of the application.
    Starting Price: $150 per month
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    Synqion

    Synqion

    SNAP Innovation

    Highly secure cloud service for data storage and data exchange, end-to-end encrypted and GDPR certified. Thanks to Security & Privacy by Design, Synqion meets the highest requirements for data protection and data security. Full end-to-end encryption guarantees perfect protection against data misuse and ransomware. Synqion is easy to use, making it the ideal platform for everyone for exchanging data within the team and between companies, both in the Cloud and on your own servers (onPremise). Synqion is GDPR certified with the EuroPriSe seal of approval.
    Starting Price: 59.50€/User/Year
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