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At a Glance
FileZilla
FileZilla
Star Rating
(750)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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WinSCP
WinSCP
Star Rating
(221)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about WinSCP
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that FileZilla excels in its File Management capabilities, scoring 9.3, with reviewers mentioning its intuitive interface that simplifies file organization and transfer.
  • Reviewers mention that WinSCP shines in Synchronization, achieving a score of 9.1, with users highlighting its robust synchronization features that allow for seamless file updates across multiple devices.
  • G2 users note that WinSCP has a slight edge in Ease of Setup, scoring 9.4 compared to FileZilla's 9.0, with many users appreciating the straightforward installation process and user-friendly setup wizard.
  • Users on G2 report that FileZilla's File Transfer functionality is highly rated at 9.3, with reviewers mentioning its support for various protocols, making it versatile for different file transfer needs.
  • Reviewers say that both products offer strong Security features, but FileZilla's encryption score of 8.9 is slightly higher than WinSCP's 8.7, with users appreciating its comprehensive security options for safe file transfers.
  • Users report that while both products provide good Quality of Support, WinSCP's score of 8.5 is noted to be better than FileZilla's 8.2, with reviewers mentioning quicker response times and more helpful support resources.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FileZilla
No pricing available
WinSCP
No pricing available
Free Trial
FileZilla
No trial information available
WinSCP
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
677
9.3
186
Ease of Use
8.8
680
9.2
187
Ease of Setup
9.0
128
9.4
30
Ease of Admin
8.8
119
9.5
29
Quality of Support
8.2
437
8.5
141
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
89
8.8
23
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
664
8.9
183
Features by Category
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.8
103
8.8
65
Management
9.3
95
9.6
63
8.8
91
9.1
61
8.2
78
8.7
50
8.9
96
9.0
63
Functionality
9.3
98
9.5
64
8.7
72
8.5
52
8.8
82
8.5
53
7.5
54
7.0
39
Security
8.8
81
8.7
57
9.1
90
9.1
60
9.0
84
9.2
61
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FileZilla
FileZilla
WinSCP
WinSCP
FileZilla and WinSCP are categorized as File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Unique Categories
FileZilla
FileZilla has no unique categories
WinSCP
WinSCP has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FileZilla
FileZilla
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
52.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.3%
WinSCP
WinSCP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
32.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
38.8%
Reviewers' Industry
FileZilla
FileZilla
Information Technology and Services
19.3%
Computer Software
12.9%
Internet
5.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.5%
Design
2.8%
Other
55.1%
WinSCP
WinSCP
Information Technology and Services
36.9%
Computer Software
13.6%
Telecommunications
3.3%
Computer & Network Security
3.3%
Higher Education
2.8%
Other
40.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
FileZilla
FileZilla
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Software
GC
Verified User in Program Development
Verified User in Program Development

I think this is one of the greatest ftp administration tool. It has a fast conection, and let you administrate a lot of ftp servers. It has a splited screen, that offers you the chance to see both the project on your computer and the server, so you can...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Internet

I don't like the absence of a built in text editor. FileZilla uses what ever default text editor is set on you computer.

WinSCP
WinSCP
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Giuseppe M.
GM
Giuseppe M.
Verified User in Computer Software

-Free, open source graphical user interface for the FTPS, FTP, and SCP protocols. -Simple and powerful, no unnecessary extras. Save different site profiles and connect to remote server with one click. -Terrific SCP and SFTP client. Easy to use, and...

Most Helpful Critical Review
darko s.
DS
darko s.
Verified User in Airlines/Aviation

I can`t say that i can think of something negative maybe sometimes is too slow and didn`t work well with the VPN in the last company

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FileZilla
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WinSCP
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Discussions
FileZilla
FileZilla Discussions
Is there any way to copy paste in remote server, other than drag and drop within file?
1 comment
Mike V.
MV
As it's been 24 days, you've probably figured this out by now, but, no, you can't use the copy-and-paste metaphor in the FileZilla window to transfer files.Read more
What is use of FileZilla software?
1 comment
LG
This text refers to the process of transferring files to and from a website hosting service using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP).Read more
Is FileZilla Safe 2020?
1 comment
Haresh  K.
HK
Yes, I have used it for 5+ years. There has been no security failure attributable for Filezilla. It's frequently updated ! Always keep updating your version...Read more
WinSCP
WinSCP Discussions
When shall we get updated version?
2 comments
Courtney K.
CK
WinSCP updates all the time - I'd say on a weekly basis.Read more
Is WinSCP safe?
2 comments
Erik D.
ED
Yes, I've been using it for years and it's a pretty good clientRead more
Why winscp ask password for session even it saved
1 comment
Bob T.
BT
it could be that the site and the saved pw are differentRead more