You could pretty much consider FileZilla an open source success story. It's popular, works well and fast, and regularly updated.

If you're looking for a solid FTP client what more could you ask more? In fact, FileZilla is not just limited to FTP, but also handles FTPS and SFTP for secure transfers of multiple files on multiple servers. The interface gives you a quick outlook of all your transfers, sites and disks and makes it easy to drag and transfer. I also quite like the QuickConnect feature to access your favorite server in seconds.

FileZilla is known to be fairly fast, and can also resume downloads and handle very big transfers, I'm talking here higher than 4 GB. You can set both local and remote filters for things like images, explorer files or CVS and SVN directories or even create your own. FileZilla also includes a tool to compare directories in terms of file size or modification time.

The application can guide you when setting up your network and lets you set speed limits in case you don't want to overload your bandwidth.

One thing really missing from FileZilla though is a scheduler to automatically set transfer times.

Despite lacking a scheduler, FileZilla is an excellent open source FTP client. It's stable, fast and very efficient. Highly recommended.

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As far as FTP clients go, Core FTP Lite is one of the most comprehensive out there. It allows you to do pretty much anything that you can do with FTP transfers. It features everything from SFTP (SSH), SSL, TLS, IDN, browser integration, site to site transfers to FTP transfer resume, drag and drop support and command line transfers.

Where Cute FTP really distinguishes itself is through it's security features. Not many FTP clients support so many different security protocols meaning you can upload and download to FTP servers with peace of mind. This is essential if you're administering a website that holds. The list of features doesn't stop there though and is truly mind boggling. It also supports Auto retry of failed transfers, bandwidth control throttle, remote file searching and .htaccess/.htpasswd editing amongst many many more.

If you're looking for a fully comprehensive free solution to FTP transfers, then you can't do much better than Core FTP Lite. If you're new to FTP transfers however, you'd probably be better off with something a bit simpler.

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FileZilla has become one of the most popular FTP clients on the net and with good reason - it's fast, reliable and packed with lots of cool features.

Now things just got better with the introduction of a portable version that you can take anywhere - superb for web administrators of all abilities and backgrounds. Like it's bigger brother, the program supports the resuming of downloads and uploads, detects when a connection has timed out and features support for firewalls, SFTP, SSL and more. Best of all, it's retained the drag and drop functionality of the original too so it's easy enough for use for anyone not familiar with FTP clients. The interface and preferences are a bit limited but you can see at a glance all of your transfers. It also includes a handy "Quickconnect" function which basically allows you to reconnect to your most frequent FTP sites instantly. You'll also be impressed by the general speed of the application although it does tend to drop connections as a security timeout feature which can be annoying. You can also set limits on how much of your bandwidth it uses if you're worried about it hogging it.

The classic FTP client that you can now take anywhere - what more could you ask for.

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This free FTP client for Windows houses all the features expected of a complete FTP client. SmartFTP reveals a very intuitive and user-friendly configuration, thanks among other things to a friendly interface. Along with the classic features included in most FTP clients, such as passive mode transfers, uploading and downloading of files, a large choice of FTP connections, creation of favorites, SmartFTP carries its unique batch of attributes. For instance, you can connect to multiple FTP connections without time delays or errors. By dragging and dropping, you can transfer files from folder to folder. A few other notable features are passive mode and site to site transfers.

However, its most entertaining novelty is probably the transfers menu. This handy tool allows you to create queues of transfers, either global or in a specific session. You can easily monitor the speed of your transfers and set specific tasks to the queue, like hibernating or shutting down, once all files have been transferred. Last and not least, SmartFTP’s menus can be customized in a breeze, letting you choose what information you want to see.

Smart FTP is free for personal use, and although beginners might need a bit of time adjusting to it, they will be bound to love the flexibility of SmartFTP as much as more seasoned users.

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FTP clients can range from the utterly incomprehensible to the ridiculously easy and this one definitely falls into the latter category.

This means that it doesn't necessarily feature everything that you'd expect from an FTP client but it's certainly an excellent start for beginners and you can be sure your files will get transferred when you want them to. That's not to say m2ftp is short on features. Indeed, it includes everything you'd expect from such a client including a very easy to use and well presented GUI for administration of data files and simple but straightforward buttons for delete, renaming copy etc.

Connections are established with minimum fuss and you can display just about any type of data located on the server. Sometimes the browsing through server files can lag a little but it's nothing serious and can depend on your server response time anyway. There's an easy to use drag and drop interface so it's easy as using Windows Explorer to move and manage files plus you can move huge batches of files at the same time. What's also nice is that there's a clear status bar telling you exactly the status of your transfer, how fast it's going and when it should be complete.

It may only be limited to uploading and downloading but m2ftp is a refreshingly efficient, easy to use and very well presented client that's an ideal start for beginners to FTP.

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RightLoad is a small Windows program that allows you to quickly upload files from your right click menu. You no longer need to run a large FTP client and click ten different buttons just to upload a file - just right click on the file, select a server and RightLoad will automatically start uploading. When the upload is done, RightLoad offers you various kinds of links to the file, ready to be pasted into message board posts or websites.

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FTP Commander is simple and easy to use ftp client. It's really the bare minimum with no extra frills or thrills. It offers a no-nonsense interface consisting of two side-by-side local computer and FTP server panels. The latter contains a list of about a dozen pre-set FTP servers. It's easy as pie to establish a connection.

All you have to do is select the server you want on the list and push the Connect button. Pre-configuring a list of most frequently accessed servers will make your life even easier. An application also enables users to execute two-way file exchanges and activate multiple downloads. FTP Commander also makes it possible to run programs located on local disks, or view documents.

The program occupies far less space on hard drives and RAM than other similar paid programs. It also allows you to delete, rename and and copy files, create and delete directories in the FTP server and work in command line mode. A session log file is also available. The program is free for personal, educational and non-commercial use and does not contain any ad banners.

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Fresh FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a tool for webmaster to upload or download web contents (html, picture, sql backup, web site statistic, etc) from the server.

It supports multithreading for simultaneous transfer, file and directory upload, ability to resume uploads and much more. Unlike other similar utilities, this software is 100% free, no charge, no banners, no spyware.

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Staff-FTP is a simple, double-panel FTP client with an intuitive user-interface that makes it easy to perform file transfers efficiently and easily. It has support for various types of connection, custom commands, download filters, integrated web explorer, a system for comparing files between the local and remote and a manager for your favorite FTP sites.

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Free Advanced FTP and Download Helper is Transfer files with ease using this intuitive and powerful FTP client. FTP and Download manager helper is a multi-threaded FTP client for Windows that's easy for beginners to use and has enough features to be useful to power users as well. Using its intuitive drag-and-drop Explorer-like interface, SC FTP and Download manager lets you update a Web site with a single click and resume interrupted downloads or uploads.

Internet's Free Advanced FTP and Download Helper plugs into your web browser (any version of Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher) and extends your file- Downloading power by resuming broken downloads and offering easy error recovery for both FTP and http links.

With Internet's Free Advanced FTP and Download Helper Download Manager you can segment the large files into smaller segments to accelerate the downloading process. If a download stops for any reason, you can easily resume it; Reconnect if there is any link error and more options that make downloading files easier and flexible

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Visicom Media’s AceFTP 3 Freeware is the easiest-to-use free FTP client software available for transferring files over the Internet.

Its cool, uncluttered drag-and-drop interface, designed in a Windows XP fashion, lets you transfer files quickly and efficiently and navigate with ease between folders, both on Web sites and on your computer.

This robust, free FTP software is a high-speed FTP program. It enables you to perform multiple file transfers simultaneously. Simply put, it beats many paid-for FTP client software products hands down.

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rcFTP stands for right click FTP. It's the easiest way of uploading files from your computer to an FTP server. After installing rcFTP you can rightclick on any file in your Windows Explorer, and choose Send To | Upload with rcFTP. It works fast and easy, without the need of a full blown FTP client like WS_FTP. It supports multiple file selections.

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Chatex is a new client-server all in one chat program based on speed. The program also has a very secure protocol so that data is verified when it is received in the client and the server side. All connections can be monitored by admins. The program is also useful through LAN.

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ALFTP is an easy FTP client for beginners with a speedy interface for power-users. And with the built in ALFTP FTP Server, you can easily share files with friends and family.

Features:

• Fresh XPish look
• Automatically retries failed file transfers
• Transfer files greater than 2 GB
• Direct Editing files on FTP servers backs up files when transfers fail

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CoffeeCup Free FTP is a fast no frills FTP program that makes it easy to drag and drop files to and from your Website. It supports multiple server profiles, resumes broken uploads and downloads, and can transfer files in binary, ASCII, or auto-mode. Free FTP works with any server and is so easy to setup. Just enter your username and password and click "Connect". Free FTP remembers your server info so connecting to your site again is a snap.

Some features of CoffeeCup Free FTP:

• Drag and drop FTP upload download
• SupportsmMultiple site profiles
• Works with all major FTP servers
• Allows for anonymous log-in
• Resumes broken file transfers
• Support for proxy servers
• Transfers in Auto, ASCII, or Binary modes
• Supports active and passive mode transfers
• Keeps connection active longer with "Stay Connected" feature
• Specify log-in timeout, port #, initial host folder, initial remote folder

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