我有一个忏悔。虽然大多数计算机用户都是一时冲动地采用流行的应用程序，但我会寻找失败者。上个月，我去寻找PDF 阅读器以避免使用明显的Adobe Reader和流行的替代品Foxit Reader。
上周末，我为FTP应用程序做了同样的事情。我想深入挖掘与流行的开源应用程序FileZilla竞争的免费软件文件传输应用程序的世界。过去，我也使用过FileZilla，以及一些付费的FTP应用程序。顺便说一句，我探索过的免费软件选项几乎与 30 到 50 美元的付费应用程序竞争，这在大多数情况下是奇怪的。
适用于Windows 10(Windows 10)的免费FTP 客户端(FTP Client)软件
我探索了五个适用于Windows(Windows) 10的免费 FTP 客户端-
- WinSCP,
- 核心 FTP 精简版，
- FileZilla,
- CyberDuck 和
- 咖啡杯免费 FTP。
在文件传输方面，包括一个 650 MB 的示例文件和一个 1.5 GB 的文件夹，这三者表现良好，没有稳定性问题或应用程序冻结。这三个应用程序都不提供调度程序，这是我的愿望清单中的重要功能之一（专业提示(Pro tip)：您始终可以使用Windows中的任务调度(Task Scheduler)程序来设置文件传输）。WinSCP是开源的，而Core FTP Lite和CoffeeCup Free FTP是免费软件应用程序，提供付费、功能丰富的升级。
1] WinSCP
WinSCP是一个轻量级的开源文件传输应用程序，它使用安全外壳(Secure Shell)( SSH ) 技术，使用文件传输协议(File Transfer Protocol)( FTP )、SSH FTP或SCP (安全复制(Secure Copy)) 协议。
WinSCP安装程序提供了多种界面样式选择——带有本地和远程目录面板的 Commander 界面和仅访问(Commander)远程目录的Explorer界面。(Explorer)WinSCP是一个非常简单但有用的应用程序。它确实提供了基本的文件管理功能、在SFTP、SCP和FTP传输之间进行选择的能力，以及多种语言的选择。它还允许单击导出应用程序设置和首选项。
2]核心FTP精简版
Core FTP Lite可能是我测试过的三个FTP应用程序中最先进的。整洁的布局和稳定的传输（在以前的版本中，Core FTP在大传输期间遇到稳定性问题）使其成为最佳选择。
核心 FTP(Core FTP)包括有用的功能，例如用于维护连接信息的站点管理器和(Site Manager)快速重新连接(Quick Reconnect)。与远程站点连接后，文件管理功能非常直观。核心 FTP(Core FTP)允许多种传输、安全协议、指定文件类型的可配置ASCII上传、浏览器集成以及更多重要的FTP功能。
3] 咖啡杯免费 FTP
CoffeeCup Free FTP在直观和整洁的 UI 方面是最好的。轻微(Slight)的烦恼是付费升级中可用的广告横幅和非工作功能。
除了光滑的界面，Free FTP是一个古怪的应用程序。连接到远程站点/服务器不是很直观，并且在文件传输期间，程序不会询问您是否要覆盖文件，而是自动这样做。我检查了两次以确保我没有遗漏任何东西，因为这很奇怪。
4] FileZilla
FileZilla是迄今为止最好的FTP客户端之一。(FTP)它是免费的、开源的、易于使用和清洁的。这里和那里有很多方便的功能可以改善整体体验。FTP和FileZilla都相当老了，这就是它们可靠的原因。此外， FTP(FTP)的现代变体（SFTP、基于SSL/TLSFTP）更安全，并且受到FileZilla的支持。
5]赛博鸭
CyberDuck是完全免费的，但如果您想在多个设备上同步您打开的连接，您可以捐款以获得注册密钥。当您的主机不附带 cPanel 或您想从 Web 服务器下载大文件时，此工具可以为您提供帮助。您可以将Cyberduck用作FTP客户端，将文件上传到服务器或从服务器下载文件。
也可以查看这些适用于 Windows 的免费 SSH 客户端(Free SSH Clients for Windows)。(Have a look at these Free SSH Clients for Windows too.)
Best Free FTP Client software for Windows 10 PC
I have a сonfession to make. While most compυter users adоpt popular applications on impulse, I scout for the underdogs. Last month, I went in search оf PDF readers to avoid using the obviouѕ Adobe Reader, and the popular alternative Foxit Reader.
The past weekend, I did the same for FTP applications. I wanted to dig deep into the world of freeware file transfer applications that compete with the popular, open-source application – FileZilla. In the past, I’ve used FileZilla as well, and also a couple of paid FTP applications. Incidentally, the freeware options that I’ve explored almost compete head-to-head with the $30-50 priced paid applications, which in most cases is bizarre.
Free FTP Client software for Windows 10
I explored five free FTP clients for Windows 10-
- WinSCP,
- Core FTP Lite,
- FileZilla,
- CyberDuck and
- CoffeeCup Free FTP.
In terms of file transfers, including a sample 650 MB file and a 1.5 GB folder, the three performed okay, with no stability issues or application freezing. All the three applications don’t offer a scheduler, one of the important features in my wish-list (Pro tip: You can always use the Task Scheduler in Windows to set up your file transfers). WinSCP is open-source, while Core FTP Lite and CoffeeCup Free FTP are freeware application with paid, feature-rich upgrades available.
1] WinSCP
WinSCP is a light-weight, open-source file transfer application that uses Secure Shell (SSH) technology to enable the safe copying of files between a local and a remote PC using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP), SSH FTP, or SCP (Secure Copy) protocols.
The WinSCP installer offers a choice of interface styles – Commander interface with panels for local and remote directories and Explorer interface that only accesses remote directories. WinSCP is a very simple, but useful, application. It does offer basic file-management features, the ability to select between SFTP, SCP, and FTP transfers, and a choice of several languages. It also allows a single-click export of application settings and preferences.
2] Core FTP Lite
Core FTP Lite is probably the most advanced of the three FTP applications I tested. An uncluttered layout and stable transfers (In the previous releases, Core FTP suffered from stability issues during large transfers) make it the best of the crop.
Core FTP includes useful features like a Site Manager for maintaining connection information and Quick Reconnect. Once connected with the remote site, the file-management features are very intuitive. Core FTP allows multiple transfers, secure protocols, configurable ASCII uploading for specified file types, browser integration, and many more essential FTP features.
3] CoffeeCup Free FTP
CoffeeCup Free FTP is the best of the lot in terms of the intuitive and neat UI. Slight annoyances are the advertising banners and non-working features that are available in the paid upgrade.
Apart from the slick interface, Free FTP is a quirky application. Connecting to the remote site/server is not very intuitive and once during file transfers, the program does not ask whether or not you want to overwrite files and does so automatically. I checked twice to make sure I wasn’t missing something here since this was very odd.
4] FileZilla
FileZilla is among the best FTP client to this date. It is free, open-source, simple to use and clean. There are a lot of handy features available here and there which improves the overall experience. Both FTP and FileZilla are quite old, and this is what makes them reliable. Also, the modern variations of FTP (SFTP, FTP over SSL/TLS) are more secure and supported by FileZilla.
5] CyberDuck
CyberDuck is completely free, but if you want to synchronize your opened connections across multiple devices, you can make a donation to obtain a registration key. This tool can help you when your hosting doesn’t come with a cPanel or if you want to download large files from your web server. You can use Cyberduck as an FTP client to upload and download files to or from your server.
Have a look at these Free SSH Clients for Windows too.
