# FileZilla Published January 1, 2026 · Updated August 10, 2026 Free, open-source FTP, FTPS, and SFTP client for transferring files to remote servers. Category: Developer Tools · Free · Replaces Transmit 5 ($45) · [Official website](https://filezilla-project.org) ## Install with Homebrew `brew install --cask filezilla` ## Quick take FileZilla Client 3.70.6 is still the practical free FTP/FTPS/SFTP default for Mac developers and admins in August 2026, especially with the SFTP compatibility flag that cleaned up 3.70.5 listing pain. Native Apple Silicon builds are available from the official site. Stay on the free GPL Client for pure SSH/FTP work; treat FileZilla Pro's ~$12.99/year App Store subscription as optional cloud glue, not a requirement. Honest downsides: dated UI, no free-tier cloud backends, and lingering adware-installer distrust that you neutralize by downloading only from filezilla-project.org. For Mac-native polish or free cloud breadth, compare Transmit, ForkLift, and Cyberduck. Best for: Web developers managing many SFTP/FTPS hosts without paying for Pro, Sysadmins who need tabbed multi-server SFTP with resume and speed limits, Teams that want one free client identical on Windows, macOS, and Linux, Users willing to use Pro only when S3/Drive-style backends are mandatory ## What is FileZilla? FileZilla is a free, open-source FTP client and still the default cross-platform pick for moving files between a Mac and remote servers in August 2026. Tim Kosse first released it in 2001. The FileZilla Client supports FTP, FTPS (FTP over TLS), and SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) under the GNU GPL. It is still actively maintained: the free Client's latest stable line is **3.70.6** (June 2026), following 3.70.5 in May. Version 3.70.6 matters for real-world SFTP. It adds a Site Manager compatibility flag for ignoring invalid attribute bits from non-compliant SFTP servers (a fix for listing failures many users hit after 3.70.5). It also ships fzssh 1.3.0 and libfilezilla 0.56.1, and removes FTP server path syntax autodetection. Exotic path types must be set manually under Site Manager > Advanced. 3.70.5 had already moved to GnuTLS 3.8.13 and introduced the Site Manager compatibility flags page. On Mac, download the native Apple Silicon build from the official ARM64 download page rather than random mirrors. FileZilla Pro is a separate commercial product (Mac App Store subscription: 7-day trial, then about **$12.99/year**; App Store listing around 3.70.7 as of June 9). Pro adds cloud backends such as Amazon S3, Google Drive, OneDrive, Azure, Backblaze B2, Dropbox, WebDAV, and Box, which the free Client does **not** include. The free Client remains fully capable for pure FTP/FTPS/SFTP. Community trust notes still apply. Historically, bundled and third-party Windows installers carried adware warnings. On Mac, stick to filezilla-project.org (or carefully vetted Homebrew guidance if a cask returns) and prefer the official macOS ARM64 build. Cyberduck, Transmit, and ForkLift remain the main Mac alternatives depending on whether you want free cloud breadth, Panic polish, or a dual-pane Finder replacement. ## Features - **Multi-Protocol Server Support.** FileZilla connects with FTP, FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS via GnuTLS), and SFTP (SSH). Choose the protocol per Site Manager entry. SFTP supports password, SSH key (OpenSSH/PuTTY formats), and keyboard-interactive auth. Prefer SFTP on port 22 for modern hosts; use FTPS when a legacy FTP server mandates TLS instead of SSH. - **Site Manager & Compatibility Flags.** Site Manager stores hosts, ports, protocols, credentials, default directories, transfer modes, and encodings. Since 3.70.5 it includes a compatibility flags page; 3.70.6 adds the SFTP flag to ignore invalid attribute bits from broken servers that otherwise fail directory listings. FTP exotic path syntax is no longer autodetected - set path types manually in Site Manager → Advanced when needed. - **Tabbed Multi-Server Interface.** Tabs hold simultaneous connections. Each tab shows a dual-pane local/remote browser with drag-and-drop transfers. Mix protocols across tabs (production SFTP beside a legacy FTPS box). Transfer status updates live per tab so multi-host deploy days stay organized. - **Transfer Queue Management.** Uploads and downloads enqueue with pause, resume, and reorder. Interrupted transfers can resume when the server supports REST (FTP) or SFTP resume rather than restarting multi-gigabyte files. Speed limits prevent transfers from saturating a call or shared uplink. - **Directory Comparison.** Compare local and remote trees by size or modification time with color coding for local-only, remote-only, or newer-on-one-side files. FileZilla does not auto-bidirectional-sync like some paid tools; comparison keeps manual sync visible and deliberate. - **Bookmarks & Speed Controls.** Bookmarks jump to deep web roots, theme folders, or log paths on a saved site. Global or per-site speed limits throttle bandwidth during work hours or on shared hosting that punishes saturated links. Adjust limits mid-transfer without disconnecting. - **FileZilla Pro Cloud Backends.** Separate paid FileZilla Pro (Mac App Store) adds cloud protocols the free Client lacks: S3, Google Drive, OneDrive, Azure, B2, Dropbox, WebDAV, Box, and more. Free Client users who only need SFTP should stay on the GPL build; Pro is for cloud object/drive workflows in the same UI family. ## How to Install FileZilla on Mac Install the free Client from the official site - prefer the native Apple Silicon (ARM64) build. Avoid random mirror installers. FileZilla Pro is a separate Mac App Store purchase if you need cloud backends. 1. **Download the Official ARM64 Build.** Visit https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?platform=macos-arm64 for Apple Silicon Macs (or the Intel build if required). Confirm the domain is filezilla-project.org before opening the archive. 2. **Install the Application.** Open the downloaded archive and drag FileZilla.app to Applications. On first launch, right-click → Open or approve under System Settings → Privacy & Security if Gatekeeper blocks an unidentified developer prompt. 3. **Configure Your First Site.** Open Site Manager (⌘S). Create a site, set Protocol to SFTP when possible, add host/user/key, and test. On 3.70.6+, open the compatibility flags page if a non-compliant server fails listings; set exotic FTP path types manually under Advanced when autodetection no longer applies. ## Pros - Completely free GPL Client with full FTP/FTPS/SFTP and no artificial limits - Active 3.70.6 maintenance including real SFTP compatibility fixes - Native Apple Silicon (ARM64) official downloads - Site Manager, tabs, queue resume, and directory comparison cover daily admin/dev needs - Cross-platform consistency for mixed Windows/Mac/Linux teams - Pro available when cloud object/drive protocols are required - Large documentation and community footprint accumulated over two decades ## Cons - Free Client has no S3/Drive/OneDrive/Azure/B2/Dropbox cloud backends - that is Pro-only - UI feels dated versus Transmit, ForkLift, or Cyberduck on macOS - Historical adware/bundled-installer distrust means you must police download sources - No true automatic bidirectional sync - comparison is manual - Some users feel Pro's yearly App Store subscription is unnecessary when free SFTP already covers their workflow ## FileZilla history and technical architecture FileZilla has more than 20 years of continuous development in file transfer tools, kept relevant by open-source principles and cross-platform consistency. ## FAQ ### Is FileZilla really free? Yes. FileZilla Client is free and open-source (GPL) with full FTP/FTPS/SFTP, Site Manager, queue, and comparison features. FileZilla Pro is a separate paid product (~$12.99/year on the Mac App Store after a 7-day trial) that adds cloud storage protocols. You do not need Pro for ordinary SFTP work. ### What is the latest FileZilla Client version in 2026? The free Client's latest noted stable release is 3.70.6 (June 2026). It follows 3.70.5 (May), which added GnuTLS 3.8.13 and the Site Manager compatibility flags page. Always check filezilla-project.org/versions.php for the newest build before reporting bugs. ### What changed in FileZilla 3.70.6? 3.70.6 adds an SFTP compatibility flag to ignore invalid attribute bits from non-compliant servers (fixing listing failures seen after 3.70.5), updates fzssh to 1.3.0 and libfilezilla to 0.56.1, and removes FTP server path syntax autodetection - set exotic path types manually in Site Manager Advanced. ### Does FileZilla support Apple Silicon? Yes. Download the native macOS ARM64 build from the official Apple Silicon download link. It is the recommended path for M-series Macs versus running the Intel build under Rosetta. ### Can the free Client connect to Amazon S3 or Google Drive? No. Free FileZilla Client only speaks FTP, FTPS, and SFTP. Cloud backends such as S3, Drive, OneDrive, Azure, B2, Dropbox, WebDAV, and Box require FileZilla Pro (or alternatives like Cyberduck/Transmit/ForkLift). ### How much is FileZilla Pro on Mac? On the Mac App Store, FileZilla Pro offers a 7-day trial and then about $12.99/year (USD; verify the live listing). The App Store build was noted around version 3.70.7 as of June 9. Pricing can differ by region and storefront updates. ### Is FileZilla safe on Mac? Official builds from filezilla-project.org are the trusted source. Community distrust centers on historical adware/bundled third-party installers - especially on Windows mirrors - so avoid random download sites. macOS passwords can use Keychain. Prefer SFTP/FTPS over plain FTP. ### Why did SFTP listings break for some users on 3.70.5? Some non-compliant SFTP servers return invalid attribute bits that caused listing failures. FileZilla 3.70.6 adds a Site Manager compatibility flag to ignore those bits. Upgrade and enable the flag for affected hosts; see project ticket discussions for the flag story. ### How does FileZilla compare to Cyberduck, Transmit, and ForkLift? Cyberduck: free with broader cloud protocols. Transmit: paid Mac-native polish and speed. ForkLift: dual-pane Finder replacement with remotes (spell it ForkLift). FileZilla: free cross-platform FTP/FTPS/SFTP default with the deepest classic Site Manager/queue habits - buy Pro only if you need its cloud backends. ### Can I install FileZilla via Homebrew? Historically the Client left Homebrew over bundled-software policy concerns. Treat any brew cask as something to verify carefully; the safest default remains the official ARM64 download from filezilla-project.org. ## Sources - [FileZilla Client Download for macOS Apple Silicon](https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?platform=macos-arm64) - [FileZilla Version History](https://filezilla-project.org/versions.php) - [FileZilla Pro Version History](https://filezillapro.com/filezilla-pro-version-history/) - [FileZilla Pro on the Mac App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/filezilla-pro-ftp-and-cloud/id1298486723?mt=12) - [Neowin: FileZilla 3.70.6](https://www.neowin.net/software/filezilla-3706/) - [FileZilla Project Home](https://filezilla-project.org/) - [Trac Ticket 13392 - SFTP Compatibility Flag](https://trac.filezilla-project.org/ticket/13392) ## Related - [Cursor](https://bundl.run/apps/cursor) - [Claude Code](https://bundl.run/apps/claude-code) - [ChatGPT](https://bundl.run/apps/chatgpt) - [Claude](https://bundl.run/apps/claude) - [Codex](https://bundl.run/apps/codex) - [Windsurf](https://bundl.run/apps/windsurf) - [FileZilla vs Cyberduck](https://bundl.run/compare/filezilla-vs-cyberduck) - [Free alternative to Transmit 5](https://bundl.run/https:/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://bundl.run/#organization", "name": "Bundl.run", "url": "https://bundl.run", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://bundl.run/og-image.png", "width": 1200, "height": 630 }, "description": "The Ninite for Mac. 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