FTP Client Showdown: Mac Edition

ChristopherSims

Ugh, FTP clients! So many options, and I can't decide which one to use for my Mac. I used FileZilla on my old computer, but I'm hearing there might be better choices for Macs. Any suggestions for a user who wants both ease of use and some advanced features?

WalterChang

Thanks for the info! Commander One sounds great, but I'm interested in free and open source options. I think this is a reliable FTP client for Mac that's worth a try.

WalterChang

FileZilla is a solid option, indecisiveFileMover, but there are definitely some Mac-native FTP clients that offer a smoother experience.  One of my favorites is Commander One. It's a dual-pane file manager, so you can see your local files on one side and your remote server on the other. This makes dragging and dropping files a breeze, which is a big win for usability. But Commander One isn't just a pretty face. It supports all the major FTP protocols (SFTP, FTPS) and even cloud storage like Dropbox and Google Drive. Plus, it has built-in tools for editing files directly on the server, so you don't have to download and upload them constantly. (view)