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General Conversation => Tech Corner => Topic started by: Knu on July 09, 2008, 06:49:57 PM

Title: Alternatives to Smartftp
Post by: Knu on July 09, 2008, 06:49:57 PM
Hi,

Smartftp have stopped their free version. I have 9 days to sort out an alternative (I don't intend to pay to use Smartftp) before the 'trial' version quits on me. Any suggestions?

Thanks.
Title: Re: Alternatives to Smartftp
Post by: Jason on July 09, 2008, 09:50:04 PM
I haven't used it personally but the big name that comes to mind if you want a free option is filezilla

http://filezilla-project.org/
Title: Re: Alternatives to Smartftp
Post by: Mark on July 09, 2008, 10:18:54 PM
Another one is: http://www.coffeecup.com/free-ftp/

I've never used their FTP program but I used to use CoffeeCup HTML Editor long ago and it was really good. So if that's any indication.
Title: Re: Alternatives to Smartftp
Post by: weekend camper on July 10, 2008, 01:18:42 PM
overall happy with FireFTP that is a Firefox addon.  Will do about 98% of my requirements and is more stable than older versions.


Title: Re: Alternatives to Smartftp
Post by: Knu on July 10, 2008, 05:58:04 PM
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll give it a few more days to see if we end up with a 'winner'. ;)
Title: Re: Alternatives to Smartftp
Post by: Knu on July 29, 2008, 06:53:17 PM
I've been using Filezilla, but don't like it at all. I tend to switch off with GUI that I don't instinctively understand how to use. I know, it is probably just the change of softwares, rather than one being better, but it does feel clunky compared to SmartFTP.
Title: Re: Alternatives to Smartftp
Post by: Steve on July 30, 2008, 03:57:30 AM
ws_ftp professional Ipswitch

I use it for years. Excellent!

http://www.ipswitchft.com/products/ws_ftp_professional/features.asp#ease_of_use
Title: Re: Alternatives to Smartftp
Post by: Knu on August 01, 2008, 04:51:22 PM
Thanks Steve, but I'm a cheap-skate - I'm looking for something that's free. ;)