The 5 Best FTP Clients for Windows 11 (2024)

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Hello everyone, do you want to know the best free FTP clients for Windows 11? No excuses, feature for feature, screenshot for screenshot we compare each FTP client’s abilities pros and cons and rank them for you accordingly.

Today we will highlight the 5 top FTP clients for Windows 11 and of course most of these, if not all of them also work on Windows 10 and Windows 7. We have tried each FTP program for a minimum 2 months. I have been a big fan of FTP software mainly because I have been uploading photos/files before MySpace even existed so I have a lot of experience in this field so please trust my opinion lol! Anyway, let us get the list started, if you want to send us some feedback you can leave a comment below or contact us.

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Top Free FTP Clients for Windows 11

#1. FileZilla

FileZilla on Windows 11

FileZilla by far is the best free FTP out there and I can put my life on it right now. I believe our entire office computers all have FileZilla and I have personally been using FileZilla as my go to FTP client since the early 2000’s. It’s that good, it does just about everything that you would want and it is smooth as a program can be. It is small and it doesn’t eat up resources for no reason. Plus it is always updated in case of any security or bug issues. I doubt you would be disappointed if you tried FileZilla.

[ Download FileZilla on Windows 11/10 ]

#2. WinSCP

WinSCP on Windows 11

WinSCP is a solid number 2 and to many, it is the go to FTP client for Windows 11 and we can’t argue with them because this FTP client does what you need to do with a solid base code that allows the app to do it’s just to transfer or download your files fast. As far as features goes, it integrates with Windows (drag&drop, URL, shortcut icons, jump list) along with support for SFTP and SCP protocols over SSH and FTP and WebDAV and S3 protocols along with an awesome integrated text editor that is underrated in my opinion.

[ Download WinSCP on Windows 11/10 ]

#3. Core FTP

Core FTP on Windows 11

Core FTP is an underrated FTP client that I personally believe if given a chance, it can compete with the two we have mentioned above. I used Core FTP for about 2-3 years way back in the day and it did what I wanted it to do, it is also light weight, the author of the program is well trusted as Core FTP started back in 2003. Core FTP also provides a secure method via SSL, TLS, FTPS, HTTPS, or SFTP to upload/download files to and from FTP servers.

[ Download Core FTP on Windows 11/10 ]

#4. Classic FTP

Classic FTP on Windows 10

Classic FTP was specifically designed to look and feel like a traditional ftp client while supporting the latest FTP features. Its easy to use interface makes locating and editing files on your website easy. You can also upload or download files with a single click of a button and when they say Classic FTP, they really mean it, it has this vintage feel to it but at least it gets the job done. If you are looking for a quick lightweight FTP program, try Classic FTP on your Windows 10, it might be enough for you.

[ Download Classic FTP on Windows 11/10 ]

#5. CrossFTP

CrossFTP on Windows 11

CrossFTP is a nice FTP app that has been around for awhile now and it is actually more popular on MacOS than it is on Windows, especially these days. I am not sure for the reasons why that is but regardless, this FTP app does enough for most people looking to use an FTP client. It has the “classic” FTP look so you won’t get confused when you open it up plus, you get to try their Pro version automatically for free, for 30 days and then it will revert back to the free version which is still good enough, trust me, you don’t necessary need the pro edition, so don’t worry, this FTP client doesn’t expire etc, the free version is free to use forever.