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Every server, cloud & NAS in one Windows app
FTPie connects 24 storage services in a single window - FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, NAS, cloud, object storage and self-hosted - so you can transfer, edit, back up, and share your files without juggling tools.
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Seamless Integration
Connect Every Service, Automate Every Transfer
Work effortlessly across 24 storage services including FTP, SFTP, NAS, WebDAV, object storage and major cloud platforms
Connectivity & Transfers
24 Supported Services
FTP, SFTP, NAS, WebDAV and every major cloud, open side by side in one window. Move files straight between any two - no local round-trip.
AI Assistants
New
MCP Server
Point Claude, Cursor or VS Code at every storage you have connected. Your credentials never reach the model.
Security
AES-256
File Encryption
Locked on your own machine before anything uploads, so your server only ever stores ciphertext.
Automation
New
Scheduled Transfers
Recurring transfers between any two storages, on a timetable. Optional zip with a password. No scripts, no Task Scheduler.
Automation
Command-Line (CLI)
Script uploads, downloads and transfers from PowerShell, a batch file or CI.
Object Storage
New
S3 & Compatible
Amazon S3, Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, Wasabi and DigitalOcean Spaces, mounted like any other drive.
Sharing
Quick Share
Right-click any file to instantly upload and generate a shareable link with our Windows Explorer integration.
Built-in Tools
Embedded Apps
View and edit files without leaving FTPie - built-in PDF viewer, image editor, text editor, and media player.
Protection
Auto Backups
Scheduled backups to cloud or FTP storage, with retention rules so old copies clear themselves out.
Powerful File Management Features
Smart File Transfers
Cloud-to-cloud, FTP-to-cloud, or anywhere in between.
- Server-to-server - no local download
- Pause and resume survives app restarts
- Parallel queue, configurable chunk size and retries
Media Viewing & Playback
Stream from any storage without downloading the whole file first.
- Image viewer - zoom, pan, rotate, flip
- Video - MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, WMV, WebM
- Music - MP3, FLAC, WAV, M4A, AAC, WMA, with playlists
Document Editing
Edit remote files in FTPie or your own apps - changes sync back.
- PDF viewer with search, selection, dark mode
- Monaco editor - the VS Code engine, 50+ languages
- Office files via Google Docs or Microsoft 365
One window instead of five.
Explorer, an FTP client, a browser tab and your NAS software, replaced by one dual-pane window.
The key never leaves your PC.
Your passwords are encrypted locally and never stored on our servers. Neither is the key that unlocks your files.
Buy it once, or not at all.
A one-time licence is still on the table, and the free tier is not a trial that expires.
Built to Be a Secure FTP Client for Windows
FTPS and SFTP in transit, plus built-in AES-256 file encryption on your own machine before upload. Passwords are encrypted locally and never stored on our servers.
Install it your way
Package managers
Install from the command line
The package manager downloads the same signed installer and checks its SHA-256 before it runs.
choco install ftpie
Microsoft Store
On the Microsoft Store
Passed Microsoft's Store certification before it was listed, and installs from the Store app.
ftpie.com
Direct download
The signed installer from this site, with its SHA-256 published so you can check it.
Supported Storage
+8 more. See the full list.
New
Available in 21 languages
AI-assisted translations - native English, plus 20 additional languages. Switch in one click from the app's settings.
From the Blog
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Personal, non-commercial use
No credit card required
- 1 device
- Up to 3 server connections
Included features
- FTP, FTPS, SFTP protocols
- Dual-pane file management
- PDF, code, image viewers
- Windows Explorer integration
Not included on Free
- Cloud, NAS & WebDAV storage
- AES-256 file encryption
- Scheduled transfers & CLI
- Commercial use
Pro
The complete FTPie
$59
/ year
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- 3 devices Need more? Contact us
- Unlimited connections
- Commercial use allowed
Everything in Free, plus
- All 24 storage services - cloud, object storage, self-hosted, WebDAV, NAS
- Auto Backup with restore & notifications, Compression
- All premium embedded apps + Quick Share + Extras
- Scheduled Transfers, AES-256 encryption + scriptable CLI
- MCP server - your storage in Claude, Cursor, VS Code and more
- Email support
Enterprise object storage (S3, Azure, GCS & S3-compatible) is now live in Pro. Folder Sync and Folder Watcher are included too and arriving soon - buy once, get them as they ship.
Compare all plan features in detailFrequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions
Yes! FTPie Free gives you a fully functional FTP/FTPS client at no cost. All paid plans also include a 30-day free trial so you can test every feature before purchasing.
FTPie supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, and NAS protocols, plus all major cloud platforms including Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, MEGA, pCloud, Box, Koofr, OpenDrive, ownCloud, Nextcloud, and Seafile. It also connects object storage - Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage - and any S3-compatible provider such as Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, Wasabi and DigitalOcean Spaces.
Absolutely. FTPie uses end-to-end encryption for all transfers via FTPS and SFTP. Your passwords are encrypted locally on your device and never stored on our servers. Cloud storage connections use official OAuth2 authentication.
A one-time purchase that gives you:
- Lifetime access to FTPie
- 2 years of free updates and security patches
- Continued use of your version forever after updates expire
- 50% off update renewals after your 2-year period ends
Each license allows installation on up to 3 devices, and commercial use is included in every paid plan. For volume licensing beyond 3 devices, see FTPie for business.
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all purchases. If FTPie doesn’t meet your needs, request a refund within 30 days for a full refund. Subscriptions can be canceled anytime.
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