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Cyberduck alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Cyberduck alternative is ForkLift (2.6 GPA). The best free one is Commander One (2.4 GPA).
Cyberduck compared with 4 alternatives: Transmit, ForkLift, Commander One and Path Finder.
Cyberduck has a free plan. Paid plans start at Free; $10 minimum donation for a registration key. 1 of the 4 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CyberduckThis tool | Free plan · from $10 | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| Transmit | Free trial · from $45 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| ForkLift | Free trial · from $19.95 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Commander One | Free plan · from $29.99 one-time | Yes | macOS |
| Path Finder | Free trial · from $2.95/mo | Trial only | macOS |
How each one differs from Cyberduck
Transmit
Mac file transfer app for servers and cloud storage
- Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
- Transmit has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Cyberduck.
- Transmit lists no Windows app, which Cyberduck has.
- Transmit can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Mac users who manage files on web servers or S3 buckets
ForkLift
Dual-pane file manager and file transfer client for macOS
- ForkLift starts at $19.95 one-time (Single user license with 1 year of updates).
- ForkLift has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Cyberduck.
- ForkLift lists no Windows app, which Cyberduck has.
- ForkLift can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- ForkLift also covers file sync.
Suits: Mac users who manage files on servers and cloud storage as well as local disks
Commander One
Dual-panel file manager and FTP client for Mac
- Commander One starts at $29.99 one-time for PRO.
- Commander One lists no Windows app, which Cyberduck has.
- Commander One can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Commander One also covers file compression.
- Commander One does not cover file sharing, which Cyberduck does.
Suits: Mac users who want a Total Commander-style file manager
Path Finder
Dual-pane file manager for Mac, built as a Finder alternative
- Path Finder starts at $2.95 per month (subscription), or $29.95 per year.
- Path Finder has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Cyberduck.
- Path Finder lists no Windows app, which Cyberduck has.
- Path Finder also covers file sync.
- Path Finder does not cover file sharing, which Cyberduck does.
Suits: Mac users who find Finder limiting and want two panes
Limits worth knowing in Cyberduck
- Free copies show a donation prompt after install and after updates until a key is registered.
- Mac and Windows only; the site lists no Linux, iOS or Android app.
- Mounting remote storage as a local disk is a separate product, Mountain Duck.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Cyberduck?
The alternatives to Cyberduck in this directory are Transmit, ForkLift, Commander One and Path Finder. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cyberduck.
Is there a free alternative to Cyberduck?
Yes. Commander One has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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