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Open-source alternatives to Cyberduck

Cyberduck is not described as open source on its own site. 53 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Cyberduck has a free plan. Paid plans start at Free; $10 minimum donation for a registration key. 52 of them are free or have a free plan.

53 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Cyberduck

  1. FileZilla

    Free FTP, FTPS and SFTP client, with a paid Pro tier for cloud storage

    • FileZilla starts at 12,99 € for FileZilla Pro (starting at; billing period not shown). Cyberduck starts at Free; $10 minimum donation for a registration key.
    • Only FileZilla lists a Linux app.
    • FileZilla is open source, according to its own site.
    • Cyberduck also covers file sharing.
    FileZilla vs CyberduckFileZilla pricing and details

  2. WinSCP

    Free open-source SFTP, FTP, S3 and WebDAV client for Windows

    • WinSCP is free. Cyberduck starts at Free; $10 minimum donation for a registration key.
    • Only Cyberduck lists a macOS app.
    • WinSCP is open source, according to its own site.
    • WinSCP also covers workflow automation and file sync.
    WinSCP vs CyberduckWinSCP pricing and details

  3. ShareX

    Free, open-source screenshot and screen recording for Windows

    • ShareX is free. Cyberduck starts at Free; $10 minimum donation for a registration key.
    • Only Cyberduck lists a macOS app.
    • ShareX is open source, according to its own site.
    • ShareX also covers screen recording and screenshots.
    ShareX pricing and details

  4. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. Cyberduck starts at Free; $10 minimum donation for a registration key.
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • LocalSend is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    LocalSend pricing and details

  5. Files

    Open-source file manager for Windows with tabs and dual pane

    • Files starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (Microsoft Store, US price). Cyberduck starts at Free; $10 minimum donation for a registration key.
    • Only Cyberduck lists a macOS app.
    • Files is open source, according to its own site.
    • Files also covers file compression.
    Files pricing and details

  6. PeaZip

    Free file archiver for Linux, macOS and Windows

    • PeaZip is free. Cyberduck starts at Free; $10 minimum donation for a registration key.
    • Only PeaZip lists a Linux app.
    • PeaZip is open source, according to its own site.
    • PeaZip also covers file compression.
    PeaZip pricing and details

  7. Latest

    Free Mac app that checks which of your apps need updates

    • Latest is free. Cyberduck starts at Free; $10 minimum donation for a registration key.
    • Only Cyberduck lists a Windows app.
    • Latest is open source, according to its own site.
    • Cyberduck also covers file sharing.
    Latest pricing and details

  8. PairDrop

    Browser-based file and text transfer between nearby devices

    • PairDrop is free. Cyberduck starts at Free; $10 minimum donation for a registration key.
    • Only PairDrop lists a web app.
    • Only Cyberduck lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • PairDrop is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    PairDrop pricing and details

  9. dupeGuru

    Free open-source tool that finds duplicate files by name or content

    • dupeGuru is free. Cyberduck starts at Free; $10 minimum donation for a registration key.
    • Only dupeGuru lists a Linux app.
    • dupeGuru is open source, according to its own site.
    • dupeGuru also covers disk cleanup.
    dupeGuru pricing and details

  10. Double Commander

    Free open-source dual-pane file manager inspired by Total Commander

    • Double Commander is free. Cyberduck starts at Free; $10 minimum donation for a registration key.
    • Only Double Commander lists a Linux app.
    • Double Commander is open source, according to its own site.
    • Double Commander also covers file compression.
    Double Commander pricing and details

  11. Explorer++

    Small, portable tabbed file manager for Windows

    • Explorer++ is free. Cyberduck starts at Free; $10 minimum donation for a registration key.
    • Only Cyberduck lists a macOS app.
    • Explorer++ is open source, according to its own site.
    • Cyberduck also covers file sharing.
    Explorer++ pricing and details

  12. Nimble Commander

    Free dual-pane file manager for macOS, no longer actively maintained

    • Nimble Commander is free. Cyberduck starts at Free; $10 minimum donation for a registration key.
    • Only Cyberduck lists a Windows app.
    • Nimble Commander is open source, according to its own site.
    • Cyberduck also covers file sharing.
    Nimble Commander pricing and details

41 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Cyberduck?

Yes. FileZilla, WinSCP, ShareX, LocalSend, Files, PeaZip, Latest, PairDrop and 45 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Cyberduck open source?

Cyberduck is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these desktop utilities are free?

FileZilla, WinSCP, ShareX, LocalSend, Files, PeaZip, Latest, PairDrop and 44 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Cyberduck: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.