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ExpanDrive alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded ExpanDrive alternative is Cyberduck (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.

ExpanDrive compared with 5 alternatives: Mountain Duck, CloudMounter, Cyberduck, Transmit and FileZilla.

ExpanDrive has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29 per month for up to 10 users, billed monthly. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

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

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ExpanDriveThis toolFree plan · from $29/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux
Mountain DuckFree trial · from $49 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, Windows
CloudMounterFree plan · from $29/yrYesmacOS, Windows
CyberduckFree plan · from $10YesmacOS, Windows
TransmitFree trial · from $45 one-timeTrial onlymacOS
FileZillaFree plan · from €99YesmacOS, Windows, Linux

How each one differs from ExpanDrive

  1. Mountain Duck

    Mounts server and cloud storage as a drive on Mac and Windows

    • Mountain Duck starts at $49 per user, one-time (licence covers version 5).
    • Mountain Duck has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike ExpanDrive.
    • Mountain Duck lists no Linux app, which ExpanDrive has.
    • Mountain Duck is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Mountain Duck can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Working on files in S3, SFTP or WebDAV storage from ordinary desktop apps

    Mountain Duck vs ExpanDriveMountain Duck pricing and details

  2. CloudMounter

    Mount cloud storage and servers as drives on Mac and Windows

    • CloudMounter starts at $29 per year (macOS, 1 Mac); Windows $29.99 one-time for 1 PC.
    • CloudMounter lists no Linux app, which ExpanDrive has.
    • CloudMounter does not cover file sync and file sharing, which ExpanDrive does.

    Suits: Mac or Windows users juggling several cloud drives

    CloudMounter vs ExpanDriveCloudMounter pricing and details

  3. Cyberduck

    Server and cloud storage browser for Mac and Windows

    • Cyberduck starts at Free; $10 minimum donation for a registration key.
    • Cyberduck lists no Linux app, which ExpanDrive has.
    • Cyberduck does not cover file sync, which ExpanDrive does.

    Suits: Mac and Windows users who move files to FTP, SFTP or S3 servers

    Cyberduck vs ExpanDriveCyberduck pricing and details

  4. 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 ExpanDrive.
    • Transmit lists no Windows and Linux apps, which ExpanDrive has.
    • Transmit can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Transmit does not cover file sync, which ExpanDrive does.

    Suits: Mac users who manage files on web servers or S3 buckets

    Transmit vs ExpanDriveTransmit pricing and details

  5. 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).
    • FileZilla is open source, according to its own site.
    • FileZilla does not cover file sync and file sharing, which ExpanDrive does.

    Suits: Anyone who needs a free graphical FTP or SFTP client

    FileZilla vs ExpanDriveFileZilla pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in ExpanDrive

  • The free plan covers up to 10 users or devices; past that the Business plan is $29 a month per 10 more.
  • Server Edition, the web console and priority support need the Business plan.
  • Annual billing is arranged by emailing sales rather than chosen on the page.
  • Supports 15 services and protocols, so storage outside that list needs an SFTP, FTP or WebDAV endpoint.
ExpanDrive pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to ExpanDrive?

The alternatives to ExpanDrive in this directory are Mountain Duck, CloudMounter, Cyberduck, Transmit and FileZilla. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ExpanDrive.

Is there a free alternative to ExpanDrive?

Yes. CloudMounter, Cyberduck and FileZilla have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to ExpanDrive?

FileZilla is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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