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Mountain Duck alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Mountain Duck alternative is ExpanDrive (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free for personal use with all 15 cloud services and protocols."
Mountain Duck compared with 7 alternatives: ExpanDrive, CloudMounter, Cyberduck, Transmit, ForkLift and 2 more.
Mountain Duck is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49 per user, one-time (licence covers version 5). 5 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain DuckThis tool | Free trial · from $49 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows |
| ExpanDrive | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| CloudMounter | Free plan · from $29/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| Cyberduck | 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 |
| FileZilla | Free plan · from €99 | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| WinSCP | Free | Free | Windows |
How each one differs from Mountain Duck
ExpanDrive
Mounts cloud storage and servers as drives on Mac, Windows and Linux
- ExpanDrive starts at $29 per month for up to 10 users, billed monthly.
- ExpanDrive has a free plan, which Mountain Duck lacks.
- ExpanDrive also lists a Linux app.
Suits: Individuals who want cloud storage in Finder or Explorer at no cost
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 has a free plan, which Mountain Duck lacks.
- CloudMounter does not cover file sync and file sharing, which Mountain Duck does.
Suits: Mac or Windows users juggling several cloud drives
Cyberduck
Server and cloud storage browser for Mac and Windows
- Cyberduck starts at Free; $10 minimum donation for a registration key.
- Cyberduck has a free plan, which Mountain Duck lacks.
- Cyberduck does not cover file sync, which Mountain Duck does.
Suits: Mac and Windows users who move files to FTP, SFTP or S3 servers
Transmit
Mac file transfer app for servers and cloud storage
- Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
- Transmit lists no Windows app, which Mountain Duck has.
- Transmit does not cover file sync, which Mountain Duck does.
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 lists no Windows app, which Mountain Duck has.
- ForkLift does not cover file sharing, which Mountain Duck does.
Suits: Mac users who manage files on servers and cloud storage as well as local disks
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 has a free plan, which Mountain Duck lacks.
- FileZilla also lists a Linux app.
- FileZilla is open source, according to its own site.
- FileZilla does not cover file sync and file sharing, which Mountain Duck does.
Suits: Anyone who needs a free graphical FTP or SFTP client
WinSCP
Free open-source SFTP, FTP, S3 and WebDAV client for Windows
- WinSCP is free.
- WinSCP has a free plan, which Mountain Duck lacks.
- WinSCP lists no macOS app, which Mountain Duck has.
- WinSCP is open source, according to its own site.
- WinSCP also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Windows users who move files over SFTP or SCP
Limits worth knowing in Mountain Duck
- Runs on macOS 13 or later and Windows 10 or later only; no Linux version is listed.
- A licence is valid for one major version, so a future version 6 would need an upgrade purchase.
- The buy page shows the price only after the form loads; it is per seat, so each user needs a licence.
- Free to download as a trial, but the trial length is not stated on the pages we read.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Mountain Duck?
The alternatives to Mountain Duck in this directory are ExpanDrive, CloudMounter, Cyberduck, Transmit, ForkLift, FileZilla and WinSCP. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Mountain Duck.
Is there a free alternative to Mountain Duck?
Yes. WinSCP is free to use. ExpanDrive, CloudMounter, Cyberduck and FileZilla have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Mountain Duck alternatives work on Linux?
The Mountain Duck listing does not include a Linux app. ExpanDrive and FileZilla list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Mountain Duck?
FileZilla and WinSCP are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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