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Free alternatives to Transmit

Transmit has no free plan. 130 of the 186 other desktop utilities in this directory are free or have a free plan.

Transmit is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $45 one-time. 66 of them have no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

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

The 12 closest to Transmit

  1. Cyberduck

    Server and cloud storage browser for Mac and Windows

    What is free: The direct download is free; it shows a donation prompt after installing or updating.

    • Cyberduck starts at Free; $10 minimum donation for a registration key. Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • Cyberduck has a free plan. Transmit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Cyberduck lists a Windows app.
    • Transmit can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Cyberduck vs TransmitCyberduck pricing and details

  2. Commander One

    Dual-panel file manager and FTP client for Mac

    What is free: A free version exists, including in the Mac App Store; PRO features are an in-app purchase there.

    • Commander One starts at $29.99 one-time for PRO. Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • Commander One has a free plan. Transmit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Commander One also covers file compression.
    • Transmit also covers file sharing.
    Commander One vs TransmitCommander One pricing and details

  3. CloudMounter

    Mount cloud storage and servers as drives on Mac and Windows

    What is free: Windows only: after a 14-day Pro trial, one Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive account stays fully usable; other accounts and services become read-only.

    • CloudMounter starts at $29 per year (macOS, 1 Mac); Windows $29.99 one-time for 1 PC. Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • CloudMounter has a free plan. Transmit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CloudMounter lists a Windows app.
    • Transmit can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    CloudMounter vs TransmitCloudMounter pricing and details

  4. ExpanDrive

    Mounts cloud storage and servers as drives on Mac, Windows and Linux

    What is free: Free for personal use with all 15 cloud services and protocols, and for teams of up to 10 users or devices, with community support.

    • ExpanDrive starts at $29 per month for up to 10 users, billed monthly. Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • ExpanDrive has a free plan. Transmit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ExpanDrive lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Transmit can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    ExpanDrive vs TransmitExpanDrive pricing and details

  5. FileZilla

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

    What is free: The free client handles FTP, FTPS and SFTP; cloud storage needs FileZilla Pro.

    • FileZilla starts at 12,99 € for FileZilla Pro (starting at; billing period not shown). Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • FileZilla has a free plan. Transmit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FileZilla lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • FileZilla is open source, according to its own site.
    FileZilla vs TransmitFileZilla pricing and details

  6. WinSCP

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

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • WinSCP is free. Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • WinSCP has a free plan. Transmit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WinSCP lists a Windows app.
    • Only Transmit lists a macOS app.
    WinSCP vs TransmitWinSCP pricing and details

  7. Dropzone

    Drag-and-drop action grid and file shelf for the Mac menu bar

    What is free: Free download with the action grid, Drop Bar and built-in actions for opening apps and moving or copying files. The vendor lists Amazon S3, SFTP, add-on actions, unlimited grids and more as Pro features.

    • Dropzone starts at $4.99 / month or $19.99 / year (Mac App Store), or $35 one-time direct. Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • Dropzone has a free plan. Transmit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Dropzone also covers menu bar app.
    Dropzone pricing and details

  8. Dropover

    Mac shelf for collecting files before you drop them somewhere

    What is free: Free download with a 14-day full trial; after it, the app keeps working with a 3-second wait before you can drop onto a shelf.

    • Dropover starts at $7.99 one-time (Dropover Pro). Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • Dropover has a free plan. Transmit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Dropover also covers workflow automation and menu bar app.
    Dropover pricing and details

  9. TeraCopy

    File copy and move tool for Windows with checksum verification

    What is free: The free version does not expire and includes verification, checksum files, locked-file copying, Explorer integration and secure delete, with up to 2 copy threads. It is not licensed for commercial use.

    • TeraCopy starts at $34.95 one-time purchase (Pro license, personal use). Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • TeraCopy has a free plan. Transmit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TeraCopy lists a Windows app.
    • Transmit also covers file sharing.
    TeraCopy pricing and details

  10. Disk Drill

    Data recovery app for Mac and Windows with free disk tools

    What is free: Disk Drill Basic scans storage and previews every recoverable file; the Windows page says it recovers up to 100 MB for free. Disk health, cleanup, duplicate finder and backup tools are included in the free edition.

    • Disk Drill starts at $49 per year, or $69 one-time. Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • Disk Drill has a free plan. Transmit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Disk Drill lists a Windows app.
    • Disk Drill also covers disk cleanup.
    Disk Drill pricing and details

  11. Revo Uninstaller

    Windows uninstaller that scans for leftover files and registry entries

    What is free: Revo Uninstaller Free, with a free portable version; the vendor's page does not itemize how its feature list differs from Pro.

    • Revo Uninstaller starts at $24.95 for a lifetime license with 1 year of updates. Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • Revo Uninstaller has a free plan. Transmit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Revo Uninstaller lists a Windows app.
    • Only Transmit lists a macOS app.
    Revo Uninstaller pricing and details

  12. Advanced Renamer

    Batch file and folder renamer for Windows and Mac

    What is free: Free for light personal use, limited to 10,000 files per batch and 5 renaming methods per batch.

    • Advanced Renamer starts at $16 one-time, personal license (VAT included). Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • Advanced Renamer has a free plan. Transmit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Advanced Renamer lists a Windows app.
    • Advanced Renamer also covers workflow automation.
    Advanced Renamer pricing and details

118 more that are free or have a free plan

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Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Transmit?

Yes. Cyberduck, Commander One, CloudMounter, ExpanDrive, FileZilla, WinSCP, Dropzone, Dropover and 122 more are free or have a free plan.

Does Transmit have a free plan?

Transmit has no free plan. Transmit is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $45 one-time.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 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 Transmit: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.