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Open-source alternatives to Transmit

Transmit 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.

Transmit is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $45 one-time. 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 Transmit

  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). 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

  2. WinSCP

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

    • 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

  3. ShareX

    Free, open-source screenshot and screen recording for Windows

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

  4. LocalSend

    Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud

    • LocalSend is free. Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • LocalSend has a free plan. Transmit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LocalSend lists a web app.
    • Only LocalSend lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    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). Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • Files has a free plan. Transmit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Files lists a Windows app.
    • Only Transmit lists a macOS app.
    Files pricing and details

  6. Mac Mouse Fix

    Trackpad-style gestures and smooth scrolling for third-party mice

    • Mac Mouse Fix starts at $2.99 one-time purchase, plus local taxes. Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • Mac Mouse Fix is open source, according to its own site.
    • Mac Mouse Fix also covers keyboard and mouse remapping.
    • Transmit also covers file sharing and file management.
    Mac Mouse Fix pricing and details

  7. PeaZip

    Free file archiver for Linux, macOS and Windows

    • PeaZip is free. Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • PeaZip has a free plan. Transmit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only PeaZip lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • PeaZip is open source, according to its own site.
    PeaZip pricing and details

  8. Latest

    Free Mac app that checks which of your apps need updates

    • Latest is free. Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • Latest has a free plan. Transmit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Latest is open source, according to its own site.
    • Transmit can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Latest pricing and details

  9. PairDrop

    Browser-based file and text transfer between nearby devices

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

  10. dupeGuru

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

    • dupeGuru is free. Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • dupeGuru has a free plan. Transmit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only dupeGuru lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • dupeGuru is open source, according to its own site.
    dupeGuru pricing and details

  11. Double Commander

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

    • Double Commander is free. Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
    • Double Commander has a free plan. Transmit does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Double Commander lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Double Commander is open source, according to its own site.
    Double Commander pricing and details

  12. Explorer++

    Small, portable tabbed file manager for Windows

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

41 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Transmit?

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

Is Transmit open source?

Transmit 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 Transmit: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.