CloudMounter vs Transmit (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, CloudMounter and Transmit share a 2.2 GPA, and only CloudMounter has a free plan.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
CloudMounter grades higher on platforms. Transmit grades higher on features. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
CloudMounter
Mount cloud storage and servers as drives on Mac and Windows
Transmit
Mac file transfer app for servers and cloud storage
Which one is for you
Pick CloudMounter if
- Fits if you want cloud files to appear in Finder or Explorer without a sync folder
- Works for people who have several Dropbox or Google accounts to open side by side
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want one license for both systems, as Mac and Windows are separate
- Tight if you want to try the Mac app for long: it has a 7-day trial tied to the yearly plan
- Too light for offline work on Windows, which is listed as coming soon
- Watch out: the Team license for Mac and the one for Windows cannot be shared across both
- Pricey if you want the Mac app for good, since lifetime is $74 against a $29 yearly plan
Pick Transmit if
- Fits if you manage files on web servers or S3 buckets from a Mac
- Works for freelancers who want a one-time purchase
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you use Windows or Linux, as it is Mac only
- Tight if you want free, since the trial lasts 7 days
- Watch out: it needs macOS 13.0 or later
- Watch out: the free upgrade from Transmit 4 applies only to purchases made after about June 1, 2017
How we grade them
| 2.2GPACloudMounterFair | 2.2GPATransmitFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B$29 a year on Mac, which is the bottom of the cheaper quarter, and $29.99 once on Windows. A Mac lifetime license is $74. | B$45 once, under two years of what this category's middle subscription costs. |
| Free plan and trial | CWindows keeps one Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive account usable after a 14-day trial. Mac has only a 7-day trial on the yearly plan, and the lifetime license has none. | CThe download is the full app for 7 days, and the listing doesn't say a card is needed. There is no free plan. |
| Features | CMounting, transfers between clouds, encryption and several accounts. The listing's own gaps: offline work is 'coming soon' on Windows, and the supported services differ between Mac and Windows. | BDual panes, many server types, folder sync, Panic Sync, batch rename and keys. Nothing in the listing is missing from the job. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating is on record. Each cloud account has to be signed in to and mounted before it shows up. | CNo rating on record. You add each server or cloud account yourself. |
| Platforms and integrations | CMac and Windows computers only. Nothing for phones or the web. | DMac only, on macOS 13.0 or later. No Windows, Linux or phone version. |
| Best for | showing cloud storage as a drive in Finder or Explorer | moving files to servers and S3 on a Mac |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: CloudMounter and Transmit. How we grade
Where they differ
- Transmit can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Transmit also covers file sharing.
At a glance
| CloudMounter | Transmit | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free trial |
| Starts at | $29 per year (macOS, 1 Mac); Windows $29.99 one-time for 1 PC | $45 one-time |
| Free plan | 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. | None |
| Free trial | 7-day trial on the macOS yearly plan; 14-day Pro trial on Windows | The download is the full app and works for 7 days. |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Made by | Electronic Team, Inc. | Panic Inc. |
| Price read from | cloudmounter.net | panic.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
CloudMounter
- The Mac free trial is tied to the yearly subscription; the lifetime license has none.
- Offline work is listed as supported on macOS and coming soon on Windows.
- Mac and Windows licenses are separate, and a Team license cannot be shared across both.
- Supported services differ between the Mac and Windows versions.
Transmit
- Runs on macOS 13.0 or later only; there is no Windows or Linux version.
- The free download stops working after 7 days without a purchased unlock code.
- A free upgrade from Transmit 4 applies only to purchases made after about June 1, 2017.
Key features
CloudMounter
- Mount clouds as drives
- Cloud accounts and servers appear in Finder or Explorer and can be browsed like local folders.
- Many services
- Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Amazon S3, WebDAV, SFTP and FTP, plus Box, MEGA and others on some platforms.
- Transfers between clouds
- Drag files from one cloud to another without downloading them to the computer first.
- Encryption
- The Mac purchase page lists AES-256 encryption for cloud files.
- Multiple accounts
- Connect as many cloud accounts as you need, including several from the same provider.
Transmit
- Dual-pane browsing
- Shows local and remote files side by side so you can drag items between them.
- Many server types
- Handles FTP, SFTP, WebDAV and Amazon S3, plus Backblaze B2, Box, Google Drive, Dropbox, Azure and Rackspace Cloud Files.
- File Sync
- Mirrors folders in one click, including local-to-local and remote-to-remote sync, with selectable files.
- Panic Sync
- Syncs your saved servers between your Macs so server addresses do not need retyping.
- Batch rename and tags
- Includes batch rename, a Get Info sidebar, a Places bar and file tags.
- Secure keys
- Generates and manages keys in the app, with 2-factor login and YubiKey support listed.
Plans
CloudMounter
Windows Free$0
After the trial, full access to one account each for Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive.
Mac Personal, yearly$29
per year for 1 Mac
Personal use only; free upgrades during the license period.
Windows Personal$29.99
one-time, for 1 PC
One-time purchase for a single Windows PC.
Mac Personal, lifetime$74
one-time, for 1 Mac
Shown as $74, down from $99; personal use only, no end date stated for the discount.
Mac Team, yearly$99
per year for 5 Macs
Business and personal use; a lifetime Team license is $249, down from $299.
Windows Team$99.99
one-time, for 5 PCs
Five Windows PCs; larger company licenses are quoted by sales.
Transmit
Transmit 5$45
one-time purchase, per copy plus tax
Keep the app permanently with an unlock code. Quantity discounts apply to volume licenses.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, CloudMounter or Transmit?
As of Nov 13, 2026, CloudMounter starts at $29 per year (macOS, 1 Mac); Windows $29.99 one-time for 1 PC, and Transmit starts at $45 one-time.
Which has a free plan, CloudMounter or Transmit?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only CloudMounter has a free plan. Transmit does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do CloudMounter and Transmit run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only CloudMounter lists a Windows app. Both list a macOS app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.