FileZilla review (2026): is the free plan enough?
Free FTP, FTPS and SFTP client, with a paid Pro tier for cloud storage
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Good · out of 4.0 · graded Nov 13, 2026
Best for free FTP and SFTP transfers on Windows, Mac and Linux
FileZilla is a free file transfer client for FTP, FTPS and SFTP on Windows, Mac and Linux. But the cloud storage connections (S3, Google Drive, OneDrive and the rest) are only in the paid Pro edition, and Pro prices are shown in euros with no billing period.
Who FileZilla is for
- Fits if you only need a free graphical FTP or SFTP client for uploading site files
- Works for people who already have a server login and want a queue that resumes after a drop
Who FileZilla is not for
- Skip it if you want to reach Amazon S3, Google Drive or OneDrive, which needs FileZilla Pro
- Not for you if you need a phone or web version, as it runs only on computers
- Watch out: Pro prices are in euros as 'starting at', with no billing period shown, and the FAQ calls it a subscription
- Watch out: the Pro command-line tool is Windows only, and FileZilla Server is a separate product
Why FileZilla gets a 2.8
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- AValue for moneyThe client is free and open source with no price. Pro starts at 12,99 € but is only for cloud storage, and the page shows no billing period.
- AFree plan and trialThe free client does the whole FTP, FTPS and SFTP job with no cap on it. A 7-day trial applies only to Pro bought through the Microsoft Store or App Store.
- CFeaturesQueue, resume, Site Manager and master password. The gap is on the listing itself: cloud storage connections and settings sync are Pro only, and the Pro command-line tool is Windows only.
- CEase of useNo store rating is on record. You still have to enter server addresses and logins for every site before you can move a file.
- CPlatforms and integrationsWindows, Mac and Linux, but nothing for phones or the web. Pro connects to cloud services, which the free client does not.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from FileZilla Project's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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FileZilla's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 116 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 37.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 107 of 186) and worst on features (C, above 2).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 187 desktop utilities we grade, cut by the letter each got. FileZilla’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 55 of 186, level with 131
- AFree plan and trialAbove 107 of 186, level with 79
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 186, level with 110
- CEase of useAbove 5 of 186, level with 72
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 111 of 186, level with 60
Keep FileZilla, or make your own?
Keep it
Nothing FileZilla does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 3 things listed below take a company.
FileZilla is open source, so there is a third way: take its code and run it yourself.
What you could not
- A file manager working directly on your disk.
- Apps for macOS, Windows and Linux that stay in step with each other.
- It plugs into other products, Amazon S3, Google Drive and OneDrive among them.
What this rests on. FileZilla’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
What is FileZilla?
FileZilla Client is a free, open-source file transfer client for Windows, Linux and macOS that supports FTP, FTPS and SFTP. A paid edition, FileZilla Pro, adds cloud storage services such as Amazon S3, Google Drive and OneDrive, plus configuration sync. The project also makes a separate FTP server and a Mac cloud-drive tool.
Worth knowing
- Pro prices are shown in euros as "starting at" with no billing period; confirm at checkout.
- Cloud storage connections are in FileZilla Pro only, not the free client.
- The Pro command-line tool is Windows only, and FileZilla Server is a separate product.
- The vendor's own project pages block automated reads, so the free-client facts come from its wiki.
Key features
- FTP, FTPS and SFTP
- The free client connects to traditional servers and NAS devices over these three protocols.
- Cloud storage in Pro
- Pro reaches Amazon S3, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Backblaze B2, Azure and WebDAV, among others.
- Transfer queue
- Queue files for transfer, then stop and resume at will; transfer speed can be adjusted.
- Site Manager
- Organize sites and bookmarks; Pro can also synchronize Site Manager data across installations.
- Master password
- Stored passwords can be protected with a master password.
FileZilla pricing
As of Nov 13, 2026, FileZilla has a free plan, and paid plans start at 12,99 € for FileZilla Pro (starting at; billing period not shown).
- Starts at
- 12,99 € for FileZilla Pro (starting at; billing period not shown)
- Free plan
- The free client handles FTP, FTPS and SFTP; cloud storage needs FileZilla Pro.
- Free trial
- 7-day trial when bought through the Microsoft Store or App Store
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| FileZilla Client | $0 | Free and open source for Windows, Linux and macOS; FTP, FTPS and SFTP only. |
| Pro, single device | 12,99 €starting at; billing period not shown | Adds cloud services; one device, sold per operating system. The FAQ calls it a subscription. |
| Pro + CLI | 24,99 €starting at; billing period not shown | Pro for one Windows device plus the command-line tool for automation. |
| Pro, multiple devices | 29,99 €starting at; billing period not shown | For one user on up to 3 devices across Windows, macOS and Linux. |
Read from filezillapro.com on Nov 13, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with FileZilla before you buy.
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Common questions
Does FileZilla have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. FileZilla is listed for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Does FileZilla have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. FileZilla is listed for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Is FileZilla open source?
Yes. FileZilla is open source, according to its own site.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Nov 13, 2026.