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When it comes to safely transferring files, SolarWinds ® Serv-U ® Managed File Transfer (MFT) is my top choice.

In this article, I’ll review what to look for in an FTP client and share what are, in my opinion, six of the best FileZilla alternatives for transferring files safely. FileZilla, a free cross-platform FTP client that supports Windows, Linux, and macOS, is a popular choice, but there are many other top-notch FTP clients. Using an FTP client enables you to upload, download, and manage files, and having a high-quality client can increase security, helping reduce file loss, file corruption, and other issues. Consequently, many developers have switched to using Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) or File Transfer Protocol over SSL (FTP/S). However, using FTP can leave your data and passwords vulnerable during the transfer, as FTP doesn’t encrypt passwords. For nearly three decades, developers have been using File Transfer Protocol, or FTP, to transfer files.