WinSCP

Open source

Open source Windows client for secure file transfer over SFTP, SCP, FTPS, and WebDAV with a scripted interface.

by Martin PrikrylOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

WinSCP has not yet been editorially reviewed. User reviews and published field data below are unaffected — we say so rather than implying an editorial verdict.

Facts & attributes

Every value carries its evidence state. “—” means unknown — never a silent default (P-02).

Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://winscp.net/eng/docs/Verified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): SFTP, FTP, SCP, S3, Windows, automationVerified

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktopVerification pending
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): WindowsVerified

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerified
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/winscp/winscpVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): GPL-3.0-or-laterVerification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Copy files between a local computer and remote servers using FTP, FTPS, SCP, SFTP, WebDAV or S3, Graphical user interface with integrated text editor, Scripting and task automation with command-line options, .NET and COM library for programmatic use, Portable use without installationVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

CLI(true/false): trueVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Windows users who need free SFTP/FTP transfers with a GUI plus scripting and .NET automationVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Secure file transfer on Windows, Automated file transfers and synchronizationVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 2000Verified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): individualVerified

User reviews

Review policy

No published reviews yet.