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What is FileZilla?

FileZilla is a file transfer protocol (FTP) solution.

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FileZilla is the best file transfer program you can find

Rating: 8 out of 10
June 29, 2023
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We use Filezilla across the whole organization. We've found it to be a very reliable and secure FTP/SFTP tool. Sometimes we use web-based FTP services but FileZilla is free, f...
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Verified user
C-Level Executive
FileZilla8 years of experience

FileZilla Secure Uploader

Rating: 8 out of 10
May 30, 2022
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
I use FileZilla in my organization to transfer secure files to our retirement association on a biweekly basis as part of our payroll processing. Using the FileZilla software h...
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Verified user
Manager
FileZilla3 years of experience

FileZilla - A quick and easy way of securely transferring files

Rating: 9 out of 10
May 24, 2022
Vetted ReviewVerified User
We use FileZilla as a secure FTP service so our clients don't have to email sensitive documents.
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Derek Beutler
Professional - Legal
Attorney
Beutler Law P.C.
FileZilla10 years of experience

Now Comes With Spyware and Adware

Rating: 1 out of 10
January 3, 2022
Vetted ReviewVerified User
I've used FileZilla for many years for accessing servers with FTP. I am so angry that they now bundle their free version with spyware/adware that acts as a "web safety" softwa...
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Peter Bujok
Executive - Information Technology
WordPress & Ecommerce Consultant
Cavallo Agency
FileZilla10 years of experience

FileZilla is the bomb dot com if you need SFTP

Rating: 9 out of 10
June 10, 2021
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
FileZilla is used by certain individuals who have a need to securely upload / download files via SFTP to authorized third party sites / vendors. The problem it solves for is t...
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David Ferrier
Professional - Human Resources
Human Resource Information System Manager
eMoney Advisor
FileZilla3 years of experience

Great Product: Terrible Technical Support

Rating: 10 out of 10
July 31, 2020
Vetted Review
We use it to verify code within websites, move code from top layer data to the application for stripping away underlying code that is not used in our systems before we reinser...
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Robert Worth
Executive - Corporate
President
RMWJR Technology
FileZilla25 years of experience

FileZilla offers a capable FTP file management solution - without a cost!

Rating: 9 out of 10
April 22, 2020
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
FileZilla is used only by a single user within our organization, exclusively to update our website with new files and content via FTP File Transfer connection to our cloud-bas...
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Verified user
Manager
FileZilla6 years of experience

Up and Running in 30 Seconds

Rating: 10 out of 10
March 31, 2020
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We use FileZilla for FTP and SFTP transactions, primarily for accessing web hosts like DreamHost. We find that FileZilla is the perfect app for quickly uploading or downloadin...
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Jonah Dempcy
Employee - Engineering
Web & Mobile Developer
Bluefire Productions
FileZilla15 years of experience

FileZilla: Simple, yet powerful ftp manager

Rating: 10 out of 10
February 28, 2020
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Filezilla is used in our organization to manage all the information in our server. Basically we manage all the files from our webpage--all the files from our different sites a...
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Edgar Romero
Director - Sales
Director of Sales
Robocrea
FileZilla15 years of experience

Excellent tool to access your FTP/SFTP files

Rating: 8 out of 10
February 19, 2020
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We use FileZilla to basically connect to our internal FTP, SFTP, and B2B sites. We can save the state of the connections and do not have to enter passwords again and again. We...
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Verified user
Employee
FileZilla3 years of experience

FileZilla is my go-to application for FTP and SFTP

Rating: 10 out of 10
January 23, 2020
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
I use Filezilla daily to FTP into the web files utilized by my company websites. It is a simple app that allows me to access and administer many web files.
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Justin McClelland
Consultant - Marketing
Real Estate Tax Analyst/Software Developer
Schwaps
FileZilla15 years of experience

Easy and Quick

Rating: 10 out of 10
January 21, 2020
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
FileZilla is being used by me to access our company and client FTP web files. It assists with file backups and is a helpful tool when migrating sites. It provides a quick inte...
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Keisha Chavers
Technician - Information Technology
CS Tech
CTIS
FileZilla5 years of experience

FileZilla does FTP right!

Rating: 10 out of 10
January 18, 2020
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
The internet today continues to simplify the user/designer experience and hide the nuts and bolts of moving and editing individual files. But when things start to go awry, you...
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Robert Gephart
Professional - Finance and Accounting
Partner
Cantlon Financial Planning, LLC
FileZilla15 years of experience

FileZilla is a great tool for transferring files

Rating: 10 out of 10
January 17, 2020
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
I use FileZilla to download and upload documents from our web servers in instances where files are not managed through Git. FileZilla has a simple and easy to use interface th...
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Verified user
Manager
FileZilla15 years of experience

Makes delivering large design files easy

Rating: 8 out of 10
January 16, 2020
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We use FileZilla to move large book files between freelance editors and developers and also use it when sending book files to our foreign coworkers who will translate the mate...
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Verified user
Project Manager
FileZilla10 years of experience
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FileZilla is a file transfer protocol (FTP) solution.

Reviewers rate Usability and Support Rating highest, with a score of 9.4.

The most common users of FileZilla are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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FileZilla is a reliable and secure FTP/SFTP tool that has become the go-to app for many users when it comes to securely uploading and downloading files via SFTP. Users rely on FileZilla to ensure the safe transfer of sensitive information, making it an essential tool for businesses that deal with confidential data. The software also serves as a valuable solution for web developers, allowing them to verify and move code within websites, address FTPS protocols, and test finished products across different browsers.

One of the standout features of FileZilla is its ability to save credentials for multiple sites, which users greatly appreciate. This convenience makes it suitable for both small and large downloads, as well as site migration. The software simplifies the process of accessing and administering web files, allowing users to easily FTP into web files on a daily basis. Additionally, FileZilla offers a seamless experience for managing files by providing features like file backups, navigating between client files, and performing various FTP actions such as copying, deleting, transferring, and editing files.

FileZilla is widely trusted by individuals and organizations alike for its secure FTP exchanges with third-party vendors. It also serves as the default FTP client in some organizations, facilitating quick file transfers between local machines and client servers. The user-friendly interface of FileZilla grants remote users access to important files, making it an ideal solution for remote work scenarios or granting access to team members who are not physically present in the same location. Freelance developers particularly appreciate FileZilla's reliability, security, low learning curve, and ease of use. Whether it's updating content on WordPress websites or delivering broadcast commercials through FTP, FileZilla proves to be an invaluable tool in various industries and use cases.

Based on user recommendations, users highly recommend FileZilla for its ability to manage multiple web servers simultaneously. They appreciate FileZilla's fast and effective performance in transferring files and performing various actions related to uploading and downloading content. Users perceive FileZilla as a valuable alternative to paid options, as it is a free FTP client that offers great value. It should be noted that for more complex server systems with multiple switches, users suggest exploring other options. However, overall, FileZilla receives positive feedback for its versatility, ease of use, security features, and time-saving capabilities.

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FileZilla is the best file transfer program you can find

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
June 29, 2023
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
FileZilla
8 years of experience
Alternatives Considered
We've used mostly either command-line FTP programs built-in to the operating systems, or we've used web-based file transfer sites. Some of these web-based sites might require Java or other specific browser addons, which sometimes are not safe and/or can be hacked, so it's much safer and more convenient to use FileZilla instead for all file transfer purposes.

FileZilla Secure Uploader

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
May 30, 2022
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
FileZilla
3 years of experience
Alternatives Considered
Both perform the job they are expected to do, and they are easy to use. The FileZilla software is a desktop-based app, so I can only access it on the device on which it was installed. Cisco Secure Email allows you to send emails as you would normally, but the email and attachments are secure.

Great Product: Terrible Technical Support

Rating: 10 out of 10
July 31, 2020
RW
Robert Worth
President
RMWJR Technology (Computer Software, 1-10 employees)
Vetted Review
Reseller
FileZilla
25 years of experience
Alternatives Considered
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Well, we sent an email to the organization 10 days ago and have yet to receive a response. The email had to be sent because their systems do not recognize the purchase yet when we made it we found the information they were using was false. Thus, we file a complaint with our payment processor and asked for our money to be refunded. That process generates several emails from the FileZilla organization asking that we reconsider as well as changing our rating of their services. We did do that AFTER they gave us the correct credentials to be able to download the product.

However, when we did everything we were supposed to do to get registered with the User Community, we got several error messages stating that the purchase was not recognized as being valid and they had no record that we made a purchase thus deny entry into their User Community. We are at the current opinion that it is no longer the same organization it was years ago like they really don't care about the product.

We've also been having, from time to time, transfer errors popping up within the Free product for which you have very old reviews.

Up and Running in 30 Seconds

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
March 31, 2020
JD
Jonah Dempcy
Web & Mobile Developer
Bluefire Productions (Computer Software, 1-10 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
FileZilla
15 years of experience
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Alternatives Considered
I've tried so many FTP clients over the years I've lost count. WinSCP, FireFTP, CuteFTP, SmartFTP, Cyberduck, WS_FTP, and countless others. They all offer pretty competitive features. I do find WinSCP to have some extra features that I like, such as better SSH and SFTP support, in my opinion, as well as support for WebDAV out of the box. But WinSCP does not work on Mac OS at all. I am fairly agnostic with the other competitors, but I find that FileZilla's popularity leads to quick bug fixes from the developers and a stable user base of support.

Excellent tool to access your FTP/SFTP files

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
February 19, 2020
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
FileZilla
3 years of experience
Alternatives Considered
Tools such as WinSCP, FireFTP, and Total commander have features that are similar to what FileZilla offers. WinSCP is similar in features to FileZilla for accessing FTP and SFTP hosts. Lately, WinSCP seems less stable with FTP connections. Total commander is another good tool, which also acts as a nice file explorer.

FileZilla is my go-to application for FTP and SFTP

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
January 23, 2020
JM
Justin McClelland
Real Estate Tax Analyst/Software Developer
Schwaps (Computer Software, 1-10 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
FileZilla
15 years of experience
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Alternatives Considered
Cyberduck isn't as intuitive as FileZilla thus I tend to go with what's the most simple and effective. I also chose FileZilla due to how reliable it is and the fact that it rarely crashes if ever.

Easy and Quick

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
January 21, 2020
KC
Keisha Chavers
CS Tech
CTIS (Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
FileZilla
5 years of experience
Alternatives Considered
I've used Dreamweaver's FTP services. It allows you to lock and unlock files in a team environment. You can see who currently is updating a file on a site. I've also used Team Foundation Studios that provided the same feature. Comparing the locale and remote site is more prominent than on Filezilla.

FileZilla does FTP right!

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
January 18, 2020
RG
Robert Gephart
Partner
Cantlon Financial Planning, LLC (Financial Services, 1-10 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
FileZilla
15 years of experience
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Alternatives Considered
I have been using FileZilla for over 15 years. I don't remember the other programs that I used to use, but I will tell you that when I found FileZilla, I realized that I didn't need to look any farther. The developer continues to update the program to keep it functioning well.

FileZilla is a great tool for transferring files

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
January 17, 2020
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
FileZilla
15 years of experience
Alternatives Considered
The only alternatives we use are Git and the built-in SFTP client inside Dreamweaver. Both have different use cases and help us accomplish different tasks. FileZilla is great for migrating an entire server or website and transferring files between two locations when you are not modifying any code in the process.

Makes delivering large design files easy

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
January 16, 2020
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
FileZilla
10 years of experience
Alternatives Considered
FileZilla works in the same way, but this allows for greater security if your company is concerned at all with the Google platform. FileZilla actually makes you open a connection on a server and upload and then closes that connection. Dropbox is like Google - it's always open. Dropbox feels like the free version and FileZilla feels like the paid version - even though it is free.

Useful for both novice and advanced users

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
November 08, 2019
CO
Chris Oros
IT Analyst
Duquesne Light Co. (Utilities, 1001-5000 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
FileZilla
4 years of experience
Alternatives Considered
WinSCP is not listed, but that is the main alternative to FileZilla at my company. Both are similar in functionality and capabilities. FileZilla is more user-friendly, although WinSCP is more advanced user-friendly. FileZilla is easy to use when exchanging files between parties (or internally), but WinSCP is easier to use when editing and creating text files or scripts in directories.

Filezilla: Great feature set at a great price!

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
September 30, 2019
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Alternatives Considered
We also use GoAnywhere for FTP from our IBMi platform and we also host an instance of GoAnywhere on Windows. We use SFTP in both of these instances, so a server platform that can handle that protocol is a requirement. Unfortunately, Filezilla can't be used in this instance. If it had the required SFT support, we'd abandon the Windows instance of GoAnywhere to avoid paying the annual support costs.

Low Cost, Easy, and Reliable

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
August 22, 2019
Alternatives Considered
Previously, I've tried Fetch, WinSCP, CyberDuck, Transmit and countless others. The reason I like Filezilla is because it's cheap (free), it's available on many platforms, and site manager makes it easy to transfer credentials between installations. Overall, it's an easy, cheap, and reliable solution and works just as you expect it to.

FileZilla - Fast, Easy and Free.

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
February 11, 2019
VM
Valery Mezentsau
IT Department Manager
Acceptance Solutions Group (Financial Services, 51-200 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
FileZilla
4 years of experience
View profile
Alternatives Considered
In my past experience, I used other FTP solutions like CuteFTP, FireFTP, WinSCP, and others. They all are pretty much the same, however, FileZilla is the one that is stable; gives you what you need and does not overload the system. FileZilla has a server part which makes this software to be the winner.

Easy and Safe to Use File Transfer Portal

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
January 29, 2019
ET
Eric Thorsteinson
Senior Quality Review Specialist
Agent Pipeline, Inc. (Insurance, 51-200 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
FileZilla
5 years of experience
View profile
Alternatives Considered
FileZilla is very user-friendly and very easy to transfer files securely and safely. It's much easier to get started than some of the others and easier to use every day. It's a safe and effective way to move data between companies or clients. I think it goes a little further than some of the others when it comes to ease of use.

FileZilla -- Free and easy to use FTP program

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
January 23, 2019
JR
Justin Roodman
Product Marketing Manager
nLyten Media LLC (Management Consulting, 1-10 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
FileZilla
6 years of experience
View profile
Alternatives Considered
Bulletproof FTP is similar to FileZilla in that it offers a two-pane window with a "file manager" style graphical user interface and a site manager for keeping track of server addresses and credentials. Many of the functionalities are also the same, such as allowing for queued uploads and downloads. The primary difference for me is the cost. Bulletproof FTP only provides a trial version which expires and then it costs a minimum of $45 to license their program for 1 year. FileZilla is free unless you buy their pro version, which is just $20. Notably, the only difference between FileZilla free and pro versions is that the pro version adds support for cloud storage protocols.
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