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What is FileZilla?

FileZilla is a file transfer protocol (FTP) solution.

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What is FileZilla?

FileZilla is a file transfer protocol (FTP) solution.

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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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Swagata Bhattacharyya | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
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Verified User
Incentivized
FileZilla is used across my organization. We love the feature of saving the credentials for multiple sites that we access frequently and don't have to type it the credentials every time. It's suitable for both small and big downloads. It supports both FTP and SFTP which is an added advantage as well.
  • Supports FTP and SFTP.
  • You can open files directly from the remote location in one click.
  • You can save multiple profiles with their credentials and don't have to type in the credentials every time.
  • It displays the status of the transfer.
  • It lets you connect to multiple FTP locations in different tabs simultaneously.
  • The ability to schedule transfers would be a good addition.
It is a wonderful tool for your day to day FTP needs. It's a lightweight tool supporting both secure and non-secure FTP. It lets you connect to multiple FTP locations in different tabs simultaneously. You can save the FTP profiles for easy access later.

I don't think you can schedule downloads using this.
  • It only had positive impacts on our business. It's a great time saver.
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  • Price
  • Product Features
  • Product Usability
  • Product Reputation
  • Prior Experience with the Product
  • Saving profiles and using them later.
  • Connecting to multiple FTP locations simultaneously.
  • None
I am using FileZilla for the past 6+ years and never had the need to look for alternate solutions. It's perfect for both personal and business use. I highly recommend it.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
FileZilla has been my go-to FTP/FTPS client (and server when needed) for roughly 15 years. As a freelance developer, I've used FileZilla-- as well as in my full-time job-- in various roles at multiple different organizations. In my current organization, FileZilla is used as the primary FTP client for end-users. It is delivered via SCCM to any end-user who wishes to have an FTP client. FileZilla is lightweight, open-source, and provides all of the security features we need for SSL/TLS encryption when transferring sensitive data--or any data for that matter, to servers.
  • FTPS (File Transfer Protocol Secure) over SSL/TLS. This is absolutely essential for transferring sensitive data.
  • It's open-source, and not a proprietary application, which means we can review the source to determine if there are any nefarious functions.
  • It's extremely lightweight, with a simple interface that allows for quick and easy transferring of data. No mucking around if you're a novice, and lots to be dug into if you're an advanced user. It has everything A-Z.
  • Cross-Platform support. I've used FileZilla on multiple different operating systems, and it runs super smooth on them all.
  • Resuming file transfers. If the client crashes, or your internet goes down, you can be reassured you'll be able to resume your transfer next time you launch FileZilla.
  • Being in a bilingual Country, it's been beneficial to have multi-language support.
  • The UX/UI is slightly dated. But Since I'm an original user of FileZilla, this is not really a big deal to me personally. Although I would like to see an updated interface at some point, it does not one bit take away from the overall objective of FileZilla.
FileZilla is extremely easy to use. If you've ever used an FTP client, you will have no issues navigating this layout--it will be familiar to even the most novice users, as it draws inspiration from years of similar design features seen throughout windows applications. When you're working in a secure environment that requires you to transfer sensitive files securely over intranet or internet, FileZilla is an excellent choice, as it's both open-source and supports FTPS over SSL/TLS. As well, it also provides SSH FTP, which I've personally used to transfer files to my own personal Linux server. Filezilla allows you to have an unlimited amount of connections (tabbed) to multiple remote servers. This is useful if you work in an environment that requires the management of lots of servers. If you're a server administrator, FileZilla is an absolute must for your toolbox of utility software. One of my recent favorites is the support of IPV6, since our environment has recently upgraded its infrastructure to IPV6.
  • Although I cant give it a dollar value, not having to pay for an FTP Client is absolutely a benefit.
  • Ensuring that our data is transferred securely and safely is a huge ROI. It would be an absolute disaster if some secure data was intercepted. With FileZilla, this potential monetary and public disaster can be mitigated.
I've almost exclusively used FileZilla over the past 15 years in my IT career. I have used some other FTP clients, such as CuteFTP, IE's built in FTP, WinSCP, and Trasmit, but when given the choice, I will always stick with FileZilla. It is by far the most superior and robust all-you-ever-need FTP client out there. I would rank it as my #1, without hesitation. Every feature you could want is in FileZilla, and it is updated on almost a weekly basis. The community that supports the Filezilla Open-source project is very active, quick to fix bugs or security flaws.
  • Managing connections
  • Transferring files.
I feel like FileZilla keeps it very simple, sticking to classic UX designs that have been around since the dawn of GUI interfaces.
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