Transmit alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Transmit: mac only, and requires a recent macOS. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Transmit, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Cyberduck currently ranks first.
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Best Transmit alternative for most people
CyberduckFree open-source client with comparable protocol and cloud coverage.
Best Transmit alternative for open source
WinSCPFree Windows client with scripting, if you also work on PCs.
Best Transmit alternative for self-hosting
rcloneCommand-line sync for many cloud providers, useful for automation.
Best Transmit alternative for Mac
CyberduckFree open-source client with comparable protocol and cloud coverage.
Best Transmit alternative for Windows
CyberduckFree open-source client with comparable protocol and cloud coverage.
Transmit alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Transmit?
Cyberduck ranks first right now. Free open-source client with comparable protocol and cloud coverage. FileZilla and WinSCP follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Transmit?
Yes. Cyberduck (open source), FileZilla (open source), WinSCP (open source) and rclone (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Transmit?
Yes: Cyberduck, FileZilla, WinSCP and rclone. rclone can also be self-hosted.
Which Transmit alternatives work on Linux?
FileZilla and rclone run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Transmit?
The complaints we hear most: mac only; requires a recent macOS; paid, while free tools cover the basics.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Transmit, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.