Transmit

Panic's polished Mac file transfer app for FTP, SFTP, WebDAV and cloud services, sold for a one-time price.

Verified facts: 3 of 3
Alternatives ranked: 4
Approved reviews: 0
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About Transmit

Transmit, from the Portland developer Panic, is the long-time favourite file transfer client among Mac web developers and designers. Version 5 connects to FTP, SFTP, WebDAV and Amazon S3, plus a long list of cloud services such as Backblaze B2, Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, Microsoft OneDrive and Azure, all from the same dual-pane interface. It can sync folders in both directions, batch-rename files, mount servers as disks in Finder and sync saved sites between Macs through Panic Sync. The design follows macOS conventions closely and is noticeably more refined than cross-platform tools. Transmit costs a one-time fee with no subscription, after a seven-day trial of the full version, and it is also included with Setapp. It needs a recent version of macOS. It is Mac-only and closed-source, and the free Cyberduck covers much of the same ground for people who don't value the extra polish.

Best for: Mac web developers and designers who want the most polished transfer client.

What works

Refined native Mac interface
Many cloud services alongside FTP and SFTP
One-time price, no subscription

Why people leave

Mac only
Requires a recent macOS
Paid, while free tools cover the basics

Top Transmit alternatives

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1
Cyberduck
Free open-source client with comparable protocol and cloud coverage.
66.5
2
FileZilla
Free cross-platform FTP and SFTP client.
62.6
3
WinSCP
Free Windows client with scripting, if you also work on PCs.
59.6
4
rclone
Command-line sync for many cloud providers, useful for automation.
48.9

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Transmit: common questions

Is Transmit free?

No, Transmit is a paid product. Price: $45 one-time (checked on Transmit's own site).

Is Transmit open source?

No, Transmit is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Cyberduck, FileZilla and WinSCP.

What platforms does Transmit run on?

Transmit is available for macOS.

What are the best alternatives to Transmit?

The highest-ranked Transmit alternatives right now are Cyberduck, FileZilla and WinSCP. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Transmit facts

3 of 3 verified

Price: $45 one-time; Checked Oct 25, 2026panic.com(opens source in a new tab); “Keep it forever for only $45.”
Free trial: 7 days; Checked Oct 25, 2026panic.com(opens source in a new tab); “Help Transmit 5 Try it $ 45 Buy it $ 45 Buy With Pay Try Transmit for 7 days — for free.”
System requirement: macOS 13.0 or later; Checked Oct 25, 2026panic.com(opens source in a new tab); “Made for macOS. Requires macOS 13.0+ See what’s new in this version.”