croc
Focus: file transfer, encryption and command line. Also in File Management and Remote Work, like Cyberduck. Adds Linux. Rated 4.7 (Cyberduck: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.7Visit
Desktop App
Cyberduck
A free server and cloud storage browser for Mac and Windows.
Rating
4.6 / 5
Pricing
Free
Difficulty
Intermediate
Works on
macOS, Windows
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What is Cyberduck?
Cyberduck is a libre file browser for servers and cloud storage on macOS and Windows. It connects to FTP, SFTP, WebDAV and SMB servers and to cloud storage such as Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Microsoft Azure, OneDrive and SharePoint, Google Drive, Dropbox, Box and Nextcloud. It can open Cryptomator vaults for client-side encryption of file names and contents, and a command-line version runs on Linux, macOS and Windows. It is licensed under the GPL and supported by donations.
Pros: what Cyberduck does well
- One app for servers and many cloud storage services
- Built-in Cryptomator vault support for encryption
- Open source under the GPL
Cons: where it falls short
- Desktop app is Mac and Windows only
- Many options can feel technical for beginners
Who Cyberduck is for
People who move files between their computer, servers and cloud storage.
Who can skip it
Those who only use one cloud drive's own app.
Cyberduck alternatives
Not sold on Cyberduck? These do a similar job, and each card says what it has in common.
Cryptomator
Focus: encryption, privacy and open source. Shares cloud storage with Cyberduck. Freemium (Cyberduck: Free). Adds Linux, iOS and Android. Same 4.6 rating.
Desktop AppFree planWindows, macOS
4.6Visit
Duplicati
Focus: backup, encryption and scheduler. Shares cloud storage with Cyberduck. Adds Linux. Rated 4.5 (Cyberduck: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.5Visit
Google Drive
Focus: file sync, file sharing and dropbox alternative. Shares cloud storage with Cyberduck. A web app, not a desktop app. Freemium (Cyberduck: Free). Adds Web, Android and iOS. Same 4.6 rating.
Web AppFree planWeb, Windows
4.6Visit
Koofr
Focus: backup, sync and privacy. Shares cloud storage with Cyberduck. A web app, not a desktop app. Freemium (Cyberduck: Free). Adds Web, iOS and Android. Rated 4.5 (Cyberduck: 4.6).
Web AppFree planWeb, iOS
4.5Visit
Proton Drive
Focus: encrypted, privacy and dropbox alternative. Shares cloud storage with Cyberduck. A web app, not a desktop app. Freemium (Cyberduck: Free). Adds Web, iOS and Android. Rated 4.4 (Cyberduck: 4.6).
Web AppFree planWeb, Windows
4.4Visit
Free alternatives to Cyberduck
Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.
Everything
Focus: file search, windows and search tool. Also in File Management, like Cyberduck. Adds Offline. Rated 4.8 (Cyberduck: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, Offline
4.8Visit
fzf
Focus: fuzzy finder, command line and shell. Also in File Management, like Cyberduck. Adds Linux and Offline. Rated 4.8 (Cyberduck: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.8Visit
Pandoc
Focus: document converter, markdown and command line. Also in File Management, like Cyberduck. Adds Linux and Offline. Rated 4.8 (Cyberduck: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.8Visit
ripgrep
Focus: search tool, command line and developer tool. Also in File Management, like Cyberduck. Adds Linux and Offline. Rated 4.8 (Cyberduck: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.8Visit
7-Zip
Focus: file compression, zip and archives. Also in File Management, like Cyberduck. Adds Linux and Offline. Rated 4.7 (Cyberduck: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreeWindows, Linux
4.7Visit
bat
Focus: file viewer, command line and developer tool. Also in File Management, like Cyberduck. Adds Linux and Offline. Rated 4.7 (Cyberduck: 4.6).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
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