Someone reviewed v on Jul 5, 2022

Pros: 555

Cons: 555

Bottom Line: 555

Felix01 reviewed v9.0.2693.0 on Aug 28, 2019

Pros: fast, easy to use and understand.

Cons: has some trouble finding it initially. also i'ts a little too simple for more advanced users

Bottom Line: much better than previous iterations. would likely recommend to others.

Fred G. Sanford reviewed v6.0.2143.0 on May 26, 2015

The UI should be in wikipedia as an example of feature creep. Several freeware FTP clients are better than this bloated mess. Yep - garbageware.

Aegis69 reviewed v6.0.2139.0 on Apr 23, 2015

Garbageware

FatBastard reviewed v4.0.1120 on Jun 11, 2010

I really like this client. Too bad it isn't free anymore. It used to be.

Also nice that it's availabe in an x64 version.

jcollake reviewed v3.0.1026.7 on Apr 13, 2009

[edit to original comment] I was a little critical of SmartFTP recently. However, after trying numerous other FTP clients, I must say that despite the occasional bug in SmartFTP, it remains on of the most easy to use FTP applications out there. It is lacking in some areas, but its UI is nicely integrated with explorer and very convenient. I find that I work faster with SmartFTP than with other FTP clients.

I hope to see more active development on it in the future, including a big QA check to ensure that all known errata is fixed. Then it will be perfect and well worth the cost.

frodo888 reviewed v3.0.1024.6 Beta on Oct 16, 2008

All new versions are not free anymore. It's simply a demo version of the shareware version.

Diam0nd reviewed v3.0.1024.6 Beta on Oct 16, 2008

Terrible, terrible, terrible GUI. Barely usable

I mean, FileZilla can do the same things, got the same ugly GUI, but unlike SmartFTP FZ is free. So why pay for something that you can have for free?

Undesired Username reviewed v2.5.1008 Beta on Jul 14, 2008

This posting is way out of date, since version 3.0 is out now. That's what I just ran a trial of--very briefly.

A room full of drunk, retarded monkeys couldn't come up with a buggier mess than SmartFTP. It took me about 3 minutes to find annoying, reproducible bugs.

The only people who seem to do QA are freeware developers. Unfortunately, they're also the ones who are least interested and/or able to add features and documentation to their programs--perhaps because they're busy doing QA (which, I fully acknowledge, must come first).

As a nice little bonus, SmartFTP leaves a slew of CLSID keys and other crap in the registry and on the file system after it has been [COUGH] "uninstalled".

There's no excuse for commercial software to be this pathetic. I work for a software vendor--no I won't say who--but they'd NEVER release crap like this.

mcolgin reviewed v2.5.1008 Beta on Jul 7, 2008

BPFTP Server/Client are way better: http://www.bpftp.com

Jim reviewed v2.5.1007.2 Beta on Oct 18, 2007

Didn't SmartFTP use to be completely free? and does it still nag you constantly that the build your running was compiled along time ago based off your calender date and that there is probably an update, making a very annoying nag system for closed networks... Try FileZilla people.

monzi reviewed v2.5.1007.0 Beta on Oct 11, 2007

Been using SmartFTP for a long time. Its free, the interface looks pretty. Its so easy to use. I would never use anything else.

dkratter reviewed v2.5.1007.0 Beta on Oct 11, 2007

I'm not sure I see anything that FTPRush has that SmartFTP doesn't, other than a surprising $29.95 price tag (who pays for FTP software anymore?).

SmartFTP has everything you need and is rock solid. The GUI can be a little overwhelming in some spots when you first see it, but you don't have to use all of it if you don't want to (especially some of the queue features).

guti reviewed v2.5.1007.0 Beta on Oct 11, 2007

Very nice.

guti reviewed v2.5.1006.6 on Oct 11, 2007

Vista x64 compatible.
Look here for a screenshot: http://guti.bitacoras.co...d/smartftp_vistax64.png

zridling reviewed v2.5.1007.0 Beta on Oct 11, 2007

What Diam0nd said. SmartFTP has long been a hog, its UI cluttered, and few "modern" options. If this were 2002, this would be a fine FTP app. But today, it's a testament to sheer bulk.

rcadams reviewed v2.5.1007.0 Beta on Oct 11, 2007

Best FTP Client available. Very easy layout, easy to use. Very very advanced if ya know what your doing. If I could I would rate it a 10!

Diam0nd reviewed v2.5.1007.0 Beta on Oct 11, 2007

UI is both scary and complicated. Look at FTPRush, pretty simple and elegant.

ravemanson reviewed v2.5.1006.17 Beta on Aug 8, 2007

This is actually the only FTP client i've ever used; it has everything i could ever need.

echoiz reviewed v2.5.1006.6 on Jul 27, 2007

It's free for personal use and have rich features.I switch from Filezilla to it.Good experience.

stisev reviewed v2.5.1005.20 on Apr 17, 2007

This FTP client is alright, but FileZilla v2.2.32 is the best FTP client ever made!

Promitheas reviewed v2.5.1005.20 on Apr 14, 2007

It is very annoying to see every day a new minor version of this program. ok it is good but i think that the company exaggerates with it. It is a trick that they make to stay on the top of the others programs. Be smart and use Filezilla. Support open source programs. More reliable!

boaz reviewed v2.5.1005.17 on Apr 9, 2007

Nice clean & simple interface. The author keeps the program updated.

And| reviewed v2.5.1005.3 on Mar 26, 2007

Lovely.

It has a nice Office 2003 a-like GUI. It works just fine. I prefer this over the priced FlashFXP.

The only thing I cant understand is why this is listed as shareware. It should be listed as likeware. If you like it, i suppose they want you to pay for it. Its free! Only other freeware ftp client I cant think of that is decent is Filezilla.

SmartFTP for me thank you.

twanj reviewed v2.5.1004.27 on Mar 16, 2007

Great FTP program, I'm thinking about registering.

inventao reviewed v2.0.992.40 Beta on Feb 24, 2007

Not Vista x64 compatible .... very old

ajua reviewed v2.0.1001.10 on Jan 11, 2007

Pros: free for personal use, great interface and set of features.
Cons: nothing important.
Great free ftp client. for a paying one no one beats FTPRush.

zridling reviewed v2.0.1000.2 on Nov 28, 2006

Thanks Yogurth!

Yogurth reviewed v2.0.1000.1 on Nov 19, 2006

@zridling

it's just a reminder if You use it during business hours(09-17).

zridling reviewed v2.0.1000.1 on Nov 16, 2006

Confused about SmartFTP's licensing terms. If it's free for personal use, why does it remind you to purchase a license?

Yogurth reviewed v2.0.1000.0 on Nov 10, 2006

The Best ftp clent on the market on Windows platform, and it's free for personal use...life is good! ^^

brusco reviewed v2.0.999.13 on Oct 19, 2006

Looks nice, lots of features, and has fanboys, All the ingredients of successful software. (see below, suspiciously like author bigging up his own software, but anyway...) 4/5. it coughed a few times on big uploads, so i had to manually resume when i came back to my comp, wasted about an hour.

kumagaya reviewed v2.0.999.12 on Oct 17, 2006

SmartFTP (x86) 2.0.999.13
update to new version.

kumagaya reviewed v2.0.999.11 on Oct 16, 2006

update to 2.0.999.12！

zridling reviewed v2.0.999.4 on Oct 11, 2006

What comeoffit said!

rcadams reviewed v2.0.998.36 Beta on Oct 1, 2006

Congrats on another great release.
As always installation, testing went perfect.
Very stable build. Keep up the excellent work.
#1 choice for FTP Clients Either 64 or 32 bit!

guti reviewed v2.0.998.36 Beta on Sep 30, 2006

The best x64 Windows FTP clients, and of the of the best ones for 32 bits.

comeoffit reviewed v2.0.998.26 Beta on Sep 20, 2006

If you want free and usable, get FileZilla. If you want the best and don't mind getting screwed, get FTP Voyager. That will be all.

scoot reviewed v2.0.998.19 Beta on Sep 15, 2006

I used this program for a long while, but always found there were some issues with it. Usability level was an issue as well - there are a few programs out there with layouts which are nicer on the eyes - FlashFXP for example. The fact that it is free for personal use, gave it an extra point.

ark2000 reviewed v2.0.996.31 on Jun 12, 2006

I used it for a while, but then I switched to Flash FXP and all the little and big problems went away =)

tre_rosor reviewed v2.0.996.29 on Jun 6, 2006

I like this application a lot. Easy to understand and use even for a beginner like me. Nice user interface. Free for home users. What more can you ask for. Thanks!

guti reviewed v2.0.992.40 Beta on Jun 1, 2006

The only native x64 GUI FTP client available.
And is really nice!

NyNe reviewed v2.0.996.17 on May 1, 2006

i have never found a better ftp client than this one

this WOULD get a 5 but there are constant updates to the program (bugfixes) and upgrading is not automatic - if this program has automatic update checks and downloads and installs (so basically hands free for the user, like firefox or something) it would be the perfect ftp client
aside from that, no complaints, this is by far the best available ftp client

HighlanderBR reviewed v2.0.996.12 on Apr 16, 2006

Weekly updates?

I stop in 1.5.991, and don´t want upgrade every feel days.

Anyway, this is a good FTP client, and hope a stable version.

kashin reviewed v2.0.996.11 on Apr 14, 2006

Too complex and too buggy. Even the version numbering is too complicated. :) While experienced users may appriciate all the features, most beginners will be turned off by the cluttered interface. I still prefer FlashFXP over this, so I cannot give it more than 3 out of 5.

ddebidin reviewed v2.0.996.2 (Updated) on Apr 2, 2006

This feature rich client supports UPnP, IPv6, XCRC checks.

Pros:
- Feature rich
- Great web site and documentation
- Great libraries available for programmers

Cons:
- Excessive menu navigation
- Excessive option descriptions

Comments:
Overall its a free client with lots of features, great command script support, and a nice licenses reminder screen for corporate users.

xion reviewed v2.0.995.15 on Mar 13, 2006

The trojan has been removed now.

jcollake reviewed v2.0.992.40 Beta on Mar 2, 2006

Great ftp client. Download link here is to wrong build (x86 build).

THZGryphon reviewed v2.0.995.3 on Feb 22, 2006

Shortcuts work fine for me...great app. Interface can be configured tons of ways, I personally use a very slim interface.

Mark Gillespie reviewed v2.0.992.40 Beta on Feb 20, 2006

Used to be nice and free for personal use, before they went overboard with the nag screens :-(

agildehaus reviewed v2.0.995.3 on Feb 19, 2006

Used to be a nice product.

nLctr reviewed v2.0.995.3 on Feb 19, 2006

All downhill since version 1.x One day I will revert to an earlier build.

Interface has gotten too hectic, keyboard shortcuts have been jettisoned and don't work. Then there's that nag screen.

But I still use it now and then.

Diam0nd reviewed v2.0.995.3 on Feb 19, 2006

It works and does what it supposed to, BUT that overloaded interface I simply cannot stand :/

Jezz_X reviewed v2.0.995.3 on Feb 18, 2006

I like it lots a the new ver2 ones are better still, but only 4 for the constant nag screen even though it does say its shareware now it gets a little anoying

THZGryphon reviewed v2.0.993.27 on Feb 2, 2006

Perfect Application, works great, looks good, easy interface.

Namero reviewed v2.0.993.3 Beta on Jan 22, 2006

works grat , looks good , clean interface , a lot functions

for me better as filezilla , 4 coz of the nagscreen !

precurgent reviewed v2.0.992.23 Beta on Jan 4, 2006

The SmartFTP site does not refer to the software as "freeware". It uses the term "unlicensed", and says the cost is "free", which is all accurate. That said, I hate this type of software licensing scheme. If you have to try to annoy people into registering your software, it probably sucks.

stisev reviewed v1.5.991.19 Beta on Nov 29, 2005

######### NAG SCREEN ALERT ##########

This program that claims to be 'free' has persistent nag screens from 8-5 PM.

Bah.

Use FileZilla. it's 100x better.

aokromes reviewed v2.0.992.0 Beta on Nov 21, 2005

Sorry PPL, but this build is only for internal betatesting.

THZGryphon reviewed v2.0.992.0 Beta on Nov 18, 2005

Works great! No problems at all, great features.

jordenpro reviewed v1.5.991.15 Beta on Nov 18, 2005

Easy to use and very stable, I love this product.

alanpalmer reviewed v1.5.990.29 Beta on Oct 29, 2005

The nag screen is a nuisance. If you are a personal, educational, or non-commercial user, why not have a choice to say so on installation, then there would be no need for it. The UI is a little confusing, especially for someone coming from another FTP program, but it seems to do its job effectively.

zridling reviewed v1.5.990.29 Beta on Oct 25, 2005

No competition? Many beg to differ.

Yogurth reviewed v1.5.990.21 Beta on Oct 18, 2005

This Ftp client simply has no competition on Windows platform, and despite what some suggest, SartFTP is still free for non commercial users. It will pop up nag screen during the startup in buesiness hours(o9-17).

It is a wonderful program with all the features You'lll ever need from FTP client, with a very thoughtful and yet tasteful interface.

CoCoLee reviewed v1.5.990.21 Beta on Oct 16, 2005

I've give it 4 stars, because sometime it's unstable...

sn1p34 reviewed v1.5.990.21 Beta on Oct 16, 2005

Unless you’re actually a programmer and actually improve the functions in the open source software, it really doesn’t matter if it's open source... You shouldn’t give a perfectly good program a bad rating because it's not open source. People have to make money somehow, they can't all just make things free, don't see any coffee shops handing out free coffee all the time, they can't afford to be buying the coffee and paying for employees so you can have a free cup of coffee, same thing with software, they can't be paying programmers to make free programs...

rcadams reviewed v1.5.990.21 Beta on Oct 16, 2005

Aegis69, open source is good for entry level software. But if you want something that has meat, then open source isn't for you. BTW. what OS are you running now.. I've heard that SmartFTP runs great on open source os. Specially linux. :P

BTW Great release guys. Keep up the good work!

dazran reviewed v1.5.990.18 Beta on Oct 7, 2005

Filezilla really better and free

Aegis69 reviewed v1.5.990.17 Beta on Oct 6, 2005

Give it up already, go back to freeware or just end this software.

This program used to be freeware, then one day they changed it to shareware. Any software company that does that kinda thing will suffer the same fate that SmartFTP is suffering now.

Filezilla all the way! In fact Open Source all the way! Microsoft cannot buy Open Source projects out, someone will just re-release the compiled code under a new name. So Open Source = the death of Microsoft, and I can assure you that they know it too.

I'll go one step further and say this, I will not even use any software anymore than is not open source. There how do you like that?

Yes I changed my review into a rant on open source, so what? SmartFTP sucks BECAUSE its closed source, nuff said.

MentholMoose7 reviewed v1.5.990.14 Beta on Oct 3, 2005

Filezilla is a good ftp client, but you can't compare it with SmartFTP.

ModderXManiac reviewed v1.5.990.14 Beta on Oct 3, 2005

Filezilla is WAAAAY better, overall. And its free ^^

Blackhole8746 reviewed v1.5.990.12 Beta on Sep 24, 2005

Always go for the BetaNews pick... They know about the program more than anyone else does

ddebidin reviewed v1.5.990.4 Beta on Aug 27, 2005

This program has a lot of features that are available free for personal use. The latest version features more command scripts for drFTPd and ioFTPd.

Latest Developer Builds
http://www.smartftp.com/...B2/viewtopic.php?t=8924

** To recieve the latest command scripts, restore the defaults in Command Scripts -> Edit Custom Commands -> Restore Defaults Button **

Master- reviewed v1.5.990.4 Beta on Aug 27, 2005

Good prog, but not as good as FileZilla. 4/5

Master- reviewed v1.5.990.2 on Aug 26, 2005

This "new" program dont look like the pic.
It looks same as earlier versions..

monocularjack reviewed v1.5.990.0 Final on Aug 24, 2005

Great FTP program, stable, a great interface that doesn't look like it was coded by someone that thought GUI are just a trend. Free for personal use and after using both FileZilla and SmartFTP for months SmartFTP wins with it's ease of use.

Ignore anyone complaining about the micro-updates as those are beta/dev builds and you can (and should) skip those unless you really are going to beta test the application and submit feedback on issues found.

kashin reviewed v1.5.990.0 Final on Aug 24, 2005

After two grueling months of "micro-updates" the final build is here! Check out these amazing new major changes taken directly from the official site's changelog;

Settings: Transfer->Performance dialog

Yup, that's all. Pretty incredible for two month's work, isn't it?

There are also a few minor updates and bugfixes listed, but they're just as pointless as the one above. My favorite being this one;

Support for Windows Vista Beta 1

Because we all want our buggy software to have support for an even buggier operating system, which won't be released for another year or so.

Cheers!

THZGryphon reviewed v1.5.989.9 Beta on Aug 20, 2005

Great! No more crashes when closing.

zridling, I don't think I said 'freeware' which has a certain expectancy with it, I said 'free' which is what it is.

zridling reviewed v1.5.989.5 Beta on Aug 19, 2005

[THZGryphon]: "This app works great...[and even though] This app crashes on me every time I close it, however I still use it... it is the best FTP client available."

Actually I install and reevaluate SmartFTP with every major version, but with its micro-updates every other day, it seems as if these folks can't get it right, or built the program with buggy code and they spend every micro-update fixing another line of it. A review is nothing more than an opinion — some are informed, some are not. When I say I don't like the quirky interface, it's true to my experience. You may love it, and good for you.

Finally, don't call this freeware because what you get is software that expires on you and includes nags if you don't pay for it. That's not freeware, that's nuisanceware. But since I'm not evaluating this version, it gets a five-rating today.

THZGryphon reviewed v1.5.989.5 Beta on Aug 19, 2005

This app works great. The GUI is pleasing to use unlike cheap software with visual basic interfaces that feel like they were designed in coding 101. You want something ugly and featureless, use another ftp client. You want to use enterprise software, pick SmartFTP.

So many useless reviews, most of them probably never even installed the application, like a lot of reviews on FileForum. zridling, what makes it the truth? Is it because you think it is? What if I think the truth is it looks great and you are wrong? It is a matter of opinion, not 'truth', grow up. In the past you didn't mention anything about the GUI and rated it well and now you hate it, it hasn't changed.

This app crashes on me every time I close it, however I still use it because, "in my opinion" (not truth), it is the best FTP client available for free for personal use.

zridling reviewed v1.5.989.4 Beta on Aug 18, 2005

Oh, but the truth hurts. SmartFTP would be loved if it would just change its interface. The incessant micro-updates are a quite humorous. FTP apps aren't as complicated as the SmartFTP folks make it out to be.

Kyle_Katarn reviewed v1.5.989 Final on Aug 12, 2005

Good FTP client.

Diam0nd it's a shame to read your review since it is obvious that you are related to the FTPRush team....

Diam0nd reviewed v1.5.988.54 Beta on Aug 9, 2005

One of the worst clients of all time. Nothing new or unusual whatsoever. But the worst part is what I cant even call it a usual client (one that does what it supposed to without glitches). Why? Because you need a map to figure the gui of that "thing". Not that its complicated so much that its impossible to work with it, but looking at it makes me wanna puke and die. This GUI does not do what it supposed to: make the work with the prog easier. I wish they change it to same old command line rather.

B. A. D.

P.S. Shame there is no zero mark.
P.P.S. Almost $40 for "that"? You gotts to be kiddin me...
P.P.P.S. FTPRush > * , for those who might be interested.

zridling reviewed v1.5.988.54 Beta on Aug 9, 2005

Okay, that's only funny because it's true.

kashin reviewed v1.5.988.52 Beta on Aug 7, 2005

I tried this client once again and probably for the last time. It does what other (free, I might add) ftp clients do, but not as well and with an extra hundred options which no one needs. The interface, much like the version numbering, is just ridiculous. Just freakin' call it 1.6 or 1.5.99 already!

PS. - I may try it again, when version 1.5.999.841.729.22 Beta 47 comes out.

greatgooglymoogly reviewed v1.5.988.52 Beta on Aug 6, 2005

Well, I decided to check it out again. For being a free client, it's pretty good indeed, but I still think they need to fix the UI. It's cumbersome and actually not so easy to use for beginners either (I'm not one of them). There really is no need to have different queue systems, and it does some things that really aren't intuitive. The transfer engine seems fine, although I do have experienced PASV anomalies that don't happen with some other clients.

Cut down on the slightly stupid UI and streamline it (something I rarely say, because that word is tainted) and you'll have one of the best free clients around!

Edu_SS reviewed v1.5.988.51 Beta on Aug 4, 2005

My experience with free FTP clients is the same as Paulba2k. Currently I use SmartFTP. It´s a great program.

paulba2k reviewed v1.5.988.47 Beta on Jul 27, 2005

I have tried most free ftp clients and there is always something wrong that stops me relying on them.
SmartFtp just works and it always works, its easy to use and simple to learn and did I say that it works.

live with the splash screen an you will never need another GUI ftp client.

zridling reviewed v1.5.988.42 Beta on Jul 21, 2005

I wouldn't normally agree with mengo based on price alone, except in this case he's absolutely right.

mengo reviewed v1.5.988.42 Beta on Jul 21, 2005

why pay for ftp client when u have filezilla??

and the program is not that great after all

Ramhound reviewed v1.5.988.37 Beta on Jul 14, 2005

I used SmartFTP for about 2 years, after finding other clients not as good. I noticed during those years a large upload or download would sometimes fail for no reason.

When I had to redo a transfer 3 times one night, I went to a new client. This program is good, but the problems don't seem to get fixed.

zridling reviewed v1.5.988.37 Beta on Jul 14, 2005

FileZilla ugly? Looks like every other FTP client. How about performance? SmartFTP fails there and fails to connect half the time. Too expensive to seriously consider.

Lee™ reviewed v1.5.988.36 on Jul 12, 2005

This program works great for me, and does exactly what i want it to. It didn't take too long to get used to the program and now I use it daily.

Personally, I think Filezilla is too ugly.

Tokar reviewed v1.5.988.36 on Jul 11, 2005

Can someone please code a clone to LeechFTP?
SmartFTP tries and fails!

dhry reviewed v1.5.988.31 on Jul 1, 2005

I second the Filezilla comment. Definitely better than this offering. SmartFTP is somewhat better than some stuff out there (ie anything which doesn't support multithreaded connections), but these days people are also asking for FTPS etc support and opensource is king. SmartFTP had its day back in the late 90s when it first came out. Now it's simply mediocre.

zridling reviewed v1.5 Build 988.28 on Jun 28, 2005

This ain't freeware, this is nagware until you buy, and it expires on you.

THZGryphon reviewed v1.5 Build 988.21 Beta on Jun 21, 2005

Works great. Not sure how codeaero's review had anything to do with how the application performs. I would rather see a new build every day than a buggy app and waiting for patches for months. Worthless reviews ruin the quality of the system.

codeaero reviewed v1.5 Build 988.21 Beta on Jun 21, 2005

Why a new build everyday? Get your stuff together and then release it.

baloor reviewed v1.5 Build 988.20 Beta on Jun 21, 2005

I use it at work and at home.
Personally, I prefer the GUI of SmartFTP over many others. For some it may take some getting used to.

superkicky, you picked the wrong build to comment about recursive chmod.
If you check the forums it was implemented in the dev build previous.

superkicky reviewed v1.5 Build 988.18 Beta on Jun 19, 2005

Almost perfect, just that it doesn't have recursive CHMOD. I'm back on Filezilla, but SmartFTP is still very good at what it does.

Namero reviewed v1.5 Build 988.18 Beta on Jun 18, 2005

without the nag screen it would get 5 Stars

great program at all

wingo reviewed v1.5 Build 988.18 Beta on Jun 18, 2005

for "$36.95 to buy" its bloody expensive, even if its free!

total commander worx fine and costs less, that program lets you do more magic as well.

can't understand the hype about smartFTP not this version or the previous either. feels highly overrated. :(

darkuni reviewed v1.5 Build 988 Beta on Jun 15, 2005

I've always found SmartFTP to be a reliable, feature packed product whose only downside was that they charge too much for it. Of course, competitive programs cost similar - but I think the product would be FAR more attractive in the $24.95 vein.

A lot of people find problems with the interface, but frankly, after you get used to it - its far more efficient than most traditional FTP clients.

While I use SmartFTP for 'heavy lifting' jobs (namely off hours bulk pushes of large hunks of data - a snap thanks to the Queue timer), I've found that the best way to do FTP is integrated into my file manager (Directory Opus www.dopus.com) which allows me to do far more via FTP than FTP clients do as it focuses on FILE MANAGEMENT (imagine mass renaming a bunch of files on your FTP server using RegEx - that's the power I'm talking about). I can even do scripted uploads which I cannot do with SmartFTP (and I guarentee Filezilla doesn't do it either, so pipe down :)

SmartFTP is recommended for industrial work when you need it all. I dropped a star for the price tag.

hardgiant reviewed v1.5 Build 988 Beta on Jun 14, 2005

"Recursive CHMOD" very cool they finally added that feature.

I like how they are finally changing the BIG number instead of endless build numbers.

Version: 1.0.983.32 is still installed.

Guess it time to upgrade. :)

Duobert reviewed v1.5 Build 988 Beta on Jun 13, 2005

I just love this program, I use it everyday. It's UI is just gorgeous and it's very reliable, however, the annoying registration reminders appear even if you are a private person.

Arakiel reviewed v1.5 Build 988 Beta on Jun 13, 2005

This program was great when it first came out but it has become more and more bloated as time goes on. The popup nags are annoying and it isnt as streamlined as it used to be. I've moved onto Filezilla (http://filezilla.sourceforge.net/) which is both cost free AND nag free, it is much more intuitive to use, and it doesn't have all the bloat.

THZGryphon reviewed v1.5 Build 988 Beta on Jun 13, 2005

Great program, and it IS FREE.

DarkHound reviewed v1.5 Build 988 Beta on Jun 13, 2005

It's not bad, but I still much prefer Filezilla which has no annoying nags and imho has a much cleaner interface. Not to mention it's FREE.

MZirngibl reviewed v1.1 Build 987.7 Beta on May 16, 2005

And again: IT IS FREE. If you like it you should pay for it. If you don't like the popups pay for it. If you don't like the popups and don't want to pay for it -> go for another FTP-Client. But don't rate it bad!

Ramhound reviewed v1.1 Build 987.7 Beta on May 13, 2005

I have used this program for about 2 years.

This program is free for "personal" use, yes they tell you how long you have used it, but thats all and its just their method of checking if you need to purchase their product.

LimeBreath reviewed v1.1 Build 987.7 Beta on May 10, 2005

SmartFTP is free for personal use. You get an occasional nag, but that's it. If you don't believe me, take a look at http://www.smartftp.com/purchase/

THZGryphon reviewed v1.1 Build 987.7 Beta on May 10, 2005

Works great. A little expensive. It works as intended and no problems, tons of features. Unlike others, the price won't cause me to score it below a 5.

just-crosby reviewed v1.1 Build 987.7 Beta on May 10, 2005

Just like the rest of the pack and a little expensive,

zridling reviewed v1.1 Build 987.7 Beta on May 10, 2005

No, it's not free. Still $37.

hardgiant reviewed v1.1 Build 986.18 Beta on Apr 19, 2005

For God sakes just call it 1.2 already! :)

csb.milky reviewed v1.1 Build 985 Beta on Mar 11, 2005

Great application, clean interface and all features you need.

iwod reviewed v1.1 Build 985 Beta on Mar 9, 2005

um... It is still free for personal use though.

zridling reviewed v1.1.984.9 Beta on Feb 10, 2005

I admit a great fondness for SmartFTP, having used it since the start, but I'm sad to see the price of this one-trick wonder continue to rise. The app itself continues to improve, but at $37, I can buy WS_FTP Pro for only two more dollars, offering far more features.

Why is shareware getting so expensive; did they have a meeting or something?

kingtd reviewed v1.1.984.9 Beta on Feb 10, 2005

One thing that SmartFTP handles better than any other FTP program (and the reason I deal with the nag screen) is the ability to use multiple FTP servers at the same time

darkuni reviewed v1.1.984.9 Beta on Feb 10, 2005

SmartFTP is a very different approach to FTPing. Honestly, once you get used to it - you won't ever want to do it the old way anymore.

Where SmartFTP does fall from grace is a slightly too high price tag. With FTP client competition being where its at, $37 is just plain too high to make it an impulse buy for many people (esp. when you're trying to lure them away from another program AND ask them to use a new paradigm in FTP use). Sweet price point for this package? $24.95

Don't get me wrong. The program ROCKS, and I *DID* pay full price for it; but if they want to get more clientele, they will need to drop the price a bit.

zorty reviewed v1.1.984.9 Beta on Feb 10, 2005

maybe it's just I'm used to another ftp client but the user interface in smartftp is way to complicated and not very intuitive thus far from user friendly.

Mark Gillespie reviewed v1.1.984.9 Beta on Feb 10, 2005

Used to be the best FTP prog available, but recently they lost the plot BIG TIME. I have never seen a program fall from grace like SmartFTP.

The recently introduced Nagware screen was the last straw. I moved to Filezilla instead...

bobad reviewed v1.1.984.9 Beta on Feb 10, 2005

SmartFTP is a nice FTP program. Very nice! However, there are way too many perfectly functional free FTP programs to spend $36 on a Shareware program. Having said that, I guess if I were to pay for an FTP program, it would most likely be SmartFTP. The GUI and feature set are just lovely.

Kukac reviewed v1.0 Build 983.9 Beta on Nov 6, 2004

So far I've tried CuteFTP Pro, FlashFXP, SmartFTP and FileZilla and IMO SmartFTP is the best among them.
'Vertical' arrangement of connection windows (mentioned by the previous reviewer) can be achieved by using the auto-arrange/vertical option in the view menu.

zridling reviewed v1.0 Build 983.9 Beta on Oct 29, 2004

I'm accustomed to the normal vertical display between local and FTP folders, as in WS_FTP or FileZilla. I tried it, but found it difficult to set up in the same way. It kept reverting to a horizontal display which was inefficient. So I'll stick with WS_FTP for now.

snowboy reviewed v1.0 Build 983.9 Beta on Oct 29, 2004

Excellent Ftp Client, MDI Interface, Fast Speed

much better than flashfxp!

Blueshadowz reviewed v1.0 Build 982.17 Beta on Sep 13, 2004

Not bad, Not bad. love this ftp program. Would recommend it 100% to all of you :).

azwillnj reviewed v1.0 Build 982 on Aug 31, 2004

This is the best FTP program thats out there, and its FREE!! I still can't believe how much faster it is than explorer.

THZGryphon reviewed v1.0 Beta Build 982.8 on Aug 18, 2004

This is a great application. I have been using it for a long time and it just gets better and better. Nag screen is tollerable, people have to make money not make free apps for you to leech.

popdog reviewed v1.0 Build 981 on Jun 26, 2004

Best free FTP program ive ever come across ;) Nag reminder comes up between 9am and 5pm but is easily ignored. Good queue system and nice interface 8) For day to day FTP this does me fine :)

Trgiaol reviewed v1.0 Build 981 RC2 on Mar 3, 2004

This is the best FTP client out there. Yes, the nag screen gets annoying (it is supposed to be random, but I find it comes up just about every time I launch the program), but seriously, is it that much work to just hit OK when it comes up?

It is free for personal use, no time limits, no ads, nothing (save for the nag popup, but thats ignorable)

kbsoftware reviewed v1.0 Build 980.3 Beta on Jan 14, 2004

Nice program, it is getting a little crowded though, and the nag screen is a little of a pain :).
I can't help but get this feeling with the nag screen that sometime soon it won't be free for personal use in the future, I'm looking at other ftp programs just in case :)

arman68 reviewed v1.0 Build 980.3 Beta on Jan 14, 2004

This is NOT FREEWARE !!! It used to be, but a few months ago the author introduced a nag that pops up quite often to remind you to buy it if you use in a corporate environment. Granted the software is fully functional and has no time limit, but this nag is enough for me to stop using it. At least there should be a way to disable it for home users.

Jeffsoft reviewed v1.0 Build 980.3 Beta on Jan 13, 2004

thank God...

Freya reviewed v1.0 Build 980 RC on Dec 5, 2003

This is the first FTP program I used... that is, used successfully, after giving up on trying Voyager and WS. I recommend it for anyone who (a) doesn't know anything about using FTP (b) wants something free. I did eventually buy another program because I found this to be slow, but it is still the program I recommend to people who are trying FTP for the first time.

Somnambulator reviewed v1.0 Build 980 RC on Dec 2, 2003

just reviewed their licensing policy and looks as though they changed it from when i 1st started using SmartFTP or that i was under the rong impression. it IS free for personal use, but you get a nag popup to buy a license which gains you support for a year or something. it clearly states that the unlicensed version is completely free and that the nag screen is just an incentive to buy it.

thezelda reviewed v1.0 Build 980 RC on Dec 2, 2003

Beware MxxCon. CON is the operative part of his name. He is a vlie profiteering conman who takes kickback promoting FLashFXP on webboards. Where does the kick money come from? Probably from people who paid for FLashFXP and had the serial revoked and had to buy it again, or US-DoJ funds that DeWeese gets for selling lists to the feds.

panurgic reviewed v1.0 Build 980 RC on Dec 2, 2003

FREEDOM! FREEDOM! This and smartftp give you freedom from the know FBI collaborator, Charles DeWeese and the cabal of government coders at FlashFXP (Cedsoft). People have been turned in by FlashFXP, as it sends your site list when "it checks for the serial number." FREEDOM! Information wants to be free! Resist FLASHFXP. I feel like Sir William Wallace in Braveheart screaming FREEEEEDOOOOOM while being disemboweled by the evil DeWeese!

kingtd reviewed v1.0 Build 979 RC on Sep 15, 2003

The nags are there. Displayed randomly 8am-5pm M-F for any copy that is past the 30-day eval and doesn't have a key installed. The nag also specifically says that the software is free for personal, and the software seems to operate normally afterwards.

This is probably still the best FTP software available, although the queue interface is clunky for servers that only allow a single connection and the right-click menus are getting a little out of control. It is ideal for multiple simultaneous FTP sessions.

Time to simplify this beast before it gets too unwieldy. Lots of good features, cut some of the weak ones and put the effort into polishing up the best.

bobad reviewed v1.0 Build 979 RC on Sep 15, 2003

Simply the best, although it's a tad crowded and can be a bit clunky to get around in. I have not seen it yet, but friends are saying there are nags. Maybe I'll see the nags after a few uses.

idynkydnk reviewed v1.0 Build 978.13 Beta on Sep 5, 2003

I've been using this for a few years now. I've tried other FTP program, but I think this is the best.

stuclark reviewed v1.0.978.9 Beta on Aug 20, 2003

I've been using SmartFTP for over 2 years now! It's simply the best, easiest to use FTP client I have found. Keep up the good work!

mber reviewed v1.3 Final on Jun 15, 2003

Excellent backup tool for SmartFTP!

Dirk van Hoofen reviewed v1.0 Build 974.39 Beta on May 1, 2003

Thanks for this nice FTP Client. I use it for my private work, it is small and effective.

bobad reviewed v1.0 Build 974.39 Beta on May 1, 2003

Nice FTP program. Been using it since it was released. The nags are a problem. See the license agreement, and you can infer that SmartFTP is probably practicing for going to shareware in the future. I think the popups are just practicing for future shareware nags.

polymorph reviewed v1.0 Build 974.39 Beta on May 1, 2003

I have been using this program for over a year now, and I must say that I WAS a total fan. The interface is nice and simple, it deals with my firewall well, does everything I needed.

HOWEVER, SmartFTP loses a point because of the totally pointless new "feature", the random pop-up. Why do I have to be constantly reminded of the fact that I do not need to register? "WARNING! You are not doing anything wrong! Click here to continue". Admittedly, it is only a minor irritation but even so it is an intentional irritation and an unnecessary one.

kortirion reviewed v1.0 Build 974.39 Beta on Apr 30, 2003

Looks very, very nice. Could go on to be one of the best ftp clients. Impressive looking feature set. My only complaints so far are usability issues. I downloaded it for SecureFTP (explicit) and that worked fine once I realized it was set to tls and not ssl. A few first impressions, tho.. I have a LOT of sites I connect to, and the favorites looks ok. The grid method is fine, but the boxes are sized too wide, so it always scrolls even tho I run in 1280. I can resize em, i know. It needs to be more apparent that favorites is there, and more useable. See leapFtp and FileZilla for nice site managers, with popups on the main toolbar that let you select your site easily w/o opening another window. 'Favorites' is an IE term, so I didn't think to look there at first. Misc : Windows need to maximize inside the document area, not tile. The 'hilite as you mouse over' controls are nice sometimes, but they have been overused by a lot. Eye candy is ok, but they are distracting and serve no real purpose. It would be better if they weren't on all the lists, and other main areas. Over checkboxes and dropdowns is fine, but not on every pane of every window. Everything seems to need configuring. I guess if I was browsing for warez it would be nice to not have it open a local file window automatically, but for normal work I shouldn't need to change anything. The favorites editor could be condensed slightly, the way it currently is puts parts I use on every single site on seperate tabs. Again, see fileZilla. The 'local browser'/'site' style makes it pretty tedious to work with since, imho. I like to have them both side by side, and I def. don't need an explorer interface. If it were that way, or an option existsed, I would consider this program.

k3of4 reviewed v1.0 Build 974.39 Beta on Apr 30, 2003

This is a great FTP program, but can now more accurately be called "nagware." It IS free for non-commercial use, but you still get the nag screen M-F 8-5 if you don't purchase it.

Perezoso reviewed v1.0.973 on Mar 17, 2003

One of the best FTP clients I ever used. It's available in my language (spanish) and it's FREE for personal and educational use! Hats off to SmartFTP team!

rubicant reviewed v1.0.973 on Feb 10, 2003

I am simply amazed that a program of such refined quality is being released as freeware, and I applaud the authors for it.

This is not only the best freeware FTP client I've used but rather the best FTP client period. It's beautiful and full-featured. I wish I could give it more than a 5 but I guess 5 will have to do.

JokkVahl reviewed v1.0.973 on Feb 9, 2003

The best freeware ftp client there is !!
And it comes with lot`s of features,
including multi language support.
yeah !!

MyMaster reviewed v1.0.973 on Feb 1, 2003

quote: "Just use FlashFXP just like the rest of the world... "

Maybe the rest of YOUR world, not mine and others. This is one of the best FTP programs and, ahem, is FREEWARE.

aokromes reviewed v1.0.970 on Nov 10, 2002

The ONLY ftp client that has unicode support MB and MW works hard fo include new features or fix all bugs, no needed of 100s of flashfxp opened only 1 smartftp and unlimited ftp threads and a lot of features. A online support on smartftp forum with fast answers.
www.smartftp.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2614

PRoBiSoNe reviewed v1.0.968 on Jun 3, 2002

This client application is one of the most detailed and sufisticated FTP client available. Yet it is very user frendly. It has support for most Server extentiions and integrates into windows seamlessly. The PRO's of this client application go far and beyond anything we could have ever dreamed or wished for. The programming is fantasticly well coded. If I only had the time and space to go on about the wonderful advantages of using SmartFTP, but I dont... Anyone who uses this client will be most satisfied. Well worth the download and usage. I rate this a 6. =)
-PRo

ditoa reviewed v1.0.968 on May 14, 2002

bobad - you can install to whatever folder you wont, select the "custom" install option, the typical install has NO options as it is a template install everything has been setup already.

Buzz_Dengue reviewed v1.0.966 on Jan 31, 2002

Changing items in my registry *before* I accepted the EULA didn't make me happy ( wextract )...BTW they were disallowed

RedBadger reviewed v1.0.964 on Jan 29, 2002

This program has potential to be very good, but the author has yet to improve the queueing system of this program. It has the worst queue system of any ftp program I have used. Its not user friendly at all.

bobad reviewed v1.0 Build 963 on Oct 3, 2001

Pretty nice program, but has the juvenile trait of not letting you install in the folder you want. I consider this a serious bug/feature, as I lost many month's of FTP sites.
PTOOIE!!! Why not keep FTP sites in an INI file so they will be safe? (bobad@charter.net)

jbejm reviewed v1.0 Build 959.1 Alpha on May 29, 2001

I gave 4.
This is one of the best FTP but some stuff is missing which they know about it but do not fix it.
You can't Start or Stop selected download. When you stop you will stop all files. Same with Start download.
And I have a problem that the Download on same files will not finalize. It hangs up on 99% so I have to Stop download and restart. to Finalize the download. Plus some other stuff. But this program never crashed on me.

politenessman reviewed v1.0 Build 954 on Dec 22, 2000

The best FTP client out there, hands down.

Spartan reviewed v1.0 Build 946 on Aug 5, 2000

Im giving it a 2. I am running Build 946 and it crashes constantly. It is a nice FTP client especially since it is free, but I cant handle the crashes.

bobad reviewed v1.0 Build 946 on Jun 7, 2000

I give this build of SmartFTP a 4.5, because a component didn't load right during setup. Otherwise, it's a great program, and still works great. NOTE: For those who haven't read the license.txt, Mike Walter added a shocker:
BEGIN PASTE: ...STATISTICS. The SmartFTP Group may keep statistics regarding your use of the SOFTWARE (e.g., IP address, number of daily unique users, certain system
information, daily ad displays and ad click-through).... END PASTE. OK, no biggie for me, but many folks get riled about their info being swiped. At least Mike came up front with it. There's also a blurp in the license.txt which hints that SmartFTP will become adware. The developer has a right to make money from his work, and that's fine. Too bad if the ads spoil the BEST FTP INTERFACE in the business!

duleepa reviewed v1.0 Build 942 on May 15, 2000

Excellent FTP client, very nice and sleek interface, great features

Atherean reviewed v1.0 Build 941 on May 10, 2000

The client is great, although its local browser wouldn't display files for some reason... Anyone had a similar problem?

aokromes reviewed v1.0 Build 941 on May 9, 2000

Well the version i have download it's 941 from day 8 and it is a new version from day 9, but it's still a very good program ;)

3DSThomas reviewed v1.0 Build 941 on May 9, 2000

been using it a long time now & its great. BTW,m its build 942, not 941.

i366i reviewed v1.0.932 on Feb 13, 2000

This is the best FTP client i have ever seen. I dont think ill ever go back to WS_FTP. WS_FTP is good but i like SmartFTP much better. You can set backgrounds for your windows and choose how you want to recieve the messages (Defualt,ANSI,script). The best thing about it is how user friendly it is.

I give this program a 5+

kano reviewed v1.0.932 on Feb 13, 2000

Wow, this is great. Excellent interface as well as function. Wow.

aokromes reviewed v1.0.932 on Feb 11, 2000

It is free, god, easy to use, prety, works fine, what more you need?

bobad reviewed v1.0 Build 929 on Jan 29, 2000

This is by far the nicest free FTP client I have used, and I have used many. It's even nicer than many of the commercial clients. The entire approach to the user interface is a little different, but very logical and handy. SmartFTP doesn't handle errors well. If you click on a hidden folder it sometimes gives a silly message. I wish the local file window could be made to show at launch. I think another round of bug killing will make this client a solid "5".

sumstuff reviewed v1.0 Build 929 on Jan 29, 2000

I find Direct Connect alot more user friendly than UGH!! Cute MX.With Direct Connect I got INSTANT Results Because You dont have to ASK users to share.I just click on user and get They're file list,no BS.Still needs some work but an EXCELLENT IDEA,Two thumbs up for the Author Jon Hess(Vandel):)

meddle reviewed v1.0 Build 929 on Jan 29, 2000

Same problem here with Everquest. Graphics are all garbled. If you turn off Mip Mapping in the game it is playable, but graphics are still not good! Verant has verified there is a bug in the driver. It happens with the "updated" (Jan. 27)version of 1.04 also. Hope 3DFX fixes it soon!

mentallo reviewed v1.0 Build 929 on Jan 29, 2000

This is one great game !!!!!!!

theremon reviewed v1.0 Build 925 on Dec 30, 1999

This app has a beautiful interface, LOTS of features and the power required to become a power user's fav...
Might need getting used to its approach, but it made me uninstall all other FTP clients from my PC (well all except LeechFTP ;-)

HeLD reviewed v1.0 Build 923 on Nov 23, 1999

one of the best ftp client with lot of features.