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At a Glance
UltraFTP
UltraFTP
Star Rating
(13)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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WinSCP
WinSCP
Star Rating
(221)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about WinSCP
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that WinSCP excels in file management with a score of 9.6, highlighting its intuitive interface and robust features for organizing files efficiently. In contrast, UltraFTP, while functional, does not match this level of performance in file management.
  • Reviewers mention that WinSCP's synchronization feature, rated at 9.1, is particularly praised for its reliability and ease of use, allowing users to keep files in sync effortlessly. UltraFTP, however, has received mixed feedback on its synchronization capabilities, with some users finding it less reliable.
  • G2 users indicate that WinSCP's ease of setup is a strong point, scoring 9.4, with many noting that the installation process is straightforward and quick. UltraFTP, while also easy to set up with a score of 9.3, does not have the same level of user acclaim for its initial configuration.
  • Reviewers say that WinSCP's security features, particularly its encryption capabilities rated at 8.7, are robust and provide peace of mind for users handling sensitive data. UltraFTP's security features, while adequate, do not receive the same level of praise, with some users expressing concerns about its encryption options.
  • Users on G2 highlight that WinSCP's performance in file transfer, rated at 9.5, is exceptional, with many noting its speed and reliability. UltraFTP, while functional, has been reported to have slower transfer speeds in comparison, which can be a drawback for users needing efficiency.
  • Reviewers mention that WinSCP's quality of support, rated at 8.5, is generally well-regarded, with users appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. UltraFTP's support, rated at 8.3, is considered good but not as consistently praised as that of WinSCP.
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Pricing
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UltraFTP
No pricing available
WinSCP
No pricing available
Free Trial
UltraFTP
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WinSCP
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
12
9.3
186
Ease of Use
9.0
12
9.2
187
Ease of Setup
9.3
7
9.4
30
Ease of Admin
8.1
7
9.5
29
Quality of Support
8.3
11
8.5
141
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
7
8.8
23
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
12
8.9
183
Features by Category
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.8
623
Management
Not enough data
9.6
63
Not enough data
9.1
61
Not enough data
8.7
50
Not enough data
9.0
63
Functionality
Not enough data
9.5
64
Not enough data
8.5
52
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
7.0
39
Security
Not enough data
8.7
57
Not enough data
9.1
60
Not enough data
9.2
61
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
UltraFTP
UltraFTP
WinSCP
WinSCP
UltraFTP and WinSCP are categorized as File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Unique Categories
UltraFTP
UltraFTP has no unique categories
WinSCP
WinSCP has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
UltraFTP
UltraFTP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
61.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.7%
WinSCP
WinSCP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
32.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
38.8%
Reviewers' Industry
UltraFTP
UltraFTP
Information Technology and Services
23.1%
Wholesale
7.7%
Oil & Energy
7.7%
Maritime
7.7%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
7.7%
Other
46.2%
WinSCP
WinSCP
Information Technology and Services
36.9%
Computer Software
13.6%
Telecommunications
3.3%
Computer & Network Security
3.3%
Higher Education
2.8%
Other
40.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
UltraFTP
UltraFTP
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
GC
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

NO FILE SIZE RESTRICTION. END TO END ENCRYPTED FILE TRANSFER. WIDE SCREEN VIEW MODE.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Networking

Not compatible with Mac computers is a big downside

WinSCP
WinSCP
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Giuseppe M.
GM
Giuseppe M.
Verified User in Computer Software

-Free, open source graphical user interface for the FTPS, FTP, and SCP protocols. -Simple and powerful, no unnecessary extras. Save different site profiles and connect to remote server with one click. -Terrific SCP and SFTP client. Easy to use, and...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Prajyoti M.
PM
Prajyoti M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

I've never had problems with WinSCP updates until now.

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Discussions
UltraFTP
UltraFTP Discussions
How to connect to server which requires strict active mode instead of passive mode?
1 comment
Maarten H.
MH
In the account manager, under server settings uncheck the passive mode checkboxRead more
Monty the Mongoose crying
UltraFTP has no more discussions with answers
WinSCP
WinSCP Discussions
When shall we get updated version?
2 comments
Courtney K.
CK
WinSCP updates all the time - I'd say on a weekly basis.Read more
Is WinSCP safe?
2 comments
Erik D.
ED
Yes, I've been using it for years and it's a pretty good clientRead more
Why winscp ask password for session even it saved
1 comment
Bob T.
BT
it could be that the site and the saved pw are differentRead more