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Cyberduck

Score9.7 out of 10

23 Reviews and Ratings

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What is Cyberduck?

Cyberduck is an open source libre server and cloud storage browser for Mac and Windows developed by Iterate, with support for FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, OpenStack Swift, Backblaze B2, Microsoft Azure & OneDrive, Google Drive and Dropbox.

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Flexible cloud storage and file transfer product

Incentivized
Courtney PlaizierView profile
Software Engineer in Information Technology at Varonis (1001-5000 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

It takes care of all our storage services in our cloud servers. The powerful networking system helps us to exchange files faster and secure our stored data. It has file directory that categorizes each workload and provides unique identification for faster access. All our storage challenges have been addressed since we purchased Cyberduck. The company file management system has been secure and always enhances our confidential information is under secure server.

Pros

  • Provision of file sharing services.
  • Storage of our files in secure servers.
  • Workload categorization.

Cons

  • Working with all the features was flexible.
  • I have no recommendation for additional feature.

Most Important Features

  • More compatible with our operating systems.
  • Provision of data editing services.
  • Content management in our cloud servers.

Return on Investment

  • There is positive contribution of ROI.
  • All storage and cloud services goals have been achieved.

The Cute Duck is deceptively powerful.

Incentivized
Walter Aho
Creative Director at Lake Superior Christian Church (1-10 employees employees)

Pros

  • Bookmarked connections make for quick connections.
  • Clear, intuitive interface.

Cons

  • When entering incorrect information, it can be difficult to realize what's not working.
  • The ability to see only one "layer" while navigating can be limiting.

Return on Investment

  • Free platform keeps overhead low.
  • General ease of use saves time.

Alternatives Considered

FileZilla

Other Software Used

Adobe Illustrator CC, Adobe Audition, Adobe Acrobat DC

Dead simple remote server storage management

Incentivized
Dustin W. StoutView profile
Founder in Marketing at Dustn.co (1-10 employees employees)

Pros

  • File uploads are exceptionally easy. Just pick the server you want to upload something to, and drag/drop the file(s). Simple.
  • File downloads are also easy--just right-click on a file and click the "Download" option.
  • It is also easy to create folders on your servers. It works the same way as creating new folders on your local machine.

Cons

  • It could be a lot easier to grab a download link. Currently you have to right-click, scroll to "Copy URL," and then pick your desired version of the download URL. There are WAY too many options, and it makes it difficult. I have never needed any option other than the HTTPS version of the URL. So it's overly complicated when it doesn't need to be.
  • There are at times completely unnecessary alert messages that pop up. Usually when connecting to a server to upload a file it will pop up a message that says the connection has been verified and it's safe to continue uploading. It's really unnecessary and annoying to have to dismiss it every time.
  • I think the UI could be a little less cramped. Everything is so close together--really feels like a dated UI. If items were just a bit more spaced out, it would improve the UI significantly.

Return on Investment

  • The amount of time it takes me to upload/download files is significantly less than alternatives I've tried. This has saved me countless hours... and, as they say, "time is money."
  • Cyberduck is also much easier to configure than other apps I've tried. Connecting to my remote server was very straightforward, and even a complete novice could do it without much trouble.
  • The ease of use for obtaining file download links is also both a time and energy saver. When I spend less time and effort on simple tasks, I can focus on other business matters that are more complex.

Alternatives Considered

FileZilla and Coda

Other Software Used

Todoist, Slack, Toggl

Cyberduck - Helpful without Spending a Buck

Incentivized
Chris Oros
IT Analyst in Information Technology at Duquesne Light Co. (1001-5000 employees employees)

Pros

  • Easy to install right after download, with a simplified UI for navigation.
  • Drag-and-drop view on the UI is easily understandable for any level of technical expertise.

Cons

  • The complexity in trying to configure and store SSH is odd for an FTP tool and probably the main drawback of Cyberduck.
  • Loads slowly and, at times, seems to have a slower transfer (upload/download) rate than other FTP applications.

Return on Investment

  • Being free and with a supportive forum for troubleshooting, Cyberduck is a benefit for any cost-conscious organization.
  • Being an easy-to-use FTP client means that business users can be taught how to utilize the product, allowing for our IT department to have increased focus on other, higher-skill tasks.

Alternatives Considered

FileZilla

Other Software Used

Microsoft Project, Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management (MDM), Oracle eBusiness Suite, Oracle Customer Care and Billing, Oracle Enterprise Manager, MS SharePoint, Jenkins

Great, free FTP all

Incentivized
Verified User
General Manager in Marketing (1-10 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Cyberduck for virtual file management, website management. The app allows us to easily upload/download files from a server, create backups, or edit files, etc. Very easy to implement.

Pros

  • FTP file management
  • Live file editing

Cons

  • Speed
  • File/folder comparisons

Most Important Features

  • No bloat, small app
  • Low cost options
  • Easy login and server address history

Return on Investment

  • Trustworthy FTP management, no bloat.
  • Fast login and server history makes it easy to jump in and make changes or fix problems

Other Software Used

Microsoft Teams