FileZilla Reviews & Insights

Score9.3 out of 10

147 Reviews and Ratings

Overview

Synthesised from 5 reviews | Last Published April 23, 2026

This product overview synthesizes insights from 5 recent reviews focusing on overall satisfaction with FileZilla. FileZilla is primarily used for file transfer and management, addressing business problems related to website updates and accessing files on SFTP sites. A significant portion of users, specifically 3 out of 5 reviewers, praise FileZilla for its ease of use and reliability, highlighting its straightforward setup and consistent performance. The intuitive interface and simplified file transfer process, including easy uploading and downloading, contribute to a positive user experience. The clear file structure is also appreciated, as it minimizes errors during file management. Overall, FileZilla presents a user-friendly solution for server file management, with its reliability and ease of use being the most frequently cited benefits.

Pros

Easy to use interface
Reliable file transfer capabilities
Straightforward setup and configuration
Clear file structure minimizes errors

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41 Reviews

FileZilla - The Best UI FTP Solution

Rating: 8 out of 10

Incentivized

June 19, 2025

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use FileZilla to review files that have been placed on Vendors SFTP site. Although we have automation put in place to send files back and forth, FileZilla is used to check to see if connections to the Vendors SFTP Site is successful and used to manually transfer during the testing phases of our transmission projects.

Pros

User Interface is superior compared to other related software applications
Easy installation
Easy configuration

Cons

Unable to create password as well as SSH key authentication at the same time.
Loggin / Reporting could be improved to see cipher information

Likelihood to Recommend

I believe FileZilla is the best UI FTP Client Server software package. Although it doesn't offer some of the technical aspects like better logs and handling dual authentication (Password & SSH), it is well suited for any user.

Joe Polimeni

Integrations Analyst III in Information Technology at Aqua America (1001-5000 employees)

Vetted Review

10 years of experience

Super Handy FTP Software that is Easy to use with plenty of Power.

Rating: 10 out of 10

Incentivized

June 13, 2025

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I am constantly updating my website with new products and sales, so am using it regular to upload the files to my server space. It makes doing the updates really simple and i really like how the software handles the file structures and such. Its been really handy also for websites that I run/maintain for friends of mine, as one again it makes uploading updates to the server as easy as possible.

Pros

Easy Upload and Download of Files from my Server Space
Easy to Follow File Structure so you don't make mistakes uploading to the wrong location
I really like the option to only upload files that have changed since the last time they were uploaded. This works great for a faster update without having to upload everything every time. This is really handy.

Cons

At this present time, I am really happy with FileZilla and the options it offers. I can not think of anything they could really do better with the software.

Likelihood to Recommend

FileZilla works out really good for the needs that I currently have doing website maintenance and upgrades to my company website and for websites I help run. It makes doing these changes to the websites a lot easier or so I find for what needs I currently am doing online. I am a small time customer of this software but also feel for larger companies this software would be a real asset to what programs are available.

Ken Falta

Owner/Op in Manufacturing at Golden Age Arcade Parts (1-10 employees)

Vetted Review

10 years of experience

FileZilla Is The Industry Standard For A Reason

Rating: 10 out of 10

Incentivized

June 5, 2025

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We have been using FileZilla for many, many years as our main go-to for file transferring on our server. It offers the stability you'd expect and allows for a variety of connection types. The bulk transfer (import specifically) is nice because it has a variety of options for overrides. Over the years the upgrades to FileZilla have been stabile (no matter what operating system version you're using).

Pros

The Site Manager is well designed and allows for a variety of secure connection options.
The software itself has always been very stable and very rarely crashes
It's free! Their normal free version works well and has tons of features.
They didn't embed anything extra like annoying adverts.

Cons

Some of it's user interface could be a bit better designed (at least updated) to more of a modern look, but it's not really that big of a deal.
Inside the software it shows you various windows all embedded in one box. Moving the sizes of those windows around is a bit weird, especially if you just want of the windows to go away.
From time to time it can hang due to a timeout with the server connection. In those instances, I wish FileZilla would give you a heads up as to why it locked.

Likelihood to Recommend

FileZilla does FTP transfers the way they always should be: simplistic, secure, and no fluff added to the user interface. I've recommended this to colleagues in IT for many, many years, and I've never heard someone come back and complain about the software. It is the best in the industry (and has been for a long time).

Jeff Montgomery

CTO in Manufacturing at Animal Necessity (11-50 employees)

Vetted Review

15 years of experience

Just use FileZilla

Rating: 10 out of 10

Incentivized

June 5, 2025

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I use FileZilla on a daily basis in my work as a website developer. I've used it for years and whenever I find myself reinstalling the OS or buying a new computer, FileZilla is one of the first apps I install. It's reliable, easy to use, and simple to set up.

Pros

Creating new sites is very easy
Intuitive interface
Organizing sites

Cons

The only thing I would improve is being able to view the site passwords. I understand the reason why, but as a sole user, it would be really useful to see them.

Likelihood to Recommend

Honestly, it's my go-to FTP app.

I like the ability to create secure ftp transfers as security is my number one concern when dealing with my clients' sensitive data.

Martin Dimmock

Owner, Chief Developer in Corporate at HarryAdney Internet Services (1-10 employees)

Vetted Review

13 years of experience

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User-Friendly and Cost-Effective File Transfer Protocol Client

Rating: 10 out of 10

Incentivized

December 16, 2024

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

FileZilla provides a quick and easy way to access, transfer, and manage files on our AWS cloud server using SFTP with SSH2 key-based authentication—particularly when troubleshooting WordPress websites. For instance, when a plugin breaks a site, we use FileZilla to remove the problematic plugin and restore normal functionality. When website behavior is unexpected (such as malfunctioning drop-down menus in mobile mode), we use FileZilla to view and edit files. We also use FileZilla to back up WordPress files by downloading them to our local machine.

Pros

Removing a problematic WordPress plugin when it breaks a website
Editing files, e.g., the .htaccess file
Backing up WordPress files by dowloading them to our local machine
Uploading multiple favicon files

Cons

Filezilla meets all our needs from a file transfer protocol (FTP) client. There really isn't anything more or different we could want from this excellent software.

Likelihood to Recommend

In our experience, Filezilla is ideal for quickly and securely accessing, transferring, or managing files on a server. While using Filezilla is fairly simple, having basic knowledge of FTP/SFTP, servers, and file management will be beneficial. Filezilla may not be the best choice for complete beginners or in situations where users can transfer or manage files through existing solutions, like the File Manager in cPanel or Plesk.

Dr Andy Teh

Founder, Owner, and Principal in Professional Services at Teh & Associates (1-10 employees)

Vetted Review

16 years of experience

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FileZilla Secure Uploader

Rating: 8 out of 10

Incentivized

May 30, 2022

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I use FileZilla in my organization to transfer secure files to our retirement association on a biweekly basis as part of our payroll processing. Using the FileZilla software helps address the requirement of quickly providing multiple secure files from our agency to outside agencies. I can see which files were successfully transferred and are available for the recipient.

Pros

File transfers
Secure uploads
Quick uploads

Cons

Interface update
Email integration
Email notification

Likelihood to Recommend

FileZilla is well suited to transferring multiple files securely to recipients outside of our agency. I can choose to send files to various recipients, and once I input the credentials once, they are saved for the future. A drawback is that I have to inform the recipients that the files have been transferred, so they know to look out for them.

Verified User

Manager in Finance and Accounting (51-200 employees)

Vetted Review

3 years of experience

FileZilla - A quick and easy way of securely transferring files

Rating: 9 out of 10

May 24, 2022

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use FileZilla as a secure FTP service so our clients don't have to email sensitive documents.

Pros

Easy to install and configure
No startup fees
Easy to manage users and shares in one location

Cons

Some client's have complained about installing the client side app
There is no express deployment option for clients where they can click on an inhouse made executable file to install
It would be nice if there was a web interface for clients instead of a local install only.

Likelihood to Recommend

Once the server and client are installed and configured it is a great program. If a file is interrupted during the transfer the program has an option to pick up the transfer where it left off. This is huge because often we are dealing with massive files. It would be nice if there was a web interface option.

Derek Beutler

Attorney in Legal at Beutler Law P.C. (1-10 employees)

Vetted Review

10 years of experience

Now Comes With Spyware and Adware

Rating: 1 out of 10

January 3, 2022

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I've used FileZilla for many years for accessing servers with FTP. I am so angry that they now bundle their free version with spyware/adware that acts as a "web safety" software. After installing I found that Web Companion by Lavasoft and the Web Safety Chrome extension was installed in my programs (this is a custom-built PC, so it didn't come with any bloatware). It took me a while to remove the new default search engines with affiliate codes that were added and narrow down the culprit to FileZilla.

Pros

Trick you into installing unwanted programs
There isn't even an option to deselect it

Cons

Don't include adware anymore

Likelihood to Recommend

If you want to screw up your browser default settings and have your privacy violated, install FileZilla.

Peter Bujok

WordPress & Ecommerce Consultant in Information Technology at Cavallo Agency (1-10 employees)

Vetted Review

10 years of experience

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FileZilla is the best file transfer program you can find

Rating: 8 out of 10

Incentivized

June 14, 2021

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Filezilla across the whole organization. We've found it to be a very reliable and secure FTP/SFTP tool. Sometimes we use web-based FTP services but FileZilla is free, fast, secure, and has a great user-friendly interface. It has a very low learning curve as well. We have new users that learn to use it quickly, and we have experienced users of 20 years that use it with advanced features. Overall, I've never had any complaints or issues with FileZilla and I'd recommend it highly.

Pros

Very easy to use, low learning curve.
Lots of options when it comes to connection choices, ie FTP/SFTP/SSH/SSL, etc.
Smooth updates, never have to fear an update crashing the software.

Cons

None yet!

Likelihood to Recommend

I'd recommend FileZilla all around, whether it's by a home end-user or an employee of a thousand-plus corporation, that's how versatile it is. Possibly the only scenario where it might cause a problem is if the user is not admin-level, therefore the user won't be able to install updates, but there might be workarounds in that scenario.

Verified User

C-Level Executive in Corporate (1-10 employees)

Vetted Review

8 years of experience

FileZilla is the bomb dot com if you need SFTP

Rating: 9 out of 10

Incentivized

June 10, 2021

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

FileZilla is used by certain individuals who have a need to securely upload / download files via SFTP to authorized third party sites / vendors. The problem it solves for is the need to securely transfer files that contain personally identifiable information and other private data, versus using something like email or web form uploads.

Pros

Very easy to use
Secure
Great logging

Cons

Wish I could upgrade without the need for admin rights
Sometimes times out too quickly
Wish I could reveal the passwords I have saved

Likelihood to Recommend

I use FileZilla to securely upload files that are not permitted to be sent via insecure methods like email or web forms. FileZilla is great to test the ability to "reach" the remote SFTP server and to verify my files arrived. Once I have tested that, then our internal IT group automates the uploads to these third parties, however I can always manually log into FIleZilla to verify the uploads.

David Ferrier

Human Resource Information System Manager in Human Resources at eMoney Advisor (501-1000 employees)

Vetted Review

3 years of experience

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