SmartFTP Client (32-bit)

by: Seth Rosenblatt on November 08, 2008

This powerhouse FTP client takes some getting used to, but you'll be glad you gave it a chance. Don't be alarmed by the cramped, multipane Windows Explorer-like interface; you can customize the toolbars and windowpanes however you like.

With the Local Browser window visible, SmartFTP supports drag-and-drop transfers like those on basic FTP clients. But its real power lies deeper within its option menus, where you'll find CHMOD remote file-attribute modification, background file transfers, multiple FTP connections, passive-mode transfers, site-to-site transfers (FXP), and connections via proxy or SSL. Using the Global Queue window, you even can schedule downloads or uploads to more than one server.

SmartFTP may overwhelm beginners, but it's a natural for intermediates and up.

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SmartFTP allows you to transfer files across the Internet. It features an Explorer-like, customizable interface and supports drag-and-drop functions. Multiple FTP connections can be opened at the same time, and you can copy files from one remote host to another (FXP). Remote-host directory information is cached for future viewing, and FTP URLs are supported. Other features include a favorites list, the ability to resume broken downloads, a global history, background transfers, proxy support, a passive transfer mode, and the ability to perform recursive downloads, uploads, and deletes.

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"Bad support for good software"

September 13, 2012  |   By Houranis

Version: SmartFTP Client (32-bit) 4.1.1264

Pros

Good, stable software with lot features, low price.

Cons

Very bad support, if you format your PC, you cannot use the license again, and support won't help you

Summary

Stay away of it.

Updated on Sep 14, 2012

Fraud, Stay away from it

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1.0 stars

"License should be though of as a subscription only"

August 13, 2012  |   By mattheus81

Version: SmartFTP Client (32-bit) 4.1.1260

Pros

None at all

Cons

Bait and switch as so many other users have said. If you need to reinstall the software you purchased after the 'maintenance period' of 12 months is up you are simply told to pay some more for more 'maintenance' even though you dont want to upgrade to the latest version, you simply want to be able to reinstall the version that you ALREADY PAID FOR!

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1.0 stars

"completely worthless"

June 24, 2012  |   By paradive

Version: SmartFTP Client (32-bit) 4.0.1249

Pros

absolutely nothing.

Cons

absolutely everything.

Summary

i can't get it to transfer a single thing. >=/

stick with filezilla.

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4.0 stars

"Very easy to work with."

March 12, 2012  |   By dannyhillen

Version: SmartFTP Client (32-bit) 4.0.1238

Pros

Easy to use and most suitable for purpose.

Cons

I can't think of any negatives for this product.

Summary

Updated on Mar 12, 2012

Well worth the money.

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2.0 stars

"The Cost Is For 1 Year Only!"

February 13, 2012  |   By smokemup2

Version: SmartFTP Client (32-bit) 4.0.1234

Pros

It works well, but if you like 'free', Core FTP LE is just as good if not better.

Cons

License good for only 1-year, then you can no longer start the client without paying for another year.

Summary

I decided I've paid these people enough and found Core FTP LE. I couldn't be happier.

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5.0 stars

"Smarter than the Average FTP Client..."

February 9, 2012  |   By JPKirkpatrick

Version: SmartFTP Client (32-bit) 4.0.1234

Pros

Easy to use intuitive interface; Multiple "workers" (channels) to upload faster; Good detail on files being uploaded.

Cons

Limited documentation; No explanation of some of it's features, i.e., "Workers".

Summary

SmartFTP is a very well written FTP Client program that could be made much better if the User Documentation/Help file was better written. It has a very easy to use interface, but some of it's great features have little explanation of what they are or how they work. I learned of them by 'experimenting' with the various control features.
SmartFTP works better than almost all others and much better than my long-time favorite, WS FTP (IPSwitch).
You would not go wrong in using this program!

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1.0 stars

"This is a scam"

December 20, 2011  |   By blakelogan1

Version: SmartFTP Client (32-bit) 4.0.1226

Pros

The client mostly works but it has bells and whistles that strain your computer's processing speed and which you probably don't need.

Cons

I purchased Smart FT software for file transfer purposes. A purchase currently priced at $36.95 is supposed to be a permanent license to use the software with no ongoing costs. Shortly after my purchase I was notified by a popup window when I began to use the program that a new free upgrade was available for improved performance and the upgrade would be free of charge to license holders. What the "upgrade" did in fact was disable the program from running unless you purchase a yearly "maintenance agreement". The scam involves the advertising of a permanent license for a fixed fee and then disabling your software unless you pay an ongoing "maintenance fee". I have e-mailed this company at every available e-mail address and left a message on their phone with no response.

Summary

There's no need to purchase Smart FTP as long as an open source product like Filezilla is available. In addition the "Maintenance Program" is a bait and switch operation.

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3.0 stars

"Totally unprofessional support"

September 9, 2011  |   By AleckT

Version: SmartFTP Client (32-bit) 4.0.1133

Pros

Excellent product.

Cons

Except that when things go wrong you get mailed by somebody anonymous, who stabs in the dark without any real knowledge of what to fix and then requires you to download third party software so they can access your system.

Summary

I'll be moving off this software as soon as my current subscription expires.

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1.0 stars

"looked good at first..then buggy..arrogant support"

September 7, 2011  |   By cmsatown

Version: SmartFTP Client (32-bit) 4.0.1211

Pros

looks like it works

Cons

doesn't work..file transfers locked up server..created files that didn't exist..scheduled tasks run every 30 seconds not hourly like specified.
Buggy..buggy..

Summary

if you like bugs you'll love this program..support is very very arrogant and unhelpful..and you can't get a refund if you don't like the product.

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1.0 stars

"BAD SUPPORT!!"

August 29, 2011  |   By aharperju

Version: SmartFTP Client (32-bit) 4.0.1209

Pros

Absolutely nothing.

Cons

VERY BAD SUPPORT!!! VERY ARROGANT!!!

Summary

Don't buy this software if you don't want to get pissed off!! They are very arrogant!

I bought a lot of softwares including the big ones such as Adobe CS5 Enterprise, Office 2010 Pro, Quickbooks Pro, etc. But none of these big companies are as arrogant as this little s h 1 t !

I asked a simple question on his forum (because I am a new user). After days waiting for the answer, as opposed to long-waited answer, he REMOVED my question! What S O B!

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