# Cyberduck Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Cyberduck the right Cloud Storage solution for you? Explore 49 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/188500/Cyberduck/reviews --- Cyberduck 4.7 (49) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/188500/Cyberduck/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Cyberduck Ease of use 4.6 Customer Service 4.4 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Vasilis K Web developerInformation Technology and Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Also, in addition to ftp and sftp Cyberduck offers excellent integration with popular cloud storage providers.“ January 19, 2025 Noah C Internet Marketing SpecialistWriting and Editing, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The only flaw I have really found is a difficulty in gaining access to the WordPress file called htaccess file.“ August 12, 2021 CN Catlin N Ecommerce managerMusic, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The interface is simple and straightforward, which I think is beneficial for something like an FTP client that many people have not used..“ December 18, 2022 Marcella B CopywriterMarketing and Advertising, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “A few things are difficult to use and you have to stop and research a little bit more to find it and start to use it.“ July 9, 2020 Leslie J RetiredComputer Software, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “You can also store bookmarks of the configurations you set up to connect to file servers thus making subsequent connections to the same server only a click away. While using the server side of things you can use Cyberduck as a file manager as it allows creating duplicate copies of files , creating new folders , deleting files and a simple way to set up permissions to files which is very important on many web-sites to help control access and security. “ July 6, 2020 CF Courtney F Art DirectorArts and Crafts, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Easy to use, typically quick uploads, and an amusingly cute brand logo.“ May 18, 2021 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 49 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Vasilis K. Web developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A very capable file transfer client" January 19, 2025 5.0 My overall experience is very positive so far. I use Cyberduck very often for transferring files to my server and also my cloud storage providers. It's a fast and easy to use tool. Pros First of all I like that it's open source and free to use. Also, in addition to ftp and sftp Cyberduck offers excellent integration with popular cloud storage providers. Cons I wish there was an option to sync files between different servers. Switched from [FileZilla](https://www.capterra.com/p/231513/FileZilla/) Because Cyberduck was a bit easier to setup. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer DIgital Operations Executive Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The cloud storage one click away" September 1, 2024 5.0 Fast, functional and easy to deploy. Been hosting files for years now and it just works out of the box Pros How easy to setup it is, espcially using AWS, sharing files and hosting public urls works like a charm Cons The ui lacks some style, the files upload queues can also be s bit confusing Switched from [Hostaway](https://www.capterra.com/p/152433/Hostaway/) Easy of use, AWS setup and ability the use several cloud solutions Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Web Developer & Graphic Designer Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Pretty Standard but Functional FTP Program" December 3, 2019 3.0 I use it when the need arises and will continue to. Good little piece of software. Pros The price. The fact that there is a free version allows me to recommend this to clients who don't have a huge need for FTP enough to warrant paying for the software. I would also say that the features are pretty good and it does what you need it to do. Cons Sometimes I find the interface a little clunky; it's not as easy to use as Transmit, which is the one I use on an everyday basis. But Transmit is not free, so I can't fully complain about Cyberduck not being as comfortable to use. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Internet Marketing Specialist Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One of the absolute best FTP programs" August 12, 2021 4.0 Very good experience overall. Loads super quickly when opening the program. Remembers all my most important FTP login informations. Fast upload and downloads. Pros I like the ease of downloading the program and getting it up and running. Generally only takes a few minutes to get up and running. I also like how Cyberduck remembers all my server informations and makes it easy to find what I need. Cons The only flaw I have really found is a difficulty in gaining access to the WordPress file called htaccess file. I have had difficulty getting that file to show up on some servers. Sometimes I cannot get it to be found on the server within the program. Alternatives considered [FileZilla](https://www.capterra.com/p/231513/FileZilla/) Reason for choosing Cyberduck I like the interface more than FileZilla. Cyberduck has overall better visual interface. Switched from [FileZilla](https://www.capterra.com/p/231513/FileZilla/) I have switched back and forth between FileZilla and Cyberduck to get my FTP work done. Cyberduck has a better interface to remember all the most important sites I need FTP info to be remembered for. I also like the logo for Cyberduck, even if that doesn't mean much. I do like it and it's a joy to open the program because of the visual duck. Review Source AK Aivar K. Administrator and owner Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable and powerful SFTP client" August 30, 2021 5.0 For me, it is an irreplaceable dev-ops tool. Helps me to configure and administer remote servers, upload files, and review logs. Pros Remote editing - it is the best at editing the config files and reviewing logs on a server. Sublime text makes a great combo here. Drag and drop file uploading and downloading. Amazingly, feels even more solid than the native Mac file explorer! Cons Could be smarter at deleting or moving folders - as is, it does it by going through each file, which can be very slow, instead of using Linux commands such as rm, mv, etc. Eats up way too much RAM. An SFTP client shouldn't need 0.5-1GB Switched from [WinSCP](https://www.capterra.com/p/234587/WinSCP/) I needed something to replace WinSCP when I switched to Mac, and Cyberduck was a very welcome surprise. It is more stable, easier to use, and, generally, better in every way. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Owner Graphic Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Cyberduck - Powerful and Free FTP" February 11, 2022 5.0 Pros Cyberduck is a full featured FTP software. Easily transfer large files or file structures with professional level oversight of the process. Access servers and webpages for managing your online properties. And its free! Cons Some FTP programs have a slightly more graphical UI. Meaning some windows that appear like a finder window to navigate files. This one is more "old school" FTP, which I happen to prefer. Alternatives considered [FileZilla](https://www.capterra.com/p/231513/FileZilla/) Reason for choosing Cyberduck Cyberduck has not removed saved bookmarks when upgrading like I have had issues with other FTP programs. Switched from [FileZilla](https://www.capterra.com/p/231513/FileZilla/) Recommended by developer friend. Review Source TC Tim C. Marketing Director Civil Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A Great File Transfer Client for the Tech Challenged" July 22, 2021 5.0 Cyberduck is my file transfer go-to. It gets the job done in the least amount of time and with the fewest number of problems. Pros Cyber Duck is fast, reliable and easy to set up. It guides you through the process of making your connection, whether through standard FTP or secure socket. It provide ample feedback on progress and shows results clearly. Cons I have found nothing negative. I've used Cyber Duck on Windows, OS X and Linux platforms with absolutely no problems. Switched from [FileZilla](https://www.capterra.com/p/231513/FileZilla/) I found the frequent FileZilla updates to be hurdles to the process of using the software. I also found connecting to a server could be difficult at times. Review Source Leslie J. Retired Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Cyberduck much power for FREE" July 6, 2020 5.0 I have used Cyberduck primarily for looking after a hobby flight simulation website , but also in a role as a freelance software developer I have used the product to upload my work to client servers without any problems with permissions or client requirements. IT is a unique product for being free and I encourage any user to support them with a small donation as to keep the evolution of this product going. I would be lost without it now !! Pros The cost is free and they suggest a donation which is very noble of them for such a great product. It allows you to upload and download files using a variety of standard ftp protocols. The preferences allow you to resume large downloads by setting things like skipping files that match etc , which is very good for my voluntary work updating a whole website. You can also store bookmarks of the configurations you set up to connect to file servers thus making subsequent connections to the same server only a click away. While using the server side of things you can use Cyberduck as a file manager as it allows creating duplicate copies of files , creating new folders , deleting files and a simple way to set up permissions to files which is very important on many web-sites to help control access and security. Yes it is missing perhaps some features that you may get in other ftp programs but since it is free and feature rich it is more than likely to fit the needs of the majority of users Cons I do not think there are any negative issues that one can associate to this product, I do get lost connections from time to time but that may be due to internet distance and speed, however with the preferences I can easily pick up where I left off when this happens. Review Source Giuseppe N. Software engineer manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One of the best file transfer software" May 7, 2022 4.0 Pros I usually use for S3 Bucket transfer, has easy way manage drag and drop files over folders. Cons a useful thing would be the ability to transfer files between buckets or ftp servers Review Source Andrew H. Technical Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Simple Way to Move and Manage Files" December 6, 2019 5.0 We got Cyberduck around 10 years ago and used it for many many years to connect to an FTP server we used for hosting our podcast. It was simple to setup, easy to use and the cost was little to nothing. Pros I love the cost! At the time we got it, if I recall we got it for free or for very little, maybe close to 10 years ago. It is super easy to setup FTP servers and managing and moving your data is as easy as drag and drop. Cons It’s not the most visually appealing FTP software but it’s just simple. For the purposes of how we used it, I never really had any complaints about it. It just functioned well. Review Source RM Robin M. Associate Creative Director Utilities Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Duck Duck Cyberduck" April 20, 2021 5.0 I use Cyberduck regularly to connect and upload documents and files to our numerous marketplaces. It's intuitive and easy to use. I've handed brief instructions to junior designers and they were able to connect and use Cyberduck with no trouble. Pros I enjoy using Cyberduck while using BigCommerce to upload files and documents easily or our numerous marketplaces. It's intuitive and connects quickly and easily without any issues. Cons There isn't anything I'd really say I like the least about Cyberduck. I've run into just a couple of minor issues with connecting to one of our marketplaces before but it was quickly resolved by disconnecting/reconnecting and rethinking it. Review Source CK Clint K. Inside Sales Mining & Metals Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Top notch software for all my FTP needs" December 9, 2022 5.0 I really do love this software, even with the lack of a polished UI, it gets the job done. Pros This software always made it easy to upload and manage files with any FTP server I needed. From school projects to professional applications, it always did the trick. Cons It is not as user friendly than some other solutions. Because it is free and open source, UI is not as tight as other paid solutions. That being said, it has always done exactly what I need it to do. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Operations Manager Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Cyberduck is a fantastic SFTP client" April 7, 2020 5.0 The ability to have one app that can connect to multiple server type and cloud services helps increase productivity. Pros The ability to be able to connect to ftp or sftp, or any of the popular cloud storage services makes Cyberduck one app that can control multiple services reducing the need for redundant apps. Cons Nothing. There really isn't anything to dislike. The app is very simple in nature making it easy to learn. Review Source JB Julien B. Community Manager & Webmaster Government Administration Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Un service fiable et sécurisé" October 23, 2023 5.0 Pros L'outil est multiplateforme (fonctionne aussi bien sur Windows et Mac) et me parait très sécurisé Cons Je n'aurai pas vraiment d'inconvénient à dire, le logiciel est très fiable. Review Source RG Rosa G. Senior Operations Manager Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy to use!" September 22, 2020 5.0 Great! There have been no issues or concerns for me with the software Pros I love how easy it is to use -- I've been able to quickly connect to our S3 bucket and easily make changes/view files Cons Nothing really! I also love the duck logo - no complaints at all for the use cases I've tested, the software works very well. Review Source MC Maria C. Office Assistant Writing and Editing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Straight to the point" July 19, 2019 4.0 Pros The application is clean looking, and it is easy to learn how to use. Cons The application can take its time uploading files, but mostly likely that has to do with one's Internet connection. Review Source RO Roslin O. After School program worker Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Easy to Use" December 3, 2019 4.0 Pros Easy to use software and very helpful when it comes to setting up your own website and doing your own coding. No need to be a tech wise to use it. Cons Not vary many cons. Just need to remember to follow the steps when updating your website or else it won’t make the changes and you’ll think it’s the software lol Review Source mV massimo V. Fotografo Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Cyberduck, una Papera Gialla al nostro servizio." May 1, 2023 4.0 Pros La funzionalità principale è ovviamente quella di connettersi a siti remoti, questo viene eseguito egregiamente ed in maniera molto intuitiva. Ottima la funzione di salvataggio dei diversi servizi a cui abbiamo accesso. Interfaccia semplice ed intuitiva. Cons Non ho trovato grossi difetti al programma, forse il fatto che spesso è richiesto un aggiornamento, ma in realtà non so se è da considerarsi una cosa negativa (è probabile sia legato alla necessità di aggiornare i protocolli). Review Source CN Catlin N. Ecommerce manager Music Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Free and Straightforward" December 18, 2022 5.0 Pros The interface is simple and straightforward, which I think is beneficial for something like an FTP client that many people have not used.. it makes utilizing the program easy. Cons Login cannot be fully automated, but that may be common to all FTP clients Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Happiness Engineer Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Should be installed on every machine by default." March 17, 2020 5.0 Pros Price - It's free and feature rich. Everyone should have Cyberduck installed, even if it's not your primary FTP client. The UI is easy to use and gets the job done without fuss. Cyberduck is reliable and connections stay solid. Speaking of connections - ever find even when credentials are 100% correct, your FTP client refuses to connect to the server (I'm looking at you Filezilla)? Not once have I had this problem with Cyberduck! Cons There is nothing I dislike about Cyberduck. It has saved us in so many binds and is a must install on any machine. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer SE Director Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Makes it easy to move files between environments" September 9, 2020 5.0 I spend a lot of time moving data between systems, particularly from my desktop to servers and Cyberduck makes this simple, easy and fast. Pros Cyberduck makes it so simple to move files between systems. There are so many options available and it handles most things automatically, particularly automatic compression, which is awesome. Cons There really isn't anything I dislike about Cyberduck, it just works and does the job that it was designed for. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Freelancer Online Media Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best FTP software for OS X" February 8, 2022 5.0 Amazing :) Pros Easy to install just Swiss Army Knife for everyday FTP :) Cons its impossible to not like the Cyberduck - just look at that cute icon ;) Review Source ND Natalie D. Project Coordinator Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Exceptional Software for CDN" November 13, 2019 5.0 Perfect for large files that you need to create CDN links for. Pros I like that you can drop in any media file and cyberduck will turn it right in to a CDN link that you can copy and paste in to the back end of website. It is the home to all of our large files that we need to turn in to CDN links. Cons Cyberduck can take awhile to upload a file on to its dashboard. And you have to periodically clear the queue after it prompts you. The storage space is pretty impressive, but it can be hard to file the files unless you have someone monitoring the software and people using titling systems correctly. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Lead UI Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Trusty friend when no other SFTP agrees with the server." April 28, 2022 5.0 Love it! It's easy, gets the job done and I have never had trouble connecting with it. Pros Easy to use, quick and reliable. Cyberduck has not failed me over the 10+ years I have used it. Cons Managing connections is a bit backwards. No other cons. Review Source Gabrielle O. Marketing Coordinator Think Tanks Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Cyberduck Review" November 18, 2019 5.0 Pros I like cyberduck in order to house a large amount of large files. Cyberduck allows us to turn all of those large files in to CDN links that can be entered to the back end of our website. These cdn links can be podcast files, audiobook files, and pdf files. It is a great tool to turn any of those files types in to a link that can be added to any website. You can also send the cyberduck-created cdn links via email! Cons Once you put many files in to cyberduck, if you do not have someone monitoring and creating a nomenclature system it can be difficult to go back and find what you may be looking for. I would suggest creating many tabs and keeping a nomenclature system consistent throughout your usage of cyberduck or you will not be able to go back and find a file. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Cloud Storage](https://www.capterra.com/cloud-storage-software/)