I do definitely hear your complaint there. :/ I had a similar issue with them (IPSwitch).
-mike
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We use CuteFTP Pro and here comes why:
IPswitch corrupted some files some years ago which caused us lots of trouble. SmartFTP doesnt have all the protocols we need.
We where looking something that can handle FTP, SFTP and SSH connections, it should be fast and it should have a feature to encrypt logins. CuteFTP was the only one that had all this features, at least when researched FTP software it was the only one that had all this features, specially the SiteManager can be password protected.
I cannot imagine to store the logins for servers/account in a FTP software or any other software at all, specially if its hacked or if someone gains access to it. Lost laptops, etc. So one of the main reasons was that it could ciphers the logins in a master file.
So we have the full sitemanager password protected and you have to enter a master password each time you open the software. That besides regularly rotate logins.
CuteFTP is fast, very easy, it detects all files in automatic mode, even server files, not all, for example some config files in Linux you have to manually choose if its ascii or binary but its the one that makes the best job of at least 10 softwares we tried and it supports all transfer protocols. It also have a nice file viewer for fast file editing and it has a site to site transfer. Overall we LOVE CuteFTP Pro. Never had a single issue with it. Donīt let the name fool you. More then cute its robust.
Its worth every penny !!!
WSFTP and Cute FTP, both have resume support and also have good control options.
I use Filezilla only. It's free and gets the job done.
I use 'ftp' and if I have it installed then Bulletproof FTP ;)
The old school days were the best! Windows 95, IRC, 56k modems... Doom!
I've been using Filezilla client and server ever since I found out about it and its been fast for me. That and its free :) Can't beat free.
I use FireFTP and it's fine. But is the server itself and your network connection that can undermine the capabilities of the fastest FTP client. I used to use Cute FTP Pro which is great. But I find my local mem footprint is better with FireFTP.
I've only tried using Cute FTP and Filezilla, and between the two, I'd say Filezilla is easier to use, not to mention faster.
GO for Fillezilla..
its free and fast!!!!!!!!!
Definitely use filezilla. I've used different ftp programs and filezilla always gets my vote!
FileZila is the best FREE FTP Client software...
FileZilla is free and really good.
I've used Leech FTP, it is decent.