AeroFTP is an open-source, multi-protocol file manager built with Tauri 2 (Rust + React 18 + TypeScript).
It supports 16 protocols (FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, MEGA, Box, pCloud, Azure Blob, 4shared, Filen, Zoho WorkDrive, and Cryptomator vaults),
features an AI assistant with 45 tools and 15 LLM providers, military-grade encrypted vaults (AES-256-GCM-SIV + Argon2id),
bidirectional real-time sync, a built-in code editor, SSH terminal, and media player with visualizers.
Available in 47 languages with 4 themes.
Publisher’s description
What is AeroFTP?
AeroFTP is an open-source ftp & file transfer program for Windows from axpnet. It ranks 42nd by popularity among ftp & file transfer in this catalogue. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS) and MSI. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.2.4, released on October 20, 2026. 90 versions are listed since March 10, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (axpdev-lab/aeroftp) has 262 stars. Similar programs include WinSCP, OpenSSH Preview and Far Manager 3.
Project description on GitHub: “AeroFTP is a Cross-platform desktop client for FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, S3-compatible storage, GitHub, and Cloud providers, built with Rust 🦀 (Tauri) + React”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: AeroFTP is an open-source ftp & file transfer tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is AeroFTP safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A6DAF94BA2ADA458EC17F19182A328A7EF515706168B7B4A6E75EC3E47F515DA· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 90 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2.4Latest | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.2.3 | October 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 4.2.2 | October 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 4.2.1 | September 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.2.0 | September 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 4.1.9 | September 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 4.1.8 | August 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.1.7 | August 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id axpnet.AeroFTP -eAeroFTP_4.2.4_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- axpnet
- Category
- FTP & file transfer
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/axpdev-lab/aeroftp
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Version
- 4.2.4
- Released
- October 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 90
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 79
- GitHub stars
- 262
- GitHub forks
- 15
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- axpnet.AeroFTP
- MSI product code
- {602BED31-3FAF-49E0-8640-C92A5C49070C}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is AeroFTP free?
Yes. AeroFTP is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is AeroFTP safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install AeroFTP with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can AeroFTP be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does AeroFTP run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of AeroFTP?
The versions page lists all 90 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 10, 2026.
Can I use AeroFTP without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to AeroFTP?
WinSCP, OpenSSH Preview, Far Manager 3, magic-wormhole and Cyberduck. The alternatives page compares them.
