Open-source FTP server software
Publisher’s description
What is filezilla-server?
filezilla-server is an open-source ftp & file transfer program for Windows. It ranks 20th by popularity among ftp & file transfer in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. The main installer is 6.8 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 197,075 times. Similar programs include WinSCP, OpenSSH Preview and Far Manager 3.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (6.8 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: filezilla-server is an open-source ftp & file transfer tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is filezilla-server safe to download?
- The file is served by packages.chocolatey.org; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
AF04BFCC64AA7140AD92CD9F602F52714D1FFCEE5CC1803E3C80C45AC019FE39· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 26, 2026)
- 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.12.6Latest | 6.8 MB | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›choco install filezilla.server -yscoop install extras/filezilla-serverProgram files (.exe): filezilla-server.exe, filezilla-server-config-converter.exe, filezilla-server-crypt.exe, filezilla-server-impersonator.exe
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Information
- Category
- FTP & file transfer
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- svn.filezilla-project.org
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.12.6
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 197,075
- Website
- filezilla-project.org
- Chocolatey package
- filezilla.server
- Scoop package
- extras/filezilla-server
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is filezilla-server free?
Yes. filezilla-server is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Is filezilla-server safe to download?
The download comes from packages.chocolatey.org; 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.
Does filezilla-server run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use filezilla-server without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to filezilla-server?
WinSCP, OpenSSH Preview, Far Manager 3, SABnzbd and magic-wormhole. The alternatives page compares them.
