Synchronize directories using FTP(S), SFTP, or file system access
Publisher’s description
What is pyftpsync?
pyftpsync is an open-source ftp & file transfer program for Windows from Martin Wendt. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. It needs Windows 10 or newer. 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 4.1.0.0, released on April 29, 2024. 2 versions are listed since July 31, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.1 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (mar10/pyftpsync) has 120 stars. Similar programs include WinSCP, OpenSSH Preview and magic-wormhole.
Project description on GitHub: “Synchronize directories using FTP(S), SFTP, or file system access.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: pyftpsync is an open-source ftp & file transfer tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is pyftpsync 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:
C2B3CA6F340A8DE663B55A818E053A113D5BC5D5DB49E7868E1495328591F86A· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the mar10/pyftpsync repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Restricted token permissions9
- Code review0
- Actively maintained0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Security policy0
- Signed releases0
- Branch protection0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›2 versions over 2 years · about 1.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1.0.0Latest | April 29, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 4.0.0.0 | July 31, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id mar10.pyftpsync -emsiexec /i pyftpsync-4.1.0.0-win64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {8748FCBD-6966-47AA-8D3F-7B16C6B1D7FC} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Martin Wendt
- Category
- FTP & file transfer
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/mar10/pyftpsync
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 4.1.0.0
- Released
- April 29, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- July 31, 2022
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1.1
- GitHub stars
- 120
- GitHub forks
- 25
- winget ID
- mar10.pyftpsync
- MSI product code
- {8748FCBD-6966-47AA-8D3F-7B16C6B1D7FC}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is pyftpsync free?
Yes. pyftpsync is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is pyftpsync 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 pyftpsync 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 pyftpsync be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does pyftpsync support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does pyftpsync 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 pyftpsync?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 31, 2022.
What are alternatives to pyftpsync?
WinSCP, OpenSSH Preview, magic-wormhole, Far Manager 3 and SABnzbd. The alternatives page compares them.
