SmartFTP is a fast and reliable FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTP, Amazon S3, WebDAV, Google Drive, Google Cloud Storage, Microsoft OneDrive, Backblaze B2, Telnet, Terminal client with lots of features and a modern user interface.
Publisher’s description
What is SmartFTP Client?
SmartFTP Client by SmartSoft Ltd. is proprietary Windows software in the ftp & file transfer category. It ranks 18th by popularity among ftp & file transfer in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 11.3 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 10.0.3333.0, released on October 14, 2026. The version history goes back to December 16, 2022: 17 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 4.4 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 236,760 times. Similar programs include WinSCP, OpenSSH Preview and Cyberduck.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Small download (11.3 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: SmartFTP Client is a ftp & file transfer tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SmartFTP Client safe to download?
- The file is served by static.smartftp.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
366CEC5C9A91033230F863D3D1BD420ACBC51CC35FD133449F6EE08C5503D034· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 17 versions ›17 versions over 4 years · about 4.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0.3333.0Latest | October 14, 2026 | 11.3 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 10.0.3331.0 | September 27, 2026 | 11.3 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 10.0.3330.0 | September 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 10.0.3329.0 | September 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 10.0.3328.0 | September 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 10.0.3327.0 | September 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 10.0.3326.0 | September 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 10.0.3325.0 | June 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SmartSoft.SmartFTP -echoco install smartftp -ymsiexec /i SmartFTP.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {33EBECC6-67D4-4B18-9208-3274CA12FFF0} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- SmartSoft Ltd.
- Category
- FTP & file transfer
- Licence
- Commercial
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 10.0.3333.0
- Released
- October 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 17, 2022
- Versions listed
- 17
- Updates / year
- 4.4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 236,760
- Website
- smartftp.com
- winget ID
- SmartSoft.SmartFTP
- Chocolatey package
- smartftp
- MSI product code
- {33EBECC6-67D4-4B18-9208-3274CA12FFF0}
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Frequently asked questions
Is SmartFTP Client free?
SmartFTP Client is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Commercial). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is SmartFTP Client safe to download?
The download comes from static.smartftp.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 SmartFTP Client 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 SmartFTP Client 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 SmartFTP Client support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does SmartFTP Client 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 SmartFTP Client?
The versions page lists all 17 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 16, 2022.
What are alternatives to SmartFTP Client?
WinSCP, OpenSSH Preview, Cyberduck, Far Manager 3 and SABnzbd. The alternatives page compares them.
