If you typed "FileZilla client download" you probably already know the name and just want the installer without wading through ads. FileZilla is the client half of the FileZilla project (there's also a separate FTP server build, so make sure you're not grabbing the wrong one). It handles FTP, FTPS and SFTP in one interface, which covers most shared-hosting and VPS setups. This page links straight to the official client package on our mirror.
Client vs. Server: Which One Do You Need?
FileZilla ships two separate products, and the client is almost always what home users and web developers want. The server build is for hosting your own FTP service, which most people never touch.
The client is GPL-licensed, so the source is public and the installer on Windows bundles no required paid add-ons beyond optional third-party offers you can decline during setup.
Who ends up using FileZilla
Web developers and hosting admins who need to move files to and from remote servers tend to reach for FileZilla.
- Web developers uploading site files to shared hosting or a VPS over SFTP
- Freelancers managing multiple client FTP accounts through saved Site Manager entries
- Sysadmins transferring large batches of files with resume support after a dropped connection
Before you install
A couple of things worth knowing about FileZilla before you request the link: it covers Windows, macOS and Linux, so pick the right build for the machine you're setting up. And on pricing, FileZilla is open source, so the installer is free with no trial timer, feature lock, or upsell screen to click past. It's developed and maintained by FileZilla Project.
System requirements
- WindowsWindows 10 or 11 (64-bit); older 7/8.1 builds usually still run but no longer get official support
- macOSa recent macOS release — check the download page for the current minimum version, since Apple Silicon vs Intel builds sometimes differ
- Linuxmost current 64-bit distributions; look for a native .deb/.rpm/AppImage or a package in your distro's own repository
It's a lightweight tool, so there's no serious CPU/RAM/storage requirement beyond what its OS already needs to run comfortably.
Quick steps
- Download the client build (not the server) for your OS.
- Run the installer and skip any bundled offer screens.
- Open Site Manager and enter your host, port and credentials.
FileZilla: the honest trade-offs
- Handles FTP, FTPS and SFTP in a single client
- Site Manager keeps dozens of server logins organized
- Transfer queue resumes interrupted uploads and downloads
- Interface looks dated next to newer transfer clients
- Windows installer shows bundled offers if you're not careful during setup
We link to the FileZilla Project's own release, so the checksum matches what filezilla-project.org publishes — no repackaged installer.
Other File Management & Compression downloads people search for
Browse the full File Management & Compression category →
Keeping FileZilla up to date
Since FileZilla is open source, most Linux distributions keep it current through their own package manager. On Windows/macOS, re-running the installer from the official site (or an updater built into the app, if it has one) gets you the latest release. Sticking to the developer's own distribution channel — which is what this page links to — means you're never stuck on an old build with unpatched bugs just because a mirror site stopped updating its copy.
Features, install steps, alternatives and more detail live on the main FileZilla page.
Frequently asked questions
Does the FileZilla client work with SFTP, not just FTP?
Yes, it supports FTP, FTPS and SFTP natively without needing a separate plugin.
Will installing FileZilla client also install the FTP server?
No, client and server are separate downloads; this page only covers the client.
