File transfer,
without limits.
A cross-platform file transfer client with SFTP, FTP/FTPS, and controlled S3 access — built for power users, without requiring full bucket browsing.
Features
Everything you need to move files
Built for developers and ops teams who need reliable, secure file transfer without the bloat.
Dual-Pane Browser
FileZilla-style local + remote file browsing with drag & drop. Navigate your filesystem and server side by side.
Multi-Tab Sessions
Open multiple servers in parallel tabs. Drag to reorder, synchronise pane navigation, keep every workflow at your fingertips.
S3 Single-Bucket Mode
Work with restricted S3 access. No ListAllBuckets permission needed. Set a bucket and prefix, and go.
SFTP · FTP · FTPS · S3
Every protocol that matters, in one app. Native SFTP (ssh2), FTP/FTPS with TLS, AWS S3, and S3-compatible services like MinIO, R2, and Spaces.
Resumable Transfer Queue
Track uploads and downloads with progress, speed, and ETA. Resume interrupted transfers for SFTP and FTP, pause and retry anytime.
OS Keychain Credentials
Passwords and SSH passphrases stored in macOS Keychain, Windows Credential Manager, or the Linux Secret Service. Never in plaintext.
Built for power users
More than just another FTP client
Remote editing, directory sync, checksum verification, and glob search — all in one app.
Remote File Editor
Edit text files directly on the server without downloading. Built-in editor with save-on-save upload.
Directory Compare & Sync
Compare local and remote folders side by side. Sync changes in either direction with a click.
Checksum Verification
Compute and compare MD5 and SHA-256 checksums for local and remote files to confirm integrity.
Glob Search
Search remote directories recursively with glob patterns. Works across SFTP, FTP, and S3.
Dark & Light Theme
Toggle themes with Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + T. Follows your OS preference by default.
Jump Host / SSH Proxy
Tunnel SFTP connections through a bastion host. First-class support for production setups behind jump boxes.
Auto-Reconnect
Transparent reconnection on stale or broken connections. Keepalive baked in so your sessions stay live.
Bookmarks & Site Groups
Favourite connections, group servers into folders, and save frequently accessed remote paths as bookmarks.
English & 繁體中文
Full localization, including Traditional Chinese (zh-TW). 266 strings translated in-app so teams in Hong Kong and Taiwan feel at home.
How It Works
Three steps to start transferring
Get up and running in under a minute.
Connect
Set up your SFTP, FTP/FTPS, or S3 connection profile. Save credentials securely in your OS keychain.
Browse
Navigate local and remote files side by side. Open multiple tabs, synchronise panes, search with globs.
Transfer
Drag and drop or right-click to upload and download. Queue multiple transfers with resume, progress, and ETA.
S3 Single-Bucket Mode
Most S3 clients assume
full access. BridgeFile doesn't.
Set a fixed bucket and prefix. No bucket picker. No account browser. Just your files. Perfect for teams with scoped IAM policies.
- No ListAllBuckets permission required
- Set bucket and prefix at connection time
- Works with scoped IAM roles and temporary credentials
- Ideal for contractors and external collaborators
Pricing
Free for personal use. Pro for teams.
All v0.1.0 features are free. Pay only when you need a commercial license or roadmap features for teams.
Free
Every v0.1.0 feature, forever. For personal use and open source projects.
- SFTP, FTP/FTPS, and S3 (incl. MinIO / R2 / Spaces)
- S3 Single-Bucket Mode (no ListAllBuckets)
- Dual-pane browser with drag & drop
- Multi-tab sessions with synced browsing
- Resumable transfer queue (SFTP & FTP)
- Remote file editor, directory compare, glob search
Pro
$99/year (save 17%)
Commercial license plus roadmap features for professional teams.
- Everything in Free
- Commercial use license
- Bandwidth throttling controls
- Transfer scheduling
- Custom transfer rules
- Detailed transfer logs & history export
Enterprise
For organizations needing custom deployments, SSO, and support.
- Everything in Pro
- Volume licensing (50+ seats)
- SSO / SAML integration
- Custom deployment & branding
- Dedicated Slack support channel
- SLA with guaranteed response time
Open Source
Built in the open
BridgeFile is source-available under the Business Source License (BSL). Free for personal use. Commercial use requires a paid license.
The source code is available for transparency and contribution. Personal and non-commercial use is free. Commercial use (in a business or for revenue-generating activities) requires a Pro or Enterprise license.
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