sshfs vs FTPDrive

Struggling to choose between sshfs and FTPDrive? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

sshfs is a Network & Admin solution with tags like ssh, encryption, file-transfer.

It boasts features such as Mounts remote filesystems over SSH, Provides encrypted file transfers, Allows access to remote files as if local, Supports SSH keys for authentication and pros including Secure and encrypted connections, Easy access to remote files, No need to copy files back and forth, Works across different operating systems.

On the other hand, FTPDrive is a File Management product tagged with ftp, file-transfer, remote-access.

Its standout features include Maps FTP sites to drive letters for easy file access, Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP protocols, Resume interrupted uploads/downloads, Configurable speed limits, FTP site synchronization, FTP command line access, FTP site search, FTP proxy support, and it shines with pros like Easy to use interface, Good performance, Solid FTP feature set.

Feature	sshfs	FTPDrive
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	File Management

Product Overview

sshfs

Description: sshfs is a software that allows you to mount a remote filesystem over SSH. It enables you to access files stored on a remote server as if they were on your local machine, providing secure file transfers and encrypted connections.

FTPDrive

Description: FTPDrive is a FTP client for Windows that allows you to connect to FTP servers and access the files as if they were located on local drives. It maps FTP sites to drive letters so you can easily manage remote files.

Key Features Comparison

sshfs Features

• Mounts remote filesystems over SSH
• Provides encrypted file transfers
• Allows access to remote files as if local
• Supports SSH keys for authentication

FTPDrive Features

• Maps FTP sites to drive letters for easy file access
• Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP protocols
• Resume interrupted uploads/downloads
• Configurable speed limits
• FTP site synchronization
• FTP command line access
• FTP site search
• FTP proxy support

Pros & Cons Analysis

sshfs

Pros

• Secure and encrypted connections
• Easy access to remote files
• No need to copy files back and forth
• Works across different operating systems

Cons

• Can be slower than local filesystems
• Requires SSH access to remote server
• Not suitable for very large files or filesystems

FTPDrive

Pros

• Easy to use interface
• Good performance
• Solid FTP feature set

Cons

• No official support for Linux or Mac
• Lacks newer protocols like WebDAV
• Only available as shareware with 30-day trial

Pricing Comparison

sshfs

• Open Source

FTPDrive

• Free Trial
• One-time Purchase