FileZillaLinux
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Bullet Proof FTP (BPFTP)Windows
FileZilla as a Linux alternative to Bullet Proof FTP (BPFTP)
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Our verdict
FileZilla is a solid Linux replacement for Bullet Proof FTP. It covers all the core protocols (FTP, FTPS, SFTP), offers a graphical site manager, drag‑and‑drop, queue control and logging. For users who need a free, actively maintained client on Linux, FileZilla works well; power users who rely on deep scripting or proprietary extensions in BPFTP may miss some niche features, but for typical file‑transfer tasks it is a good fit.
- License
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Latest version
- 3.71.1 (August 27, 2026)
- Rating
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What works the same
- Supports FTP, FTPS and SFTP
- Graphical site manager with transfer queue
- Drag‑and‑drop file handling
- Pause/resume and large‑file resume
- Logging of transfer activity
What is different
- BPFTP is commercial and may include proprietary automation plugins not present in FileZilla
- FileZilla lacks built-in directory synchronization wizard that BPFTP offers as a separate feature
- BPFTP provides a Windows‑only UI; FileZilla runs natively on Linux with its own UI conventions
- FileZilla does not ship with a Windows‑style “site wizard” that some BPFTP users rely on
Opening your Bullet Proof FTP (BPFTP) files
FileZilla does not use a proprietary project file format, so there is no direct import/export of Bullet Proof FTP site collections. You can recreate sites manually in FileZilla's Site Manager; any exported plain‑text logs from BPFTP can be opened in FileZilla's log viewer.
Switching from Bullet Proof FTP (BPFTP) to FileZilla, step by step
- Install FileZilla from your distribution’s repository or via Flathub.
- Open FileZilla and create a new site entry for each BPFTP connection (host, protocol, credentials).
- Copy any saved passwords or SSH keys to the appropriate locations on Linux.
- Test each connection, adjust transfer mode (active/passive) if needed.
- Import any BPFTP log files into FileZilla’s log viewer for reference.
Key features of FileZilla
- Supports FTP, FTPS (FTP over TLS) and SFTP
- IPv6 and proxy (HTTP, SOCKS5, FTP) support
- Site Manager with transfer queue and speed limits
- Drag‑and‑drop, bookmark and filename filters
- Directory comparison and synchronized browsing
- Resume of large files >4 GB
- Remote file search and logging to file
- Multilingual interface
How to install FileZilla on Linux
flatpak install flathub org.filezillaproject.Filezillasudo apt install filezillasudo apt install filezillasudo dnf install filezillasudo pacman -S filezillasudo zypper install filezillaFrequently asked questions
Can I use my existing BPFTP site list in FileZilla?
No direct import exists; you need to recreate the sites manually in FileZilla’s Site Manager.
Does FileZilla support automated scripts like BPFTP’s batch mode?
FileZilla has a command‑line interface for basic operations, but it does not provide the same batch‑script engine as BPFTP.
Is FileZilla safe for transferring sensitive data?
Yes, it supports FTPS and SFTP with strong encryption; just ensure you verify host keys and use strong passwords or key authentication.
