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gFTP as a Linux alternative to FlashFXP
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Our verdict
gFTP can serve as a replacement for FlashFXP for users who need basic FTP, FTPS and SFTP transfers on Linux. It offers a dual‑pane view, bookmark‑based site management and a queue, which covers most everyday file‑transfer tasks. Power users who rely heavily on FXP (server‑to‑server) moves, advanced session scripting or a highly polished UI may find it lacking, but for typical copy‑and‑paste style work it is a solid free alternative.
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Latest version
- 2.9.1
- Rating
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What works the same
- Supports FTP, FTPS and SFTP protocols
- Dual‑pane local/remote browsing
- Bookmark/site manager for saved connections
- Queue system for batch transfers
- Resume of interrupted transfers
What is different
- No built‑in FXP (server‑to‑server) support
- Limited session scripting compared to FlashFXP’s macros
- Interface is more utilitarian and lacks some polish
- No native Windows version (Linux‑only)
- No integrated file‑type association handling
Opening your FlashFXP files
FlashFXP stores site definitions in plain XML files; gFTP does not import that format directly. You can manually recreate the sites in gFTP using its bookmark system, but there is no automated conversion tool known.
Switching from FlashFXP to gFTP, step by step
- Install gFTP from your distribution’s package manager (e.g., sudo apt install gftp)
- Launch gFTP and open the Bookmark manager
- Create new bookmarks replicating each FlashFXP site (host, username, protocol, port)
- Set transfer mode (active/passive) as needed
- Test a small file transfer to verify settings
- Optionally enable the queue and start batch jobs
Key features of gFTP
- Multithreaded transfers
- Support for FTP, FTPS, SFTP
- Graphical GTK+ interface
- Command‑line mode
- Built‑in bookmarks
- File comparison and synchronization
- Internationalised (45 languages)
How to install gFTP on Linux
sudo apt install gftpsudo apt install gftpsudo dnf install gftpFrequently asked questions
Does gFTP support server‑to‑server (FXP) transfers?
No, gFTP does not provide a dedicated FXP feature; you would need to download to local and re‑upload.
Can I import FlashFXP site files automatically?
gFTP has no importer for FlashFXP’s XML site files; you must add them manually.
Is gFTP suitable for SFTP key‑based authentication?
Yes, gFTP supports SFTP and can use private key files for authentication.
