Cyberduck
| Company type | Free and open-source software |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software |
| Products | FTP, SFTP, WebDAV client; cloud storage client for OpenStack Swift, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Microsoft Azure |
| Website | cyberduck |
Cyberduck is a free and open-source client designed for FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, as well as various cloud storage platforms such as OpenStack Swift, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, and Microsoft Azure. It runs on both macOS and Windows (starting from version 4.0) and is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). Built using Java and C#, Cyberduck utilizes the Cocoa framework on macOS and Windows Forms on the Windows platform. The application supports FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS) with AUTH TLS and includes functionality for directory synchronization.
Featuring a graphical user interface (GUI), Cyberduck facilitates file transfers through drag-and-drop actions and provides notifications via Growl. It also allows integration with third-party text editors. The client comes equipped with a bookmark management system and offers compatibility with Apple's Keychain and Bonjour networking services. Its user interface is available in 37 languages, such as English, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish.
Cyberduck CLI
The developer behind Cyberduck has released a command-line interface tool named duck, which works across Windows, macOS, and Linux. This CLI supports FTP, SFTP, along with multiple cloud storage operations. Additional details can be found at duck.sh.
Monetization Model
While Cyberduck remains open-source software, it prompts users for donations when closing or updating the program, operating similarly to nagware.