The WinSCP program (for Windows users) is a great alternative FTP client you should really try out. Totally open source, this program makes it safe when copying files between a local and remote computer.
I really like it when any FTP program can give me better integration with my operating system, and WinSCP does do that and more. You can create your standard shortcuts to it, add it to Window’s “Send To” context menu, and it can also be setup to be the default handler for SFTP and SCP URL addresses.
The WinSCP installer can also install drag&drop shell extension to improve WinSCP capability of downloading files using drag and drop.
Not sure where to start, after you downloaded it? They have a plethora of guides and useful tutorials to help get you setup. So next time you are looking for a free FTP program, and you have tried the other popular names out there, give WinSCP a shot. It might be the free FTP program experiance you’ve been looking for.
Bonus: Need more help? Check out the FTP FAQ from the Web Hosting Show!
