Large File Transfers | FTP Alternative

[TheFa11en]

I've started doing freelance that work that often involves working with very large files that don't compress well (e.g. video). I need a method that allows me to transfer these files to other in a fast and secure way. I'd prefer free, but since this is work related if there are some not too expensive options, I'd consider that too. Thanks for the advice.

Also, I don't like Dropbox type services or FTP because I find it too slow. Any FTP alternatives or replacements ideas would be great~

[GoDawgs]

1. FileZilla would be faster

Its open source & simple. Basically like FTP but its faster 'cause it uses multiple sessions simultaneously. Plus its free.

[canetoad]

3. Filezilla

IS an FTP client!

[canetoad]

2. The real issue

Is the upload speed of your ISP ie your own connection. If it's fast, Filezilla is the best. If it's slow, Filezilla is still the best because it's reliable and will resume uploads after a shutdown.

VPN and remote type programs (ie Hamachi, TeamViewer) can be slow and unreliable. I also send very large files and Filezilla is my choice.

[Ron Obvious]

4. SFTP is better than FTP

I've had good luck with bitvise SSH client, formerly known as Tunnelier. You can transfer files with SFTP, and it at least has the advantage that, if the connection is lost, the download or upload automatically resumes where it left off when the connection is re-established.

There's a server side SSH2 application there as well for download, which is also free for personal use. I've used both for years and find them easy to use and work with.

[hunter]

5. Overnight mail an SD card or thumb drive.

It's really the only alternative to FTP (or HTTP variations) if your upload speed is limited, or your client's download speed is limited.

If FTP isn't good enough, nothing else will be good enough.

[DEM0CRATIC]

6. Different Options

I think SFTP is still a legitimate choice, so maybe you should add that back to your list of possible solutions.
[link: https://webrtc.org/|WebRTC] is a secure browser enabled transfer.
Rsync will provide file copies and check for existing data.
Innorix is a plugin for large file transfers
Aspera is an rsync alternative.

This list is ordered from free to not-so-free.