Teleport
File transfers, teleported.
A free, open-source native FTP, FTPS, and SFTP client for macOS —
with tport, a scriptable command-line tool, built in.
macOS 14 Sonoma or later · Free & open source (GPL-3.0)
WHY TELEPORT
A native macOS file transfer client, built for people who live in both the Finder and the terminal.
FTP · FTPS · SFTP
Connect to any server over FTP, FTPS, or SFTP — with SSH key authentication and host-key verification built in.
Scriptable CLI
tport brings every core feature to the terminal — automate transfers and script deployments from any shell.
Resume & Conflict Handling
Interrupted transfers pick up where they left off. Overwrite-if-newer conflict resolution keeps files in sync.
Native SwiftUI
Built for macOS from the ground up — fast, lightweight, and right at home on your Mac.
HOW TELEPORT COMPARES
A free, open-source alternative to Cyberduck, Transmit, ForkLift, and FileZilla — focused on FTP, FTPS, and SFTP done well.
| Teleport | Cyberduck | Transmit | ForkLift | FileZilla | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free | Paid | Paid | Free (Pro adds cloud) |
| Open source | ✅ GPL-3.0 | ✅ GPL-3.0 | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ GPL-2.0 |
| Native macOS UI | ✅ SwiftUI | ⚠️ Java-based | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ cross-platform UI |
| FTP / FTPS / SFTP | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cloud storage (S3, etc.) | — | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | Pro only |
| Scriptable CLI included | ✅ tport | ✅ duck | ❌ | ❌ | ⚠️ limited |
Teleport trades cloud-storage breadth for a smaller, focused native app: FTP, FTPS, and SFTP done well, with a real CLI included rather than sold separately.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Teleport?
Teleport is a free, open-source native macOS app for transferring files over FTP, FTPS, and SFTP.
Is Teleport free?
Yes. Teleport is free and open source, licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0.
Does Teleport have a command-line interface?
Yes. Teleport includes tport, a scriptable command-line tool for automating file transfers from the terminal or shell scripts.
What macOS version does Teleport require?
Teleport requires macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later.
Where can I download Teleport?
Teleport is available for free from the Releases page on GitHub.
Is Teleport a free alternative to Cyberduck, Transmit, ForkLift, or FileZilla?
Yes. Teleport is a free, open-source, native SwiftUI alternative for FTP, FTPS, and SFTP transfers on macOS, with a bundled scriptable CLI (tport). It focuses on FTP/FTPS/SFTP rather than the broader cloud-storage support in apps like Cyberduck, Transmit, and ForkLift.
Is Teleport related to the Teleport infrastructure access platform by Gravitational?
No. This Teleport is an unrelated, independent macOS FTP/FTPS/SFTP desktop client and is not affiliated with Gravitational's Teleport access platform.