Still, several areas that need improvement keep FTP Explorer from taking the crown; most notably, FTP Explorer only displays the remote site's files as opposed to WS-FTP and CuteFTP's side-by-side display of both the local site and the remote site. FTP Explorer also lacks file mask filtering, firewall/proxy support, an extensive list of default sites (although importing one from another FTP client is available), automatic renaming on transfer, quick searching, and a customizable toolbar -- all of which are features currently offered by the competition.
Despite its current limitations, this freeware client (free for non-commercial use, $30 otherwise) is quite impressive, especially considering its recent emergence onto the 'net scene. If it beefs up its feature-set in the near future, FTP Explorer could give clients like CuteFTP a serious run for their money.
Pros: Solid set of features, Windows Explorer-like interface, easy to use
Cons: Lacks some critical features; needs a side-by-side remote/local site display; dated feature-set and interface (no updates in 7+ years); expensive for commercial use, especially relative to what the competition offers
