While you can download WinSCP for free, the paid version is also available via Microsoft Store. You can download the source code of this app and compile it yourself if you want to install WinSCP on other platforms. WinSCP is actually an open source software, but the binary file is only available for Windows. WinSCP is another popular free FTP client other than FileZilla and it is not bundled with a third-party app. The following are the free FTP client you can use to replace FileZilla. You can actually still find the FileZilla installer that is not bundled with Opera, but if what FileZilla did makes you upset, there are several alternatives you can use out there. Monetizing a free product by partnering with another company is definitely not a problem at all, but trying to force users to install an app they never use is not a good practice. Do you really need it (Opera) installed on your computer? Although Opera is a well-known enough web browser, some users consider it malware when bundled in the installer file of FileZilla.

Your favorite free FTP client is now bundled with a third-party app (Opera). When did the last time you use FileZilla? If it’s been a long time enough ago, you might haven’t known about this.

What is filezilla bundled with