FTPull monitors your FTP server and downloads new files to your Mac the instant they're ready. Set it once, forget it forever.
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The problem
Files appear in your folder. Automatically.
Features
FTPull knows when a file is still being uploaded. It waits until the upload is complete before downloading — no more corrupted files.
Monitor several FTP servers simultaneously. Each with its own settings, filters, and local destination folder.
Connect securely with any protocol. Encrypted transfers for sensitive data in healthcare, finance, or any regulated industry.
Sort downloads by date, by client, or by connection name. Your files land exactly where they belong.
Download only the files you need. Filter by extension, filename pattern, or minimum file size. Built-in presets for 10+ industries.
Automatically open PhotoMechanic, run an import script, or launch any app after files are downloaded.
If a download fails, FTPull retries automatically with exponential backoff. No files left behind.
Complete history of every file transferred. Timestamps, sizes, status. Export for audits and compliance.
Available in English, Spanish, Catalan, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Korean, Dutch, Turkish, and Polish.
Who it's for
Select your industry during setup and FTPull auto-configures the perfect settings.
RAW, JPEG, XMP — all camera formats. Photos from FTP to your Mac in seconds.
Large video files downloaded safely. Smart detection waits for uploads to finish.
Stock updates, catalogs, and invoices from suppliers. Automatically imported.
Bank statements, transactions, and reports. With integrity verification and audit logs.
Lab results and medical records via SFTP. Encrypted, traceable, compliant.
Client files organized by project. PDF, TIFF, EPS — ready for production.
CSV, JSON, Parquet datasets. Auto-decompress and feed into your pipeline.
Replace fragile cron scripts with a reliable app. Logs, retry, monitoring included.
How it works
Host, username, password, remote folder. Pick your industry preset and FTPull configures everything else.
Where should your files go? Pick any folder on your Mac. FTPull will organize them by date, client, or however you prefer.
FTPull sits in your menu bar, silently working. New files appear in your folder. Old files are cleaned from the server. You never think about FTP again.
| Feature | FileZilla | Scripts | Enterprise MFT | FTPull |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic monitoring | ✗ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Incomplete file detection | ✗ | ✗ | ~ | ✓ |
| No coding required | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| macOS native | ~ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Industry presets | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Post-download actions | ✗ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Price | Free | Free | $5,000+/yr | €49 once |
Pricing
No subscriptions. No hidden fees. Pay once, use forever.
One-time purchase · Free updates
30-day money-back guarantee
FTPull works with any standard FTP, SFTP, or FTPS server. This includes hosting providers, NAS devices (Synology, QNAP), dedicated servers, and cloud FTP services. If FileZilla can connect to it, FTPull can too.
FTPull uses three detection methods: size stability (monitors file size across multiple checks), flag files (waits for a companion .done file), and temporary extensions (ignores .tmp/.part files). You choose which method works best for your workflow.
Not at all. FTPull runs a tiny listing check every few seconds — less network traffic than having a browser tab open. CPU usage is virtually zero when idle. The only time it uses resources is during actual file downloads.
Yes. You can configure unlimited FTP connections, each with its own credentials, filters, polling interval, and local destination folder. Each connection runs independently.
Only if you want it to. FTPull has two modes: "move" (download + delete from server) and "copy" (download only, keep the original). You choose per connection.
FTPull automatically resumes monitoring when your Mac wakes up. No files are lost, no configuration needed.
FTPull comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If it doesn't work for your workflow, you get a full refund. No questions asked.
All updates within the current major version are free. You bought it, you own it.