MARK_CAIRNS  I've been using Fetch for over 12 years, and I'm dismayed by how unstable v5.5 is.

Any existing (pre 5.5) Fetch shortcuts crash the software on opening. I've had to go back and start again and create new shortcuts for all my managed websites (a big job).  
(Version 5.5)

REOWEN  This is a very nice sftp client and was my first choice for many years. I found it to be robust and with excellent technical support. However, I switched to Yummy FTP several years ago due to two issues, which are still present in Fetch 5.5:

* I only remotely edit text documents. Unfortunately I can't tell Fetch that. As a result whenever I try to edit a document of unknown type it asks me whether I want to use a text editor, graphic editor or other app. This drives me nuts.

* Fetch requires a dummy password when used with ssh agent. Admittedly only a minor annoyance (you can save the dummy password in the keychain to avoid being asked for it every time) but I dislike cluttering up my keychain with nonsense.

* Fetch offers many useful settings for tuning behavior with different hosts. Unfortunately these settings are global; you cannot set them differently for different hosts, which renders them nearly useless. Fortunately you probably won't need the settings anyway since most modern hosts work fine with the defaults.

Note that I submitted change requests to Fetch tech support. They were quite polite, but clearly were not convinced that these issues are worth fixing.

I encourage you to give Fetch a try (especially if the issues above do not bother you) but also give Yummy FTP a look.  
(Version 5.5)

PENNYHEAD1  I maintain four websites (one with over 7G of info) and have been using Fetch since 2002 and consider it an indispensable tool. The following three updates are worth the price of the upgrade (for me at least):

* Edit any sort of remote file using any application and the changes

will be automatically saved back to the server

* Use Quick Look to preview remote files without leaving Fetch

* Improved compatibility and reliability, including automatic resume

of uploads that stop or stall in the middle -- Fetch will keep going

when others quit

It's certainly worth every penny. A big thank you goes out to the developer!

  
(Version 5.5)

SHOCK J  OK... Moving from version 5.3.1 to 5.5 requires an upgrade fee. Let's see what we get...

• Improved Edit command - you can now edit any kind of file using any application and the changes will automatically be saved back to the server

• Added automatic resume of stalled or failed uploads

• Added Quick Look support for previewing files on servers (Mac OS X 10.5 and later only)

• Added support for gestures on laptop trackpads: in the transfer window, swipe left to go back to previously viewed folder, swipe up to go to the parent folder, and swipe down to open the selected folder

• Made Get Info quicker by not calculating folder sizes until you ask for them

And that's it! $10 isn't a lot but I don't appreciate being nickel-and-dimed for these measly updates that don't add any "real" new or useful features. Gestures on trackpads?! Gimme a break. This is a FTP client not a word processor. That's total a bloatware feature in order to try and justify charging an upgrade fee. And their "fix" for "Get Info"... how long did that take to recode, 10 minutes?

This should be version 5.3.2 And it should be FREE.  
(Version 5.5)

SHOTGUNWEDDINGS  No complaints at all, I tried the other FTP clients but none come close to Fetch. Simple to use and very fast support staff. Kudo's for that. Some of the other FTP programs didn't even have the decency to reply after I asked for support in an email or on heir support forum after purchase.

Well worth my money for this program!

Thanks for the great job Fetchworks!  
(Version 5.3.1)

SAMPLER  I've been using Fetch for years, most recently to do statistical analyses on a remote Unix machine. I issue commands via -telnet- in terminal, but I do everything else in Fetch--view results, including graphs, edit (BBEit). I often have a number of windows open in Fetch. I especially appreciate the ability to have several remote directories open at one time, so that I can duplicate files and copy between them. I tried several competitors-Transmit, Yummy, Cyberduck, but for multiple-window, multiple-directory operations Fetch was fastest and the most reliable.

Tip: I manage projects in NoteTaker. In addition to linking local project folders into NT, I also add to th Fetch shortcuts to the remote project folders.

I've never had any need to contact support. Occasionally I look at the Fetch discussion boards. Many of the questions come from novices who are trying to set up web sites. The support staff are unusually responsive and helpful, even though many issues have nothing to do with Fetch.  
(Version 5.3.1)

KOBALT  I've used Fetch for what seems like a lifetime, now and *never* have any issues with it. I didn't really need an update, but what the heck, I'll install it anyway.

Six stars!  
(Version 5.3.1)

SIDDHARTHA  FETCH is the best-I have never had any issues with this software. It simply works.

For whatever reason, I have had timeout problems with some of the competitors to this program, but NEVER with Fetch. As the previous poster mentioned-this program is stable, simple to use, and almost idiot-proof  
(Version 5.3.1)

JANIEWC  I had been using Fetch since, geez, OS 7. After developing sites for years using GoLive I didn't need a stand alone FTP app. After going to an already set up SQL, I needed FTP only and there was my good old Fetch, working just as great as before. I love drag and drop. I love the simple, powerful interface and still the cute puppy! Thanks for being there for me again!  
(Version 5.3)

KUKKIS  Fetch is missing the WebDav that can be found on Transmit and on ForkLift.  
(Version 5.3)