VRH  I was looking for a highly flexible FTP client that would allow me to access all the features from the keyboard. For example I wanted to be able to switch between single pane and two pane views on the fly from the keyboard. I want to be able to navigate the client entirely from the keyboard.

I've used Interarchy for years and it's still a great client, but it seems to have gone a bit off track since it changed hands, and it doesn't have all the interface features I'd prefer. I also tried out Transmit, but that didn't fit the bill for several reasons.

Yummy FTP is exactly what I was looking for and I got to pick it up on sale for $15 from the yummysoftware web site (coupon code is "ONLY15YUM")! The developer is friendly and quick to respond to questions.  
(Version 1.8.1)

KARSTEN@BRIKSOFTWARE.COM  yeah, i want to second that. I've been using Yummy FTP for years now. I've never had problems and if I found something that bugged me I've just contacted the developer and he fixed it in no time.

Karsten   
(Version 1.8)

MRCHIPS  I had been using YummyFTP with Snow Leopard before this update with no problems. This is another example of software that "just works." It's always there when I need to upload or download from one of our servers, supports easy "drag & drop," shows you exactly what's happening during an operation, and is generally very easy to use. Highly recommended!  
(Version 1.8)

KLAGRECA  fantastic update! New features easily puts Yummy in the lead of the FTP bunch.  
(Version 1.8)

PERLMONKEY  At the moment YummyFTP is just 15$ with the coupon code ONLY15YUM (see official website)  
(Version 1.8)

TOAD  I tried this program. The first thing it put up was a screen saying my trial period was over. So I never got to try it. Ah well, back to the duck.  
(Version 1.7.2)

DONMONTALVO  No WebDAV support. So you can't use this with your MobileMe iDisk.

I'll stick to Cyber Duck. Free and works great.

Don  
(Version 1.7.2)

TFINDLAY  I have been using YummyFTP for several years now and it continues to impress. Development has been steady and reliable. The developer is very responsive to queries and requests. I suppose most FTP clients have the same basic set of functions but sets YummyFTP apart is the implementation of these functions. After comparing YFTP with some of the other popular clients I have found YFTP to have the easiest to use basic operations of any. It also has some unique features and flexibility that make it my hands-down number one choice. Give it a try. Use it for awhile and you will see what I mean.  
(Version 1.7.2)

YUMMY SOFTWARE  @BUMBLEB

Absolutely not!

If you peruse the User Forum at yummysoftware.com you'll see that a 1.7.3 update is imminent (on my return from vacation, in fact) and a 1.8 feature and enhancement upgrade is to be released shortly after. On top of that, development is already underway for version 2.0

Rest assured, I will never abandon my customers or my software :)

Jason Downing

Yummy Software  
(Version 1.7.2)

BUMBLEB  Last update more than a year ago, has this been abandoned?  
(Version 1.7.2)

JAMIE THOMPSON  I have used my share of ftp clients such as Interarchy but mostly open source software such as Cyberduck. Interarchy no longer supports Mac OS X 10.3.9 and is expensive. Of all the ftp programs I've tried, I highly recommend Yummy FTP. Yummy FTP is fast and stable on my Power Mac G4 450 MHz (AGP graphics) PowerPC computer and very fast and stable on newer Power Mac G5 systems. Yummy FTP is my ftp client of choice.  
(Version 1.7.2)

SOOTHE  YAY4MERLOT : I'm not sure why you decided to pick on Yummy. For example, does Flow or Forklift really bring anything new to FTP? No, and in fact as far as FTP is concerned those two 'new kids on the block' actually have far fewer features than Yummy, which has been around for literally years before those two by the way. Who, for example, was the first FTP client to bring Quick Look previews to the table. It was Yummy FTP. And as for reasons not to use Cyberduck, just look at PXQUIM's review below yours for one reason why. I'd MUCH rather spend a few bucks for an app that I can actually rely on. Your 'review' is not just 'a little harsh' it's totally unfounded.  
(Version 1.7.2)

YAY4MERLOT  My 2 star rating might seem harsh since Yummy FTP is a genuinely solid FTP app. The problem I have with it is that it brings nothing new to the table. Why would anyone pay $20 or more for an FTP app like Yummy FTP when apps like CyberDuck, which have a better interface and an equally powerful feature set, are completely free?

My hat goes off to the author for writing a nice app, but honestly, there is no need for another FTP client in the OS X market, and Yummy FTP doesn't bring anything new to the arena.  
(Version 1.7.2)

PXQUIM  Very fast at analyzing large hierarchies with hundreds of folders; it figures out that there is nothing to synchronize in a few seconds (if you allow "ls-R" in the preferences).

Uploads reliably without failing in the middle or skipping files.

Upgrading from Cyberduck, which somehow managed not to upload over 1000 files scattered over several folders.

Finally, the price is right for such an utility.  
(Version 1.7.2)

WFM  GREAT FTP software. The remote unpack feature saves so much time.

It is the fastest at analyzing large complex file hierarchies, and the fastest at transferring files.

I think the interface could use some more polish, but apart from that it is brilliant.

Much better, and more reliable than Transmit.

William  
(Version 1.7.2)

TOBIASWK  I just bought this piece of magnificent software.

Yummy FTP simply _is_ the best FTP application on OS X right now.  
(Version 1.7.1)

SACREDBLUE  Simply put, Yummy FTP is the greatest FTP software available for the Mac today. Beneath the application's simple yet elegant design lies a plethora of advanced features that any power user will appreciate.

Some might see a $25 price-tag as a tad steep, but considering Yummy FTP is still cheaper than its leading competitor, it's hard to complain.

The developer is incredibly attentive to his customers and certainly has a passion for his work. His support is top-notch and he's very receptive to suggestions from the community. Ultimately it was this sort of dedication that made me choose Yummy FTP over similar programs.  
(Version 1.7)

PROFESSOR_B  I use FTP and SFTP every day, and I've used all of the other major contenders in this category, on all platforms -- Linux, MacOS, and Windows. Out of all of the clients I've tried, Yummy FTP is my favorite by far on any platform. Not only does it give the fastest transfers, it has a good and intuitive user interface, it is fully-featured (including "wachers" and "aliases"), and the developer is extremely good about putting out new versions.

I recommend this program highly. Look no further for excellent FTP/SFTP/etc.  
(Version 1.7)

MAGENTIS  I think Yummy FTP is an overlooked gem. Admittedly, my needs are rather simple when it comes to FTP'ing. I just want something that is fast, reliable and laid out well. Yummy is all of those things.

When I would toss a couple thousand items into other clients, many choked up along the way. A few finished but seemed painfully slow. Yummy was always fast and complete.

Also, Yummy can sort items with Folders on top. I can't stand it any other way. So it was a real relief to have that option.

My only gripe is that the icons and buttons could use a refresh. They look a little dated and could use a better integration with the toolbars.

But overall I'm certainly impressed with Yummy.  
(Version 1.6.1)

JOEYBOOTZ  As a recent switcher from the "dark side" of windoze, I spent at least 2 weeks finding replacements for all my old software.

Overall it was a painless experience despite my colleague's uninformed warnings that there "just isn't any software for macs"

However, the one stumbling block came in the form of a good SFTP client to match the almighty WinSCP.

I tried them all. More than once. I made a little spreadsheet comparing the various pros and cons. The ONLY app that comes close to what I need as a professional webmaster who needs to update multiple websites on a daily basis is YummyFTP.

Transmit just doesn't cut it for the pro. Admittedly home users with a .mac account might be better served with Transmit.

Even after paying for Yummy, I decided to check out transmit to see if they've caught up with what I need. But Yummy just keeps getting better and leaves the others in the dust.

BTW - I give it a 4 out of 5 for features only because I'm comparing it to WinSCP. Which would get a 6. Transmit, a 3.  
(Version 1.6.1)

DANA SUTTON  I've reviewed earlier versions, so won't again (I gave it five stars across the board). Let me just repeat, if you are looking for a FTP client, this is the one. Go no further. Transmit doesn't have scheduled uploads, isn't Growl friendly, InterArchy's very idiosyncratic mirroring system managed to screw up my remote site but good, so I walked away from it real fast. I've stuck with Yummy, and the only time I ran into a problem the author was very patient and cooperative in working with me to solve it, which I greatly appreciate. Only drawback: unlike Transmit and Interarchy, Yummy can't handle WebDav so you can't use it if you have a .Mac account. Since Apple has recently upped its basic storage to 10 gb., .Mac begins to look attractive as a serious possibility for offsite backups, so it is getting rather urgent that the author address this issue in a future release, which would greatly increase Yummy's usefulness.  
(Version 1.6.1)

TFINDLAY  Over the years I have come to trust and rely on Yummy FTP. For my money there is no better FTP application for the Mac.  
(Version 1.6.1)

KGA SPEED MEDIA  Oh man this app is stellar. Beautiful - love how the colored directories carries over.

I wanted an FTP app with 2 panes - one for local and one for remote - bingo.

Love it. Only bummer of course is that it's not free. But everyone has to make a living.

I haven't used it enough to give a solid review but as of now I won't look any further.   
(Version 1.6)

LISTER08M  I bought and use yummy sometimes, but its interface is so crowed, that for me, its a bit overwhelming. I have had some issues as well with the interface not showing up clearly sometimes, which takes a restart of the app to correct itself

for anyone else having this problem check out "interarchy" the best of the best. fasssssst and stable.  
(Version 1.6)

MADMACMAD  Well i've try'ed them all....

Transmit ,Interarchy etc...

From my point of view this is the best FTP App out for Apple Systems... build in Editors & FTP Commands you always forget... Turbo Upload and Stable as Hell... I used it to upload over 10000 small Files & Images withou any Problem.... more than 30 h of uploading ...

all other App's fail with this many files so i found Yummy & bought it direct after finishing this huge upload with success !!!!!

Try it & you will see ....  
(Version 1.6)

YUMMY SOFTWARE  As a gesture of good will, all Mac App A Day registered users of Yummy FTP are now entitled to a FREE upgrade to version 1.5.3

Simply download and install the following:

http://www.yummysoftware.com/MAAD/YummyFTP.dmg.zip

Happy New Year!

-Jason

Yummy Software  
(Version 1.5.3)

YUMMY SOFTWARE  LRKIRSCH : Just some points...

1. All of the free apps offered at Mac App A Day cannot be upgraded for free. Yummy FTP is no different.

2. Mac App A Day users who wish to upgrade to version 1.5.3 of Yummy FTP and receive free updates in the future can do so using the MAADUPGRADE coupon code. This will give a $15 discount, yes FIFTEEN, not $10 as you stated

3. Version 1.5.3 includes a number of important bug fixes. Just from this point of view alone it is an essential update, but at the reduced price of $10 it is an absolute bargain!

Please support the future development of Yummy FTP!  
(Version 1.5.3)

LRKIRSCH  Do not download/install 1.5.3 or higher if you want to keep your free MacAppADay version. I was under the impression (my unrealistic bad impression :) that I was purchasing a full license with a 100% discount, but that license is only good with version 1.5.2. Perhaps I missed this fact when I registered. If you have the MAAD license though and you do install 1.5.3, it is nice that they give you a code for purchasing a full license with a $10 discount. Unfortunately I am cheap, and I didn't have much of a reason to go back to Cyberduck because I'd saved the download from MAAD, so I reverted to 1.5.2 and all is well.  
(Version 1.5.3)

TEKL  Get a free version only for today at: http://macappaday.com/  
(Version 1.5.2)

HENRIKTEKNIK  Absolutely amazing FTP client. Fast, reliable and the most capable one I've seen.  
(Version 1.5.2)

SIXER ___2  Seems to beat Transmit, against my expectations. Would love to be able to turn off the preview column when browsing in column mode.  
(Version 1.5.2)

BLOODYMONKEY  if it's highly encryption, how did you even decrypt it?  
(Version 1.5.1)

TU11YM0N  Hands down the best FTP client for Mac - and by a longshot!

After the kids at Panic (Transmit) became too big for their britches and stopped responding to customers, my frustration led me to search for another FTP client.

Oddly enough, I had never heard of Yummy FTP, but I saw that the reviews were very positive so I gave it a whirl.

WHOA! Not only did I find it to be feature-packed, but it was rock-solid stable, easy to use, very configurable, and to top it all off, the developer is extremely devoted and responsive.

As a full-time web developer, I highly recommend Yummy FTP - you won't regret it.  
(Version 1.5)

JDUB800  Easily the best FTP client for the Mac.

Very configurable, applescriptable and uses all the standard Mac UI conventions. It also supports droplets and upload automation.

I now have to do a lot of FTP transactions for my work and find it indespensable.

The developer is responsive and even added a couple of my feature requests within a couple of days. It's rare I have this much praise for a product, but here it's deserved. Highly recommended!!  
(Version 1.5)

TEKL  Yummy FTP 1.5 is what I've been for since I have to work with FTP-servers. On PC there's no client that's so crisp, clean and even powerful. Now I own a Mac and I'm very happy that I found Yummy FTP. The developer is very responsive and with this release some wishes became true (dualbrowse, localization ...).  
(Version 1.5)

PERLMONKEY  I purchased Yummy quite some time ago and did not regret it ever since. The interface is very clean, external editors are supported, connections are always stable for me (ftp and sftp) and the synchronizing features seem great (granted, I only tried them a couple of times out of curiosity).

So what made me choose this application over free alternatives such as Cyberduck? In short: The others crashed or didn't handle bookmarks as well as this client.

I guess Transmit, Fetch and CaptainFTP are equally good but I decide to stick with Yummy for a long time since the support is really great. I lost the password to one of my accounts and mailed the programmer who, upon receiving the bookmark file, recovered the password for me.  
(Version 1.1.5)

YUMMY SOFTWARE  It has come to light that since the turn of the year, an issue has arisen which results in server dates appearing ahead of time. This stems from a change of default settings in v.1.1.5.

In the interim while a permanent fix is being prepared, please enable the check box named 'Validate suspect datestamps' in the Server Options tab of the Preferences, and this will remedy the problem.

Thank you.

Yummy Software  
(Version 1.1.5)

ANONYMOUS  Great features, interface is similar to Fetch/Transmit, and much better than Interarchy. Price is in the range of the others, but too much if all you need is basic FTP upload and download. (they should consider basic, $10 and advanced, $25 versions)

I needed an FTP app that could sync with a server, and on a schedules. YummyFTP makes this very easy with powerful options. Just what I was looking for.

Upon first few uses, I was not impressed with the stability. It has not crashed, I but lost the FTP window twice and the menubar twice. They just dissapeared. I am going to reboot, clean up permissions and see if that helps.

(G4 Tower, Panther, 10.3.9)  
(Version 1.1.5)

DAMIEN6669  This is incredible, I have been using Yummy for just over a year now, and when I contact support regarding compatibility with several devices... including my xbox, he not only responds to me promptly with help on how to connect properly, but builds native compatibilty into the next version! ALSO... I was dragging a file from the finder into a folder on an FTP server, and needed to scroll down.. and I could WHILE DRAGGING! this is great! I wish APPLE would feature some of the great navigation tricks that yummy has! Best Software EVER!

I feel this software is worth more then the asking price, but at that cost.. what a steal!  
(Version 1.1.5)

TRALALA  Nice app, but i will buy Transmit. Yummy has more features, but some of them will not be really useful for me. Why isn't Yummy localised? I can't understand that developers can't sell their product in the customers language. There are millions of people out there who speak English but prefer to work in their mother tongue.  
(Version 1.1.5)

HAZYJMAC  Really nice FTP client, but tough to justify the 25 bills when Cyberduck will handle all my needs for free. That being said, I may still shell out the cash if only for the nice and handy interface. Sweet app.  
(Version 1.1.5)

LEIFH  THANK YOU!

I was trying different ways to ftp into my xbox for hours. I tried Xbox Browser, Xdisc, Cyberduck, and Camino. Finally I tried Terminal, which worked but didn't allow uploading a folder but this did, and it had a GUI :). So THANK YOU!!!!!!  
(Version 1.1.4)

ANONYMOUS  After trying Cyberduck (rather buggy, even at v. 2.5 post-beta), Fetch, Captain FTP, OneStop FTP, & Transmit, Yummy FTP is my clear favorite for ease of use and relability. It allows for quick editing of ftp files, too. Highly recommended. I might have gotten into Fetch, but Yummy FTP was easier to understand.  
(Version 1.1.4)

MATTHEW  Easily the best FTP client around - for all the reasons mentioned by other reviewers. IMHO superior to all the other players - just needs a higher profile! Also extremely helpful and responsive developer.  
(Version 1.1.3)

RS  I've tried all of the Mac OS X ftp clients, and this one has the best synchronization feature, because you can synchronize a folder but filter out the items (files, folders) that should not be changed (like cache files or file archives).  
(Version 1.1.3)

NICOLAS CIANCA  This is the best ftp/sftp application I've seen for OSX (or pretty much any platform). The flexibility/integration that it provides with local editing of remote files is very good. It's great to be able to double click on a .css file and have it open in CSSEdit or a .php file and have it open in TextMate (you can pick any appropriate editors of course)

I also like the preview panel and the multiple file views on the server.  
(Version 1.1.2)

MITCH KRAMER  i've used almost every single ftp app for the mac, transmit, vicom, rbrowser, captain ftp, etc... no one can seem to beat the feature set that yummy has. no one.

transmit comes close but it's lack of support for different editors for different files is frustrating and development time to see a bug fix / enhancement is way too long.

you've never seen a developer more dedicated than this. he's very personable and encourages feedback, and not only that, delivers with nearly every release... i could go on and on about how impressed i am with this developer and his software... but for now this will do. yummy ftp is the best overall (subjective of course) ftp client for mac, and possibly any os.

thanks yummy software, and keep it up.  
(Version 1.1.2)

SFDONUT  Hands down the best FTP program. Love the name and the icons. It makes using an FTP program fun. The FTP alias are so easy to use. Transmit has tried to add them but not as well as YummyFTP. Love how much you can customize the interface for every FTP address.

The developers are great an have answered all my silly emails.

I love yummy FTP!!!!  
(Version 1.1.1)

ANONYMOUS  If you are looking for a FTP-client you should definitely give this one a try. It is Mac software as it should be and the author is very responsive. Just check it out, the trial period is a little short, though... I would also vote for a new name and splash screen ;-) otherwise one of the greatest picks this year!  
(Version 1.1.1)

ANONYMOUS  I've only used version 1.0.6 of this fine piece of Software. As soon as I upgrade my system next week, I'll be updating to the latest version.

But so far, after 7 years of using FTP clients on both Macs and PCs, here's what I have to say: finally there's a *near-perfect* FTP client for the Mac.

Why? Because:

- it works - believe it or not, there are a lot of lame clients out there which can't even handle connections properly)

- it's fast

- the UI is SO much better than all the other clients I've tried on the Mac

- the UI is flexible

- it uses Keychains to store your passwords safely

- the developpers respond to emails and suggestions

By far the most pleasant FTP-client experience I've had.  
(Version 1.1)

JDUB  Superb upgrade. Offers unique features, reliability and very responsive support. Also a favourite is loads of site specific actions, autoroute and the ability to have window independent settings. A winner all round. :D  
(Version 1.1)

JOSEPH  Easily the best FTP client I've ever used, on any platform, period. Brilliant synchronization capabilities. The preview utility is quite nice. Excellent queueing system, and much, much more. It's also rock-solid stable! WORTH THE ASKING PRICE!  
(Version 1.1)

ANONYMOUS  autoroute is the most amazing feature. i used to have to spend lots of time browsing between folders on my ftp server, but now i just drag the file to the Yummy icon and boom, it automatically uploads into the correct folder on the correct server. unbelievably useful.  
(Version 1.1)

DANA SUTTON  At first sight Yummy does indeed look like little more than a Transit clone, since their Cocoa interfaces are so much alike. But when you look closer it has a couple of features that set it apart from the competition. For instance, it has the ability to schedule automatic uploads to a remote server, so it functions just like backup software. Second, it is Growl-friendly, so it can give notifications. Add these two together, this is a real boon for people who maintain Web sites and update them frequently. Also, the author is very approachable and receptive to suggestions for improvement.   
(Version 1.1)

ANDREAS LEY  Finally! An FTP client that has everything I ever wanted. It's even faster than the Vicomsoft FTP Client (I need to transfer several thousand files often), much more stable than Transmit in my experience, and is very nice to use. And it has checkboxes for EVERYTHING you want to turn off or on, supports several editors, supports the common shortcuts for navigating in folders...I'm just happy. :)  
(Version 1.0.6)

ANONYMOUS  Yes, Yummy does seem something like a Transmit clone, doesn't it? Except that Transmit has an "Immediate Connect to Favorite on Startup" feature which is really handy if you regularly work with one remote server. Maybe future versions will have some features that Transmit lacks, so I'll keep an eye on it, but as a long-term Transmit user I think buying Yummy would be like paying twice for one product. And yes, the icon is very barfy.  
(Version 1.0.6)

ANONYMOUS  GREAT program, horrible name and worse icon. I pasted Vicomsoft FTP's generic-looking icon into it, and now my Dock looks a lot better.  
(Version 1.0.5)

ARON  After using Transmit and CyberDuck for almost a year, i am happy to say that i can finally ditch both. Transmit (if you use it daily like myself) is full of small but annoying bugs, wont auto-resume transfers, can't be set to understand encodings correctly, and has really shitty queue management. CyberDuck is much better for downloading large amount of files, but it is slow, huge, java-based and not really good for mirroring stuff (like updating websites, etc.)

So I was using these two clients (for the different tasks), and about a month ago i actually decided i might consider writing a new FTP client...that is until i came across this wonder. Really, Yummy FTP is, i have to say, the most impressive FTP client i have ever come across on Windows, Linux, or Mac...you can customize it to your needs, and its not bloated with a ton of worthless features (like Interarchy, etc). Its great for mirroring, for downloading large files, or for downloading/uploading a large quantity of files. So I registered it as soon as my trial was up...and I am very much satisfied. Thanks!

(Oh and yes, the icon is a bit ugly, but i switched it, so thats no big deal.)  
(Version 1.0.5)

ANONYMOUS  Seems like a virtual clone of Transmit, in both UI and features.  
(Version 1.0.5)

YUMMY SOFTWARE  We have some unfortunate difficulties with our web host provider.

If you have problems downloading, please try the alternate link.

If you have difficulty contacting us, please use yummysoftware@mac.com

Thank you for your patience and understanding.  
(Version 1.0.4)

NICKSAG33K  I've used Yummy FTP sense version 1.0.1 and the huge updates the software has had sense has made it the easiest to use FTP client available for OSX. Individual site preferences are awesome!  
(Version 1.0.4)

ANONYMOUS  Seems pretty powerful, but man - that icon is butt ugly.  
(Version 1.0.4)

ANONYMOUS  This appears to be built on Vicomsoft FTP client, which I used for years as the most reliable OS 9 ftp client.

Therefore, highly-recommended, esp. for its Synchronize feature. Others (like Transmit) let you synchronize, but only Yummy FTP lets you filter out files and/or folders which should not be updated using keywords and wildcards. Very useful when updating CMS (content management system) directories, where some are for internal usage by the CMS.

Well done.  
(Version 1.0.4)

KARINA  The best ftp client I've seen on OS X, if I wasn't so poor I'd be buying it. Until then I'll enjoy what's left of my trail time and then go back to ncftp on the commandline.  
(Version 1.0.3)

MARCNYC  When I switched to Mac and OS X I knew I had to find a good FTP software and the crusade started...

I tried many, including Vicomsoft FTP [$35] (which stands out for its hierarchical views feature and claims to be one of the fastest FTP clients), Fetch [$25], RBrowser(Lite) [$29] (which has column views but not real hierarchical views), CuteFTP [$40] (if anything it wins the award for most expensive one!), Transmit [$25], Fugu [$FREE], Interarchy [$39] (large user-base, large price! confusing and with many features you don't really need if you just want an FTP client), osXigen [$20] and Cyberduck [$FREE]. I finally decide to go with Cyberduck because it was free, open source (it's always morally important to support open source), it was made by a Swiss guy (just like me! ;-)) and it simply works well and does most of the things all these other clients do. Cyberduck works great but lacks the hierarchical (or column) view feature as well as the preview feature (which I think only Transmit of the above mentioned ones has anyway). I used Cyberduck for months, until one day, I decided to look some more and on VersionTracker.com I read about Yummy and was impressed by the high user rating it had received... I tried it and, well, wow!

If you are looking for a professional, fully-featured, fully customizable and powerful FTP client then Yummy FTP is a MUST for you! It is not freeware or open source unfortunately, but it's price is fair ($25 with a $5 discount for students/non-profit) and you really get a GREAT piece of software! I very rarely buy software (money's always tight) but if I do it must really be worth it, and believe me this was money well spent!

Version 1.0.3 fixes some bugs I had encountered in version 1.0.2 (did I mention the upgrade came less than 24 hours after I told the developer about that bug?). Yummy FTP imports bookmarks from Fetch, Interarchy, Transmit, Captain FTP and Vicomsoft FTP. When I told the developer I was a previous Cyberduck user he pushed to include the Cyberduck bookmark import feature into the 1.0.3 maintenance release, so within less than 24 hours from my purchase I was able to import all my bookmarks. I am not saying you'll always get feature requests implemented this fast, but this certainly shows dedication and professional attitude on their side.

This said, let me tell you about how "tasty" this software really is:

- FTP and SFTP (secure FTP) are supported.

- If you are used in your Mac to use the hierarchical view or the column view, this the first feature you'll appreciate, and it has BOTH views!

- Another amazing thing is that you can preview most text and image (htm, php, jpg, gif) files from the server without having to download them first, which is a great feature in many cases. GREAT!

- Of course (as you'd expect) external editing is supported with the editor of your choice (BBEdit is of course at the top of this list!) so you can simply open/edit a file from the server, edit it and save it (and you can even decide if the changes should be uploaded to the server when saving the document or when closing the document - another neat feature!). NEAT!

- Easy and quick chmoding is implemented for single or multiple files (and you can even have special icons showing you what the file permissions are set to without even having to click apple+i for info). You can also globally apply permissions on files you upload before you even upload them.

- Multiple connections are allowed. FINALLY!

- Ability to view/hide or selectively filter hidden files such as .htaccess and .DS_store both on the server and on the local machine (which is awesome since you can't see/edit/create these files on your Mac unless you have a paid utility such as MacPilot installed. SWEET!

- Folder Synchronization is supported as well! WOW! You can select if you want to update the server, update the mac or sync the two. It's all based on dates of course and you have the option of deleting files on the location you are updating if those files aren't available on the location you are updating from. I haven't tested this feature with other clients, so I am unable to compare, but it seemed to me that the process of analyzing the server (I was updating the server) was very slow... This was the first time, hopefully some info will be cached, but I doubt it. The worst part of this feature is that there is no progress bar and the uploading of files and folders isn't shown in the queue drawer either, which is too bad (not to mention only logically expected!). This said the feature itself seems to work like a charm (but I don't know if there are issues with differences between server time and local time).

- The interface comes in Aqua or Carbon style.

- Proxy servers connection is supported.

- You can browse the server in a two pane window or hide the mac browser within the client and just drag and drop stuff from your Mac's finder.

- Although I haven't tested it yet, the software has auto-reconnect and resume capabilities. Great!

- What I am unable to speak of is its performance in terms of speed. I have done some uploads and it seemed fast but I cannot say if it was faster than average or not. Vicomsoft claims theirs is 30% faster than average (average being Fetch, Transmit and Interarchy) but they haven't compared their software to this and it'd be very interesting to do this. I spoke about this with the Yummy developeds and they seemed to be interested in publishing the results of some speed tests online (like Vicom did on their site). Allegedly Yummy has been tested against others by the company and its performance was comparable to Transmit and Interarchy on single files and superior when dealing with directory transfers.

- If you are a techie/expert/nerd/curious/troubleshooter you also get a transcript window with all the server's commands and responses. And you obviously get a transfer queue drawer/window.

- The only feature I miss (but I am really being picky and way too demanding now!) in Yummy is a button in its toolbar (or the ability to add a button in the toolbar) to switch from Binary to ASCII without having to use the drop-down menus (which is still handier than having to do it from the preference window, like in Cyberduck's case). But just so you know, you CAN customize the toolbar, just not to this degree.

- And since I am being demanding, if I had to make another wish for future features I would ask for a preference that allows to view file's permissions in either "-rw-r--r--" or "644" in the browser so that one doesn't have to always look at the info of the file if he's not too familiar with the former way of displaying permissions (which in the browser is the only view you get, but not in the info panel).

- The only important feature that Yummy does NOT support yet is Server-to-Server (FXP) transfers but allegedly it's high on their priority list so we might see it soon!

- Many other useful features I forgot or don't even know about (ie don't know how to use or what they are for) are included too!

In conclusion: It's worth your money, no doubt about that, and it successfully compares to all the other competitors, distinguishing itself for quality-to-price ratio and for amount of features, operability, ease of use and customizability.

Long story short I am a truly satisfied customer and I recommend this software to anyone that wants to have what probably represents hands-down the best FTP client available in the Mac OS environment!!!

Yummy software's motto is "software so good, you want to eat it. Yum!" and after using it for just a few days I must say I am hungry already!!!  
(Version 1.0.3)

ROBERTS2424  Really great with the column view. It is an improvement on Transmit (like why didn't they think of this first? Are they on break?)

The price to purchase or upgrade is simply to high to justify. I'd switch for $10 but no more. I'm gonna wait and see.  
(Version 1.0.3)

ANONYMOUS  Looks like a very good package. Well worth a look. I especially like the option to set a local home folder on a per bookmark basis, though I gather it's disabled for unregistered users, because I can't get it to work... :/  
(Version 1.0.1)

YUMMY SOFTWARE  Reposted.

Please accept our apologies for the very short trial time in the release we made today. This was not our intention.

We have now corrected the problem and reposted the software.  
(Version 1.0)