Noden is free for up to five saved connections, including SFTP and the terminal. Pro is 10 US dollars per year for unlimited connections, full history and AI.

WinSCP on macOS

WinSCP for Mac? Here's the native option

Q: Is there a version of WinSCP for Mac?

WinSCP is a Windows-only application. On macOS, use a native client. Noden provides a dual-pane SFTP file manager with drag-and-drop transfers, remote editing and a built-in SSH terminal.

Published July 16, 2026 · By Useroam Teknoloji

WinSCP is a Windows-only SFTP and SCP client — there is no Mac version. If you moved to a Mac and miss WinSCP's two-panel file transfer workflow, Noden gives you the same idea, natively: a dual-pane SFTP browser with drag-and-drop, remote file editing, and a built-in SSH terminal so you don't need a separate app for commands.

Does WinSCP run on macOS?

No. WinSCP is built for Windows. You could run it through a virtual machine or Wine, but that's heavy and non-native. On a Mac, a purpose-built app is a far better experience.

WinSCP and Noden at a glance

Platform	WinSCP: Windows only Noden: native macOS app
Two-panel transfers	Both use a dual-pane layout. Noden shows local and remote side by side with drag-and-drop upload and download.
Remote editing	Noden opens a remote file in a Mac editor and uploads your changes back automatically.
Built-in terminal	Noden includes a full SSH terminal in the same window, plus a grid for multiple sessions.
Protocols	Noden focuses on SSH and SFTP. For SCP/FTP-heavy or Windows-specific needs, WinSCP on Windows remains an option.
Keys & security	Noden uses your `~/.ssh` keys and stores secrets in the macOS Keychain.

Why Noden feels natural on a Mac

Noden is a native SwiftUI app, notarized by Apple, running on Apple Silicon and Intel. It imports ~/.ssh/config and your existing Ed25519/ECDSA keys. SFTP and the terminal are free for up to five connections; Pro adds unlimited connections, full history and an optional AI assistant for $10/year.

Install Noden on macOS

brew install --cask useroamteknoloji/tap/noden

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a version of WinSCP for Mac?

WinSCP is Windows-only. On macOS, Noden provides a dual-pane SFTP file manager with drag-and-drop, remote editing and a built-in SSH terminal.

What is the Mac equivalent of WinSCP?

Noden is a native macOS SFTP and SSH client with a two-panel file browser, similar to the WinSCP workflow, plus a terminal in the same window.

Is Noden free?

Noden is free for up to five saved connections, including SFTP and terminal. Pro is USD 10 per year for unlimited connections, full history and AI.