Short answer
Choose Transmit if you are fully in the macOS ecosystem and want a polished dual-pane transfer app. Choose AnyStorage if you need a cross-platform storage client for macOS, Windows and Linux, especially when your team works across local files, S3-compatible storage, cloud drives, WebDAV, FTP and SFTP.
Transmit is excellent for Mac-first file transfer. AnyStorage is better when your storage workflow needs to travel across operating systems and provider types.
Where Transmit is strong
Transmit has a long history as a macOS file transfer app. It supports FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, S3 and several cloud services, and it emphasizes a fast dual-pane interface, sync features, activity view, batch rename and server organization.
For individual Mac users who want a refined transfer app, Transmit remains a serious option.
Where AnyStorage is easier to choose
AnyStorage takes a different path. It is not limited to macOS, and it is designed around a storage workspace rather than only a transfer window. That matters when teams include Windows or Linux users, or when storage work crosses cloud drives, object storage and remote protocols.
- AnyStorage runs on macOS, Windows and Linux.
- Free commercial use lowers the barrier for teams and client work.
- Tabs preserve storage context across projects and providers.
- Local-first credentials keep the app lightweight and account-free.
- File previews, search and the transfer station make repeated storage work easier to scan.
Which one should you pick?
Pick Transmit for a Mac-only transfer workflow with a polished dual-pane feel. Pick AnyStorage for a broader cross-platform storage workspace.
If the team has mixed operating systems or a mix of object storage, cloud drives and server protocols, AnyStorage is the more flexible choice.