I would definitely recommend FileZilla. It's a fast and easy FTP client to use. It has a great interface, and yes it's FREE. You can do everything that you can do with a paid FTP client. Mass upload, move files, rename, CHMOD, etc. Download link: http://sourceforge.net/projects/filezilla.
I'd suggest droping some cash for a decent FTP client, CuteFTP has been my fave for a looong time now.
I agree. This is one of the few programs I've actually purchased after trying... it's by far the best and easiest to use FTP program out of the box. I can't stand any of the free ones. Too confusing... :glare:
I would say Smart FTP and you can get it from www.download.com easily and about online FTP... you can just put like ftp://your_adressname and then it will ask you for username and pass and you are good to go even from any places like motel or anythin hehe