Buckets by ServerlessCreed vs. Cyberduck
A focused Cyberduck alternative for AWS S3 workflows.
Cyberduck is a general-purpose file transfer client. Buckets by ServerlessCreed focuses on S3 administration with AWS SSO, policy editing, SDK code generation, and cost-estimation workflows.
Pick Buckets by ServerlessCreed if…
- AWS S3 is your daily-driver storage.
- You use AWS SSO or IAM Identity Center.
- You manage multiple AWS accounts/profiles.
- You write AWS SDK code and want generated snippets.
- You edit bucket policies and CORS rules regularly.
- You care about S3 cost visibility.
Stay on Cyberduck if…
- Most of your transfers are FTP, SFTP, or WebDAV.
- You use B2, GCS, OneDrive, or Dropbox alongside S3.
- S3 is occasional and access-key auth is fine.
- You're happy with the AWS web console for admin tasks.
The two apps can also be used together: Cyberduck for protocol breadth and Buckets by ServerlessCreed for S3-focused workflows.
Feature-by-feature: Buckets by ServerlessCreed vs Cyberduck
Compared as of 2026. Both apps ship updates regularly — verify current capabilities on each vendor's site before deciding.
| Feature | Buckets by ServerlessCreed | Cyberduck |
|---|---|---|
| Built specifically for AWS S3Cyberduck supports 10+ protocols; S3 is one of them | ||
| macOS desktop app | ||
| Windows desktop app | ||
| Linux desktop app | ||
| AWS SSO / IAM Identity Center login | ||
| Multi-profile session manager | limited | |
| AI code generation (SDK snippets) | ||
| Visual bucket policy editor | ||
| Visual CORS editor | ||
| S3 cost estimator | ||
| Presigned URL generator | ||
| Inline preview (range GETs) | ||
| Drag-and-drop transfers | ||
| Versioning UI | ||
| Other protocols (FTP/SFTP/WebDAV) | ||
| Free | 14-day trial | donationware |
No data migration is required
- 1Install Buckets by ServerlessCreed. Download the build for your OS — macOS, Windows, or Linux. The trial starts when you launch the app.
- 2Sign in to AWS. Buckets by ServerlessCreed reads your existing
~/.aws/credentialsand AWS SSO config. If you used access keys in Cyberduck, paste them once and save the profile. - 3That's it. Your buckets show up immediately. No data migration — Buckets by ServerlessCreed doesn't move or copy anything; it's just a new interface to the same S3 buckets you already have.
Looking at other S3 clients too?
We compare Buckets by ServerlessCreed to AWS Console, S3 Browser, and others on the AWS S3 client overview page.
See full comparisonFrequently asked questions
Is Buckets by ServerlessCreed a good Cyberduck alternative?+
Yes — if AWS S3 is your primary use case. Cyberduck is a great general-purpose file transfer client (FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, S3, B2, GCS, OneDrive, etc.), but its S3 support is one tab among many. Buckets by ServerlessCreed is purpose-built for S3 and includes features Cyberduck doesn't: AWS SSO/IAM Identity Center login, AI code generation for the AWS SDK, a visual bucket policy editor, S3 cost estimation, and multi-profile session management.
What does Buckets by ServerlessCreed have that Cyberduck doesn't?+
Buckets by ServerlessCreed includes AWS SSO and IAM Identity Center login, AWS SDK code generation, a visual bucket policy and CORS editor, an S3 cost estimator, multi-account profile pinning, and an inline preview that uses range requests. Cyberduck is primarily a general-purpose file-transfer client.
Is Cyberduck still better for non-S3 cloud storage?+
Yes. If you regularly use FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Backblaze B2, Google Cloud Storage, OneDrive, or Dropbox alongside S3, Cyberduck's broader protocol support is useful. You can keep Cyberduck for those protocols and use Buckets by ServerlessCreed as a dedicated S3 tool.
Is Buckets by ServerlessCreed free like Cyberduck?+
Cyberduck is donationware — free to use with a nag screen. Buckets by ServerlessCreed offers a 14-day free trial with full feature access, then $9/month, $79/year, or $149 one-time for lifetime access. The trial doesn't require a credit card.
How do I migrate from Cyberduck to Buckets by ServerlessCreed?+
There's no migration step needed. Buckets by ServerlessCreed reads your existing AWS CLI credentials, AWS SSO config, and IAM Identity Center sessions automatically. Install Buckets by ServerlessCreed, sign in with the same AWS profile you used in Cyberduck, and your buckets show up immediately.
Does Buckets by ServerlessCreed run on Mac, Windows, and Linux like Cyberduck?+
Yes — Buckets by ServerlessCreed supports macOS, Windows 10/11, and Linux. Windows installation and updates are delivered through Microsoft Store; macOS and Linux use platform-specific packages.
Try Buckets by ServerlessCreed alongside Cyberduck for two weeks
14 days, full features, no card. Run both apps and see which one you reach for. We'll respect whichever you choose.