AWS Transfer Family vs SFTP.cloud

AWS Transfer Family9.0Visit SFTP.cloud8.3Visit

Higher score AWS Transfer Family #3 in FTP Hosting 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit site

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SFTP.cloud #8 in FTP Hosting 8.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit SFTP.cloud

• AWS Transfer Family fits best

  Enterprise AWS-based managed file transfer

• SFTP.cloud fits best

  Highly controlled enterprise file transfer

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Side by side

Feature	AWS Transfer Family 9.0/10 Visit ↗	SFTP.cloud 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.3
Ranking	#3 in FTP Hosting	#8 in FTP Hosting
Best for	Enterprise AWS-based managed file transfer	Highly controlled enterprise file transfer
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$0.001/unit usage-based	$2,400/yr
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Live chat, Phone, Email, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Docs
Compliance	HIPAA, PCI DSS	GDPR, 2FA
Integrations	12 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AWS Transfer Family 1/2 · SFTP.cloud 1/2
Automated backups	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Web file manager	✓	✓
Specs
Storage limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Monthly transfer	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
FTP accounts	Not checked yet	15 accounts
Access protocols	All	All
Our review
Pros	Supports SFTP, FTPS, FTP, AS2, and browser-based transfers Connects with Amazon S3, Amazon EFS, and AWS workflow services Adds granular access controls, connectors, and file-transfer workflows	Supports SFTP, FTPS, FTPES and HTTPS access Path rules, MFA, geo-fencing and audit verification Connects to major cloud and on-premises storage systems
Cons	Usage-based pricing can span endpoints, transfers, connectors, and workflows No free plan for evaluating the service Best fit depends on an AWS-centered storage and service environment	Starts at $240 per month with no free plan Shared fair-use threshold is 2 TB per month May be more infrastructure than simpler transfer needs require
Our verdict	AWS Transfer Family is a fully managed file-transfer service for moving data into and out of Amazon S3 or Amazon EFS. It supports SFTP, FTPS, FTP, AS2, and browser-based transfers, with use cases including business-to-business exchange,… Read the review →	SFTP.cloud is a managed file-transfer service for organizations that need controlled access to storage they already own. It supports SFTP, FTPS, FTPES and HTTPS, with browser-based file access for uploading, moving, renaming and sharing… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AWS Transfer Family — where it wins

  • Supports SFTP, FTPS, FTP, AS2, and browser-based transfers
  • Connects with Amazon S3, Amazon EFS, and AWS workflow services
  • Adds granular access controls, connectors, and file-transfer workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Usage-based pricing can span endpoints, transfers, connectors, and workflows
  • No free plan for evaluating the service
  • Best fit depends on an AWS-centered storage and service environment

• SFTP.cloud — where it wins

  • Supports SFTP, FTPS, FTPES and HTTPS access
  • Path rules, MFA, geo-fencing and audit verification
  • Connects to major cloud and on-premises storage systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $240 per month with no free plan
  • Shared fair-use threshold is 2 TB per month
  • May be more infrastructure than simpler transfer needs require

• AWS Transfer Family9.0/10 · Paid

  A metered AWS service for managed protocols, workflows, access controls, and storage integration.

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• SFTP.cloud8.3/10 · 14-day trial

  A controlled, integration-rich transfer layer for enterprises with a $240 monthly entry price.

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