Cerberus FTP Server vs zFTPServer Suite

Cerberus FTP Server8.6Visit zFTPServer Suite8.5Visit

Higher score Cerberus FTP Server #7 in FTP Server Software 8.6/10 25-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Cerberus

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zFTPServer Suite #8 in FTP Server Software 8.5/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit zFTPServer

• Cerberus FTP Server fits best

  Established Windows FTP administration

• zFTPServer Suite fits best

  Organizations needing broad protocol coverage

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Side by side

Feature	Cerberus FTP Server 8.6/10 Visit ↗	zFTPServer Suite 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.5
Ranking	#7 in FTP Server Software	#8 in FTP Server Software
Best for	Established Windows FTP administration	Organizations needing broad protocol coverage
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	€29/user/yr
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	25 days	30 days
Free trial length	25 days · no card needed	30 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows	Windows, Linux
Support	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Docs
Compliance	GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	GDPR, 2FA
Integrations	5 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cerberus FTP Server 4/4 · zFTPServer Suite 4/4
Virtual folders	✓	✓
Web administration	✓	✓
Automation API	✓	✓
Audit logging	✓	✓
Specs
Protocols supported	Ftp_ftps_sftp	Ftp_ftps_sftp
User account limit	Not checked yet	1
Connection limit	Not checked yet	1
Our review
Pros	Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, and HTTP/S transfers Active Directory, LDAP, AWS, Azure, and Okta integrations Automation, replication, audit trails, and web administration	Supports FTP, TFTP, SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, and WebDAV Adds granular permissions, automation, audit trails, and clustering Integrates with Active Directory, identity providers, and business systems
Cons	No free plan is available Windows-focused deployment limits platform flexibility HTTP/S web client and advanced controls require Enterprise tiers	No free plan; annual licensing starts at €29 per user Advanced collaboration and identity features require higher tiers Server-based deployment may require more administration than simpler tools
Our verdict	Cerberus FTP Server is a Windows-focused file transfer server for organizations managing FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, and HTTP/S transfers. It suits established IT teams that need centralized user and group management, virtual directories,… Read the review →	zFTPServer Suite is server-based file transfer and managed file transfer software for individuals, small teams, businesses, and enterprises. It supports deployment on Windows and Linux, either on premises or in the cloud. The suite… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cerberus FTP Server — where it wins

  • Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, and HTTP/S transfers
  • Active Directory, LDAP, AWS, Azure, and Okta integrations
  • Automation, replication, audit trails, and web administration

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Windows-focused deployment limits platform flexibility
  • HTTP/S web client and advanced controls require Enterprise tiers

• zFTPServer Suite — where it wins

  • Supports FTP, TFTP, SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, and WebDAV
  • Adds granular permissions, automation, audit trails, and clustering
  • Integrates with Active Directory, identity providers, and business systems

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; annual licensing starts at €29 per user
  • Advanced collaboration and identity features require higher tiers
  • Server-based deployment may require more administration than simpler tools

• Cerberus FTP Server8.6/10 · 25-day trial

  A broad Windows file-transfer server with strong administration and automation depth.

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• zFTPServer Suite8.5/10 · 30-day trial

  A flexible server-based file transfer suite for organizations with varied protocol needs.

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