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Head-to-head · SFTP Hosting

Cloud FTP vs Couchdrop

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Cloud FTP #2 in SFTP Hosting 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Google Cloud
Couchdrop #5 in SFTP Hosting 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Couchdrop

Cloud FTP leads on 0 checks, Couchdrop on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCloud FTP · 9.0/10
  • Free trialonly Couchdrop
  • Most featuresCouchdrop · 1 of 4

Cloud FTP scores higher on our rubric for sftp hosting: 9.0 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Cloud FTP is the better fit for teams already using Google Cloud Storage. Couchdrop is the better fit for teams needing hosted SFTP with governance and automation.

  • Cloud FTP fits best

    Teams already using Google Cloud Storage

  • Couchdrop fits best

    Teams needing hosted SFTP with governance and automation

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Side by side

Feature Cloud FTP 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Couchdrop 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.7
Ranking #2 in SFTP Hosting #5 in SFTP Hosting
Best for Teams already using Google Cloud Storage Teams needing hosted SFTP with governance and automation
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $0.04/GB usage-based $50/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web
Support Docs, Community, Tickets Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 8 integrations 50+ integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cloud FTP 0/4 · Couchdrop 1/4
Workflow automation Not checked yet Not checked yet
SSO support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Audit logs Not checked yet Not checked yet
API access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Included storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Monthly transfer Not checked yet Not checked yet
User accounts Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Connects SFTP users directly to Cloud Storage buckets
  • Offers internet-accessible or VPC-connected server endpoints
  • Supports public-key authentication and up to 500 concurrent sessions
  • Isolates user root folders and supports folder-level permissions.
  • Combines searchable audit logs with SIEM streaming, SSO, and SCIM.
  • Automates scheduled transfers and connects to cloud storage and business apps.
Cons
  • Usage-based charges vary with server hours and transfer volume
  • Cloud Storage and related Google Cloud charges are billed separately
  • Focused on SFTP access to Cloud Storage rather than general file hosting
  • The $50 monthly Link plan supports just 1 SFTP/FTP user and 10GB of data/month.
  • Essentials, Business, and Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales.
  • There is no free plan for teams wanting an ongoing no-cost option.
Our verdict

Cloud FTP is Google Cloud’s managed SFTP service for organizations that need partners, employees, or data-processing workflows to exchange files with Cloud Storage buckets. Users connect through standard SFTP clients, while administrators…

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Couchdrop provides cloud-hosted SFTP and FTP/FTPS, plus other transfer protocols, browser-based tools, and scheduled workflows. It is aimed at organizations exchanging files with customers, partners, storage services, and business…

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  1. Cloud FTPSFTP Hosting 9.0Paid
  2. CouchdropSFTP Hosting 8.714-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cloud FTP — where it wins

    • Connects SFTP users directly to Cloud Storage buckets
    • Offers internet-accessible or VPC-connected server endpoints
    • Supports public-key authentication and up to 500 concurrent sessions

    Where it doesn't

    • Usage-based charges vary with server hours and transfer volume
    • Cloud Storage and related Google Cloud charges are billed separately
    • Focused on SFTP access to Cloud Storage rather than general file hosting

  • Couchdrop — where it wins

    • Isolates user root folders and supports folder-level permissions.
    • Combines searchable audit logs with SIEM streaming, SSO, and SCIM.
    • Automates scheduled transfers and connects to cloud storage and business apps.

    Where it doesn't

    • The $50 monthly Link plan supports just 1 SFTP/FTP user and 10GB of data/month.
    • Essentials, Business, and Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales.
    • There is no free plan for teams wanting an ongoing no-cost option.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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