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Head-to-head · SFTP Server Software

CompleteFTP vs Bitvise SSH Server

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score CompleteFTP #2 in SFTP Server Software 8.4/10 Free plan · paid from $369 · 31-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit CompleteFTP
Bitvise SSH Server #4 in SFTP Server Software 8.0/10 Free plan · paid from $99.95 · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Bitvise

CompleteFTP leads on 0 checks, Bitvise SSH Server on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCompleteFTP · 8.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresBitvise SSH Server · 2 of 4

CompleteFTP scores higher on our rubric for sftp server software: 8.4 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Bitvise SSH Server offers audit logging; CompleteFTP doesn't publish it. Bitvise SSH Server offers automation api; CompleteFTP doesn't publish it.

CompleteFTP is the better fit for feature-rich deployments needing high availability. Bitvise SSH Server is the better fit for windows-centric SFTP administration.

  • CompleteFTP fits best

    Feature-rich deployments needing high availability

  • Bitvise SSH Server fits best

    Windows-centric SFTP administration

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Side by side

Feature CompleteFTP 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Bitvise SSH Server 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.0
Ranking #2 in SFTP Server Software #4 in SFTP Server Software
Best for Feature-rich deployments needing high availability Windows-centric SFTP administration
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Free trial length 31 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux Windows
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance SSO/SAML, 2FA 2FA
Integrations 9 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CompleteFTP 0/4 · Bitvise SSH Server 2/4
Folder access controls Not published Not published
SSO support Not published Not published
Audit logging Not published ✓ (best)
Automation API Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment model Not published Not published
Included users Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, HTTP/HTTPS and SSH
  • Includes automation, scripting, audit logging and administration APIs
  • Offers clustering, load balancing and failover for enterprise deployments
  • Supports SFTP, SCP, and FTPS with virtual filesystems and mount points
  • Adds quotas, bandwidth limits, MFA, logging, and scheduled tasks
  • Supports Windows accounts, Active Directory, PowerShell, and multi-instance setups
Cons
  • SFTP is not included in the Free plan
  • Linux support is limited to the Enterprise MFT edition
  • Standard does not document audit logging
  • Runs on Windows and is self-hosted rather than cross-platform
  • Web administration is not available
  • Paid per-installation licensing includes 12 months of upgrade access
Our verdict

CompleteFTP is a server-based managed file transfer product for organizations that need secure, automated file exchange. It supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, HTTP/HTTPS and SSH, alongside user, group, quota and permission management.…

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Bitvise SSH Server is a Windows-based server for secure file transfer, terminal access, and network tunneling. It supports SFTP, SCP, and secure FTP over TLS, making it suitable for organizations that need controlled file exchange on…

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  1. CompleteFTPSFTP Server Software 8.4Free plan · paid from $369 · 31-day trial
  2. Bitvise SSH ServerSFTP Server Software 8.0Free plan · paid from $99.95 · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CompleteFTP — where it wins

    • Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, HTTP/HTTPS and SSH
    • Includes automation, scripting, audit logging and administration APIs
    • Offers clustering, load balancing and failover for enterprise deployments

    Where it doesn't

    • SFTP is not included in the Free plan
    • Linux support is limited to the Enterprise MFT edition
    • Standard does not document audit logging

  • Bitvise SSH Server — where it wins

    • Supports SFTP, SCP, and FTPS with virtual filesystems and mount points
    • Adds quotas, bandwidth limits, MFA, logging, and scheduled tasks
    • Supports Windows accounts, Active Directory, PowerShell, and multi-instance setups

    Where it doesn't

    • Runs on Windows and is self-hosted rather than cross-platform
    • Web administration is not available
    • Paid per-installation licensing includes 12 months of upgrade access
  • CompleteFTP8.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $369 · 31-day trial

    A broad managed file transfer server for automated, high-availability deployments.

    Visit CompleteFTPFull verdict →
  • Bitvise SSH Server8.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $99.95 · 30-day trial

    A Windows-focused SFTP server with broad administration, automation, and licensing options.

    Visit BitviseFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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