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Head-to-head · SFTP Hosting

Couchdrop vs SFTPGo

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Couchdrop #5 in SFTP Hosting 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Couchdrop
SFTPGo #7 in SFTP Hosting 8.5/10 Free plan · 10-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit SFTPGo

Couchdrop leads on 0 checks, SFTPGo on 1, and 1 is 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 scoreCouchdrop · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly SFTPGo
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresCouchdrop · 1 of 4

Couchdrop scores higher on our rubric for sftp hosting: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

SFTPGo offers free plan; Couchdrop doesn't.

Couchdrop is the better fit for teams needing hosted SFTP with governance and automation. SFTPGo is the better fit for teams wanting open-source flexibility or self-hosting.

  • Couchdrop fits best

    Teams needing hosted SFTP with governance and automation

  • SFTPGo fits best

    Teams wanting open-source flexibility or self-hosting

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Side by side

Feature Couchdrop 8.7/10 Visit ↗ SFTPGo 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.5
Ranking #5 in SFTP Hosting #7 in SFTP Hosting
Best for Teams needing hosted SFTP with governance and automation Teams wanting open-source flexibility or self-hosting
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $50/mo €50/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days 10 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 10 days
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, 2FA
Integrations 50+ integrations 11 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Couchdrop 1/4 · SFTPGo 0/4
Workflow automation Not checked yet Not checked yet
SSO support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
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
  • 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.
  • Supports SFTP, FTP/FTPS, WebDAV, and browser-based access
  • Virtual folders connect local, cloud, and remote storage
  • Automation, REST APIs, and audit logs support managed workflows
Cons
  • 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.
  • Managed plan storage and bandwidth are capped by tier
  • On-premises license prices do not state a billing period
  • Advanced storage backends and plugin access vary by license
Our verdict

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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SFTPGo handles secure file exchange across SFTP, FTP/FTPS, WebDAV, and a browser-based WebClient. It combines user, group, role, and per-directory permissions with virtual folders that can map local, cloud, and remote storage. The…

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  1. CouchdropSFTP Hosting 8.714-day trial
  2. SFTPGoSFTP Hosting 8.5Free plan · 10-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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.

  • SFTPGo — where it wins

    • Supports SFTP, FTP/FTPS, WebDAV, and browser-based access
    • Virtual folders connect local, cloud, and remote storage
    • Automation, REST APIs, and audit logs support managed workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Managed plan storage and bandwidth are capped by tier
    • On-premises license prices do not state a billing period
    • Advanced storage backends and plugin access vary by license

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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