CrushFTP vs Cerberus FTP Server

CrushFTP9.0Visit Cerberus FTP Server8.6Visit

Higher score CrushFTP #3 in FTP Server Software 9.0/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit CrushFTP

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

• CrushFTP fits best

  Feature-rich self-hosted file transfer

• Cerberus FTP Server fits best

  Established Windows FTP administration

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Side by side

Feature	CrushFTP 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Cerberus FTP Server 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.6
Ranking	#3 in FTP Server Software	#7 in FTP Server Software
Best for	Feature-rich self-hosted file transfer	Established Windows FTP administration
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$70 one-time	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	25 days
Free trial length	30 days	25 days · no card needed
Deployment	Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows
Support	Email, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SSO/SAML, 2FA	GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	14 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CrushFTP 4/4 · Cerberus FTP Server 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	Not checked yet
Connection limit	50	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, HTTPS, WebDAV, and related workflows Combines virtual filesystems, automation, monitoring, reports, and replication Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and other Java-capable systems	Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, and HTTP/S transfers Active Directory, LDAP, AWS, Azure, and Okta integrations Automation, replication, audit trails, and web administration
Cons	No free plan; access starts with a paid one-time license Small Business and Professional plans provide email support only Self-hosted operation requires responsibility for the server environment	No free plan is available Windows-focused deployment limits platform flexibility HTTP/S web client and advanced controls require Enterprise tiers
Our verdict	CrushFTP is a self-hosted file transfer server for individuals, small businesses, and enterprises that need control over transfer services and administration. It supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, HTTPS, WebDAV, and related workflows, with a… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• CrushFTP — where it wins

  • Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, HTTPS, WebDAV, and related workflows
  • Combines virtual filesystems, automation, monitoring, reports, and replication
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and other Java-capable systems

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; access starts with a paid one-time license
  • Small Business and Professional plans provide email support only
  • Self-hosted operation requires responsibility for the server environment

• 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

• CrushFTP9.0/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad, feature-rich self-hosted server with a low one-time entry price.

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

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

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