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Head-to-head · FTP Server Software

CrushFTP vs Wing FTP Server

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score CrushFTP #3 in FTP Server Software 9.0/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit CrushFTP
Wing FTP Server #5 in FTP Server Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Wing FTP

CrushFTP leads on 0 checks, Wing FTP Server on 2, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCrushFTP · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly Wing FTP Server
  • Free trialboth

CrushFTP scores higher on our rubric for ftp server software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Wing FTP Server offers free plan; CrushFTP doesn't. Wing FTP Server leads on connection limit: 100 versus 50.

CrushFTP is the better fit for feature-rich self-hosted file transfer. Wing FTP Server is the better fit for cross-platform teams wanting a free edition.

  • CrushFTP fits best

    Feature-rich self-hosted file transfer

  • Wing FTP Server fits best

    Cross-platform teams wanting a free edition

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Side by side

Feature CrushFTP 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Wing FTP Server 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #3 in FTP Server Software #5 in FTP Server Software
Best for Feature-rich self-hosted file transfer Cross-platform teams wanting a free edition
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $70 one-time $199/device one-time
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 30 days 30 days
Free trial length 30 days 30 days
Deployment Self-hosted Self-hosted, Cloud
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Web
Support Email, Docs · 24/7 Email, Community, Docs
Compliance SSO/SAML, 2FA 2FA
Integrations 14 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CrushFTP 4/4 · Wing 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 100
Connection limit 50 100 (best)
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, HTTP, and HTTPS transfers
  • Web-based administration and browser-based client access
  • Automation, audit reporting, quotas, and directory mapping
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
  • Free Edition is limited to non-commercial use
  • Encrypted protocols begin with the $569 Secure Edition
  • High availability requires Wing Gateway clustering support
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…

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Wing FTP Server is self-hosted file-transfer software for Windows, macOS, Linux, and web access. It is suited to teams that need more than basic FTP, including browser-based administration, browser-based client access, virtual directory…

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  1. CrushFTPFTP Server Software 9.030-day trial
  2. Wing FTP ServerFTP Server Software 8.8Free plan · 30-day trial

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

  • Wing FTP Server — where it wins

    • Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTP, and HTTPS transfers
    • Web-based administration and browser-based client access
    • Automation, audit reporting, quotas, and directory mapping

    Where it doesn't

    • Free Edition is limited to non-commercial use
    • Encrypted protocols begin with the $569 Secure Edition
    • High availability requires Wing Gateway clustering support
  • CrushFTP9.0/10 · 30-day trial

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

    Visit CrushFTPFull verdict →
  • Wing FTP Server8.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A flexible cross-platform FTP server with a free non-commercial edition and enterprise tiers.

    Visit Wing FTPFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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