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Head-to-head · FTP Hosting

ftpGrid vs HostedFTP

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
ftpGrid #2 in FTP Hosting 7.0/10 Free plan · paid from €19/mo Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit ftpGrid
Higher score HostedFTP #6 in FTP Hosting 9.0/10 From $200/mo (annual) · 21-day trial ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit HostedFTP

ftpGrid leads on 1 check, HostedFTP on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHostedFTP · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly ftpGrid
  • Most featuresHostedFTP · 2 of 2

HostedFTP scores higher on our rubric for ftp hosting: 9.0 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #2.

ftpGrid offers free plan; HostedFTP doesn't. HostedFTP leads on storage limit: 200 GB versus 10 GB. HostedFTP offers automated backups; ftpGrid doesn't publish it.

ftpGrid is the better fit for budget FTP hosting with broad protocol support. HostedFTP is the better fit for security-focused managed FTP hosting.

  • ftpGrid fits best

    Budget FTP hosting with broad protocol support

  • HostedFTP fits best

    Security-focused managed FTP hosting

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Side by side

Feature ftpGrid 7.0/10 Visit ↗ HostedFTP 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.0 9.0
Ranking #2 in FTP Hosting #6 in FTP Hosting
Best for Budget FTP hosting with broad protocol support Security-focused managed FTP hosting
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published $200/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance GDPR SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations 4 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ftpGrid 1/2 · HostedFTP 2/2
Automated backups Not published ✓ (best)
Web file manager ✓ ✓
Specs
Storage limit 10 GB 200 GB (best)
Monthly transfer 300 GB/mo Not published
FTP accounts 5 accounts Not published
Access protocols All All
Our review
Pros
  • Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, and HTTPS file sharing
  • Includes REST API, webhooks, and cloud-storage synchronization
  • Free plan includes hosting, audit logging, and public link sharing
  • Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and HTTPS transfers
  • Adds encryption, MFA, IP whitelisting, and audit logs
  • Offers backups, disaster recovery, and S3/SFTP synchronization
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to 100 MB storage and 1 GB bandwidth
  • AWS S3, Azure Blob, and REST API are limited to higher tiers
  • Phone support is available only on the Enterprise plan
  • Starts at $200 per month with annual billing
  • Higher tiers are needed for SSO, compliance, and advanced scripting
  • Focused on business file transfer rather than broad collaboration
Our verdict

ftpGrid is a managed cloud file-transfer and storage service for businesses, developers, and teams that need hosted FTP infrastructure without maintaining servers. It supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, HTTPS file sharing, browser-based file…

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HostedFTP is a managed, cloud-based file transfer service for businesses that need controlled FTP, FTPS, SFTP, or HTTPS exchanges. Its browser-based file manager and administration tools support user, role, group, and folder permissions,…

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  1. ftpGridFTP Hosting 7.0Free plan · paid from €19/mo
  2. HostedFTPFTP Hosting 9.0From $200/mo (annual) · 21-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ftpGrid — where it wins

    • Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, and HTTPS file sharing
    • Includes REST API, webhooks, and cloud-storage synchronization
    • Free plan includes hosting, audit logging, and public link sharing

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 100 MB storage and 1 GB bandwidth
    • AWS S3, Azure Blob, and REST API are limited to higher tiers
    • Phone support is available only on the Enterprise plan
  • HostedFTP — where it wins

    • Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and HTTPS transfers
    • Adds encryption, MFA, IP whitelisting, and audit logs
    • Offers backups, disaster recovery, and S3/SFTP synchronization

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $200 per month with annual billing
    • Higher tiers are needed for SSO, compliance, and advanced scripting
    • Focused on business file transfer rather than broad collaboration
  • ftpGrid7.0/10 · Free plan · paid from €19/mo

    A flexible FTP host with broad protocol support, automation, and a usable free tier.

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  • HostedFTP9.0/10 · From $200/mo (annual) · 21-day trial

    A security-focused managed file transfer service for regulated and B2B workflows.

    Visit HostedFTPFull verdict →

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