HostedFTP vs Files.com

HostedFTP7.7Visit Files.com7.4Visit

Higher score HostedFTP #4 in FTP Hosting 7.7/10 From $200/mo (annual) · 21-day trial ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit HostedFTP

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Files.com #6 in FTP Hosting 7.4/10 From $199/mo · 7-day trial ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Files.com

• HostedFTP fits best

  Security-focused managed FTP hosting

• Files.com fits best

  Enterprise file sharing and transfer workflows

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Side by side

Feature	HostedFTP 7.7/10 Visit ↗	Files.com 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.7	7.4
Ranking	#4 in FTP Hosting	#6 in FTP Hosting
Best for	Security-focused managed FTP hosting	Enterprise file sharing and transfer workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$200/mo	$199/mo (best)
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Free trial length	21 days	7 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	3 integrations	89+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features HostedFTP 2/2 · Files.com 0/2
Automated backups	✓ (best)	Not published
Web file manager	✓ (best)	Not published
Specs
Storage limit	200 GB	Not published
Monthly transfer	Not published	Not published
FTP accounts	Not published	Not published
Access protocols	All	Not published
Our review
Pros	Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and HTTPS transfers Adds encryption, MFA, IP whitelisting, and audit logs Offers backups, disaster recovery, and S3/SFTP synchronization	Broad protocol coverage with SFTP, FTP, FTPS, WebDAV, HTTPS, and AS2 APIs, SDKs, CLI, webhooks, automations, and sync flows Share links, access logs, custom branding, and desktop and mobile access
Cons	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	Starts at $199 per month, limiting fit for smaller deployments No free plan, with a 7-day trial instead Advanced security and governance features begin with the Power plan
Our verdict	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,… Read the review →	Files.com is a cloud-based file orchestration platform for organizations that exchange files with customers, partners, employees, and business systems. It combines managed file transfer, browser-based sharing, workflow automation,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Files.com — where it wins

  • Broad protocol coverage with SFTP, FTP, FTPS, WebDAV, HTTPS, and AS2
  • APIs, SDKs, CLI, webhooks, automations, and sync flows
  • Share links, access logs, custom branding, and desktop and mobile access

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $199 per month, limiting fit for smaller deployments
  • No free plan, with a 7-day trial instead
  • Advanced security and governance features begin with the Power plan

• HostedFTP7.7/10 · From $200/mo (annual) · 21-day trial

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

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• Files.com7.4/10 · From $199/mo · 7-day trial

  A broad, automation-ready file transfer platform for larger business workflows.

  Visit Files.comFull verdict →