Progress MOVEit Transfer vs Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server

Progress MOVEit Transfer9.2Visit SUServ-U Managed File Transfer Server8.5Visit

Higher score Progress MOVEit Transfer #1 in Managed File Transfer Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Progress

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SU Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server #7 in Managed File Transfer Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit SolarWinds

• Progress MOVEit Transfer fits best

  Secure file exchange with broad client access

• Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server fits best

  Windows and mobile file-transfer administration

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Side by side

Feature	Progress MOVEit Transfer 9.2/10 Visit ↗	SUServ-U Managed File Transfer Server 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Managed File Transfer Software	#7 in Managed File Transfer Software
Best for	Secure file exchange with broad client access	Windows and mobile file-transfer administration
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request · 30-day trial	$335/unit/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	14 days
Free trial length	30 days	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Self-hosted, Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Docs, Community	Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance	GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA	PCI DSS, HIPAA
Integrations	12 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Progress MOVEit Transfer 3/3 · Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server 3/3
Workflow automation	✓	✓
Audit trail	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Specs
Protocol support	Broad	Broad
Deployment options	Hybrid	Hybrid
Managed connectors	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Maximum file size	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports SFTP, FTPS and HTTP/S transfer protocols Combines encryption, tamper-evident logs and exportable reporting Offers MFA, SSO, APIs and hybrid high-availability patterns	Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTP, and HTTPS protocols Adds event-driven automation, sharing, requests, and file access Includes auditing, MFA, directory integration, and gateway deployment
Cons	Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than self-serve checkout No permanent free plan; the available offer is a 30-day trial Its broad administration scope may exceed simple transfer needs	Priced at $335 per server per month with annual billing No free plan is available Open-source deployments are not supported
Our verdict	Progress MOVEit Transfer is managed file transfer software for organizations exchanging sensitive files with internal teams, customers, partners and external systems. It combines encryption for files at rest and in transit with SFTP, FTPS… Read the review →	Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server is server software for organizations that need controlled file exchange inside and outside their networks. It fits IT teams managing Windows or Linux environments across data centers, virtual machines,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Progress MOVEit Transfer — where it wins

  • Supports SFTP, FTPS and HTTP/S transfer protocols
  • Combines encryption, tamper-evident logs and exportable reporting
  • Offers MFA, SSO, APIs and hybrid high-availability patterns

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than self-serve checkout
  • No permanent free plan; the available offer is a 30-day trial
  • Its broad administration scope may exceed simple transfer needs

• Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server — where it wins

  • Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTP, and HTTPS protocols
  • Adds event-driven automation, sharing, requests, and file access
  • Includes auditing, MFA, directory integration, and gateway deployment

  Where it doesn't

  • Priced at $335 per server per month with annual billing
  • No free plan is available
  • Open-source deployments are not supported

• Progress MOVEit Transfer9.2/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A broad, audit-focused file transfer platform for secure business exchange.

  Visit ProgressFull verdict →
• SUServ-U Managed File Transfer Server8.5/10 · 14-day trial

  A protocol-rich managed transfer server with automation, auditing, and mobile access.

  Visit SolarWindsFull verdict →