Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server vs Cleo Integration Cloud

SUServ-U Managed File Transfer Server9.0Visit Cleo Integration Cloud—Visit

Higher score SU Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server #6 in Managed File Transfer Software 9.0/10 From $335/mo (annual) · 14-day trial ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit SolarWinds

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Cleo Integration Cloud #8 in Managed File Transfer Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Cleo

• Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server fits best

  Windows and mobile file-transfer administration

• Cleo Integration Cloud fits best

  Complex hybrid enterprise integrations

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Side by side

Feature	SUServ-U Managed File Transfer Server 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Cleo Integration Cloud —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	—
Ranking	#6 in Managed File Transfer Software	#8 in Managed File Transfer Software
Best for	Windows and mobile file-transfer administration	Complex hybrid enterprise integrations
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$335/mo	Not published
Free plan	—	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Self-hosted, Cloud	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	PCI DSS, HIPAA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	6 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server 3/3 · Cleo Integration Cloud 3/3
Workflow automation	✓	✓
Audit trail	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Specs
Protocol support	Broad	Broad
Deployment options	Hybrid	Hybrid
Managed connectors	Not published	Not published
Maximum file size	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	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	Broad support for secure file-transfer protocols and partner mailboxes Workflow automation covers routing, transformation, validation, and scheduling Hybrid connectivity links cloud services with on-premises systems
Cons	Priced at $335 per server per month with annual billing No free plan is available Open-source deployments are not supported	Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than self-service purchase The CIC Agent requires a private server for on-premises connectivity Its broad scope may exceed the needs of simple file-transfer teams
Our verdict	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 →	Cleo Integration Cloud is a managed file transfer and business integration platform for organizations exchanging files and data across trading partners, applications, databases, cloud services, and internal systems. It is positioned for… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Cleo Integration Cloud — where it wins

  • Broad support for secure file-transfer protocols and partner mailboxes
  • Workflow automation covers routing, transformation, validation, and scheduling
  • Hybrid connectivity links cloud services with on-premises systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than self-service purchase
  • The CIC Agent requires a private server for on-premises connectivity
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of simple file-transfer teams

• SUServ-U Managed File Transfer Server9.0/10 · From $335/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

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

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• Cleo Integration Cloud—/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad hybrid integration platform for complex partner, application, and file-transfer workflows.

  Visit CleoFull verdict →