SFTPCloud vs HostedFTP

SFTPCloud8.7Visit HostedFTP8.5Visit

Higher score SFTPCloud #5 in FTP Hosting 8.7/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit SFTPCloud

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HostedFTP #6 in FTP Hosting 8.5/10 21-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit HostedFTP

• SFTPCloud fits best

  Managed FTP hosting with cloud storage links

• HostedFTP fits best

  Security-focused managed FTP hosting

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Side by side

Feature	SFTPCloud 8.7/10 Visit ↗	HostedFTP 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.5
Ranking	#5 in FTP Hosting	#6 in FTP Hosting
Best for	Managed FTP hosting with cloud storage links	Security-focused managed FTP hosting
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	€39/mo	$200/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	7 days	21 days
Free trial length	7 days · no card needed	21 days
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance	GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations	10 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SFTPCloud 1/2 · HostedFTP 2/2
Automated backups	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Web file manager	✓	✓
Specs
Storage limit	10 GB	200 GB (best)
Monthly transfer	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
FTP accounts	5 accounts	Not checked yet
Access protocols	All	All
Our review
Pros	Supports FTP, FTPS, and SFTP with permissions and path restrictions Connects to major cloud storage services and external SFTP servers Provides web file operations, notifications, and connection visibility	Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and HTTPS transfers Adds encryption, MFA, IP whitelisting, and audit logs Offers backups, disaster recovery, and S3/SFTP synchronization
Cons	No free plan; monthly pricing starts at €39 The Lite plan includes 10GB storage and 5 SFTP/FTP users Higher user and storage limits require substantially more expensive tiers	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	SFTPCloud is a managed cloud service for hosting FTP, FTPS, and SFTP servers. It is designed for businesses, teams, and agencies that need hosted file-transfer infrastructure without managing servers themselves. Administrators can manage… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• SFTPCloud — where it wins

  • Supports FTP, FTPS, and SFTP with permissions and path restrictions
  • Connects to major cloud storage services and external SFTP servers
  • Provides web file operations, notifications, and connection visibility

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; monthly pricing starts at €39
  • The Lite plan includes 10GB storage and 5 SFTP/FTP users
  • Higher user and storage limits require substantially more expensive tiers

• 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

• SFTPCloud8.7/10 · 7-day trial

  A managed file-transfer service with cloud integrations, quotas, and web operations.

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• HostedFTP8.5/10 · 21-day trial

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

  Visit HostedFTPFull verdict →