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Head-to-head · FTP Hosting

SFTPGo vs AWS Transfer Family

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
SFTPGo #1 in FTP Hosting 6.0/10 Free plan · paid from €50/mo · 10-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit SFTPGo
AWS Transfer Family #3 in FTP Hosting 6.0/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit site

SFTPGo leads on 1 check, AWS Transfer Family on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Free planonly SFTPGo
  • Most featuresAWS Transfer Family · 1 of 2

SFTPGo and AWS Transfer Family score identically on our rubric (6.0 out of 10) for ftp hosting; SFTPGo sits at #1 and AWS Transfer Family at #3 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

SFTPGo offers free plan; AWS Transfer Family doesn't. AWS Transfer Family offers web file manager; SFTPGo doesn't publish it.

SFTPGo is the better fit for open-source, self-hosted FTP operations. AWS Transfer Family is the better fit for enterprise AWS-based managed file transfer.

  • SFTPGo fits best

    Open-source, self-hosted FTP operations

  • AWS Transfer Family fits best

    Enterprise AWS-based managed file transfer

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Side by side

Feature SFTPGo 6.0/10 Visit ↗ AWS Transfer Family 6.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.0 6.0
Ranking #1 in FTP Hosting #3 in FTP Hosting
Best for Open-source, self-hosted FTP operations Enterprise AWS-based managed file transfer
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web
Support Email, Community, Docs Live chat, Phone, Email, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, 2FA HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations 11 integrations 12 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SFTPGo 0/2 · AWS Transfer Family 1/2
Automated backups Not published Not published
Web file manager Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Storage limit Not published Not published
Monthly transfer Not published Not published
FTP accounts Not published Not published
Access protocols Not published All
Our review
Pros
  • Supports SFTP, FTP/FTPS, WebDAV, and browser-based WebClient access
  • Combines automation, REST API access, audit logs, and file sharing
  • Connects with cloud storage, directories, identity providers, and webhooks
  • Supports SFTP, FTPS, FTP, AS2, and browser-based transfers
  • Connects with Amazon S3, Amazon EFS, and AWS workflow services
  • Adds granular access controls, connectors, and file-transfer workflows
Cons
  • Requires technical ownership for self-hosted deployment and administration
  • Managed plans begin at €50 per month
  • Advanced storage and transfer capacity can require higher tiers
  • Usage-based pricing can span endpoints, transfers, connectors, and workflows
  • No free plan for evaluating the service
  • Best fit depends on an AWS-centered storage and service environment
Our verdict

SFTPGo is a managed file transfer server for organizations that need secure exchange through SFTP, FTP/FTPS, WebDAV, or a browser-based WebClient. Its open-source edition supports self-hosted operations across Linux, Windows, macOS,…

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AWS Transfer Family is a fully managed file-transfer service for moving data into and out of Amazon S3 or Amazon EFS. It supports SFTP, FTPS, FTP, AS2, and browser-based transfers, with use cases including business-to-business exchange,…

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  1. SFTPGoFTP Hosting 6.0Free plan · paid from €50/mo · 10-day trial
  2. AWS Transfer FamilyFTP Hosting 6.0Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SFTPGo — where it wins

    • Supports SFTP, FTP/FTPS, WebDAV, and browser-based WebClient access
    • Combines automation, REST API access, audit logs, and file sharing
    • Connects with cloud storage, directories, identity providers, and webhooks

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires technical ownership for self-hosted deployment and administration
    • Managed plans begin at €50 per month
    • Advanced storage and transfer capacity can require higher tiers

  • AWS Transfer Family — where it wins

    • Supports SFTP, FTPS, FTP, AS2, and browser-based transfers
    • Connects with Amazon S3, Amazon EFS, and AWS workflow services
    • Adds granular access controls, connectors, and file-transfer workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Usage-based pricing can span endpoints, transfers, connectors, and workflows
    • No free plan for evaluating the service
    • Best fit depends on an AWS-centered storage and service environment
  • SFTPGo6.0/10 · Free plan · paid from €50/mo · 10-day trial

    A feature-rich open-source file transfer server for self-hosted and managed deployments.

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  • AWS Transfer Family6.0/10 · Paid

    A metered AWS service for managed protocols, workflows, access controls, and storage integration.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026