SFTPGo vs AWS Transfer Family

SFTPGo9.4Visit AWS Transfer Family9.0Visit

Higher score SFTPGo #1 in FTP Hosting 9.4/10 Free plan · 10-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit SFTPGo

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AWS Transfer Family #3 in FTP Hosting 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit site

• 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 9.4/10 Visit ↗	AWS Transfer Family 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.0
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	€50/mo	$0.001/unit usage-based
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	10 days	—
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 checked yet	Not checked yet
Web file manager	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Storage limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Monthly transfer	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
FTP accounts	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Access protocols	Not checked yet	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,… Read the review →	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,… Read the review →

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

• SFTPGo9.4/10 · Free plan · 10-day trial

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

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• AWS Transfer Family9.0/10 · Paid

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

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