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Head-to-head · FTP Hosting

SFTPGo vs Cloud FTP

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score SFTPGo #1 in FTP Hosting 9.4/10 Free plan · 10-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit SFTPGo
Cloud FTP #7 in FTP Hosting 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Google Cloud

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSFTPGo · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly SFTPGo
  • Free trialonly SFTPGo

SFTPGo scores higher on our rubric for ftp hosting: 9.4 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

SFTPGo offers free plan; Cloud FTP doesn't.

SFTPGo is the better fit for open-source, self-hosted FTP operations. Cloud FTP is the better fit for google Cloud SFTP infrastructure.

  • SFTPGo fits best

    Open-source, self-hosted FTP operations

  • Cloud FTP fits best

    Google Cloud SFTP infrastructure

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Side by side

Feature SFTPGo 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Cloud FTP 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.4
Ranking #1 in FTP Hosting #7 in FTP Hosting
Best for Open-source, self-hosted FTP operations Google Cloud SFTP infrastructure
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price €50/mo $0.04/GB usage-based
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 10 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web
Support Email, Community, Docs Docs, Community, Tickets
Integrations 11 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SFTPGo 0/2 · Cloud FTP 0/2
Automated backups Not checked yet Not checked yet
Web file manager Not checked yet Not checked yet
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 Sftp
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
  • Connects SFTP users directly to Cloud Storage buckets
  • Supports public, VPC, and Private Service Connect deployments
  • Offers APIs, key-based access, and up to 500 concurrent sessions
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
  • Supports SFTP only, rather than multiple file-transfer protocols
  • Usage-based billing can require tracking server hours and transferred data
  • Cloud Storage and related Google Cloud charges are billed separately
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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Cloud FTP is a managed SFTP service from Google Cloud for organizations moving files between users, partners, applications, and Cloud Storage. It supports standard SFTP clients such as Cyberduck, FileZilla, and WinSCP, making it suitable…

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  1. SFTPGoFTP Hosting 9.4Free plan · 10-day trial
  2. Cloud FTPFTP Hosting 8.4Paid

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

  • Cloud FTP — where it wins

    • Connects SFTP users directly to Cloud Storage buckets
    • Supports public, VPC, and Private Service Connect deployments
    • Offers APIs, key-based access, and up to 500 concurrent sessions

    Where it doesn't

    • Supports SFTP only, rather than multiple file-transfer protocols
    • Usage-based billing can require tracking server hours and transferred data
    • Cloud Storage and related Google Cloud charges are billed separately

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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