SFTPGo vs Cloud FTP

SFTPGo6.0Visit Cloud FTP4.0Visit

Higher score 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

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Cloud FTP #7 in FTP Hosting 4.0/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Google Cloud

• 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 6.0/10 Visit ↗	Cloud FTP 4.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	6.0	4.0
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	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
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 published	Not published
Web file manager	Not published	Not published
Specs
Storage limit	Not published	Not published
Monthly transfer	Not published	Not published
FTP accounts	Not published	Not published
Access protocols	Not published	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,… Read the review →	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… 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

• 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

• 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.

  Visit SFTPGoFull verdict →
• Cloud FTP4.0/10 · Paid

  A focused managed SFTP service for Cloud Storage and private Google Cloud networks.

  Visit Google CloudFull verdict →