SFTPGo vs ExaVault

SFTPGo8.5Visit ExaVault8.4Visit

Higher score SFTPGo #7 in SFTP Hosting 8.5/10 Free plan · 10-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit SFTPGo

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ExaVault #8 in SFTP Hosting 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Files.com

• SFTPGo fits best

  Teams wanting open-source flexibility or self-hosting

• ExaVault fits best

  Teams wanting self-hosted transfers and a free option

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Side by side

Feature	SFTPGo 8.5/10 Visit ↗	ExaVault 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.4
Ranking	#7 in SFTP Hosting	#8 in SFTP Hosting
Best for	Teams wanting open-source flexibility or self-hosting	Teams wanting self-hosted transfers and a free option
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	€50/mo	$99/unit/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	10 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, 2FA	SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	11 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SFTPGo 0/4 · ExaVault 1/4
Workflow automation	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
SSO support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Audit logs	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
API access	Not checked yet	—
Specs
Included storage	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Monthly transfer	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
User accounts	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports SFTP, FTP/FTPS, WebDAV, and browser-based access Virtual folders connect local, cloud, and remote storage Automation, REST APIs, and audit logs support managed workflows	Free plan supports up to 50 users and four transfer protocols Browser file manager, share links, permissions and audit logging Integrates with Active Directory, LDAP, SAML and SCIM
Cons	Managed plan storage and bandwidth are capped by tier On-premises license prices do not state a billing period Advanced storage backends and plugin access vary by license	API access is unavailable Self-hosted deployment requires infrastructure the organization operates Appliance compliance posture depends on the customer's infrastructure
Our verdict	SFTPGo handles secure file exchange across SFTP, FTP/FTPS, WebDAV, and a browser-based WebClient. It combines user, group, role, and per-directory permissions with virtual folders that can map local, cloud, and remote storage. The… Read the review →	ExaVault is a self-hosted file-transfer appliance maintained by Files.com for organizations that need FTP, SFTP, FTPS, WebDAV and browser-based file access in infrastructure they operate. Its free plan supports up to 50 users, making it… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• SFTPGo — where it wins

  • Supports SFTP, FTP/FTPS, WebDAV, and browser-based access
  • Virtual folders connect local, cloud, and remote storage
  • Automation, REST APIs, and audit logs support managed workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Managed plan storage and bandwidth are capped by tier
  • On-premises license prices do not state a billing period
  • Advanced storage backends and plugin access vary by license

• ExaVault — where it wins

  • Free plan supports up to 50 users and four transfer protocols
  • Browser file manager, share links, permissions and audit logging
  • Integrates with Active Directory, LDAP, SAML and SCIM

  Where it doesn't

  • API access is unavailable
  • Self-hosted deployment requires infrastructure the organization operates
  • Appliance compliance posture depends on the customer's infrastructure

• SFTPGo8.5/10 · Free plan · 10-day trial

  Flexible file transfer across protocols, with automation and self-hosting options.

  Visit SFTPGoFull verdict →
• ExaVault8.4/10 · Free plan

  A free, self-hosted transfer appliance with browser file access and permission controls.

  Visit Files.comFull verdict →