SFTPGo vs Files.com

SFTPGo9.4Visit Files.com8.9Visit

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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Files.com #4 in FTP Hosting 8.9/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Files.com

• SFTPGo fits best

  Open-source, self-hosted FTP operations

• Files.com fits best

  Enterprise file sharing and transfer workflows

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Side by side

Feature	SFTPGo 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Files.com 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.9
Ranking	#1 in FTP Hosting	#4 in FTP Hosting
Best for	Open-source, self-hosted FTP operations	Enterprise file sharing and transfer workflows
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	€50/mo	$2,099/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	10 days	7 days
Free trial length	10 days	7 days · no card needed
Money-back guarantee	30 days	90 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone
Compliance	GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, 2FA	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	11 integrations	89+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SFTPGo 0/2 · Files.com 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	Not checked yet
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	Broad protocol coverage with SFTP, FTP, FTPS, WebDAV, HTTPS, and AS2 APIs, SDKs, CLI, webhooks, automations, and sync flows Share links, access logs, custom branding, and desktop and mobile access
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	Starts at $199 per month, limiting fit for smaller deployments No free plan, with a 7-day trial instead Advanced security and governance features begin with the Power plan
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 →	Files.com is a cloud-based file orchestration platform for organizations that exchange files with customers, partners, employees, and business systems. It combines managed file transfer, browser-based sharing, workflow automation,… 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

• Files.com — where it wins

  • Broad protocol coverage with SFTP, FTP, FTPS, WebDAV, HTTPS, and AS2
  • APIs, SDKs, CLI, webhooks, automations, and sync flows
  • Share links, access logs, custom branding, and desktop and mobile access

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $199 per month, limiting fit for smaller deployments
  • No free plan, with a 7-day trial instead
  • Advanced security and governance features begin with the Power plan

• 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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• Files.com8.9/10 · 7-day trial

  A broad, automation-ready file transfer platform for larger business workflows.

  Visit Files.comFull verdict →