SFTPGo vs GreenGeeks FTP Hosting

SFTPGo9.2Visit GFGreenGeeks FTP Hosting6.9Visit

Higher score SFTPGo #1 in FTP Hosting 9.2/10 Free plan · paid from €50/mo · 10-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit SFTPGo

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GF GreenGeeks FTP Hosting #8 in FTP Hosting 6.9/10 From $13.95/mo (annual) ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit GreenGeeks

• SFTPGo fits best

  Open-source, self-hosted FTP operations

• GreenGeeks FTP Hosting fits best

  Shared hosting with all major FTP protocols

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Side by side

Feature	SFTPGo 9.2/10 Visit ↗	GFGreenGeeks FTP Hosting 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	6.9
Ranking	#1 in FTP Hosting	#8 in FTP Hosting
Best for	Open-source, self-hosted FTP operations	Shared hosting with all major FTP protocols
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	$13.95/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Money-back guarantee	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, 2FA	GDPR
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SFTPGo 0/2 · GreenGeeks FTP Hosting 2/2
Automated backups	Not published	✓ (best)
Web file manager	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
Storage limit	Not published	25 GB
Monthly transfer	Not published	Not published
FTP accounts	Not published	Not published
Access protocols	Not published	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	FTP, SFTP, and FTPS support covers major transfer methods. Unlimited FTP accounts with restricted directory access. Nightly backups, SSL certificates, and cPanel File Manager included.
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	No free plan is available. Lite is limited to one website and 25GB of web space. Listed prices require 12-month prepaid billing.
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 →	GreenGeeks FTP Hosting is shared web hosting built around website file transfers and management. It supports FTP, SFTP, and FTPS, while cPanel provides a browser-based File Manager for users who prefer not to rely solely on a desktop… 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

• GreenGeeks FTP Hosting — where it wins

  • FTP, SFTP, and FTPS support covers major transfer methods.
  • Unlimited FTP accounts with restricted directory access.
  • Nightly backups, SSL certificates, and cPanel File Manager included.

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available.
  • Lite is limited to one website and 25GB of web space.
  • Listed prices require 12-month prepaid billing.

• SFTPGo9.2/10 · Free plan · paid from €50/mo · 10-day trial

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

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• GFGreenGeeks FTP Hosting6.9/10 · From $13.95/mo (annual)

  A practical shared-hosting option for multi-protocol file transfers and website management.

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