SFTPGo vs HostedFTP

SFTPGo9.4Visit HostedFTP8.5Visit

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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HostedFTP #6 in FTP Hosting 8.5/10 21-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit HostedFTP

• SFTPGo fits best

  Open-source, self-hosted FTP operations

• HostedFTP fits best

  Security-focused managed FTP hosting

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Side by side

Feature	SFTPGo 9.4/10 Visit ↗	HostedFTP 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.5
Ranking	#1 in FTP Hosting	#6 in FTP Hosting
Best for	Open-source, self-hosted FTP operations	Security-focused managed FTP hosting
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	€50/mo	$200/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	10 days	21 days
Free trial length	10 days	21 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance	GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, 2FA	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations	11 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SFTPGo 0/2 · HostedFTP 2/2
Automated backups	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Web file manager	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Storage limit	Not checked yet	200 GB
Monthly transfer	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
FTP accounts	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Access protocols	Not checked yet	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	Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and HTTPS transfers Adds encryption, MFA, IP whitelisting, and audit logs Offers backups, disaster recovery, and S3/SFTP synchronization
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 $200 per month with annual billing Higher tiers are needed for SSO, compliance, and advanced scripting Focused on business file transfer rather than broad collaboration
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 →	HostedFTP is a managed, cloud-based file transfer service for businesses that need controlled FTP, FTPS, SFTP, or HTTPS exchanges. Its browser-based file manager and administration tools support user, role, group, and folder permissions,… 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

• HostedFTP — where it wins

  • Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and HTTPS transfers
  • Adds encryption, MFA, IP whitelisting, and audit logs
  • Offers backups, disaster recovery, and S3/SFTP synchronization

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $200 per month with annual billing
  • Higher tiers are needed for SSO, compliance, and advanced scripting
  • Focused on business file transfer rather than broad collaboration

• 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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• HostedFTP8.5/10 · 21-day trial

  A security-focused managed file transfer service for regulated and B2B workflows.

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