SFTPGo vs SFTP.cloud

SFTPGo6.0Visit SFTP.cloud7.0Visit

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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Higher score SFTP.cloud #8 in FTP Hosting 7.0/10 From $240/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit SFTP.cloud

• SFTPGo fits best

  Open-source, self-hosted FTP operations

• SFTP.cloud fits best

  Highly controlled enterprise file transfer

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Side by side

Feature	SFTPGo 6.0/10 Visit ↗	SFTP.cloud 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	6.0	7.0
Ranking	#1 in FTP Hosting	#8 in FTP Hosting
Best for	Open-source, self-hosted FTP operations	Highly controlled enterprise file transfer
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	$240/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Free trial length	10 days	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Docs
Compliance	GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, 2FA	GDPR, 2FA
Integrations	11 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SFTPGo 0/2 · SFTP.cloud 1/2
Automated backups	Not published	Not published
Web file manager	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
Storage limit	Not published	Not published
Monthly transfer	Not published	Not published
FTP accounts	Not published	15 accounts
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	Supports SFTP, FTPS, FTPES and HTTPS access Path rules, MFA, geo-fencing and audit verification Connects to major cloud and on-premises storage systems
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 $240 per month with no free plan Shared fair-use threshold is 2 TB per month May be more infrastructure than simpler transfer needs require
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 →	SFTP.cloud is a managed file-transfer service for organizations that need controlled access to storage they already own. It supports SFTP, FTPS, FTPES and HTTPS, with browser-based file access for uploading, moving, renaming and sharing… 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

• SFTP.cloud — where it wins

  • Supports SFTP, FTPS, FTPES and HTTPS access
  • Path rules, MFA, geo-fencing and audit verification
  • Connects to major cloud and on-premises storage systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $240 per month with no free plan
  • Shared fair-use threshold is 2 TB per month
  • May be more infrastructure than simpler transfer needs require

• 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.

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• SFTP.cloud7.0/10 · From $240/mo · 14-day trial

  A controlled, integration-rich transfer layer for enterprises with a $240 monthly entry price.

  Visit SFTP.cloudFull verdict →