SFTPGo vs SFTPCloud

SFTPGo9.4Visit SFTPCloud8.7Visit

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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SFTPCloud #5 in FTP Hosting 8.7/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit SFTPCloud

• SFTPGo fits best

  Open-source, self-hosted FTP operations

• SFTPCloud fits best

  Managed FTP hosting with cloud storage links

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Side by side

Feature	SFTPGo 9.4/10 Visit ↗	SFTPCloud 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.7
Ranking	#1 in FTP Hosting	#5 in FTP Hosting
Best for	Open-source, self-hosted FTP operations	Managed FTP hosting with cloud storage links
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	€50/mo	€39/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	10 days	7 days
Free trial length	10 days	7 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance	GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, 2FA	GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001
Integrations	11 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SFTPGo 0/2 · SFTPCloud 1/2
Automated backups	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Web file manager	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Storage limit	Not checked yet	10 GB
Monthly transfer	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
FTP accounts	Not checked yet	5 accounts
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, and SFTP with permissions and path restrictions Connects to major cloud storage services and external SFTP servers Provides web file operations, notifications, and connection visibility
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; monthly pricing starts at €39 The Lite plan includes 10GB storage and 5 SFTP/FTP users Higher user and storage limits require substantially more expensive tiers
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 →	SFTPCloud is a managed cloud service for hosting FTP, FTPS, and SFTP servers. It is designed for businesses, teams, and agencies that need hosted file-transfer infrastructure without managing servers themselves. Administrators can manage… 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

• SFTPCloud — where it wins

  • Supports FTP, FTPS, and SFTP with permissions and path restrictions
  • Connects to major cloud storage services and external SFTP servers
  • Provides web file operations, notifications, and connection visibility

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; monthly pricing starts at €39
  • The Lite plan includes 10GB storage and 5 SFTP/FTP users
  • Higher user and storage limits require substantially more expensive tiers

• 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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• SFTPCloud8.7/10 · 7-day trial

  A managed file-transfer service with cloud integrations, quotas, and web operations.

  Visit SFTPCloudFull verdict →