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Head-to-head · FTP Server Software

SFTPGo vs Wing FTP Server

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score SFTPGo #1 in FTP Server Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 10-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit SFTPGo
Wing FTP Server #5 in FTP Server Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Wing FTP

SFTPGo leads on 0 checks, Wing FTP Server on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSFTPGo · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

SFTPGo scores higher on our rubric for ftp server software: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

SFTPGo is the better fit for open-source, secure multi-protocol deployments. Wing FTP Server is the better fit for cross-platform teams wanting a free edition.

  • SFTPGo fits best

    Open-source, secure multi-protocol deployments

  • Wing FTP Server fits best

    Cross-platform teams wanting a free edition

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Side by side

Feature SFTPGo 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Wing FTP Server 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.8
Ranking #1 in FTP Server Software #5 in FTP Server Software
Best for Open-source, secure multi-protocol deployments Cross-platform teams wanting a free edition
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price €50/mo $199/device one-time
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 10 days 30 days
Free trial length 10 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Self-hosted, Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Web
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Compliance GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, 2FA 2FA
Integrations 11 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SFTPGo 4/4 · Wing FTP Server 4/4
Virtual folders ✓ ✓
Web administration ✓ ✓
Automation API ✓ ✓
Audit logging ✓ ✓
Specs
Protocols supported Ftp_ftps_sftp Ftp_ftps_sftp
User account limit Not checked yet 100
Connection limit Not checked yet 100
Our review
Pros
  • Supports SFTP, FTP/FTPS, WebDAV, and browser-based WebClient access
  • Combines MFA, TLS, encryption, audit logs, and brute-force protection
  • Offers automation, REST APIs, cloud backends, and virtual folders
  • Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTP, and HTTPS transfers
  • Web-based administration and browser-based client access
  • Automation, audit reporting, quotas, and directory mapping
Cons
  • Paid SaaS storage and bandwidth limits vary by plan
  • Audit log retention ranges from 7 to 90 days on named SaaS tiers
  • Starter licensing limits storage to local filesystems and plugins to 2
  • Free Edition is limited to non-commercial use
  • Encrypted protocols begin with the $569 Secure Edition
  • High availability requires Wing Gateway clustering support
Our verdict

SFTPGo is a managed file transfer server for organizations exchanging files through SFTP, FTP/FTPS, WebDAV, or a browser-based WebClient. Its open-source edition, self-hosted Enterprise license, and fully managed SaaS service give it a…

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Wing FTP Server is self-hosted file-transfer software for Windows, macOS, Linux, and web access. It is suited to teams that need more than basic FTP, including browser-based administration, browser-based client access, virtual directory…

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  1. SFTPGoFTP Server Software 9.4Free plan · 10-day trial
  2. Wing FTP ServerFTP Server Software 8.8Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SFTPGo — where it wins

    • Supports SFTP, FTP/FTPS, WebDAV, and browser-based WebClient access
    • Combines MFA, TLS, encryption, audit logs, and brute-force protection
    • Offers automation, REST APIs, cloud backends, and virtual folders

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid SaaS storage and bandwidth limits vary by plan
    • Audit log retention ranges from 7 to 90 days on named SaaS tiers
    • Starter licensing limits storage to local filesystems and plugins to 2

  • Wing FTP Server — where it wins

    • Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTP, and HTTPS transfers
    • Web-based administration and browser-based client access
    • Automation, audit reporting, quotas, and directory mapping

    Where it doesn't

    • Free Edition is limited to non-commercial use
    • Encrypted protocols begin with the $569 Secure Edition
    • High availability requires Wing Gateway clustering support
  • SFTPGo9.4/10 · Free plan · 10-day trial

    A flexible open-source transfer server for teams needing multiple protocols and strong controls.

    Visit SFTPGoFull verdict →
  • Wing FTP Server8.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A flexible cross-platform FTP server with a free non-commercial edition and enterprise tiers.

    Visit Wing FTPFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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