SFTPGo vs zFTPServer Suite

SFTPGo9.4Visit zFTPServer Suite8.5Visit

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

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zFTPServer Suite #8 in FTP Server Software 8.5/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit zFTPServer

• SFTPGo fits best

  Open-source, secure multi-protocol deployments

• zFTPServer Suite fits best

  Organizations needing broad protocol coverage

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Side by side

Feature	SFTPGo 9.4/10 Visit ↗	zFTPServer Suite 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.5
Ranking	#1 in FTP Server Software	#8 in FTP Server Software
Best for	Open-source, secure multi-protocol deployments	Organizations needing broad protocol coverage
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	€50/mo	€29/user/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	10 days	30 days
Free trial length	10 days	30 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, Linux
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Docs
Compliance	GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, 2FA	GDPR, 2FA
Integrations	11 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SFTPGo 4/4 · zFTPServer Suite 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	1
Connection limit	Not checked yet	1
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, TFTP, SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, and WebDAV Adds granular permissions, automation, audit trails, and clustering Integrates with Active Directory, identity providers, and business systems
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	No free plan; annual licensing starts at €29 per user Advanced collaboration and identity features require higher tiers Server-based deployment may require more administration than simpler tools
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… Read the review →	zFTPServer Suite is server-based file transfer and managed file transfer software for individuals, small teams, businesses, and enterprises. It supports deployment on Windows and Linux, either on premises or in the cloud. The suite… Read the review →

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

• zFTPServer Suite — where it wins

  • Supports FTP, TFTP, SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, and WebDAV
  • Adds granular permissions, automation, audit trails, and clustering
  • Integrates with Active Directory, identity providers, and business systems

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; annual licensing starts at €29 per user
  • Advanced collaboration and identity features require higher tiers
  • Server-based deployment may require more administration than simpler tools

• SFTPGo9.4/10 · Free plan · 10-day trial

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

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• zFTPServer Suite8.5/10 · 30-day trial

  A flexible server-based file transfer suite for organizations with varied protocol needs.

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