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Head-to-head · FTP Server Software

Wing FTP Server vs zFTPServer Suite

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score 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
zFTPServer Suite #8 in FTP Server Software 8.5/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit zFTPServer

Wing FTP Server leads on 3 checks, zFTPServer Suite on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWing FTP Server · 8.8/10
  • Free planonly Wing FTP Server
  • Free trialboth

Wing FTP Server scores higher on our rubric for ftp server software: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

Wing FTP Server offers free plan; zFTPServer Suite doesn't. Wing FTP Server leads on user account limit: 100 versus 1. Wing FTP Server leads on connection limit: 100 versus 1.

Wing FTP Server is the better fit for cross-platform teams wanting a free edition. zFTPServer Suite is the better fit for organizations needing broad protocol coverage.

  • Wing FTP Server fits best

    Cross-platform teams wanting a free edition

  • zFTPServer Suite fits best

    Organizations needing broad protocol coverage

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Side by side

Feature Wing FTP Server 8.8/10 Visit ↗ zFTPServer Suite 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.5
Ranking #5 in FTP Server Software #8 in FTP Server Software
Best for Cross-platform teams wanting a free edition Organizations needing broad protocol coverage
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $199/device one-time €29/user/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 30 days 30 days
Free trial length 30 days 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Self-hosted, Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, Web Windows, Linux
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance 2FA GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 5 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Wing FTP Server 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 100 (best) 1
Connection limit 100 (best) 1
Our review
Pros
  • Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTP, and HTTPS transfers
  • Web-based administration and browser-based client access
  • Automation, audit reporting, quotas, and directory mapping
  • 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
  • Free Edition is limited to non-commercial use
  • Encrypted protocols begin with the $569 Secure Edition
  • High availability requires Wing Gateway clustering support
  • 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

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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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…

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  1. Wing FTP ServerFTP Server Software 8.8Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. zFTPServer SuiteFTP Server Software 8.530-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

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

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

    Visit zFTPServerFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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