Serv-U FTP Server review
A mature FTP/FTPS server for established deployments that need web access and administration.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Serv-U FTP Server is self-hosted file-transfer software for organizations managing controlled FTP and FTPS exchanges. It runs on Windows and Linux and is suited to established deployments that need administration beyond basic file transfer. Administrators can manage users and groups, virtual folders, remote shares, bandwidth, storage, quotas, and permissions. The listed plan supports up to three domains, 250 user accounts, and 100 concurrent sessions. Web-based file access extends availability across web, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android platforms, while the management console provides operational control.
The product’s strongest fit is administrative depth. Real-time session monitoring and transfer statistics help administrators track activity, while real-time server logging and event-driven alerts and actions support operational oversight. Virtual folders and remote shares add control over how files are presented, and bandwidth, storage, quota, and permission controls help shape access by user or group. Serv-U also integrates with SolarWinds Security Event Manager and ODBC databases. These capabilities make it more appropriate for organizations that need managed FTP or FTPS workflows than for teams seeking a narrow, lightweight transfer utility.
According to the vendor’s pricing page, Serv-U FTP Server costs $55 per server per month when billed annually, with a 14-day free trial. The plan includes FTP and FTPS file transfers, Windows and Linux deployment, up to three domains, up to 250 user accounts, and up to 100 concurrent sessions. There is no free plan, and SFTP is not supported. Choose Serv-U when web access, administrative controls, monitoring, logging, and alerts are central requirements for an FTP deployment. Organizations that specifically require SFTP or a free option should choose an alternative built around those needs.
Serv-U FTP Server pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Supports FTP and FTPS with Windows and Linux deployment
- Includes quotas, permissions, monitoring, logging, and alerts
- Provides web-based file access and up to 250 user accounts
- Where it doesn't
- Does not support SFTP
- Starts at $55 per server per month with annual billing
- Limits the listed plan to three domains and 100 concurrent sessions
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