ALDrive
6.1#31 in ftp and sftp clientsFree planFree planWindows
VisitALDrive vs Serv-U FTP Server
Serv-U FTP Server
7.8#1 in managed file transfer softwareFrom $4.58 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ALDrive | Serv-U FTP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | It supports public key and private key authentication for connections. | The MFT edition adds Active Directory, LDAP and database authentication, while FTP Server is aimed at smaller deployments. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Protocols | It supports FTP, FTP over SSL/TLS, SFTP, and WebDAV. | The FTP Server edition supports FTP and FTPS over IPv4 and IPv6; the comparison page lists HTTP as included as well. |
| Purpose | ALDrive is a file transfer program that connects to FTP, SFTP, and WebDAV services. | Serv-U FTP Server provides FTP and FTPS file transfers for organizations. |
ALDrive plans
- ALDriveFree
Serv-U FTP Server plans
- Serv-U FTP Server$55 a month
- Serv-U File Transfer Protocol Server$55 a year
- Serv-U Gateway$111 a month
- Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server$335 a month
- Serv-U Managed File Transfer ServerPriced on request
Pick ALDrive if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Serv-U FTP Server if…
Serv-U FTP Server suits small businesses and project teams that need FTPS, scripted transfers, and a smaller number of users and domains on one server. It may also suit administrators who need account, quota, and transfer controls.