CompleteFTP
7.8#1 in ftp server software$369 one-timeFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Serv-U FTP Server
7.8#2 in managed file transfer softwareAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | CompleteFTP | Serv-U FTP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | The server provides event notifications, scheduled triggers, process execution, email macros, PowerShell, batch and FTP scripting. | MFT adds event-driven automation, including actions triggered by server, domain, group and user events. |
| Documentation | Documentation includes installation, administration, Web File Manager, CompleteAgent, CompleteBox, REST API, JSS API and command-line references. | SolarWinds publishes administrator help, installation material, system requirements, edition comparisons and versioned release notes in its Success Center. |
| Extensibility | Custom .NET and server-side JavaScript extensions can add authentication, file systems, events, commands and web applications. | Integration libraries can be written as Windows DLLs or shared libraries, with the sample library serving as the API documentation. |
| Founded | 1999 | 1999 |
| Protocols | Supported protocols include FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, HTTP/HTTPS and SSH terminal access. | The FTP Server edition supports FTP and FTPS over IPv4 and IPv6; the comparison page lists HTTP as included as well. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.5 out of 5 from 3 reviews | 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.7 out of 5 from 31 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 17 reviews |
| Rating on Software Advice | 4.7 out of 5 from 31 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 17 reviews |
CompleteFTP plans
- FreeFree
- Standard$369, paid once
- Professional$749, paid once
- Enterprise MFT$1,699, paid once
Serv-U FTP Server plans
- Serv-U FTP Server$55 a month
- Serv-U File Transfer Protocol Server$55
- Serv-U Gateway$111 a month
- Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server$335 a month
Pick CompleteFTP if…
CompleteFTP suits organizations that need managed file transfers, integrations, and workflow automation on premises or in the cloud. Linux deployment is available only with Enterprise MFT.
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.