CrushFTP
8.4#3 in file transfer services$70 one-timeAndroidiOSWebAPI
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WS_FTP Server
7.3#36 in file transfer services$920 one-timeWebSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | CrushFTP | WS_FTP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | The product provides PGP encryption for data in transit and at rest and supports secure transfer protocols including SFTP and HTTPS. | Listed security features include 256-bit AES encryption, certificate management, encrypted login authentication, and mutual authentication of server and clients. |
| Founded | 1998 | 1981 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| High availability | Enterprise features include DMZ deployment, reverse connections, virtual IP management and session replication for high availability. | Failover uses a second WS_FTP Server in a failover configuration to support uninterrupted service and increased uptime. |
| Integrations | Supported back ends and services include S3, Google Drive, Azure, Dropbox, Backblaze B2, OneDrive, SharePoint, Box, SMB and Hadoop. | The product pages list Microsoft Active Directory authentication, Syslog integration, LDAP integration in Premium, and an Outlook plugin for Ad-Hoc Transfer. |
| Support | Support requests are answered directly by a human, often within minutes and usually within an hour. | The listed editions include phone and remote web assistance; Progress also describes business-hours support and optional emergency extended support available 24/7/365 through service agreements. |
CrushFTP plans
- Small Business$70, paid once
- Professional$100, paid once
- Enterprise 1$1,000, paid once
- Professional, site license$2,000, paid once
- Enterprise 2$2,500, paid once
- Enterprise 2 (10 install pack)$8,000, paid once
WS_FTP Server plans
- Basic$920, paid once
- Secure$1,960, paid once
- Premium$5,195, paid once
Pick CrushFTP if…
CrushFTP suits organizations that need a server for secure file transfers, web administration, and connections to cloud or other storage services. Enterprise capabilities are relevant to teams needing scheduled jobs, monitoring, or session replication.
Pick WS_FTP Server if…
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