CrushFTP
8.4#3 in file transfer services$70 one-timeAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitCrushFTP vs Xlight FTP Server
Xlight FTP Server
6.5#19 in ftp server software$39.95 one-timeFree planSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | CrushFTP | Xlight FTP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Official security material lists LDAP, RADIUS, SAML and OAuth authentication methods, plus MFA or OTP validation. | It can authenticate users through Active Directory, LDAP, or an external database accessed through ODBC. |
| Integrations | Supported back ends and services include S3, Google Drive, Azure, Dropbox, Backblaze B2, OneDrive, SharePoint, Box, SMB and Hadoop. | It supports email notifications, database stored procedures, and launching programs after file upload, download, or deletion. |
| Protocols | The server supports FTP, FTPS, FTPES, SFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, WebDAV and WebDAVS connections. | It supports FTP, FTPS using explicit or implicit SSL, and SFTP (SSH2), with SFTP sold as an optional add-on for paid editions. |
| Support | Support requests are answered directly by a human, often within minutes and usually within an hour. | Purchases include one year of free email support; the maker also lists a technical support contact and a user forum. |
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
Xlight FTP Server plans
- Personal EditionFree
- Standard Edition$39.95, paid once
- SFTP(SSH2) Add-On Module$60, paid once
- Standard Edition + SFTP(SSH2) Add-On$99.95, paid once
- Professional Edition$129.95, paid once
- Professional Edition + SFTP(SSH2) Add-On$189.95, 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 Xlight FTP Server if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.