FTPShell Server
6.5#18 in ftp server software$199.95 one-timeFree planSelf-hostedWindows
VisitFTPShell Server vs Serv-U FTP Server
Serv-U FTP Server
7.8#2 in managed file transfer softwareAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | FTPShell Server | Serv-U FTP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | It supports LDAP Active Directory, Windows NTLM, and local FTPShell Server account authentication. | The MFT edition adds Active Directory, LDAP and database authentication, while FTP Server is aimed at smaller deployments. |
| Protocols | It supports regular FTP, SSH2-based SFTP, and implicit and explicit SSL/TLS-based FTPS. | The FTP Server edition supports FTP and FTPS over IPv4 and IPv6; the comparison page lists HTTP as included as well. |
| Purpose | FTPShell Server is a Windows FTP service for remote file uploads and downloads. | Serv-U FTP Server provides FTP and FTPS file transfers for organizations. |
FTPShell Server plans
- FTPShell Server Personal EditionFree
- FTPShell Server Pro Edition + 1 Year of Updates$199.95, paid once
- FTPShell Server Pro Edition + 2 Years of Updates$269.95, paid once
- FTPShell Server Secure Pro Edition + 1 Year of Updates$299.95, paid once
- FTPShell Server Pro Edition + 3 Years of Updates$339.95, paid once
- FTPShell Server Secure Pro Edition + 2 Years of Updates$409.95, 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 FTPShell Server 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.