glFTPd
6.0#27 in ftp server softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Wing FTP Server
8.1#12 in file transfer services$199 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | glFTPd | Wing FTP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Access controls | Features include virtual users and groups, per-IP configuration, and ACL support. | Security features include brute-force hammering prevention, IP access rules, password policies, scheduled login access, and TOTP two-factor authentication for the web client. |
| Automation | Scripts can be run around commands and uploads, including to check uploaded-file integrity. | Event Manager can run Lua scripts, send email notifications, or run third-party programs, and the Task Scheduler can run Lua scripting tasks at set times. |
| Product | glFTPd is an advanced FTP server for UNIX based systems. | Wing FTP Server is server software for file transfer and remote server administration, supporting FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and web-based transfers. |
| Support | The team says it provides user support through EFnet IRC channels #glftpd and #glhelp; response times can vary because the project is non-commercial. | Paid users receive lifetime email and remote assistance support, while the maker directs users to help documents, a knowledge base, a support forum, and email support. |
glFTPd plans
- FreewareFree
Wing FTP Server plans
- Free EditionFree
- Standard Edition$199, paid once
- Secure Edition$569, paid once
- Corporate Edition$1,299, paid once
Pick glFTPd if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Wing FTP Server if…
Wing FTP Server suits organizations that need file-transfer services and remote server administration across Windows, Linux or Mac OS. Its automation and access controls may suit teams managing recurring transfer and account tasks.