ProFTPD
6.0#28 in ftp server softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
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Serv-U FTP Server
7.8#2 in managed file transfer softwareAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ProFTPD | Serv-U FTP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | The README lists PAM, LDAP, SQL, and RADIUS among its supported authentication methods, as well as virtual users and multiple password files. | The MFT edition adds Active Directory, LDAP and database authentication, while FTP Server is aimed at smaller deployments. |
| Extensibility | ProFTPD has a modular architecture with an API for extensions. | Integration libraries can be written as Windows DLLs or shared libraries, with the sample library serving as the API documentation. |
| License | The source code is licensed under GPLv2 and is available to audit. | Serv-U is proprietary software; SolarWinds' EULA prohibits reverse engineering, redistribution, sublicensing and removal of proprietary notices. |
| Purpose | ProFTPD is highly configurable GPL-licensed FTP server software. | Serv-U FTP Server provides FTP and FTPS file transfers for organizations. |
ProFTPD plans
- ProFTPDFree
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 ProFTPD 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.