Pure-FTPd
6.0#29 in ftp server softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
VisitPure-FTPd vs Serv-U FTP Server
Serv-U FTP Server
7.8#2 in managed file transfer softwareAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Pure-FTPd | Serv-U FTP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Supported authentication options include system accounts, PAM, LDAP, MySQL, virtual accounts and external authentication modules. | The MFT edition adds Active Directory, LDAP and database authentication, while FTP Server is aimed at smaller deployments. |
| Purpose | Pure-FTPd is a free, secure, production-quality FTP server focused on efficiency and ease of use. | Serv-U FTP Server provides FTP and FTPS file transfers for organizations. |
Pure-FTPd plans
- Pure-FTPdFree
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 Pure-FTPd 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.