Serv-U FTP Server
7.8#2 in managed file transfer softwareAndroidiOSWebAPI
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SFTP Gateway
6.4#23 in sftp server softwareFrom $9 a monthWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Serv-U FTP Server | SFTP Gateway |
|---|---|---|
| Administration | Administrators can create users and groups, manage permissions and bandwidth, and view file transfer details in the management console. | Administrators manage users, folders, cloud connections, and settings through a web interface, and can automate user and configuration management through a REST API. |
| Authentication | The MFT edition adds Active Directory, LDAP and database authentication, while FTP Server is aimed at smaller deployments. | The administrator guide recommends SSH key authentication and also describes password authentication and per-user IP address allowlists. |
| Encryption | The product uses SSL/TLS to encrypt file transfers and help prevent tampering or exposure during transfer. | The guide describes SSH key authentication and encryption in transit, and supports S3 encryption options including SSE-S3 and KMS. |
| Purpose | Serv-U FTP Server provides FTP and FTPS file transfers for organizations. | SFTP Gateway connects SFTP users directly to cloud storage without requiring a file server to build, patch, or maintain. |
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
SFTP Gateway plans
- Single User Plan$9 a month
- Standard$999 a year
- Professional$2,999 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
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.
Pick SFTP Gateway if…
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