Serv-U FTP Server
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SolarWinds Free SFTP/SCP Server
6.6#15 in ftp server softwareFrom $4,019 a yearFree planSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Serv-U FTP Server | SolarWinds Free SFTP/SCP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 | 1999 |
| Integrations | Serv-U can use ODBC-compliant databases such as Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL and can integrate with Active Directory or LDAP servers. | SolarWinds says the free server integrates SFTP and SCP protocols with its core TFTP Server technology. |
| Protocols | The FTP Server edition supports FTP and FTPS over IPv4 and IPv6; the comparison page lists HTTP as included as well. | It supports Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) and Secure Copy Protocol (SCP). |
| Purpose | Serv-U FTP Server provides FTP and FTPS file transfers for organizations. | The free SFTP/SCP Server transfers files between network devices and supports uploading and downloading executable images and configurations to routers and switches. |
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
SolarWinds Free SFTP/SCP Server plans
- Free SFTP/SCP ServerFree
- Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server$4,019 a year
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 SolarWinds Free SFTP/SCP Server if…
It suits administrators who need a free Windows utility to move files to or from network devices using SFTP or SCP. Its IP access controls and concurrent transfers may be useful in device-management workflows.