Serv-U FTP Server
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VisitServ-U FTP Server vs WinSCP
What both publish
| Fact | Serv-U FTP Server | WinSCP |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | The MFT edition adds Active Directory, LDAP and database authentication, while FTP Server is aimed at smaller deployments. | Documented authentication methods include password, keyboard-interactive, public key and Kerberos; WinSCP also integrates with Pageant for SSH public-key authentication. |
| Automation | MFT adds event-driven automation, including actions triggered by server, domain, group and user events. | It provides scripting, a command-line interface and a .NET assembly for advanced programming tasks. |
| Founded | 1999 | 2000 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | Serv-U can use ODBC-compliant databases such as Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL and can integrate with Active Directory or LDAP servers. | WinSCP integrates with Windows and PuTTY, and can share site settings with PuTTY. |
| Protocols | The FTP Server edition supports FTP and FTPS over IPv4 and IPv6; the comparison page lists HTTP as included as well. | It supports SFTP, SCP, FTP, FTPS, WebDAV and S3 file transfer protocols. |
| Purpose | Serv-U FTP Server provides FTP and FTPS file transfers for organizations. | WinSCP is an open source file manager and client for transferring files between a local computer and remote computers. |
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
WinSCP plans
- WinSCPFree
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 WinSCP if…
WinSCP suits Windows users who need to move or manage files between a local computer and remote systems. Its scripting, command-line, and .NET options also suit users automating transfers.