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Cerberus FTP Server

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What it is

Cerberus FTP Server is a secure file transfer server built for Windows. It supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, and HTTP/S transfers, with a web client for accessing, editing, and transferring files from desktop or mobile browsers. Administrators can manage accounts through the native user database or Active Directory and LDAP; version 2026.3 adds RADIUS authentication. That version also supports Amazon S3 and Azure Blob Storage as Virtual Directory backends. Security features include SSH, SSL, FIPS 140-3, and TLS 1.3. Event, alert, and synchronization tools support managed file transfer automation, while file access, user, and administrator logs support auditing and reporting. The product is positioned for PCI DSS, HIPAA, FIPS-140-2, and GDPR requirements. Professional and Enterprise editions include unlimited phone and email support during business hours; Enterprise Plus adds 24/7/365 Severity 1 support. Commercial use requires a subscription license, and each license permits installation on one machine. The paid product has no free plan but offers a 25-day trial. Cerberus FTP Server was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Spec sheet

Free plan
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · cerberusftp.com
Compliance
The product is positioned for PCI DSS, HIPAA, FIPS-140-2 and GDPR requirements.Read 1 Oct 2026 · cerberusftp.com
Support
Professional and Enterprise editions include unlimited phone and email support during business hours, while Enterprise Plus adds 24/7/365 Severity 1 support.Read 1 Oct 2026 · cerberusftp.com
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · cerberusftp.com
Founded
2001Read 28 Sep 2026 · cerberusftp.com
Account management
User accounts can be managed through the native user database, Active Directory or LDAP integration.Read 1 Oct 2026 · cerberusftp.com
Auditing
It provides file access, user and administrator logging for auditing and reporting.Read 1 Oct 2026 · cerberusftp.com
Authentication
Version 2026.3 adds RADIUS authentication alongside existing LDAP and Active Directory support.Read 1 Oct 2026 · cerberusftp.com
Automation
Cerberus provides event, alert and synchronization tools for managed file transfer automation.Read 1 Oct 2026 · cerberusftp.com
Cloud storage
Version 2026.3 supports Amazon S3 and Azure Blob Storage as Virtual Directory backends.Read 1 Oct 2026 · cerberusftp.com
Encryption
The feature set includes SSH, SSL and FIPS 140-3 security, with TLS 1.3 support.Read 1 Oct 2026 · cerberusftp.com
Licensing
Commercial use requires a subscription license, and one license permits installation on one machine.Read 1 Oct 2026 · cerberusftp.com
Product purpose
Cerberus FTP Server is a secure file transfer server built for Windows.Read 1 Oct 2026 · cerberusftp.com
Protocols
It supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP and HTTP/S transfers.Read 1 Oct 2026 · cerberusftp.com
Web access
Its HTTP/S web client lets users access, edit and transfer files from desktop or mobile browsers.Read 1 Oct 2026 · cerberusftp.com

Plans and prices

Professional $1,599 a year billed annually unlimited users · unlimited connections · unlimited data/file transfers Read 1 Oct 2026 · cerberusftp.com
Enterprise $3,499 a year billed annually unlimited users · unlimited connections · unlimited data/file transfers Read 1 Oct 2026 · cerberusftp.com
Enterprise Plus Priced on request Request a Quote includes one free DR, test or development license · 24/7/365 Severity 1 support Read 1 Oct 2026 · cerberusftp.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, and HTTP/S
  • Web client works in desktop and mobile browsers
  • Supports Active Directory and LDAP
  • Includes automation and audit logging

Limits

  • No free plan
  • Commercial use requires a subscription license
  • One license permits installation on one machine
  • Trial lasts 25 days

Who it suits

It suits organizations needing a Windows-based file transfer server with account management, automation, and audit logging. Its listed compliance positioning and support options may be relevant to teams with those requirements.

Verdict

Cerberus FTP Server combines multiple transfer protocols with browser access, account integrations, automation, and audit logs. It is subscription-only for commercial use, with a 25-day trial and edition-specific support.

Where Specifiction places it

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