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Serv-U FTP Server

Ch 216.8of 36 FTP and SFTP clients
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, API, iOS, Linux, self-hosted, Web, Windows
  2. 2Costsfree trial · paid from $4.58/mo
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: solarwinds.com
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Overview

Serv-U FTP Server is ranked #21 of 36 in FTP and SFTP clients on Specifiction, made by Serv-U FTP Server. It runs on Android, API, iOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $4.58/mo.

Serv-U FTP Server plans and pricing

All plans
Serv-U FTP Server $55/mo Billed annually 250 user accounts · 100 concurrent sessions · 3 domains solarwinds.com · 21 Sept 2026
Serv-U File Transfer Protocol Server $55/yr Per server, per month. Billed annually. 3 domains · 250 user accounts · 100 concurrent sessions solarwinds.com · 30 Sept 2026
Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server Not published Starting at $1,234; per server, per month, billed annually. Unlimited domains · unlimited user accounts · unlimited concurrent sessions solarwinds.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on FTP and SFTP clients

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Facts

Purpose
Serv-U FTP Server provides FTP and FTPS file transfers for organizations.solarwinds.com · 30 Sept 2026
Large transfers
The product supports multiple and large file exchanges, including files larger than 3 GB, and lets users pause or resume transfers.solarwinds.com · 30 Sept 2026
Web and mobile access
Users can view, upload, and download files through a web client and mobile device interfaces.solarwinds.com · 30 Sept 2026
Protocols
The FTP Server edition supports FTP and FTPS over IPv4 and IPv6; the comparison page lists HTTP as included as well.solarwinds.com · 30 Sept 2026
Encryption
The product uses SSL/TLS to encrypt file transfers and help prevent tampering or exposure during transfer.solarwinds.com · 30 Sept 2026
Administration
Administrators can create users and groups, manage permissions and bandwidth, and view file transfer details in the management console.solarwinds.com · 30 Sept 2026
Automation
Automated file management can move or delete files after transfer and disable or reset credentials after a specified number of days.solarwinds.com · 30 Sept 2026
Quotas
Administrators can set transfer ratios and quotas to manage bandwidth and storage use.solarwinds.com · 30 Sept 2026
Security controls
The product includes concurrent session limits, IP blocking for timed-out sessions, reverse DNS options, and anti-hammering features.solarwinds.com · 30 Sept 2026
Gateway and compliance
The optional Serv-U Gateway helps ensure no data is stored in the DMZ and is described as helping meet PCI DSS, HIPAA, FISMA, and GDPR requirements.solarwinds.com · 30 Sept 2026
Integrations
The edition comparison lists third-party integration through an API or database, while Active Directory and LDAP authentication are listed for MFT.solarwinds.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support
The comparison lists email support for both editions and phone support for MFT.solarwinds.com · 30 Sept 2026
Intended users
SolarWinds describes the FTP Server edition as designed for small businesses and project teams needing FTPS, scripted transfers, and a smaller number of users and domains on one server.documentation.solarwinds.com · 30 Sept 2026

Company

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1999solarwinds.com · 28 Sept 2026

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