Bitvise SSH Server vs Pure-FTPd
Bitvise SSH Server
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| Figure | Bitvise SSH Server | Pure-FTPd |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.66/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 10 | 1 |
| Spec score · FTP Server Software | 8.6 (#6) | 7.8 (#25) |
| Authentication | SSH, SFTP, and SCP connections can require time-based one-time passwords, and the server supports Kerberos 5 authentication and GSSAPI key exchange. | Supported authentication options include system accounts, PAM, LDAP, MySQL, virtual accounts and external authentication modules. |
| Purpose | Bitvise SSH Server provides secure file transfer and terminal shell access for Windows. | Pure-FTPd is a free, secure, production-quality FTP server focused on efficiency and ease of use. |
| Security | The server supports post-quantum key exchange, while Bitvise notes this is not available in FIPS mode. | The server supports privilege separation, can run non-root with built-in chroot emulation and virtual accounts, and offers optional SSL/TLS encryption using OpenSSL. |
| Support | The primary support channel is email through its case system, with replies usually within one business day; Bitvise does not sell support agreements. | The support page lists community discussions and commercial services from Primulinus, including binary packages, bug resolution, custom builds and compliance assistance. |
Plans
Bitvise SSH Server
- Personal EditionFree
- Upgrade access extension$19.95 a year
- Per installation$99.95, paid once
- 25-Installation License$2,000, paid once
- Site License$10,000, paid once
- Area License$15,000, paid once
- Unlimited Project License$25,000, paid once
- Worldwide Internal Use License$25,000, paid once
- Large Worldwide Internal and External Use License$40,000, paid once
- Full Source License$55,000, paid once
In their own words
Bitvise SSH Server
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