CompleteFTP vs VShell Server
CompleteFTP
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| Figure | CompleteFTP | VShell Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 9 |
| Spec score · FTP Server Software | 9.4 (#1) | 8.6 (#7) |
| Spec score · SFTP Server Software | 9.4 (#1) | 8.5 (#12) |
| Automation | The server provides event notifications, scheduled triggers, process execution, email macros, PowerShell, batch and FTP scripting. | Triggers can respond to events such as file uploads, downloads, and failed logons by running commands or moving files. |
| Documentation | Documentation includes installation, administration, Web File Manager, CompleteAgent, CompleteBox, REST API, JSS API and command-line references. | Technical resources include FAQs, a Linux/macOS solutions guide, videos, white papers, case studies and installation tips. |
| Founded | 1999 | 1995 |
| Protocols | Supported protocols include FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, HTTP/HTTPS and SSH terminal access. | It supports SSH2, SFTP, FTPS, and HTTPS, with FTP also available for legacy systems. |
| What it does | CompleteFTP is a secure file server for transferring and sharing files in enterprise environments. | VShell is a multi-protocol secure file-transfer server for remote access and administration. |
Plans
CompleteFTP
- FreeFree
- Standard$369, paid once
- Professional$749, paid once
- Enterprise MFT$1,699, paid once
VShell Server
- VShell Workgroup Edition$599, paid once
- VShell Enterprise Edition$999, paid once
- VShell Enterprise Edition with HTTPSPriced on request
- VShell Workgroup Edition$599, paid once
- VShell Workgroup Edition$599, paid once
- VShell Enterprise Edition$999, paid once
- VShell Enterprise Edition$999, paid once
- VShell Enterprise Edition with HTTPS$1,499, paid once
- VShell Enterprise Edition with HTTPS$1,499, paid once
In their own words
CompleteFTP
CompleteFTP is a file server and managed file transfer product for moving files on premises or in the cloud. It supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, HTTP, HTTPS, and SSH, and can integrate Amazon S3, Azure file shares, Google Cloud Storage, SharePoint, and OneDrive folders. Authentication options include Active Directory, LDAP, external databases, SAML single sign-on, and custom extensions. Workflows can use event notifications, scheduled and process triggers, email alerts, scripts, and CompleteAgent. Administration options include a REST AdminAPI, CLI, mobile-friendly web administration, and an MCP server. Security controls include TLS 1.3, AES-256, encryption at rest, PGP, SSH keys, and two-factor authentication; auditing includes IP filtering, automatic banning, permissions, and logs. All editions run on Windows; Linux is available only with Enterprise MFT, whose installer has no GUI. Professional and Enterprise MFT include a browser-based file manager. The free edition supports FTP and FTPS; paid licenses start at $369 once.
VShell Server
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