CompleteFTP vs Xlight FTP Server
CompleteFTP
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| Figure | CompleteFTP | Xlight FTP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Spec score · FTP Server Software | 9.4 (#1) | 7.5 (#33) |
| Protocols | Supported protocols include FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, HTTP/HTTPS and SSH terminal access. | It supports FTP, FTPS using explicit or implicit SSL, and SFTP (SSH2), with SFTP sold as an optional add-on for paid editions. |
| Security controls | Security features include TLS 1.3, AES-256, encryption at rest, native PGP, SSH keys, two-factor authentication, SAML and strong password policies. | Features include SSL client authentication, automatic IP blocking, and anti-leech protection; the edition comparison lists 128-bit SSL for Standard and Professional. |
Plans
CompleteFTP
- FreeFree
- Standard$369, paid once
- Professional$749, paid once
- Enterprise MFT$1,699, paid once
Xlight FTP Server
- Personal EditionFree
- Standard Edition$39.95, paid once
- SFTP(SSH2) Add-On Module$60, paid once
- Standard Edition + SFTP(SSH2) Add-On$99.95, paid once
- Professional Edition$129.95, paid once
- Professional Edition + SFTP(SSH2) Add-On$189.95, 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.
Xlight FTP Server
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