CompleteFTP vs zFTPServer Suite
CompleteFTP
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| Figure | CompleteFTP | zFTPServer Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €1,244.08/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · FTP Server Software | 9.4 (#1) | 7.8 (#30) |
| Founded | 1999 | 2002 |
| Identity integrations | User authentication can use Windows and Active Directory accounts, LDAP, external databases, SAML and custom authenticators. | Medi includes Active Directory integration, while Maxi adds MFA integrations with Duo, ESET, and Microsoft and SSO through OpenID Connect. |
| Product purpose | CompleteFTP is a secure file server and managed file transfer solution for reliable file transfers on premises or in the cloud. | ProVide Server provides file transfer, collaboration, remote work, and business system integration capabilities. |
| Protocols | Supported protocols include FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, HTTP/HTTPS and SSH terminal access. | The product supports FTP and TFTP on Mini, while Medi and higher add encrypted SFTP and FTPS, HTTPS, and WebDAV. |
Plans
CompleteFTP
- FreeFree
- Standard$369, paid once
- Professional$749, paid once
- Enterprise MFT$1,699, paid once
zFTPServer Suite
- Mini - Individual€14,929 a year
- Mega - Enterprise€14,999 a year
- Maxi - BusinessPrice not published
- Medi - Small TeamPrice not published
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.
zFTPServer Suite
zFTPServer Suite has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.