Core FTP vs Xlight FTP Server
Core FTP
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| Figure | Core FTP | Xlight FTP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $16.95/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 17 | 6 |
| Spec score · FTP Server Software | 8.9 (#3) | 7.5 (#33) |
| IBM integration | Core FTP Pro supports IBM Information Exchange with command line updates. | It supports email notifications, database stored procedures, and launching programs after file upload, download, or deletion. |
Plans
Core FTP
- Standard single-user license$24.95 a month
- Pro single-user license$39.95 a month
- Standard user license, quantity 2-9$22.95 a month
- Pro user license, quantity 2-9$36.95 a month
- Standard user license, quantity 10-19$19.95 a month
- Pro user license, quantity 10-19$33.95 a month
- Standard user license, quantity 20-50$16.95 a month
- Pro user license, quantity 20-50$29.95 a month
- Standard User 20-50$16.95, paid once
- Standard User 10-19$19.95, 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
Core FTP
Core FTP is Windows software for transferring and managing files using multiple protocols. Its free client, Core FTP LE, provides FTP features without popup ads, advertising, spyware, or registration reminders. Transfers can use SSL, TLS, FTPS, HTTPS, or SFTP. The software also supports file synchronization, scheduled transfers, automation, site-to-site transfers, command-line operations, a portable version, and browser integration. Core FTP Pro can encrypt and decrypt files to servers and adds email notifications, external program execution, and IBM Information Exchange support with command-line updates. The client includes HIPAA-compliant security, and educational institutions qualify for a free FTP client site license. Client licenses are restricted to use with the client software, and listed license support is by email only. Paid Standard and Pro license listings vary by quantity and billing terms: a Standard single-user license is listed at $24.95 a month, while another Standard single-user listing is $24.95, paid once. Check each license’s terms before choosing, since the listings show different billing formats.
Xlight FTP Server
Xlight FTP Server has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.