Couchdrop vs SFTPGo
Couchdrop
couchdrop.io
SFTPGo
sftpgo.comSide by side
| Figure | Couchdrop | SFTPGo |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $50/mo | €50/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 10 |
| Spec score · Managed File Transfer - Midmarket Software | 8.2 (#6) | 8.0 (#8) |
| Spec score · File transfer services | 8.3 (#39) | 8.6 (#21) |
| Spec score · SFTP Server Software | 8.2 (#14) | 8.1 (#16) |
| Automation | File workflows can be scheduled or event-triggered and include compression, encryption, and transformation actions. | Event-driven and scheduled workflows can notify users, transfer files across storage backends, ingest IMAP attachments, and use the REST API or Terraform provider. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | New Zealand | Cesano Boscone (MI), Italy |
| Integrations | Couchdrop says it integrates with over 50 platforms, including cloud storage, remote SFTP and FTP servers, and cloud data warehouses. | Integrations include Collabora Online for browser document collaboration, ICAP for antivirus scanning, and LDAP, Active Directory, and Entra ID. |
| Protocols | The pricing page lists FTP, FTP/S, SFTP, and SCP support across all plans. | It provides SFTP, FTPS, WebDAV, and a browser-based WebClient for file access. |
| Support | All plans include real-time chat and email support; premium support is listed as an add-on with 24/7 support and a 30-minute SLA. | SaaS plans include email and video-call support, while on-premises license tiers include commercial support. |
Plans
Couchdrop
- Couchdrop Link$50 a month
- Couchdrop BusinessPriced on request
- Couchdrop EnterprisePriced on request
- Couchdrop EssentialsPriced on request
SFTPGo
- Tiny€50 a month
- Small€100 a month
- Standard€230 a month
- Professional€450 a month
- Premium€850 a month
- Starter€619 a month
- Starter€619, paid once
- Premium€1,429, paid once
- CustomPriced on request
- UltimatePriced on request
In their own words
SFTPGo
SFTPGo is a managed file transfer platform for secure file exchange, storage, and workflow automation. It supports SFTP, FTPS, WebDAV, and browser access through a WebClient. Storage can use local filesystems, S3-compatible services, Azure Blob, Google Cloud Storage, or other SFTP servers. Scheduled and event-driven workflows can notify users, move files between storage backends, ingest IMAP attachments, or use the REST API and Terraform provider. Authentication options include passwords, public keys, multi-step authentication, two-factor authentication, and OpenID Connect single sign-on. Listed protections include encryption at rest and in transit, brute-force auto-blocking, granular access controls, and audit logs. File and folder links can have password or email authentication, expiry dates, and download limits. Integrations include Collabora Online, ICAP, LDAP, Active Directory, and Entra ID. The Open Source edition is a production-ready community edition under AGPLv3. SaaS plans start at €50 a month, with a 10-day trial; Tiny and Small are not suited to installations with many simultaneous connections. Enterprise deployment supports Linux, Windows, Docker, or Kubernetes.