CrossFTP vs Monsta FTP
CrossFTP
crossftp.comMonsta FTP
monstaftp.comSide by side
| Figure | CrossFTP | Monsta FTP |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $2.42/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Spec score · SFTP Client Software | 8.8 (#5) | 8.3 (#10) |
| Support | The support page offers a contact form and support email, and directs users to manuals, tutorials, FAQs, and a knowledge base. | The maker directs installation and troubleshooting questions to its user guides and common issues page, and advises contacting the web host for website recovery help. |
Plans
CrossFTP
- CrossFTPFree
- CrossFTP Pro$24.99, paid once
- CrossFTP Enterprise$39.99, paid once
Monsta FTP
- LiteFree
- Business$29 a year
- Business lifetime license$59, paid once
- Host$149 a year
- Host lifetime license$299, paid once
In their own words
Monsta FTP
Monsta FTP is a browser-based file client installed as a subfolder on a website running PHP. It connects to remote systems through FTP, SFTP, or SCP, and supports SSH key authentication. Users can upload, download, copy, move, rename, or delete files and folders, and change permissions with CHMOD. The free Lite plan includes file management and FTP and SFTP/SCP connections. Business adds login profiles protected by a master password, a code editor, and ZIP archive upload and extraction on the remote server. Its editor has syntax colors, line numbers, and tabbed editing. Host adds rebranding, a password manager, and dynamic login forms for dashboards and control panels. The software runs on a standard PHP installation, including Windows IIS. Its maker recommends SSL and SFTP or SCP because FTP itself is not secure. Uploads pass through the installation server's memory, so PHP's per-request memory limit can constrain file size. Business costs $29 a year, with a 59.00 USD lifetime option; Host costs $149 a year, with a 299.00 USD lifetime option.