Files.com vs Wing FTP Server

Files.com is a file transfer and storage platform with native apps for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Its desktop apps can mount cloud storage as a local drive. Users can send branded links, collect files through inboxes, and allow browser previews or editing; partners and non-technical teammates can exchange files without accounts or VPNs. The platform lists more than 50 native integrations and provides a REST API, seven official SDKs, a CLI, Terraform, webhooks and MCP. Its listed security controls include SAML SSO, SCIM provisioning, MFA, role-based access and immutable audit logs. Files are encrypted with AES-256 at rest and TLS 1.2 and 1.3 in transit. Files.com states that it is SOC 2 Type II certified and FedRAMP certified under FedRAMP 20x Class A. Paid plans start with Starter at $199 a month, billed monthly, including 10 Full Users, 50 System Users, two outbound connections, and 1 TB monthly storage and transfer. Power costs $499 a month, billed monthly. There is no free plan; a 7-day trial is available.

Wing FTP Server is server software for file transfer and remote administration, supporting FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and browser-based transfers. Its web client handles uploads, downloads, folder downloads, and office document editing; weblinks and upload links let people exchange files without accounts. Administrators can automate work with Lua scripts, email notifications, third-party programs, and scheduled Lua tasks. User data can be stored in XML, ODBC, or MySQL, with Windows AD and LDAP authentication. Security controls include IP rules, password policies, scheduled access, brute-force prevention, and web-client TOTP two-factor authentication. FTP transactions can be recorded in a database for analysis and reports. The server is offered for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. The free edition allows one domain, 10 user accounts, and 10 connections. Standard costs $199 a month; Secure is $569 a month; Corporate is $1,299 a month. Paid users receive lifetime email and remote assistance support. Clustering with the separately named Wing Gateway can distribute connections.