Files.com vs WS_FTP Server
Files.com
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| Figure | Files.com | WS_FTP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $199/mo | $920/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 6 |
| Spec score · File transfer services | 9.3 (#1) | 8.4 (#32) |
| Spec score · SFTP Server Software | 9.0 (#3) | 7.7 (#27) |
| Encryption standards | Files are encrypted with AES-256 at rest and TLS 1.2 and 1.3 in transit. | Listed security features include 256-bit AES encryption, certificate management, encrypted login authentication, and mutual authentication of server and clients. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Tempe, Arizona, United States | Burlington, Massachusetts, USA |
| Native integrations | Files.com offers more than 50 native integrations and supports every protocol. | The product pages list Microsoft Active Directory authentication, Syslog integration, LDAP integration in Premium, and an Outlook plugin for Ad-Hoc Transfer. |
Plans
WS_FTP Server
- Basic$920 a month
- Secure$1,960 a month
- Premium$5,195 a month
- Basic$920, paid once
- Secure$1,960, paid once
- Premium$5,195, paid once
In their own words
Files.com
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.
WS_FTP Server
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