FTPShell Server vs Serv-U FTP Server
FTPShell Server
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| Figure | FTPShell Server | Serv-U FTP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $4.58/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 10 | 4 |
| Spec score · FTP Server Software | 8.0 (#16) | 8.8 (#4) |
| Authentication | It supports LDAP Active Directory, Windows NTLM, and local FTPShell Server account authentication. | The MFT edition adds Active Directory, LDAP and database authentication, while FTP Server is aimed at smaller deployments. |
| Protocols | It supports regular FTP, SSH2-based SFTP, and implicit and explicit SSL/TLS-based FTPS. | The FTP Server edition supports FTP and FTPS over IPv4 and IPv6; the comparison page lists HTTP as included as well. |
| Purpose | FTPShell Server is a Windows FTP service for remote file uploads and downloads. | Serv-U FTP Server provides FTP and FTPS file transfers for organizations. |
| Support | Licensed users receive unlimited technical support by email at no charge. | The comparison lists email support for both editions and phone support for MFT. |
Plans
FTPShell Server
- FTPShell Server Personal EditionFree
- FTPShell Server Pro Edition + 1 Year of Updates$199.95, paid once
- FTPShell Server Pro Edition + 2 Years of Updates$269.95, paid once
- FTPShell Server Secure Pro Edition + 1 Year of Updates$299.95, paid once
- FTPShell Server Pro Edition + 3 Years of Updates$339.95, paid once
- FTPShell Server Secure Pro Edition + 2 Years of Updates$409.95, paid once
- FTPShell Server Secure Plus Edition + 1 Year of Updates$499.95, paid once
- FTPShell Server Secure Pro Edition + 3 Years of Updates$519.95, paid once
- FTPShell Server Secure Plus Edition + 2 Years of Updates$679.95, paid once
- FTPShell Server Secure Plus Edition + 3 Years of Updates$849.95, paid once
Serv-U FTP Server
- Serv-U FTP Server$55 a month
- Serv-U File Transfer Protocol Server$55 a year
- Serv-U Gateway$111 a month
- Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server$335 a month
In their own words
FTPShell Server
FTPShell Server has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Serv-U FTP Server
Serv-U FTP Server provides FTP and FTPS file transfers for organizations, with web and mobile interfaces for viewing, uploading, and downloading files. The FTP Server edition supports IPv4 and IPv6; an edition comparison also lists HTTP. SSL/TLS encrypts transfers. Users can pause or resume multiple and large exchanges, including files larger than 3 GB. Administrators can create users and groups, manage permissions and bandwidth, and review transfer details in a management console. They can set transfer ratios and quotas, limit concurrent sessions, and use IP blocking, reverse DNS options, and anti-hammering controls. Automation can move or delete files after transfer, or disable or reset credentials after a specified number of days. The optional Serv-U Gateway is described as keeping data out of the DMZ and helping meet listed compliance requirements. SolarWinds positions this edition for small businesses and project teams with fewer users and domains on one server. It has no free plan; the listed price is $55 a month, billed annually, and a 14-day trial is available.