pCloud vs Wing FTP Server

pCloud is cloud storage with apps for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows, plus access through my.pCloud.com. Its free plan provides up to 10 GB, and no credit card is required to start. Storage can extend to 2 TB. The service can back up phone photos and videos automatically and keep important files available offline. Users can share files and folders with passwords and expiration dates, and file versioning is available. Files in the Crypto folder use client-side encryption and zero-knowledge privacy. Users can choose storage in the United States or European Union. Business plans add access levels, teams, shared folders, comments, activity logs, and recovery of file versions from up to 180 days earlier. They also support branded sharing links with a logo, cover, and message. Business storage is GDPR-compliant and ISO-27001 certified. The Business 3 Users / 3 TB plan costs $29.97 a month and includes a 30-day free trial.

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.