Progress MOVEit Transfer vs Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server

Progress MOVEit Transfer is enterprise managed file transfer software for organizations that need control over file exchanges. It can run on Windows Server on-premises, in a preferred cloud, or as a managed service. Files receive AES 256-bit encryption in transit and at rest, and transfer activity is recorded in a tamper-evident database. Administrators can review who accessed files and when, while teams can share secure folders or send ad hoc transfers through a web interface. Administration covers users, groups, roles, delegated permissions, and multi-tenancy. Supported protocols include FTPS, SFTP, and HTTP/S; integrations include DLP, antivirus, SSO, MFA, Azure Blob storage, and MOVEit Automation. Access options include web, Windows desktop, and Android and iOS apps. The interface supports nine listed languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Polish, Arabic, Portuguese, and Chinese. High availability supports active-active web farms and active-passive disaster recovery. Pricing is on request, and a 30-day trial is listed; the pricing page returns a 404 error.

Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server is self-hosted software for exchanging files within an organization and with business partners. It supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTP, and HTTPS over IPv4 and IPv6. Its web and mobile interfaces handle drag-and-drop transfers of files larger than 3 GB and folder synchronization. Users can send or request files through a secure web page, set expiry dates, and email a download link; shared files can also be password protected or automatically deleted after a configurable period. Administrators use a centralized web console to manage users, groups, domains, permissions, sessions, and logs. Integrations include Active Directory, LDAP, external databases, and file storage. Security features include FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography and multifactor authentication. Event-driven actions can send email, run programs, delete files, or write Windows event log messages. The plan costs $335 a month per server, billed annually, and includes unlimited domains, user accounts, and concurrent sessions. A fully functional 14-day trial is available without a credit card.