SFTP Server Alternatives

SFTP Server is described as 'Light-weight high-performance SSH File Server. It is designed to be simple to configure while providing robust security and high throughput' and is an app in the file management category. There are more than 10 alternatives to SFTP Server for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and Self-Hosted apps. The best SFTP Server alternative is OpenSSH, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SFTP Server are copyparty, FileZilla Server, CrushFTP and SFTPGo.

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  1. OpenSSH icon

    OpenSSH

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    OpenSSH is a free version of the SSH connectivity tools that technical users rely on. OpenSSH encrypts all traffic (including passwords) to effectively eliminate eavesdropping, connection hijacking, and other attacks.

    62 OpenSSH alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • Haiku
    • Linux Mobile
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  2. copyparty icon

    copyparty

     15 likes

    Portable file server with accelerated resumable uploads, dedup, WebDAV, FTP, TFTP, zeroconf, media indexer, thumbnails++ all in one file, no deps.

    75 copyparty alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
    • FreeBSD
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
    • Termux
    • NO flagNorway
    The browser
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  4. FileZilla Server icon

    FileZilla Server

     97 likes

    FileZilla Server, sister product to FileZilla Client, is an FTP server that supports FTP and FTP over SSL/TLS (FTPS). FTP over SSL/TLS provides secure encrypted connections to the server.

    28 FileZilla Server alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    FileZilla Server screenshot 1
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  5. CrushFTP icon

    CrushFTP

     2 likes

    CrushFTP is a robust file transfer server that makes it easy to setup secure connections with your users.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • US flagUnited States
    CrushFTP screenshot 1
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  6. SFTPGo icon

    SFTPGo

     4 likes

    Fully featured and highly configurable SFTP server with optional HTTP/S, FTP/S and WebDAV support - S3, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob.

    24 SFTPGo alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cloudron
    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU
    Setup
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  8. Syncplify Server! icon

    Syncplify Server!

     9 likes

    Syncplify Server! is an FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and HTTPS server for Windows and Linux by Syncplify, Inc.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    Syncplify Server! screenshot 1
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  9. CompleteFTP icon

    CompleteFTP

     5 likes

    A Windows and Linux server for SFTP, FTPS, FTP and HTTPS, with unlimited users on every edition, a virtual file system, and Active Directory integration.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    CompleteFTP Manager - the Enterprise MFT server overview
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  10. Titan FTP Server icon

    Titan FTP Server

     24 likes

    Windows FTP Server with SFTP and SSL. Includes events automation. Recommended by Cisco for CUCM backup. Offers an optional Web Interface.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    Titan FTP Server screenshot 1
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  11. SFTPPlus icon

    SFTPPlus

     6 likes

    SFTPPlus provides server & client software for managed file transfers using protocols SFTP, FTPS, FTP/S, HTTPS, SSH, OpenPGP, SCP.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Solaris
    • OpenPGP
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  12. CerberusFTP icon

    CerberusFTP

     1 like

    Cerberus FTP Server 8 The secure and reliable file transfer solution that you control. Looking for a lighthearted overview? Check out our explainer video! Secure FTP/S, SFTP, HTTPS Active Directory & LDAP And more .

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    CerberusFTP screenshot 1
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  13. Sysax Multi Server icon

    Sysax Multi Server

     Like

    FTP Server software that supports file transfer using FTP, SFTP, FTPS, and HTTP(S) and provides SSH2 secure shell access.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    Sysax Multi Server Control Panel
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  14. ProVide Server icon

    ProVide Server

     Like

    Key usability features of ProVide SFTP Server, a powerful solution for secure file management and information sharing:

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU
    ProVide Server screenshot 1
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