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CrushFTP
by CrushFTP
What CrushFTP is
CrushFTP is a file transfer server that runs on almost any operating system and can be administered through a web browser. It supports FTPES, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, and HTTPS, with authentication options including LDAP, RADIUS, SAML, and OAuth, plus MFA or OTP validation. PGP encryption applies to data in transit and at rest. The server connects to services including S3, Google Drive, Azure, Dropbox, OneDrive, SharePoint, Box, SMB, and Hadoop. Enterprise tools include job scheduling, monitoring, automated reporting, DMZ capability, and high availability through session replication. CrushSync synchronizes files in real time and sends changed parts of large files with compression. The web interface supports resumable transfers, WebDAV for iOS and Android clients, thumbnails, slideshows, and movie playback. It detects abusive connection patterns, bans offending IP addresses, and provides DDoS protection. The product is paid, has no free plan, and offers a 30-day trial of the full normal-license download. The listed Small Business plan is $70 a month as a perpetual license and allows 50 concurrent connections. The site says only CrushFTP 11 is currently supported.
Who it suits
CrushFTP suits organizations that need a file transfer server with web administration, multiple secure protocols, and connections to listed storage services. Enterprise tools are available for teams needing scheduling, monitoring, or high availability.
What it does well
- Supports FTPES, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, and HTTPS.
- Offers MFA or OTP validation.
- Encrypts data in transit and at rest using PGP.
- 30-day trial of the full normal-license download.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Small Business allows 50 concurrent connections.
- Only CrushFTP 11 is currently supported.
Limits
The Small Business plan allows 50 concurrent connections; Professional offers unlimited concurrent connections. The trial for the full normal-license download lasts 30 days.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Professional | unlimited concurrent connections · email support only | $100, paid once |
| Enterprise 1 | $250 yearly maintenance renewal after first year · installation support · rollout screen sharing · Sev-1 phone support | $1,000, paid once |
| Professional, site license | unlimited CrushFTP Professional installs in the organization · email support only | $2,000, paid once |
| Enterprise 2 (unlimited installs) | $5000 yearly maintenance renewal after first year · unlimited installs · 24x7 emergency phone support · emergency screen sharing · typical case resolution under an hour | $20,000, paid once |
| Enterprise 2 | $500 yearly maintenance renewal after first year · 24x7 emergency phone support for Sev 1 or Sev 2 · emergency screen sharing · typical case resolution under an hour | $2,500, paid once |
| Small Business | 50 concurrent connections · email support only | $70, paid once |
| Enterprise 2 (10 install pack) | $1500 yearly maintenance renewal after first year · 10 installs · 24x7 emergency phone support for Sev 1 or Sev 2 | $8,000, paid once |
As crushftp.com lists them, read 15 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the CrushFTP website.
- Download the full normal-license version for a 30-day trial.
- Choose a paid plan, such as Small Business or Professional.
- Run it on a supported operating system or use the self-hosted option.
- Administer users, preferences, reports and plugins through a web browser.
Verdict
CrushFTP combines secure transfer protocols, browser-based administration, and integrations with a range of storage services. It is paid software with a 30-day trial, and the currently supported version is CrushFTP 11.
Questions
Is there a free plan?
No. CrushFTP is paid and does not have a free plan.
How much does CrushFTP cost?
The listed plans include Small Business at $70 a month and Professional at $100 a month. The Small Business plan has 50 concurrent connections, while Professional has unlimited concurrent connections.
Is there a free trial?
The full normal-license download can be tried for 30 days.
Which platforms does CrushFTP support?
Listed platforms are Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web and Windows.
Which secure transfer protocols does it support?
CrushFTP supports FTPES, FTPS, SFTP, SCP and HTTPS.
Which version is currently supported?
The site says only CrushFTP 11 is currently supported.
Facts from CrushFTP's own pages
- Ad-hoc sharing
- Users can create temporary file or folder links that expire automatically and can be emailed to outside recipients. · crushftp.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Administrative API
- The vendor documents a command-line CrushTunnel.jar administrative tool for creating, updating and deleting users, assigning virtual folders, managing groups and triggering jobs. · crushftp.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Android client
- The CrushClient Android app supports browsing, previews, uploads, downloads, file operations and upload forms; Google Play lists 500+ downloads and no collected or shared data in the developer disclosure. · play.google.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Authentication
- Official security material lists LDAP, RADIUS, SAML and OAuth authentication methods, plus MFA or OTP validation. · crushftp.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Automated banning
- The server monitors abusive login patterns and can automatically ban offending IP addresses, including suspected scanning and DDoS activity. · crushftp.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Automation
- Event and job actions can move, copy, rename, delete, archive, encrypt, decrypt, email or process files and can be chained and scheduled. · crushftp.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Browser file operations
- The web interface lets users upload, download, rename, delete, search, preview, share and resume transfers without a stated file-size limit. · crushftp.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Cloud integrations
- Built-in storage and transfer connectors include Amazon S3, Google Drive, Google Cloud Storage, Azure, Glacier, Dropbox, Backblaze B2, OneDrive, SharePoint and Box. · crushftp.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company founding and size
- LinkedIn states that CrushFTP was founded in 1998 and has 2–10 employees. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company identity
- LinkedIn lists the maker as CrushFTP, LLC, a privately held IT-services company headquartered in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- CrushSync
- The enterprise CrushSync client replicates changed file portions in real time, supports compression and can encrypt data client-side. · crushftp.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Current release
- The download page lists CrushFTP 11.5.5, released September 14, 2026, with packages that optionally include OpenJDK Java 25. · crushftp.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- The support page describes a searchable online wiki covering all aspects of the product and links versioned API and configuration documentation. · crushftp.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- The product provides PGP encryption for data in transit and at rest and supports secure transfer protocols including SFTP and HTTPS. · crushftp.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1998 · crushftp.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · crushftp.com, 20 Sept 2026
- High availability
- Enterprise features include DMZ deployment, reverse connections, virtual IP management and session replication for high availability. · crushftp.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Supported back ends and services include S3, Google Drive, Azure, Dropbox, Backblaze B2, OneDrive, SharePoint, Box, SMB and Hadoop. · crushftp.com, 1 Oct 2026
- iOS client
- The free CrushClient iOS app supports file browsing and management, uploads, downloads, sharing and upload forms, requires iOS 13 or later and lists one 5-star rating. · apps.apple.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Licence
- The licence grants use on one computer at a time, retains the vendor's intellectual-property rights and forbids redistribution, sublicensing or resale of the code. · crushftp.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: extreme-load defects
- The sole Capterra/GetApp/Software Advice reviewer reports occasional flaws when processing thousands of concurrent transfers. · getapp.co.uk, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: security history
- A G2 reviewer alleges serious compromise risk and criticizes the product's vulnerability history and disclosure practices, citing CVE-2025-31161. · g2.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: upgrade and support friction
- G2 reviews mention Java dependence, dated aesthetics, inconsistent support, service failures after upgrades and difficulty completing an upgrade purchase. · g2.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Malware scanning
- Uploaded files can be checked through command-line antivirus scanners or an ICAP server. · crushftp.com, 15 Oct 2026
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