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 support drag-and-drop transfers of files larger than 3 GB and folder synchronization. Users can send or request files through a secure webpage, set an expiration date, and email a download link to recipients. Shared files can be password protected, set to expire automatically, or deleted after a configurable period. Administrators use a centralized web console to manage users, groups, domains, permissions, sessions, and logs. The product supports user provisioning through Active Directory or LDAP, external databases and file storage, FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography, and multifactor authentication using codes from an authentication app. Event-driven actions can send email, run programs, delete files, or write Windows event log messages. The listed plan costs $335/mo per server, billed annually; unlimited domains, user accounts, and concurrent sessions are included. A fully functional 14-day trial is available and requires no credit card.
Who it is for
Serv-U suits organizations exchanging files internally and with business partners that need self-hosted deployment. Its administration, directory provisioning, and log forwarding features may fit teams managing file-transfer operations.
What is good
- Supports five transfer protocols over IPv4 and IPv6.
- Handles drag-and-drop transfers of files larger than 3 GB.
- Shared files can be password protected and set to expire.
- Includes FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography and multifactor authentication.
- 14-day trial requires no credit card.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Costs $335/mo per server, billed annually.
- The listed deployment is self-hosted.
Verdict
Serv-U offers multiple transfer protocols, file-sharing controls, centralized administration, and event-driven actions for managed file exchange. The listed price is $335/mo per server billed annually, with a 14-day trial available.
Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server plans and pricing
All plansCompared on file transfer services
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- $335/mo
- API access
- Yes
