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SFTPGo
by SFTPGo
What SFTPGo is
SFTPGo is a managed file transfer platform for secure file exchange, storage, and workflow automation. It offers SFTP, FTPS, WebDAV, and a browser-based WebClient for accessing files. Storage can use local filesystems, S3-compatible services, Azure Blob, Google Cloud Storage, or other SFTP servers. Event-driven and scheduled workflows can notify users, move files across storage backends, ingest IMAP attachments, and work with the REST API or Terraform provider.
Access options include passwords, public keys, multi-step authentication, two-factor authentication, and OpenID Connect single sign-on. Listed protections include encryption in transit and at rest, brute-force auto-blocking, granular access controls, and audit logs. Secure sharing links for files and folders can require a password or email authentication and can set expiry dates and download limits. Integrations include Collabora Online, ICAP, LDAP, Active Directory, and Entra ID.
SFTPGo Open Source is a production-ready community edition under AGPLv3. Paid SaaS plans start at €50 a month, and a 10-day trial is available. Enterprise deployment options include Linux, Windows, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Who it suits
SFTPGo suits teams that need managed file exchange across several protocols or storage backends, with workflow automation and access controls. It can also fit organizations seeking a community edition, SaaS service, or an Enterprise deployment on their own infrastructure.
What it does well
- Supports SFTP, FTPS, WebDAV, and browser-based file access.
- Connects to local, S3-compatible, Azure, Google Cloud, and SFTP storage.
- Automates scheduled and event-driven file workflows.
- Offers two-factor authentication and OpenID Connect single sign-on.
- Secure sharing links can set expiry and download limits.
- Open Source edition is released under AGPLv3.
What to know first
- SaaS Tiny and Small plans are unsuitable for many simultaneous connections.
- SaaS service resource limits include CPU and RAM.
Limits
SaaS Tiny includes 25 GiB storage, 250 GiB monthly bandwidth, and seven days of audit-log retention; Small includes 50 GiB storage, 500 GiB monthly bandwidth, and 14 days of retention. Tiny and Small are not suitable for installations with many simultaneous connections, and SaaS service resources also have CPU and RAM limits.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tiny | Monthly billing option shown; annual option also available · 25 GiB storage · 250 GiB monthly bandwidth · 7 days audit log retention | €50 a month |
| Small | Monthly billing option shown; annual option also available · 50 GiB storage · 500 GiB monthly bandwidth · 14 days audit log retention | €100 a month |
| Standard | Monthly billing option shown; annual option also available · 1 TiB storage · 1 TiB monthly bandwidth · 30 days audit log retention | €230 a month |
| Professional | Monthly billing option shown; annual option also available · 2 TiB storage · 2 TiB monthly bandwidth · 60 days audit log retention | €450 a month |
| Premium | Monthly billing option shown; annual option also available · 4 TiB storage · 4 TiB monthly bandwidth · 90 days audit log retention | €850 a month |
| Premium | Lifetime price shown; subscription option also available · S3-compatible, Azure Blob, and Google Cloud Storage · up to 100 concurrent file transfers · full plugin access · resource isolation for up to 5 roles | €1,429, paid once |
| Starter | Lifetime price shown; subscription option also available · Local filesystem storage · unlimited users and connections · up to 20 concurrent file transfers · 2 plugins · resource isolation for up to 2 roles | €619, paid once |
| Ultimate | Bespoke enterprise licensing · Customizable modules · scalable clustering · optional FIPS 140-3 · 24/7 priority support | On request |
The first 8 of 9 plans, as sftpgo.com lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Getting started
- Choose the Open Source edition, SaaS, or an Enterprise deployment route.
- For SaaS, select a plan or start the 10-day trial.
- For Enterprise, deploy on Linux, Windows, Docker, or Kubernetes.
- Configure a supported storage backend and file-transfer protocol.
- Set up authentication, access controls, and any required workflows.
Verdict
Choose SFTPGo if you need protocol-based file transfer, multiple storage options, and configurable automation in one platform. Look elsewhere if your SaaS deployment requires many simultaneous connections on Tiny or Small, or if you need a plan with published custom or Ultimate pricing.
Questions
Is SFTPGo free?
Yes. SFTPGo Open Source is a production-ready community edition released under AGPLv3. SaaS plans are paid, with a free trial available.
How much does SFTPGo SaaS cost?
The Tiny plan is €50 a month and Small is €100 a month. Standard is €230 a month, Professional is €450 a month, and Premium is €850 a month.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, the listed trial lasts 10 days.
Which protocols and platforms does it support?
Protocols include SFTP, FTPS, and WebDAV, plus browser-based WebClient access. Listed platforms are API, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web, and Windows.
Can SFTPGo be deployed on-premises?
The Enterprise edition can run on Linux, Windows, Docker, or Kubernetes, with an official Helm chart.
What support is included?
SaaS plans include email and video-call support. On-premises license tiers include commercial support.
Facts from SFTPGo's own pages
- Authentication
- Access controls include password, public-key, and multi-step authentication, two-factor authentication, and OpenID Connect single sign-on. · sftpgo.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Automation
- Event-driven and scheduled workflows can notify users, transfer files across storage backends, ingest IMAP attachments, and use the REST API or Terraform provider. · sftpgo.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Company and compliance
- The SaaS service is operated by an EU-based ISO 27001-certified company that offers GDPR Data Processing Agreements on request. · sftpgo.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Deployment
- The Enterprise edition can run on Linux, Windows, Docker, or Kubernetes with an official Helm chart. · sftpgo.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Free edition
- SFTPGo Open Source is a production-ready community edition released under the AGPLv3 license. · sftpgo.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · sftpgo.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Cesano Boscone (MI), Italy · sftpgo.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Integrations include Collabora Online for browser document collaboration, ICAP for antivirus scanning, and LDAP, Active Directory, and Entra ID. · sftpgo.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Plan constraints
- The SaaS Tiny and Small plans are not suitable for installations with many simultaneous connections, and service resource limits also include CPU and RAM. · sftpgo.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Protocols
- It provides SFTP, FTPS, WebDAV, and a browser-based WebClient for file access. · sftpgo.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- SFTPGo is a managed file transfer platform for secure file exchange, storage, and workflow automation. · sftpgo.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Security
- The product lists encryption at rest and in transit, brute-force auto-blocking, granular access controls, and audit logs. · sftpgo.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Sharing
- Users can share files and folders through secure links with password or email authentication, expiration dates, and download limits. · sftpgo.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Storage
- Supported storage includes local filesystems, S3-compatible storage, Azure Blob, Google Cloud Storage, and other SFTP servers. · sftpgo.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- SaaS plans include email and video-call support, while on-premises license tiers include commercial support. · sftpgo.com, 30 Sept 2026
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