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Best FTP Server Software in 2026
FTP server software provides file-transfer services for systems and users. Products in this list are available for Windows, self-hosted environments, Linux, web use, APIs, and macOS.
- 33 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
Avidemux
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1 - 2
Apache FtpServer
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1 - 3
CompleteFTP
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2CompleteFTP offers a free starting edition and paid per-server licenses with additional transfer and administration capabilities.
- 4
FileZilla Server
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1 - 5
Bitvise SSH Server
Free plan Self-hostedWindows - 6
FileZilla Client
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsChoose FileZilla Client if you need a free client for FTP, FTPS, or SFTP on Linux, macOS, or Windows. If you need the cloud service support described for FileZilla Pro, that is a separate product.
- 7
Golang FTP Server
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1 - 8
glFTPd
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted - 9
Pure-FTPd
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1 - 10
FTPShell Server
Free plan Self-hostedWindows - 11
NcFTP
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsNcFTP offers a range of FTP tools, including resumable downloads and background transfers.
- 12
Rebex Buru SFTP Server
Free plan Self-hostedWebWindows - 13
- 14
Core FTP
Free plan WindowsCore FTP LE covers common transfer and automation tasks without charge, while Pro adds encryption and other listed capabilities.
- 15
ProFTPD
Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted - 16
Rebex Tiny SFTP Server
Free plan Self-hostedWindows - 17
Sysax Multi Server
Free plan APISelf-hostedWindows - 18
Wing FTP Server
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5Wing FTP Server combines multiple transfer protocols with browser access, administration automation, access controls, and audit reporting.
- 19
SolarWinds Free SFTP/SCP Server
Free plan Self-hostedWindowsChoose SolarWinds Free SFTP/SCP Server for free SFTP and SCP transfers among Windows-based network devices, particularly when concurrent transfers or IP access controls matter.
- 20
uFTP server
Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted - 21
vsftpd
Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted - 22
Xlight FTP Server
Free plan Self-hostedWindows - 23
Cerberus FTP Server
by Cerberus FTP ServerFree trial APISelf-hostedWeb+1Choose Cerberus FTP Server if you need a Windows file transfer server with multiple protocols, browser access, automation and audit logging.
- 24
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BulletProof FTP Server
Free trial Self-hostedWindows
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
Compare free plans, paid starting prices, trial periods, and open-source licences. Before choosing, examine protocol support, account and connection caps, virtual folders, web administration, automation APIs, and audit logging.
Questions
Is FTP server software available for free?
Yes. Products in this category offer free plans, and some are listed as free software.
Are trial versions available for FTP server products?
Yes. Trial periods listed for freemium products include 30, 31, and 45 days.
Which platforms are covered?
Options span Windows, self-hosted systems, Linux, web access, APIs, and macOS.
Which limits are important to compare?
Look at supported protocols together with the limits on user accounts and connections.
Where is open-source FTP server code available?
Yes. Some software in this category offers open-source code; check the licence for the product you choose.