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Best FTP Server Software in 2026

33 apps
Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Avidemux

Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1

9.3 Free plan Visit site
2

Apache FtpServer

Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

7.7 Free plan Visit site
3

CompleteFTP

Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

CompleteFTP offers a free starting edition and paid per-server licenses with additional transfer and administration capabilities.

7.6 Free plan · paid from $369 · 31-day trial Visit site
4

FileZilla Server

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

7.5 Free plan Visit site
5

Bitvise SSH Server

Free plan Self-hostedWindows

7.4 Free plan · paid from $99.95 · 30-day trial Visit site
6

FileZilla Client

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Choose 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.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
7

Golang FTP Server

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

7.4 Open source Visit site
8

glFTPd

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted

7.3 Free plan Visit site
9

Pure-FTPd

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

7.3 Free plan Visit site
10

FTPShell Server

Free plan Self-hostedWindows

7.2 Free plan · paid from $199.95 · 30-day trial Visit site
11

NcFTP

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

NcFTP offers a range of FTP tools, including resumable downloads and background transfers.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
12

Rebex Buru SFTP Server

Free plan Self-hostedWebWindows

7.2 Free plan · paid from $399 · 30-day trial Visit site
13

SFTPGo
by SFTPGo
Free plan APILinuxMac+3

Choose SFTPGo if you need protocol-based file transfer, multiple storage options, and configurable automation in one platform.

7.2 Free plan · paid from €50/mo · 10-day trial Visit site
14

Core FTP

Free plan Windows

Core FTP LE covers common transfer and automation tasks without charge, while Pro adds encryption and other listed capabilities.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $24.95 · 45-day trial Visit site
15

ProFTPD

Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted

7.1 Open source Visit site
16

Rebex Tiny SFTP Server

Free plan Self-hostedWindows

7.0 Free plan Visit site
17

Sysax Multi Server

Free plan APISelf-hostedWindows

7.0 Free plan · paid from $297 · 30-day trial Visit site
18

Wing FTP Server

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

Wing FTP Server combines multiple transfer protocols with browser access, administration automation, access controls, and audit reporting.

7.0 Free plan · paid from $199 · 30-day trial Visit site
19

SolarWinds Free SFTP/SCP Server

Free plan Self-hostedWindows

Choose 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.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
20

uFTP server

Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted

6.8 Free plan Visit site
21

vsftpd

Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted

6.7 Open source Visit site
22

Xlight FTP Server

Free plan Self-hostedWindows

6.6 Free plan · paid from $39.95 · 30-day trial Visit site
23

Cerberus FTP Server
by Cerberus FTP Server
Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb+1

Choose Cerberus FTP Server if you need a Windows file transfer server with multiple protocols, browser access, automation and audit logging.

6.5 25-day trial Visit site
24

CrushFTP
by CrushFTP
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+5

CrushFTP combines secure transfer protocols, browser-based administration, and integrations with a range of storage services.

6.4 From $70 · 30-day trial Visit site
25

BulletProof FTP Server

Free trial Self-hostedWindows

6.2 From $145/yr Visit site

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