Best Managed File Transfer Software in 2026
Updated
In short: CompleteFTP is ranked #1 of 23 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Cleo Integration Cloud and JSCAPE Managed File Transfer. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Serv-U FTP Server at $4.58/mo.
Managed file transfer software is used to handle file exchanges and the workflows that support them. Compared on protocol support and maximum file size, these options also cover managed connectors and workflow automation. API access, audit trail and deployment options offer further points for assessing integration and operational fit. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide cost context. CompleteFTP, Cleo Integration Cloud and JSCAPE Managed File Transfer are among the entries to consider. Think about the transfer requirements and oversight your work calls for, then weigh the listed capabilities against deployment needs and available pricing.
23 managed file transfer software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
1 of the 23 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CompleteFTPWeb · Windows · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 2 | Cleo Integration CloudWeb · Self-hosted · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 3 | JSCAPE Managed File TransferWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 4 | OpenText Managed File TransferWeb · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 5 | Waarp R66Web · Windows · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 6 | Files.comWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | $199/mo | 5.3 |
| 7 | Serv-U FTP ServerWeb · Windows · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | $4.58/mo | 5.3 |
| 8 | Serv-U Managed File Transfer ServerWeb · Windows · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | $335/mo | 5.3 |
| 9 | Kiteworks Managed File TransferWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 10 | Progress MOVEit TransferWeb · Windows · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 11 | SFTPPlusWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 12 | Cerberus FTP ServerWeb · Windows · Self-hosted · API | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 13 | Coviant Diplomat MFTWindows · Linux · Self-hosted · API | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | $335/mo | 5.1 |
| 14 | Globalscape EFTWeb · Windows · Self-hosted · API | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 15 | goTransferWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 16 | Titan MFT ServerWeb · Windows · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 17 | Oracle WebCenter ContentWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 18 | Fortra ZTNAWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 19 | RaysyncAPI | One bar | — | — | 0 of 6 | $50/mo | 4.9 |
| 20 | Signiant Media ShuttleAPI | One bar | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 21 | Syncplify AFT!Windows · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 22 | Axway SecureTransportAPI | One bar | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 23 | GoAnywhere MFTAPI | One bar | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
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Questions about this list
Which managed file transfer software is ranked first on Freedom251?
CompleteFTP is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 6.5. Cleo Integration Cloud is second and JSCAPE Managed File Transfer third.
How many of these have a free plan?
1 of the 23 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Serv-U FTP Server has the lowest first paid tier we found: $4.58/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.