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FileTransferNow vs SFTPGo

Both stand on file transfer services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

FileTransferNow

Free plan Open source AndroidiPhoneLinux+4

FileTransferNow focuses on direct browser-to-browser transfers, with resume support, folder preservation, and encrypted WebRTC connections. Its free plan has no signup and no premium tier, but transfers still depend on network and storage conditions.

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SFTPGo

Free plan APILinuxMac+3

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.

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The facts

FileTransferNowSFTPGo
Free planYesYes
Open sourceYesNot published
Runs onAndroid, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, WindowsAPI, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid planFree or on requestTiny: €50 a month
Plans published19
MakerFileTransferNowSFTPGo
Websitefiletransfernow.comsftpgo.com
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FileTransferNow: what it does well

  • No stated file-size limit
  • No signup required
  • Transfers can resume after disconnection
  • Folders retain their structure
  • DTLS-encrypted WebRTC channels

What to know first

  • Transfer speed depends on the network
  • Recipient needs sufficient disk space
  • No desktop app
  • No download tracking

SFTPGo: 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.

What to know first

  • SaaS Tiny and Small plans are unsuitable for many simultaneous connections.
  • SaaS service resource limits include CPU and RAM.

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