TrueFTP vs SFTPGo
Managed and scaled for you — no servers to run.
SFTPGo is a capable open-source file transfer server supporting SFTP, FTP/S, and WebDAV with pluggable storage backends. It is a great choice if you want to run and operate your own infrastructure and have the team to patch, scale, and monitor it.
TrueFTP delivers the same S3-backed managed FTP as a hosted service. There are no servers to provision, no TLS certificates to rotate, and no passive-port firewall puzzles — you get a maintained, auto-scaling FTP platform with a dashboard, analytics, and support.
TrueFTP vs SFTPGo: feature comparison
| Feature | TrueFTP | SFTPGo |
|---|---|---|
| Operating model | Fully managed SaaS | Self-hosted, you operate it |
| Maintenance | Patching, scaling, TLS handled | Your responsibility |
| Storage backend | S3 / Backblaze B2 managed | Bring your own (S3, local, etc.) |
| Scaling | Automatic | Manual capacity planning |
| Support | Included, 24/7 on Scale | Community / self-support |
| Cost | Flat plan from $9.99/mo | Free software + infra + ops time |
When TrueFTP is the better choice
- You do not want to operate, patch, and scale a transfer server yourself.
- You want TLS, passive ports, and scaling handled for you.
- You want support, analytics, and a dashboard without building them.
When SFTPGo might fit better
- You have ops capacity and want full control over the server and data plane.
- Compliance requires fully on-premises, self-hosted infrastructure.
- You want to customize the server’s internals or run air-gapped.
Frequently asked questions
Is TrueFTP based on SFTPGo?
No. TrueFTP is an independently built, S3-backed managed FTP platform offered as a hosted service. SFTPGo is open-source software you deploy and operate yourself.
Why pay for TrueFTP when SFTPGo is free?
SFTPGo software is free, but running it in production is not — you pay in servers, storage, certificate management, monitoring, and engineering time. TrueFTP folds all of that into a flat monthly plan with support.
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