FileZilla Server AlternativesFTP Servers and other similar apps like FileZilla Server

FileZilla Server is described as 'Sister product to FileZilla Client, is an FTP server that supports FTP and FTP over SSL/TLS (FTPS). FTP over SSL/TLS provides secure encrypted connections to the server' and is a popular FTP Server in the file sharing category. There are more than 25 alternatives to FileZilla Server for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and Self-Hosted apps. The best FileZilla Server alternative is Swiss File Knife, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FileZilla Server are copyparty, vsftpd, CrushFTP and Microsoft IIS.

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FileZilla Server, sister product to FileZilla Client, is an FTP server that supports FTP and FTP over SSL/TLS (FTPS). FTP over SSL/TLS provides secure encrypted connections to the server.

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FileZilla Server alternatives page was last updated Jan 10, 2025
  1. Swiss File Knife icon
     8 likes

    A hundred command line tools in one executable. Create zip files, extract zip files, replace text in files, search in files using expressions, stream text editor, instant command line ftp and http server, send folder via network, copy folder excluding sub folders and files, find...

    5 Swiss File Knife alternatives
    SFK for Windows,

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  File Versioning
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline
    5. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    6.  Command line interface
    7.  Portable
    8.  HTTP server
    9.  Custom Patches
    10.  Unzip multiple zip files
    Swiss File Knife iconFileZilla Server Icon

    Swiss File Knife VS FileZilla Server

    Is Swiss File Knife a good alternative to FileZilla Server?
     
    • Swiss File Knife is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to FileZilla Server.

    • Swiss File Knife is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FileZilla Server.

    • Swiss File Knife is Free and Open SourceFileZilla Server is also Free and Open Source
    • Swiss File Knife is LightweightFileZilla Server is not according to our users
  2. copyparty icon
     1 like

    Portable file server with accelerated resumable uploads, dedup, WebDAV, FTP, TFTP, zeroconf, media indexer, thumbnails++ all in one file, no deps.

    49 copyparty alternatives
    the browser

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
    • Docker

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    8.  Local server
    9.  WebDAV Support
    10.  FFMPEG support
    11.  TFTP
    copyparty iconFileZilla Server Icon

    copyparty VS FileZilla Server

    Is copyparty a good alternative to FileZilla Server?
     
    • copyparty is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to FileZilla Server.

    • copyparty is Free and Open SourceFileZilla Server is also Free and Open Source
  3. vsftpd icon
     16 likes

    Very secure FTP Daemon, a secure, fast FTP server for UNIX systems, including Linux.

    44 vsftpd alternatives
    vsftpd screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    vsftpd iconFileZilla Server Icon

    vsftpd VS FileZilla Server

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  4. CrushFTP icon
     2 likes

    CrushFTP is a robust file transfer server that makes it easy to setup secure connections with your users.

    31 CrushFTP alternatives
    CrushFTP screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    CrushFTP Features

    1.  PGP Encryption
    2.  Support for SFTP
    3.  Web interface
    4.  HTTP server
    5.  HTTPS Support
    CrushFTP iconFileZilla Server Icon

    CrushFTP VS FileZilla Server

    Is CrushFTP a good alternative to FileZilla Server?
     
    • CrushFTP is the most popular commercial alternative to FileZilla Server.

    • CrushFTP is Paid and ProprietaryFileZilla Server is Free and Open Source
  5. Microsoft IIS icon
     26 likes

    Internet Information Services (IIS) for Windows® Server is a flexible, secure and easy-to-manage Web server for hosting anything on the Web. From media streaming to web application hosting, IIS’s scalable and open architecture is ready to handle the most demanding tasks.

    36 Microsoft IIS alternatives
    Microsoft IIS screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Microsoft IIS Features

    1.  PowerShell Scripting
    Microsoft IIS iconFileZilla Server Icon

    Microsoft IIS VS FileZilla Server

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  6. Baby FTP Server icon
     8 likes

    This Baby FTP server has only the most necessary features and is yet powerful enough to be a basis for a more complex server.

    20 Baby FTP Server alternatives
    Baby FTP Server screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Baby FTP Server iconFileZilla Server Icon

    Baby FTP Server VS FileZilla Server

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  7. ProFTPD icon
     9 likes

    ProFTPD is a high-performance, extremely configurable, and most of all a secure FTP server, featuring Apache-like configuration and blazing performance.

    22 ProFTPD alternatives
    ProFTPD screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted

    ProFTPD Features

    1.  Modular System
    2.  SSL
    ProFTPD iconFileZilla Server Icon

    ProFTPD VS FileZilla Server

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  8. Titan FTP Server icon
     24 likes

    Windows FTP Server with SFTP and SSL. Includes events automation. Recommended by Cisco for CUCM backup. Offers an optional Web Interface.

    21 Titan FTP Server alternatives
    Titan FTP Server screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Titan FTP Server Features

    1.  Optional Web Browser interface
    2.  Support for SFTP
    Titan FTP Server iconFileZilla Server Icon

    Titan FTP Server VS FileZilla Server

    Is Titan FTP Server a good alternative to FileZilla Server?
     
    Comments about Titan FTP Server as an Alternative to FileZilla Server
     
    Guest

    Very reliable and NO SPYWARE.

    Positive commentFeb 4, 2019
    0
    FileZilla Server Icon
    Titan FTP Server icon
    • Most users think Titan FTP Server is a great FileZilla Server alternative.

    • Titan FTP Server is Paid and ProprietaryFileZilla Server is Free and Open Source
  9. Xlight FTP Server icon
     4 likes

    Xlight FTP Server is a high performance and easy to use ftp server software for Windows. It is designed to handle thousands of simultaneous ftp clients and use very little CPU and memory.

    19 Xlight FTP Server alternatives
    Xlight FTP Server screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Xlight FTP Server iconFileZilla Server Icon

    Xlight FTP Server VS FileZilla Server

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  10. Gene6 FTP Server icon
     5 likes

    Gene6 FTP Server is an advanced FTP server software for Windows developed specifically for security and high performance requirements. Gene6 FTP Server is a professional Windows FTP Server featuring speed, reliability and customization.

    21 Gene6 FTP Server alternatives
    Gene6 FTP Server screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Gene6 FTP Server Features

    1.  Stats
    Discontinued

    Development ceased in 2011 and the website is largely broken with every page except the homepage returning 404 Errors.

    Gene6 FTP Server iconFileZilla Server Icon

    Gene6 FTP Server VS FileZilla Server

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  11. Syncplify Server! icon
     9 likes

    Syncplify Server! is an FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and HTTPS server for Windows and Linux by Syncplify, Inc.

    32 Syncplify Server! alternatives
    Syncplify Server! screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Support for SFTP
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  SSL
    Syncplify Server! iconFileZilla Server Icon

    Syncplify Server! VS FileZilla Server

    Is Syncplify Server! a good alternative to FileZilla Server?
     
    Comments about Syncplify Server! as an Alternative to FileZilla Server
     
    Jouni Järvinen

    Limits simultaneous connections to 1.

    Negative commentJul 12, 2019
    0
    Guest

    Good black and white listing capabilities, simple to setup

    Positive commentOct 22, 2017
    0
    FileZilla Server Icon
    Syncplify Server! icon
    • Syncplify Server! is Paid and ProprietaryFileZilla Server is Free and Open Source
    • Syncplify Server! is LightweightFileZilla Server is not according to our users
  12. CompleteFTP icon
     5 likes

    CompleteFTP is a powerful, easy-to-use Windows FTP/FTPS server with unlimited users and a flexible virtual file-system.

    27 CompleteFTP alternatives
    CompleteFTP screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    CompleteFTP Features

    1.  Automated file transfer
    2.  Support for SFTP
    CompleteFTP iconFileZilla Server Icon

    CompleteFTP VS FileZilla Server

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