vsftpd Alternatives for Windows

vsftpd is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is FileZilla Server, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to vsftpd and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to vsftpd are Swiss File Knife, Microsoft IIS, Baby FTP Server and CrushFTP.

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vsftpd alternatives are mainly FTP Servers but may also be FTP Clients or Web Servers. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of vsftpd.

vsftpd

FTP Server
Free • Open Source

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

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vsftpd alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022

FileZilla Server
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.
25 FileZilla Server alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- FTP Server
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
FileZilla Server Features
Support for FTP
Encrypted Connection
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FileZilla Server VS vsftpd
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- FileZilla Server is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to vsftpd.
- FileZilla Server is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to vsftpd.
- FileZilla Server is Free and Open Sourcevsftpd is also Free and Open Source

Swiss File Knife
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
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- FTP Server
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Top Swiss File Knife Features
1. Support for scripting
2. File Versioning
3. Ad-free
4. Works Offline
5. Lightweight
6. Windows Explorer Extension
7. Command line interface
8. Portable
9. HTTP server
10. Custom Patches
11. Unzip multiple zip files
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Microsoft IIS
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
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Web Server
- FTP Server
Platforms
- Windows
Microsoft IIS Features
PowerShell Scripting
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Is Microsoft IIS a good alternative to vsftpd?
- Microsoft IIS is the most popular commercial alternative to vsftpd.
- Microsoft IIS is Paid and Proprietaryvsftpd is Free and Open Source

Baby FTP Server
This Baby FTP server has only the most necessary features and is yet powerful enough to be a basis for a more complex server.
19 Baby FTP Server alternatives
License model
- Free Personal • Proprietary
Application type
- FTP Server
Platforms
- Windows
Baby FTP Server Features
Minimalistic
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CrushFTP
CrushFTP is a robust file transfer server that makes it easy to setup secure connections with your users.
30 CrushFTP alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- FTP Server
- Web Server
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
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CrushFTP Features
1. PGP Encryption
2. Support for SFTP
3. Web interface
4. HTTP server
5. HTTPS Support
6. HTTP Proxy
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CuteFTP
Cute FTP is an utility for transferring files between your computer and a remote File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server anywhere on the Internet.
52 CuteFTP alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- FTP Client
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
CuteFTP Features
Support for Multiple threads
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Xlight FTP Server
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.
18 Xlight FTP Server alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- FTP Server
Platforms
- Windows
+3
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Gene6 FTP Server
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.
20 Gene6 FTP Server alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- FTP Server
Platforms
- Windows
Gene6 FTP Server Features
Stats
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Discontinued
Development ceased in 2011 and the website is largely broken with every page except the homepage returning 404 Errors.

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CrossFTP
CrossFTP is an FTP, Amazon S3, Amazon Glacier, and cloud storage client.

CrossFTPs main features: Multi-tab Navigation; Unicode support; Bonjour Service Discovery; Archive browsing(.zip,.tar.gz,etc.); Auto-reconnecting and anti-idle; and more.

CrossFTP Pro version is availabl.
55 CrossFTP alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- FTP Client
- File Sync Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
CrossFTP Features
Support for SFTP
Directory sync
FXP
Synchronized browsing
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Syncplify Server!
Syncplify Server! is an FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and HTTPS server for Windows and Linux by Syncplify, Inc.
31 Syncplify Server! alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- FTP Server
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
+5
Syncplify Server! Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
2. Lightweight
3. Support for SFTP
4. Web-Based
5. SSL
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CompleteFTP
CompleteFTP is a powerful, easy-to-use Windows FTP/FTPS server with unlimited users and a flexible virtual file-system.
26 CompleteFTP alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- FTP Server
Platforms
- Windows
CompleteFTP Features
Automated file transfer
Support for SFTP
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Serv-U FTP Server
delivers quick, easy, and reliable file transfer for your organization. You can exchange sensitive files with your trading partners using secure FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS) over both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
24 Serv-U FTP Server alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- FTP Server
Platforms
- Windows
Serv-U FTP Server Features
SSL
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