Xlight FTP Server

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NoOpen source

YesFree tier

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Xlight is a Windows FTP and SFTP server for file transfer, described as portable with low memory and CPU usage.

Pricing

Personal EditionFree for personal use only · 5 online users · SFTP requires a separate add-on licenseFree
Standard Edition50 online users · SFTP(SSH2) not included · No ODBC, LDAP, Active Directory, email notifications, or remote administration$39.95 one-time
SFTP(SSH2) Add-On ModuleOptional SFTP upgrade for Standard or Professional Edition$60 one-time
Standard Edition + SFTP(SSH2) Add-OnStandard Edition · 50 online users$99.95 one-time
Professional EditionUnlimited online users · SFTP(SSH2) not included; sold separately$130 one-time
Professional Edition + SFTP(SSH2) Add-OnProfessional Edition · Unlimited online users$190 one-time

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Website: xftpserver.com
Price: Free tier · $39.95 one-time
Free trial: Yes
Access control: It provides user path isolation, public and group virtual paths, IP allow or deny controls, and file access controls.
Authentication: It can authenticate users through Active Directory, LDAP, or an external database accessed through ODBC.
Deployment: The server and remote administration client are standalone portable programs that can run without installation, and the download page offers 32-bit and 64-bit versions.
Integrations: It supports email notifications, database stored procedures, and launching programs after file upload, download, or deletion.
License limit: A Standard or Professional license may be used on one computer at a time unless additional computer licenses are purchased.
Logging: It can log FTP sessions and errors, store transfer logs in a database, write UNIX xferlog format, and send logs to a Syslog server.
Network support: It supports IPv6, UPnP, and configurable WAN IP and passive-mode port ranges for firewall traversal.
Operations: The server can run as a Windows system service and host multiple virtual servers on the same IP address.
Protocols: It supports FTP, FTPS using explicit or implicit SSL, and SFTP (SSH2), with SFTP sold as an optional add-on for paid editions.
Security controls: Features include SSL client authentication, automatic IP blocking, and anti-leech protection; the edition comparison lists 128-bit SSL for Standard and Professional.
SFTP login: SFTP users can authenticate with an SSH public key instead of a password.
Support: Purchases include one year of free email support; the maker also lists a technical support contact and a user forum.

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