On-Premises SFTP & FTP Server Licenses

SFTPGo Enterprise gives your organization full control over file transfer infrastructure — deploy on-premises, in a private cloud, or across hybrid environments. Built on a proven open-source core, the enterprise edition adds high-performance cloud storage streaming, advanced automation, compliance tools, and direct support from the authors.

Deploy on Linux, Windows, Docker, or Kubernetes with the official Helm chart. Choose between Subscription (with free trial) or Lifetime licensing — both include commercial support and a free license for non-production environments. See our installation guide and full documentation to get started.

Available in All License Tiers

Protocols & Access
  • SFTP, FTPS, WebClient, WebDAV
  • Password, public key, certificate, and multi-step authentication
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Granular per-user and per-directory permissions
  • Secure link-based file sharing
  • Virtual folders and quotas
Security & Compliance
  • Brute force protection with auto-blocking
  • Disk quota and bandwidth throttling
  • Per-user and per-directory data retention policies
  • Data-at-rest encryption and TLS with automatic Let's Encrypt or custom certificates
  • Share governance: restrict shareable paths and scopes per user or group
  • Automatically deactivate or delete inactive users
  • HIPAA and GDPR compliance posture: meet auditor requirements with detailed audit logging, granular access controls, and encryption
Automation & Integration
  • Event-driven and scheduled workflows
  • Webhook and email notifications
  • IMAP mailbox attachment ingestion
  • Resumable uploads via the TUS protocol
  • Command hooks and external script integration
  • REST API and Terraform provider
Administration
  • WebAdmin UI with groups and roles
  • Real-time connection monitoring
  • API key management directly from the UI
  • Prometheus metrics: per-user, per-backend, and filesystem operation counters
  • Custom branding (logo, name, favicon)
  • Built-in database (SQLite, BoltDB) or external MySQL/PostgreSQL-compatible
Add-onOn-Premises Secure Collaboration

Upgrade your file server into a full-fledged collaboration platform while maintaining complete data sovereignty. This add-on enables secure, browser-based editing and real-time co-authoring (DOCX, XLSX, PPTX), preventing the need for users to download sensitive files to unmanaged local devices.

  • Zero Data Leaks: Documents are rendered on the server. Data never leaves your secure perimeter.
  • Seamless Integration: Connects SFTPGo to your own WOPI-compatible server (e.g., Collabora Online).
  • Official Support: As official partners of Collabora, we provide first-class support to ensure a smooth integration.

Requires a deployed WOPI server (like Collabora Online) in your environment.

Add-on Pricing:
€ 30 /user/year
Flexible Licensing: Purchase only for the users who need it. If you have 100 users but only 10 need editing capabilities, you simply buy 10 add-on units.

Pricing

Starter

€ 619

Starter Edition includes:

  • Local file system storage.
  • Unlimited users and connections.
  • Up to 20 concurrent file transfers.
  • Support for 2 plugins.
  • Groups: assign storage, permissions, and policies once, inherit across users.
  • File sharing with email authentication and group delegation.
  • Event-driven automation.
  • File retention and archiving policies.
  • OpenID Connect Single Sign-On.
  • Automatic file ingestion from IMAP mailbox attachments.
  • Business hours support via email and call.

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Featured

Premium

€ 1429

All Starter features, plus:

  • Cloud storage: S3 (compatible), Azure Blob, Google Cloud Storage.
  • At-rest encryption for local file storage.
  • Third-party SFTP/FTP servers as storage backends.
  • Up to 100 concurrent file transfers.
  • Full access to all plugins.
  • PGP encryption and decryption.
  • ICAP integration for antivirus and DLP scanning.
  • User and admin provisioning via OpenID Connect.
  • Automated file transfers across storage backends.
  • Workflows triggered by cloud storage metadata.
  • Scheduled event reports (CSV or JSON).

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Ultimate

Bespoke Enterprise Licensing

A fully configurable tier for mission-critical environments. Beyond the Premium foundation, you can customize your license by selecting the specific enterprise modules your deployment requires.

Available Enterprise Modules:

  • Scalable Clustering: High availability support tailored to your specific number of running instances (VMs or Pods).
  • Custom Security & Compliance: Optional FIPS 140-3 modules and advanced hardening for regulated industries.
  • High-Performance Concurrency: Option to expand transfer limits to fully utilize your infrastructure's capacity and support high-density workloads.
  • Engineering Support: Priority access to early security patches and bespoke custom builds.
  • Dedicated Priority Support: Direct line for critical issue notifications and rapid response.

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SFTPGo Enterprise is also available through major cloud marketplaces, including: AWS Marketplace, Azure Marketplace, and Google Cloud Marketplace. These options offer integrated billing and easy deployment on your preferred cloud infrastructure.
For more details about purchasing via marketplaces, refer to our documentation.

Community vs. Enterprise Edition

SFTPGo Open Source (Community) is a fully functional, production-ready file transfer server used in thousands of deployments worldwide. SFTPGo Enterprise builds on that foundation with direct support from the software authors, high-performance in-memory streaming, additional integration modules (e.g. IMAP ingestion, Antivirus & DLP scanning), and the compliance guarantees required by enterprise governance.

Feature Open Source (Community) Enterprise
License Type AGPLv3 (Copyleft) Commercial License
Proprietary/No Copyleft
Activation No Key required License Key required
Vendor Compliance
ISO 27001 & Supply Chain Validation		 Not Applicable
Open-source project 		Certified Vendor
Applies to the commercial product
Support Community (GitHub) Direct from Authors
SLA & Priority
Cloud Storage Engine Included High Performance & Scalable
In-memory streaming (no local temp files) and up to 70% faster
High Availability (HA)
Clustering & Scalability		 Supported
Shared DB & Storage		 Advanced
Enhanced event handling and optimized instance coordination
Automation Logic & Data Integration
EventManager capability		 Placeholder-based Dynamic Logic & Virtual Folders
Advanced logic (conditions, loops) and extended action set, combined with Virtual Folders to route and move data across heterogeneous storage environments
Data Lifecycle & Archiving
Retention policies & Virtual Folders		 Delete / Retain Smart Archiving
Move data to external Cloud/SFTP/FTPS storage via Virtual Folders
Email Data Ingestion
Import files from mailboxes		 Native IMAP Integration
Auto-extract attachments from email directly to storage
Public Sharing Supported Advanced & Collaborative
Email Authentication & Group Delegation
Share Governance
Restrict what users can share		 Basic Path & Scope Restrictions
Deny specific virtual paths and restrict scopes (read, write, read/write) per user or group
Data Protection & Compliance
Content security workflow		 Encryption & Scanning
PGP Encryption/Decryption & Antivirus/DLP via ICAP
Pre-Publish Upload Processing
Validate uploads before they become visible		 Execute Before File Publish
Run synchronous or asynchronous actions on the temporary upload file (scanning, DLP, validation) before it is made visible to other users
Advanced Identity (SSO)
OpenID Connect integration		 Supported Extended Controls
Advanced Single Sign-On parameters and prompts
Document Editing & Collaboration
View, edit, and co-author documents directly within the web browser		 Available
Seamless Upgrade: Switching from Community to Enterprise is transparent. It uses the same configuration format, allowing for an immediate drop-in replacement without complex data migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Subscription and Lifetime licensing?

Subscription: Continuous access to all new releases, security updates, and support for as long as your subscription is active. Includes a 10-day free trial.

Lifetime (Perpetual): Use all versions released within 12 months of purchase, indefinitely. An optional annual maintenance service (€250 Starter / €600 Premium) extends access to new releases and support. Without renewal, your installation remains functional but without updates or support.

I’ve purchased a license. When will I receive my key?

You’ll receive an email with instructions to access your license key shortly after your payment is confirmed.

Do I get a license for test environments?

Yes. With the purchase of a production license, we provide an additional no-cost license for development, staging, or QA environments. It includes a limited number of concurrent transfers. No separate purchase is required.

What are plugins used for?

Plugins enable integrations including LDAP/Active Directory authentication, audit logging in the WebAdmin UI, event forwarding to messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Google Pub/Sub, AWS SNS/SQS, Azure Service Bus), Geo-IP filtering, and key management services (Vault, AWS KMS, Google Cloud KMS, Azure Key Vault). The Starter tier includes 2 plugins; Premium and Ultimate tiers support unlimited plugins.

Can I migrate from the open-source edition to Enterprise?

Yes. SFTPGo Enterprise uses the same configuration format as the open-source edition, so upgrading is a drop-in replacement — no data migration required. Simply install the Enterprise binary and add your license key.

Do you offer a free trial?

Yes, we offer a 10-day free trial for subscription-based licenses.

Can I switch to another license tier or request a custom license?

Yes, just contact us — we’ll be happy to help.

How can I update or cancel my subscription?

You can manage your subscriptions and billing details either through the billing portal, or by contacting our support team.

Are your prices inclusive of taxes such as VAT/GST?

The prices shown on this page do not include any applicable state and local sales tax or applicable withholdings. Those are the responsibility of the buyers. The location information you provide when making a purchase must be accurate for tax residency purposes. Additionally, if you have a tax identification number, such as a VAT number, please provide it for tax purposes — it will appear on your invoices.

Why do I see slight variations in prices?

Our base prices are in Euros. If your local currency is different, prices are converted at the current exchange rate and may vary slightly. However, once you activate a subscription, the price is locked and remains the same regardless of future exchange rate changes.

Do you accept wire transfers?

Sure, if you prefer to pay by wire transfer instead of credit card, please contact us.

What if I have more questions?

Send us an email at support@sftpgo.com and we’ll help you out.