Wing FTP Server
File transfer protocol (FTP) software
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$199 per license
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What is Wing FTP Server
Wing FTP Server is a cross-platform FTP server application for hosting and managing file transfer services over FTP, FTPS, and SFTP. It targets IT administrators and small-to-midsize organizations that need to provide controlled file access for internal users, partners, or customers. The product includes a web-based administration interface, virtual directories, and user/group management, and it can run on Windows, Linux, and macOS. It also supports automation-oriented features such as event triggers and scripting to integrate file transfer activity with other systems.
Multi-protocol secure transfers
Wing FTP Server supports FTP, FTPS (TLS), and SFTP, which helps organizations standardize on one server for multiple client requirements. It provides user authentication and access controls to restrict directories and operations per user or group. This aligns with common secure file transfer needs without requiring a separate protocol-specific server.
Cross-platform deployment options
The server runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS, which supports heterogeneous infrastructure and simplifies standardization across environments. Administrators can deploy it on-premises or on a hosted VM depending on operational requirements. This flexibility is useful for teams that need consistent behavior across development, test, and production.
Admin UI and automation hooks
It includes a web-based management console for configuring users, permissions, and server settings. The product supports event-driven actions (for example, on upload/download) and scripting capabilities that can be used to trigger downstream processing. These hooks can support lightweight integrations where full managed file transfer suites are not required.
Not a full MFT suite
Wing FTP Server focuses on running an FTP/SFTP service rather than providing end-to-end managed file transfer governance. Organizations that need centralized policy enforcement, advanced workflow orchestration, and extensive compliance reporting may need additional tooling. This can increase operational effort when compared with platforms designed for enterprise MFT use cases.
Integration depth varies
While it offers scripting and event triggers, integrations typically require custom development and operational maintenance. Prebuilt connectors, B2B/EDI capabilities, and turnkey cloud application integrations are limited compared with dedicated integration gateways. Teams should plan for testing and ongoing support of custom scripts.
Enterprise controls may be limited
Capabilities such as advanced auditing, tamper-evident logs, high-availability clustering, and granular compliance features may not match products built primarily for regulated enterprise environments. Requirements like centralized key management, detailed reporting, and segregation-of-duties controls should be validated during evaluation. Larger deployments may require additional architecture work to meet uptime and governance expectations.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free Edition | Free | After the 30-day trial you can continue using Wing FTP Server as a Free edition for non-commercial use; 1 domain; 10 user accounts/domain; 10 connections/domain; FTP/HTTP file transfer; web-based administration. |
| Standard Edition | $199 /license (one-time) | All Free features plus unlimited domains; 100 user accounts/domain; 100 connections/domain; weblink & upload link; lifetime email & remote assistance support; volume pricing: 2 = $378, 3 = $537, 4 = $676, 5 = $796; Site License $3,000; pricing includes 2-year upgrade protection by default. |
| Secure Edition | $569 /license (one-time) | All Standard features plus FTPS (SSL), HTTPS (Web Client over SSL), SFTP (SSH2); 200 user accounts/domain; 200 connections/domain; volume pricing: 2 = $1,080, 3 = $1,536, 4 = $1,932, 5 = $2,275; Site License $7,000. |
| Corporate Edition | $1,299 /license (one-time) | All Secure features plus unlimited user accounts & connections; store users via ODBC/MySQL; Events Manager / Task Scheduler; Windows AD/LDAP authentication; two-factor authentication (TOTP); volume pricing: 2 = $2,468, 3 = $3,507, 4 = $4,416, 5 = $5,195; Site License $15,000. |
