CrushFTP vs Buru SFTP Server for Windows

Struggling to choose between CrushFTP and Buru SFTP Server for Windows? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

CrushFTP is a File Sharing solution with tags like file-transfer, ftp, sftp, encryption, linux, windows, macos.

It boasts features such as Secure FTP/SFTP/FTPS server, Bandwidth throttling, IP filtering, Virtual file system, Web-based file manager, Scripting and automation, SSL/TLS encryption, User management and permissions, Failover and clustering, Antivirus scanning, WebDAV support and pros including Very feature rich, Good performance, Extensive protocol support, Granular user permissions, Automation and scripting capabilities, Available for Windows, Linux and macOS.

On the other hand, Buru SFTP Server for Windows is a Network & Admin product tagged with sftp, ssh, file-transfer, windows.

Its standout features include Secure file transfer over SSH (SFTP), Multiple user accounts and permissions management, Supports various authentication methods (username/password, public key), Lightweight and easy to set up, Supports multiple simultaneous connections, Logging and monitoring capabilities, Portable and can be run from a USB drive, and it shines with pros like Free and open-source, Simple and straightforward to use, Supports essential SFTP server features, Lightweight and resource-efficient, Portable and can be run from a USB drive.

Feature	CrushFTP	Buru SFTP Server for Windows
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Primary Category	File Sharing	Network & Admin

Product Overview

CrushFTP

Description: CrushFTP is an FTP server software for Windows, Linux and macOS. It has a wide range of features including SSL/TLS encryption, bandwidth throttling, IP filtering, and support for SFTP, FTP/S and FTPS protocols.

Buru SFTP Server for Windows

Description: Buru SFTP Server is a free, open-source SFTP server for Windows that allows you to securely transfer files over SSH. It is lightweight, easy to set up, and supports multiple users and connections.

Key Features Comparison

CrushFTP Features

• Secure FTP/SFTP/FTPS server
• Bandwidth throttling
• IP filtering
• Virtual file system
• Web-based file manager
• Scripting and automation
• SSL/TLS encryption
• User management and permissions
• Failover and clustering
• Antivirus scanning
• WebDAV support

Buru SFTP Server for Windows Features

• Secure file transfer over SSH (SFTP)
• Multiple user accounts and permissions management
• Supports various authentication methods (username/password, public key)
• Lightweight and easy to set up
• Supports multiple simultaneous connections
• Logging and monitoring capabilities
• Portable and can be run from a USB drive

Pros & Cons Analysis

CrushFTP

Pros

• Very feature rich
• Good performance
• Extensive protocol support
• Granular user permissions
• Automation and scripting capabilities
• Available for Windows, Linux and macOS

Cons

• Steep learning curve
• Setup can be complex
• Limited support options
• Some features require add-ons/plugins

Buru SFTP Server for Windows

Pros

• Free and open-source
• Simple and straightforward to use
• Supports essential SFTP server features
• Lightweight and resource-efficient
• Portable and can be run from a USB drive

Cons

• Limited advanced features compared to commercial SFTP servers
• No graphical user interface (GUI), only command-line interface
• Lack of enterprise-level support and documentation

Pricing Comparison

CrushFTP

• Free
• Subscription-Based

Buru SFTP Server for Windows

• Open Source