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ProFTPD vs Cerberus FTP Server: catalog facts
ProFTPD	Cerberus FTP Server
Free Free and open source.	Paid Commercial licences with a free trial.
Linux, Self-hosted	Windows, Self-hosted
Modular design lets you add only the features you need Supports FTP, FTPS and SFTP	Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP and HTTPS in one server Auditing, logging and retention policies
Built from source and configured by hand, which takes server experience Server only, with no graphical management interface	Paid software aimed at businesses Overkill for simple personal file sharing
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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