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ProFTPDPure-FTPd
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free and open source under a BSD licence.

Linux, Self-hosted macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
  • Modular design lets you add only the features you need
  • Supports FTP, FTPS and SFTP
  • Can run fully non-root with chroot emulation and virtual accounts
  • Optional TLS encryption via OpenSSL
  • Built from source and configured by hand, which takes server experience
  • Server only, with no graphical management interface
  • FTP only; SFTP is handled by a separate SSH server
  • No Windows support listed
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0 License: BSD
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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