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Cerberus FTP Server
Cerberus FTP Server · Arlington, Virginia, United States · founded 2001
What it is
Cerberus FTP Server is a Windows-based server for secure file transfers. It handles FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP and HTTP/S, with a browser client that lets people access, edit and transfer files from desktop or mobile browsers. Administrators can manage accounts in the built-in user database or connect Active Directory, LDAP and, in version 2026.3, RADIUS authentication. That version also supports Amazon S3 and Azure Blob Storage as Virtual Directory backends. Security features include SSH, SSL, FIPS 140-3 and TLS 1.3. Event, alert and synchronization tools support managed-transfer automation, while file-access, user and administrator logs support auditing and reporting. The product is positioned for PCI DSS, HIPAA, FIPS-140-2 and GDPR requirements. Professional and Enterprise editions include unlimited business-hours phone and email support; Enterprise Plus adds 24/7/365 Severity 1 support. Commercial use requires a subscription, with one installation per license. There is no free plan, but a 25-day trial is available.
For and against
For
- Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP and HTTP/S
- Browser access works on desktop and mobile
- Active Directory, LDAP and RADIUS authentication
- Amazon S3 and Azure Blob virtual directories
- Automation and audit logging included
Against
- No free plan
- Commercial use requires a subscription
- One license permits one machine installation
- Paid product after 25-day trial
The verdict
Cerberus FTP Server combines multiple transfer protocols, browser access, directory authentication, automation and auditing in a Windows server. Its subscription licensing and lack of a free plan matter for budgeting.
Who it suits
It suits organizations that need managed file transfers on Windows, browser access, directory integrations and audit records. Teams with compliance or automation requirements may also find its listed controls relevant.
Plans and prices
Professional
unlimited users · unlimited connections · unlimited data/file transfers
Read 1 Oct 2026 · cerberusftp.com
Enterprise
unlimited users · unlimited connections · unlimited data/file transfers
Read 1 Oct 2026 · cerberusftp.com
Enterprise Plus
includes one free DR, test or development license · 24/7/365 Severity 1 support
Read 1 Oct 2026 · cerberusftp.com
On the record
- Account management
- User accounts can be managed through the native user database, Active Directory or LDAP integration.cerberusftp.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Auditing
- It provides file access, user and administrator logging for auditing and reporting.cerberusftp.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Authentication
- Version 2026.3 adds RADIUS authentication alongside existing LDAP and Active Directory support.cerberusftp.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Automation
- Cerberus provides event, alert and synchronization tools for managed file transfer automation.cerberusftp.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Cloud storage
- Version 2026.3 supports Amazon S3 and Azure Blob Storage as Virtual Directory backends.cerberusftp.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- The product is positioned for PCI DSS, HIPAA, FIPS-140-2 and GDPR requirements.cerberusftp.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- The feature set includes SSH, SSL and FIPS 140-3 security, with TLS 1.3 support.cerberusftp.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Licensing
- Commercial use requires a subscription license, and one license permits installation on one machine.cerberusftp.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Product purpose
- Cerberus FTP Server is a secure file transfer server built for Windows.cerberusftp.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Protocols
- It supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP and HTTP/S transfers.cerberusftp.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- Professional and Enterprise editions include unlimited phone and email support during business hours, while Enterprise Plus adds 24/7/365 Severity 1 support.cerberusftp.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Web access
- Its HTTP/S web client lets users access, edit and transfer files from desktop or mobile browsers.cerberusftp.com · read 1 Oct 2026
