Cerberus FTP Server vs. SEAL Comparison


Cerberus FTP Server Redwood Software	SEAL	+	+
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About Cerberus FTP Server provides a secure and reliable file transfer solution for the demanding IT professional in any industry. Supporting SFTP and SCP, FTP/S, and HTTP/S, Cerberus is able to authenticate against Active Directory and LDAP, run as a Windows service, has native x64 support, includes a robust set of integrity and security features and offers an easy-to-use manager for controlling user access to files and file operations. - FTP/S, SCP, SFTP, HTTPS - SAML SSO - Active Directory & LDAP - Secure SSL Encryption - Two-Factor Authentication - IP Auto-Banning and Geoblocking - HIPAA Compliant - FIPS 140-3 Validated - Advanced Reporting - Comprehensive Auditing - Web File Transfer Client - Email Notifications - Event Support & Automation - File Retention Policies -Unlimited Connections -Virtual Directories -Users & Groups -Detailed Logs -Full IPv6 Support -FTP with TLS/SSL -SOAP control API -Web Administration -SSH2 SFTP and SCP -Public Key Authentication		About SEAL is a file-transfer service for sharing documents, media, design files, datasets and archives through temporary links. In the web app, files are encrypted in-browser before upload; CLI encryption is local. Senders can set expiry, passwords, single-use access, download limits or NDA gates, review a signed access log, and revoke hosted access. Recipients open links in a browser without an account. SEAL also offers a Telegram bot and Mini App, a CLI, SDK, HTTP API and local stdio MCP server. AI agents can share or request files and secrets; after pairing, files can go to a SEAL inbox while the agent receives a handle instead of a link. The Telegram bot encrypts files on its host, so chat attachments pass through Telegram's infrastructure first; its Mini App encrypts on-device. Each seal includes up to 1 GB and seven days. One-time upgrades add capacity and lifetime; individual files are limited to 10 GB.
Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Not Supported On-Premises Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported		Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience Businesses of all sizes looking to secure and manage file transfers across multiple file transfer protocols.		Audience Freelancers, small teams, designers, audio/video creators, CAD and 3D-printing services, and developers delivering AI-generated reports and archives to people.
Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Supported Online Supported		Support Phone Support Not Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Not Supported
API Offers API Supported		API Offers API Supported
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Pricing $1,599/year Professional Edition - $1,599 Enterprise Edition - $3,499 Enterprise Plus Edition - Contact Sales for a Quote All editions are sold as one- or three-year subscriptions with annual billing. Request a quote for purchase orders, volume discounts, and other sales questions. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported		Pricing $9 one-time Free: each seal holds up to 1 GB for up to 7 days. One-time upgrades per seal: $9 for 5 GB/3 months, $29 for 50 GB/6 months, or $99 for 500 GB/12 months. No recurring subscription; individual files remain limited to 10 GB. Free Version Supported Free Trial Not Supported
Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 4.5 / 5 features 4.0 / 5 design 4.5 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 0.0 / 5 ease 0.0 / 5 features 0.0 / 5 design 0.0 / 5 support 0.0 / 5 This software hasn't been reviewed yet. Be the first to provide a review: Review this Software
Pros from Real Users Pros Cerberus is easy to install, configure, and maintain. It is definitely worth the cost. The security features are excellent. Managing the security features and SSL/TLS connection options is extremely easy. A sophisticated file transfer system with SFTP, https, and logging features for standard compliance. A FIPS-validated secure file transfer server that integrates with AD and LDAP. Runs on Windows, easy setup, meets HIPAA requirements.
Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Not Supported In Person Not Supported		Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Not Supported In Person Not Supported
Company Information Redwood Software Founded: 2001 United States www.cerberusftp.com		Company Information SEAL seal.net
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Categories Collaboration Supported File Sharing Supported File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Supported FTP Clients Supported Managed File Transfer (MFT) Supported Secure File Transfer Supported		Categories File Sharing Supported Secure File Transfer Supported
File Sharing Features Audit Trail Supported Chat / Messaging Not Supported Collaboration Supported Document Management Supported Drag & Drop Supported Electronic Signature Not Supported Encryption Supported File Synchronization Supported Search Supported User Management Supported Version Control Not Supported Workflow Management Supported Show More Features Managed File Transfer (MFT) Features API Integration Supported Authentication / Auditing Supported Compression Supported Data Sharing Supported Data Transmission Protocol Integration Not Supported Database Management Supported Encryption Support Supported Fail-Over / Load Balancing Supported
Integrations Active Directory Supported Amazon Web Services (AWS) Supported Claude Code Not Supported Claude Desktop Not Supported Cline Not Supported Cursor Not Supported LDAP Supported Microsoft Azure Supported Microsoft Entra ID Supported Model Context Protocol (MCP) Not Supported Okta Supported Telegram Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 6 Integrations		Integrations Active Directory Not Supported Amazon Web Services (AWS) Not Supported Claude Code Supported Claude Desktop Supported Cline Supported Cursor Supported LDAP Not Supported Microsoft Azure Not Supported Microsoft Entra ID Not Supported Model Context Protocol (MCP) Supported Okta Not Supported Telegram Supported Show More Integrations View All 6 Integrations
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