What CrushFTP does

CrushFTP, LLC is a privately held, bootstrapped software company founded in 1998 and domiciled in Nevada, USA, that develops and sells an enterprise-grade file transfer server written in Java and deployable on any operating system supporting Java 8 or higher (macOS, Windows, Linux, Solaris, BSD, Unix). The current CrushFTP 11 platform supports more than 25 protocols (FTP, FTPS, FTPES, SFTP, SCP, HTTPS, HTTP, WebDAV/WebDAVS, SMB/SMB1/SMB3, S3, Azure, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, SharePoint, Box, Backblaze B2, etc.) and exposes a web-based administration interface, an in-stream ZipStreaming compression engine, CrushTunnel bandwidth acceleration, DMZ/reverse-connection architecture, in-stream PGP encryption, AS2/AS3 EDI support, automated brute-force and DDoS protection, and a Virtual File System that unifies local, remote, and cloud storage backends behind a single namespace. A broad plugin ecosystem (CrushTask workflow automation, CrushLDAPGroup, CrushOAuth, CrushOIDC, CrushSSO, SAMLSSO, CrushDuo, etc.) and client applications (CrushSync desktop sync, CrushClient CLI, CrushFTPDrive drive mount) extend the platform into adjacent workflow and endpoint use cases.

The company generates revenue primarily through tiered perpetual software licenses — Small Business ($70, 50 connections), Professional ($100–$2,000, unlimited connections / site license), and Enterprise ($1,000–$20,000) — supplemented by required annual maintenance renewals on enterprise tiers ($250–$5,000/year) that provide continued updates and phone support. Distribution is self-serve via direct download from crushftp.com, supported by a documentation wiki, mobile apps on iOS and Android, and a sales-led motion for enterprise deployments reached through [email protected]. The customer base spans small and medium businesses, Fortune 100 firms, government agencies, and regulated verticals (healthcare, banking and finance, education, legal), with no external funding, no parent company, and no disclosed M&A activity.

Name

CrushFTP

Legal name

CrushFTP, LLC

Website

https://crushftp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CrushFTP is a privately held, bootstrapped software company that develops a Java-based enterprise file transfer server supporting 25+ protocols and operating across all major OS platforms. It serves thousands of organizations — from SMBs to Fortune 100 firms in healthcare, finance, government, and education — via perpetual and enterprise licensing with annual maintenance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed File Transfer Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (423430)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Secure File Transfer & Managed File Transfer (MFT) (HDADAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Email Data Loss Prevention & Encryption (HDADAKAD), Privacy, Consent & Data Governance Compliance (GDPR/CCPA, data lineage) (FSAGAFAI)

Keywords

• Managed file transfer
• Secure file transfer
• FTP server software
• Enterprise file transfer
• SFTP server

Headquarters

HQ city

Stateline

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses (Perpetual): One-time perpetual licenses for CrushFTP server software. Licenses are tiered by concurrent user capacity (10, 50, or unlimited connections) and include varying levels of support.
2. Enterprise Licenses: Premium tier licenses with advanced features (DMZ, high availability, CrushSync, CrushFTPDrive, SAML, Radius, CrushTask) plus installation support, screen sharing, and phone support for critical issues. Maintenance renewals required annually.
3. Annual Maintenance Renewals: Enterprise license holders pay annual maintenance fees ($250-$5000/year depending on tier) for continued access to new versions, support, and emergency phone assistance.
4. Site Licenses: Organization-wide unlimited installation licenses for professional or enterprise tiers, enabling deployment across all company locations without per-server licensing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CrushFTP develops and sells a multi-platform, enterprise-grade file transfer server that supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTP/S, and WebDAV protocols on Mac, Linux, Windows, Solaris, and BSD. The product is licensed to organizations (Fortune 100 enterprises, government agencies, healthcare providers, financial institutions, and more) for secure file movement, user-level access control, encryption, and audit logging. Revenue is generated through perpetual software licenses with annual maintenance fees.

Product overview

CrushFTP is an enterprise-grade file transfer platform organized around a core server product with multiple client applications, add-on modules, plugins, and tiered licensing. The current CrushFTP 11 server supports over 20 protocols (FTP, SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, WebDAV, S3, Azure, etc.) and runs on any Java 8+ OS. Client applications include CrushSync (folder synchronization), CrushClient (CLI), and CrushFTPDrive (drive mount). Premium modules include CrushTunnel (bandwidth acceleration), CrushBalance (load balancing), and CrushDrop (email attachment handling). The platform offers extensive plugin support for authentication (LDAP, SAML, OAuth, OIDC, RADIUS, Duo), automation (CrushTask with 20+ actions), and security (PGP encryption, two-factor auth). License tiers range from Small Business ($70, 50 connections) through Professional ($100-$2000, unlimited) to Enterprise ($1000-$20000, unlimited + premium support).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CrushFTP Enterprise File Transfer Server

Quantifiable outcome

• Can achieve 100x speed increase for uploading folders containing many small items compared to normal file transfer clients
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration35 records

Feature10 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fortra Globalscape EFT: Fortra's Globalscape Enhanced File Transfer is a perpetual-licensed enterprise MFT server with automation, compliance, and DMZ deployment features aimed at mid-market and enterprise customers. Closely comparable business model (perpetual license plus maintenance), feature set, and target buyer to CrushFTP.
• Progress MOVEit: Progress Software's MOVEit is a leading enterprise Managed File Transfer product with similar protocol support, automation, and compliance positioning. Directly competes with CrushFTP in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, government) and is the most-cited benchmark in the MFT space, also notable for the high-profile 2023 MOVEit-related supply-chain attacks.
• Axway Managed File Transfer: Axway MFT is a long-tenured enterprise MFT platform covering SFTP, FTPS, AS2, and HTTPS transfers with workflow automation and B2B gateway capabilities. It competes head-to-head with CrushFTP in banking, healthcare, and government RFPs and represents the high end of the on-prem/enterprise MFT segment.
• Cerberus (SFTP, FTP/S, FTP) / CerberusFTPServer: Cerberus is a commercial, cross-platform SFTP/FTPS server for Windows and Linux pitched at IT professionals needing secure managed file transfer with automation, scripting, and authentication integration. Closely comparable profile to CrushFTP in SMB-to-mid-market on-prem MFT.
• FileZilla Server / Pro: FileZilla Server is the most widely deployed free FTP/SFTP server and FileZilla Pro adds cloud storage protocol support. It competes primarily with CrushFTP at the SMB end and on price (free), but lacks CrushFTP's enterprise automation, HA, DMZ, and compliance features.
• SolarWinds Serv-U: SolarWinds Serv-U is a commercial FTP/MFT server supporting FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and HTTPS transfers with web-based administration and DMZ deployment. It overlaps directly with CrushFTP's core protocol and deployment model and targets the same SMB-to-enterprise buyer with similar perpetual-license economics.

Emerging players

• Egnyte: Egnyte provides enterprise secure file sync, share, and governed file transfer delivered as a hybrid cloud platform with strong content governance and compliance features. It is an emerging substitute for traditional MFT installations in regulated industries and competes for incremental secure-transfer budget.
• Citrix ShareFile: Citrix ShareFile is a SaaS file-sync-and-share and content collaboration platform that increasingly bundles secure transfer, e-signature, and workflow capabilities. Competes for shared budget in mid-market accounts that are weighing a self-hosted MFT server against an all-in-one cloud collaboration suite.

Broad incumbents

• AWS Transfer Family: AWS Transfer Family provides fully managed SFTP, FTPS, and FTP endpoints directly into S3, replacing the need for self-managed MFT infrastructure for cloud-native workloads. It's not a like-for-like product but a credible substitute that competes for the same budget line as CrushFTP in cloud-migrating enterprises.
• IBM Sterling Data Exchange (Connect:Direct / MFT): IBM's Sterling portfolio (formerly IBM Connect:Direct) is a long-established enterprise MFT and B2B integration suite used by the largest banks, insurers, and retailers. It overlaps with CrushFTP in secure B2B/EDI transfer use cases but sits inside a much broader supply-chain and integration portfolio with substantially larger professional services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about CrushFTP