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Hello Relay,
Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A and thank you for posting your questions here.
I understand that you would like to know how you can analyze cost if SFTP Server used on Azure.
Azure Blob Storage now supports SFTP access, which is ideal for secure file transfers such as pulling CSV files from Airship and moving them to ADLS Gen2. However, enabling this feature comes with a fixed hourly cost of approximately $0.30, amounting to around $216 per month if used continuously. Importantly, charges apply as long as SFTP is enabled, regardless of whether any data is transferred. To optimize costs, it's recommended to disable SFTP when not in use via the Azure CLI or Portal.
Observe the table and the links below for more price comparison.
| Vendor | Plan Type | Annual Cost (USD) | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerberus FTP Server | Professional | $1,499 | SFTP/FTPS, unlimited users, automation |
| Cerberus FTP Server | Professional | $1,499 | SFTP/FTPS, unlimited users, automation |
| Enterprise | $3,299 | Enhanced security, web admin | |
| Enterprise Plus | $7,499 | Full feature set | |
| SolarWinds Serv-U | FTP Server | $576/server | Basic SFTP |
| MFT Server | $3,479/server | Workflow automation, mobile access | |
| Thru Inc. | Starter | $7,740 | Web interface, secure email, Azure-hosted |
| Enterprise | $43,140 | Full compliance, endpoint management |
MFT solutions offer broader capabilities including automation, auditing, compliance, and protocol flexibility - https://research.aimultiple.com/mft-pricing/
The table below shows feature comparison: SFTP vs MFT
| Feature | Azure SFTP Server | MFT Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Security | SSH encryption | Multi-layered (SSH, FTPS, HTTPS) |
| Security | SSH encryption | Multi-layered (SSH, FTPS, HTTPS) |
| Automation | Manual setup | Built-in workflows |
| Compliance & Auditing | Limited | Full audit trails, reporting |
| Scalability | Basic | High (load balancing, clustering) |
| Cost Efficiency | Lower upfront | Higher, but more features |
| Integration | Azure-native | Broad (ERP, cloud, databases) |
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