Serv-U is available in 5 different editions with different capabilities and price tags. Your specific FTP server needs determine which edition will work best for you. There is a free Personal Edition for basic solutions, a Standard Edition that meets most people’s personal server needs, a Secure Edition that adds encryption, a Professional Edition for small to medium organizations, and a Corporate Edition for medium to large organizations and high traffic FTP sites.
Serv-U Personal Edition was created with the individual in mind. We understand the need to share a few files with a couple friends, your family, or yourself when you are traveling. Serv-U Personal Edition lets you do this for FREE. Serv-U Personal Edition has the following limitations:
· One domain with a maximum of two concurrent connections
· No more than 5 user accounts
· No directory mapping or links
· No UL/DL ratios, quotas, or remote administration
· No SSL/TLS secure-FTP support
· No ODBC database storage of accounts
· No NT-SAM / Active Directory accounts support
You may use Serv-U Personal Edition for as long as you wish. However, consider purchasing a Registration ID for the Standard, Professional, or Corporate Edition so that you can enjoy all of the features and expandability Serv-U offers. After the trial period Serv-U will automatically turn in to the Personal Edition.
Serv-U Standard Edition is designed to be the file sharing solution for most individuals. The Standard Edition extends the limitations and capabilities of the Personal Edition to:
· One domain with a maximum of 25 concurrent connections
· A maximum of 100 user accounts
· Support for directory mapping and links
· Support of UL/DL ratios and quotas
· No remote administration
· No ODBC database storage of accounts
· No NT-SAM / Active Directory accounts support
Serv-U Standard Edition is designed to be the file sharing solution for most individuals. The Standard Edition extends the limitations and capabilities of the Personal Edition to:
· Support for SSL/TLS secure-FTP
· One domain with a maximum of 25 concurrent connections
· A maximum of 100 user accounts
· Support for directory mapping and links
· Support of UL/DL ratios and quotas
· No remote administration
· No ODBC database storage of accounts
· No NT-SAM / Active Directory accounts support
Serv-U Professional Edition addresses the small to medium business needs for an FTP server. Serv-U Professional Edition has the following capabilities:
· Three domains with a maximum of 100 concurrent connections
· A maximum of 250 user accounts
· Support for directory mapping and links
· Support of UL/DL ratios and quotas
· Support for SSL/TLS secure-FTP
· No remote administration
· No ODBC database storage of accounts
· No NT-SAM / Active Directory accounts support
Serv-U Corporate Edition addresses the need for a business-class FTP server with no limitations and the ability to grow with your business. With this in mind, Serv-U Corporate Edition has the following capabilities:
· Unlimited domains with an unlimited number of concurrent connections
· Unlimited number of user accounts
· Support for directory mapping and links
· Support of UL/DL ratios and quotas
· Support for SSL/TLS secure-FTP
· Support for remote administration of multiple servers from a single location
· Support for ODBC database storage of user and group accounts
· Support for NT-SAM / Active Directory based user accounts
Serv-U Corporate Edition is available as trialware for a 30-day evaluation. During this time, you may explore and use all features in Serv-U with an unlimited number of concurrent connections. If you would like to continue using Serv-U Corporate Edition after your evaluation, a Registration ID must be purchased.