# ExaVault > Cloud or on-prem file transfer from Files.com. ExaVault is now part of Files.com. Run a free on-premise SFTP / FTP / FTPS / WebDAV server in your VPC, or move to the Files.com File Orchestration Platform in the cloud. The on-premise appliance is free for up to 50 users, with paid support above that. The cloud platform, Files.com, adds automation, audit, and compliance at scale. ## The hosted platform that replaces FTP The Files.com File Orchestration Platform runs SFTP, FTPS, AS2, and HTTPS — every protocol your partners need — with a visual automation builder that replaces cron and bash, and SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA-BAA, and GDPR ready out of the box. You're up and moving files in 10 minutes, with no infrastructure to own, no patching, and no late-night pages. It's trusted by 4,000+ organizations including Equifax, Rag & Bone, Cognizant, and Bloomberg. Files.com replaces the appliance, the patching cycle, the SSO glue, the backup job, and the audit reports with one cloud platform — one bill, one team to call: - **Automation.** Trigger on arrival, schedule, or webhook. Branch, retry, alert. Replace the cron + bash that runs your business today. - **Protocols.** SFTP, FTPS, AS2, HTTPS, S3-compatible. Partners connect with whatever they have — no migrations required. - **Security.** SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA-BAA, GDPR. TLS 1.3 in flight, AES-256 at rest. A PGP layer for the strictest partners. - **Identity.** Okta, Entra, Google, JumpCloud. Auto-provision and de-provision via SCIM. An audit-ready login trail. - **Developer.** Full REST API and SDKs in 8 languages. Webhooks for every event. A Terraform provider for the Ops crew. - **Residency.** Regional residency (US, EU, APAC), multi-region replication, and CDN-style edge upload for big-file transfers. ## The free on-premise appliance For teams that must keep file-transfer infrastructure inside the datacenter — classified workloads, air-gapped networks, regulated environments — the ExaVault on-premise appliance is a free FTP / SFTP server with a web file manager. It serves FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and WebDAV on your own hardware, ships for VMware (OVA), AWS, GCP, and Azure marketplaces, and includes a web file manager with AD/LDAP and SSO. It's free for up to 50 users, then $99/month per 50-user pack above that. The appliance is actively maintained by Files.com — regular security patches, OS updates, and protocol-level improvements — and is a long-term commitment, not a deprecation track. ## Frequently asked questions **Cloud or on-premise — which one should I pick?** For almost everyone: Files.com Cloud. It's the modern File Orchestration Platform — automation workflows, a REST API and SDKs in 8 languages, partner integrations (AS2, EDI), PGP/GPG encryption, SOC 2 and HIPAA-BAA out of the box, and a 7-day free trial that provisions in about 10 minutes with no credit card. The free ExaVault on-premise appliance is right if you must run file transfer inside your own infrastructure — air-gapped, classified, compliance-mandated, or data-residency-constrained. The appliance handles the protocol surface (SFTP, FTP, FTPS, WebDAV) without the cloud-only features. **What is Files.com?** The Files.com File Orchestration Platform — the modern category successor to legacy managed-file-transfer products like IBM Sterling, GoAnywhere, MOVEit, and Axway. Multi-tenant hosted SaaS that runs SFTP, FTP, FTPS, WebDAV, AS2, and a full REST API on your own subdomain, with a web file manager for end users. It's used by 4,000+ organizations including Equifax, Rag & Bone, Cognizant, and Michelin, ranks #1 in Gartner Peer Insights for MFT and #1 on every attribute of G2's Managed File Transfer category, and has operated for 15+ years. **What does the cloud platform cost?** Files.com Cloud publishes its pricing and offers a 7-day free trial with no credit card. The on-premise appliance is free for up to 50 users, with paid support packs above that. **Is the on-premise appliance going away?** No. The appliance is actively maintained by Files.com — regular security patches, OS updates, and protocol-level improvements. It's a long-term commitment, not a deprecation track. **Can I start with the appliance and move to Files.com Cloud later?** Yes. The appliance covers the on-premise protocol surface today, and Files.com Cloud is the path when you want automation, audit, and compliance at scale. ## Files.com Cloud - [Start a free trial](https://www.files.com/signup): 7-day free trial of Files.com Cloud. - [Cloud platform](https://www.files.com): Files.com — the cloud File Orchestration Platform. - [Cloud pricing](https://www.files.com/pricing): Files.com Cloud plans and pricing. - [Cloud documentation](https://www.files.com/docs): Files.com Cloud product documentation. ## On-premise appliance - [Appliance home](https://www.exavault.com/ftp-sftp-on-premise-appliance): The self-hosted ExaVault appliance — SFTP, FTP, FTPS, and WebDAV, free up to 50 users. - [Appliance pricing](https://www.exavault.com/pricing): Free up to 50 users; paid support packs above that; enterprise tier with 24/7 support. - [Compare](https://www.exavault.com/compare): Files.com Cloud vs. the ExaVault appliance — automation, API, compliance, deployment, and cost. - [Download](https://www.exavault.com/get-started): Download the free appliance — system requirements and provisioning. - [Appliance documentation](https://docs.exavault.com): Documentation for the on-premise appliance. ## FTP and SFTP - [SFTP Server Hosting](https://www.exavault.com/ftp/sftp-server-hosting): Hosted SFTP servers for partner exchange and automated workflows. - [SFTP Site Access](https://www.exavault.com/ftp/sftp-site): An SFTP site with browser access, a web file manager, and SSH-key auth. - [Online FTP Server](https://www.exavault.com/ftp/online-ftp-server): A managed online server supporting SFTP, FTPS, and FTP on your own subdomain. - [FTP File Transfer](https://www.exavault.com/ftp/file-transfer): Secure file transfer over SFTP, FTPS, FTP, AS2, WebDAV, and a REST API. - [FTP vs SFTP](https://www.exavault.com/blog/difference-between-ftp-ftps-and-sftp): How FTP, FTPS, and SFTP differ. - [Access FTP from a browser](https://www.exavault.com/blog/how-to-access-ftp-server-from-browser): Reaching an FTP server from a web browser. ## Product features - [Receive Files](https://www.exavault.com/product/receive-files): Branded upload forms for collecting files from clients, with custom fields and notifications. - [Branded File Sharing](https://www.exavault.com/product/branded-file-sharing): White-label file sharing on your own domain, logo, and colors. - [Web File Manager](https://www.exavault.com/product/file-manager): A web file manager with drag-and-drop, search, previews, share links, and granular permissions. - [Share Files and Folders](https://www.exavault.com/product/share-files): Expiring, password-protected share links with per-link access logs. - [Embedding Options](https://www.exavault.com/developer/embedding-options): A drop-in upload widget via a one-line script tag, with custom fields and webhooks. ## Why ExaVault - [Data Security](https://www.exavault.com/why/data-security): SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, ITAR, AES-256 encryption. - [Automated File Transfer](https://www.exavault.com/why/automated-ftp): SFTP/FTP automation — workflow triggers, routing, retries, and audit logging. - [For Enterprise](https://www.exavault.com/why/exavault-for-enterprise): Enterprise file transfer with custom SLAs and dedicated account management; replaces IBM Sterling, MOVEit, and Axway. ## Company - [About](https://www.exavault.com/about): ExaVault's history — founded 2009, acquired by Files.com in 2022, appliance still maintained. - [Blog](https://www.exavault.com/blog): Articles on file transfer, FTP, and SFTP. - [Contact Sales](https://www.exavault.com/demo): Sales inquiries for Files.com Cloud or the ExaVault appliance. - [Contact](https://www.exavault.com/contact): Support routing for existing customers and inquiries from new ones. - [Careers](https://www.files.com/jobs): Open roles at Files.com. ## Legal - [Privacy](https://www.exavault.com/privacy) - [Terms of Service](https://www.exavault.com/terms) ## Elsewhere - [G2 reviews](https://www.g2.com/products/exavault/reviews)