Files.com alternative
A focused Files.com alternative for SFTP to your bucket
Files.com is a broad managed-file platform. Firepipe concentrates on one job: SFTP access to a bucket you own. If that focused scope covers your requirement, compare what each service includes and what it costs before paying for the platform.
Bring your own bucket · managed SFTP · files stay in your storage
The short version
Files.com's public pricing starts around $199/mo for a wide platform. Firepipe is a focused SFTP gateway for your own S3 or S3-compatible bucket with a free tier and paid plans from $19/mo. Pick by scope: full platform versus SFTP onto storage you already run. Check current Files.com pricing.
Firepipe vs Files.com
| Firepipe | Files.com | |
|---|---|---|
| SFTP onto your own S3 or S3-compatible storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Starting price | Free / $19 | From ~$199/mo |
| Focused SFTP gateway rather than broad file platform | ✓ | - |
| Files stay in your own bucket | By design | Via remote mount |
Comparison reflects the bring-your-own-bucket use case described in each vendor's public documentation. Features and pricing change - check current docs before deciding. Product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Why teams choose Firepipe
Pricing for a narrower service
Files.com's public pricing starts around $199/mo. Firepipe's free tier includes 5 GB per month and 5 users, and paid plans start at $19/mo with metered transfer. If SFTP onto your own bucket is the whole requirement, compare those service scopes before paying for a broader platform. Check current Files.com pricing.
Focused SFTP gateway
Files.com includes portals, connectors, automations, and e-signatures. Firepipe concentrates on SFTP access to object storage, with per-user credentials, path jails, and an exportable transfer audit trail.
Bring-your-own-bucket by design
Firepipe is built around storage in your own S3, Azure, Google Cloud, or S3-compatible account. File contents stream through the gateway with no lasting copy kept by Firepipe. On S3, access uses a scoped cross-account role with no long-lived AWS key for us to store. An optional metadata index can keep listings fast on very large buckets.
When Files.com is the better choice
Files.com may be the better fit when you need capabilities outside Firepipe's focused SFTP gateway:
- You want a full managed file platform with a hosted sharing portal, many connectors, advanced automations, and e-signatures rather than a focused SFTP endpoint on your bucket.
- You need compliance certifications or enterprise integrations that Firepipe, still in early access, does not offer.
- You want one vendor to host and manage files natively and provide the broader platform around them, rather than keeping storage in your own cloud account.
Simple, metered pricing
Metered transfer. No per-operation or per-listing fees from Firepipe.
Early-access pricing, these starting tiers may change. Your own cloud usage is billed by your provider, directly to you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep my files in my own S3 bucket?
Yes. Firepipe is built around your own S3 or S3-compatible bucket. Files.com can also connect to remote S3 storage, so the comparison is mainly about product scope and price, not whether remote storage is possible.
How is Firepipe cheaper than Files.com?
Firepipe is a narrower service with a free tier and paid plans starting at $19/mo. Files.com's public pricing starts around $199/mo for its broader managed-file platform. Your cloud provider bills your storage separately. Check current Files.com pricing and Firepipe's early-access tiers before calculating the difference.
Does Firepipe support SSH keys and per-user access?
Yes. Each user can have a password or SSH public key and a path prefix. Revoking a credential also ends any live session, and the audit trail records login and file activity.
How does Firepipe access my storage?
Amazon S3 uses a scoped cross-account IAM role, so Firepipe does not store a long-lived AWS access key. S3-compatible storage uses a scoped credential stored encrypted and revocable from your provider account.
Try Firepipe on your own bucket
Connect storage you already own, create SFTP users, and give them the Firepipe hostname.
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