Cerberus FTP Server Reviews

Pros

Cerberus FTP Server is a powerful file transfer software which support various protocols, such as FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTP and HTTPS, which have, by definition, secure layers to keep files save and encrypted.It also supports two-factor authentication, granting another layer of protection to data in transit.

Cons

Free trial only allows for 25 day use and no free license is available. Standard license supports most features, but can be coasty for low budget organizations.

Pros

I like how the web interface can sync with a secondary server to backup your configuration and users in case of a system failure.

Cons

I feel that some of the reporting could be more customizable.

Pros

The software was easy to use - did what it said and it was priced well in the market.

Cons

Management decided to increase the price of the software by 430% !! - from $289 to $1536 - What used to be affordable software has now become insanely priced. It clearly shows that making money is all that is important to

Pros

Comparative to other products, Cerberus is fully featured but straightforward to use due to it's full GUI functionality.The scheduling of transfers to specific destinations (aka Targets) was easy to create and get up and running in minutes.

Cons

There is an internal event log with a limited window of events, but for more detailed logging a SQL based installation is required.

Alternatives Considered

Titan FTP Server

Reasons for Switching to Cerberus FTP Server

The ability for client and server functionality

Pros

Cerberus is extremely easy to setup, implement, and use. It is dead simple, reliable, user friendly, and straightforward to secure.

Cons

Not negatives, but missing features/improvable features:

I'd like the option to run servers in high availability (there is a sync option, but not quite the same).
I'd like to see more integration options for MFA (there are 2-3, but I'd like to see this expanded).
I'd like integration with Active Directory to be more straightforward, and the option to integrate Azure Active Directory.
The option to have a user account and admin account be the same. I realize there's some risk here, but that should be left to the organization to accept or avoid.

Alternatives Considered

Titan CMS

Reasons for Choosing Cerberus FTP Server

stability and capacity

Reasons for Switching to Cerberus FTP Server

Cerberus has a more pleasing workflow and aesthetic, and I think partially due to that, it seems to be easier for users to adopt and understand.

Pros

A sophisticated file transfer system with SFTP, https, and logging features for standard compliance.
A FIPS-validated secure file transfer server that integrates with AD and LDAP. Runs on Windows, easy setup, meets HIPAA requirements.

Cons

Permissions and customization of the product.

Alternatives Considered

CompleteFTP, GoAnywhere MFT and Titan FTP Server

Reasons for Choosing Cerberus FTP Server

Limitations with folder permissions and ppk's, web https access.

Reasons for Switching to Cerberus FTP Server

Better support team, pricing, software build and setup.

Pros

Active directory users are uploaded automatically when synchronized with the domain.
Easily managed and basic restrictions are set for user access with secure data transfer.
If the SSL certificate is not valid, the SFTP url will be down and not accessible.

Cons

Too expensive and License price is not fixed, always increasing every day.
There is no File approval process before users are allowed to download files.

Pros

Allows us to keep our file transfers in house. Provides SSL secure SFPT file transfers with complete loggin of all activity as we require.

Cons

Have zero complaints. Support is prompt and knowledgeable. Does everything we need.

Pros

THe number of options when it comes to security and possible setups gives Cerberus an edge on how implement and administer all FTP solutions in any Company's environment.

Cons

The update options and informations are not always very clear and some direct references to articles would be welcome when major changes are done.

Pros

I was looking for a FTP server which will support ApacheVFS. It not only supports this but gives a detail brief about how much time it takes to upload or download a file, how many hits happening in order to call the service, the size of the file..etc. All you have to do is start the server and call your service. It even won't consume much resource of the system, hence your system won't get slow if the server starts.

Cons

Feature wise it's great and simply awesome but it's a bit expensive for normal developer who is doing some personal R&D on different VFS.

Pros

It is secure and continuously upgraded and patched. We need a product that keeps up with vulnerabilities and changing encryptions.

Cons

Should have more Logging settings available in UI. Had to hunt Knowledge boards to setup daily logs. Who doesn't retain logs. Overwrite should not be the default.

Pros

the software allows for the creation of upload/download templates caled groups that can be applied to new users to make new account creation uniform, security permission will be identical for all users in that group. the advanced server security settings allow for disabling/enabling TLS 1.1, 1.2; as well as FIPS 140-2 cipher suites with some ease in the GUI.

Cons

The software uses a Windows .dll version of log 4j that limits the ability to set log rotation - max is 14, 30 days would be better. the ability to set this in the GUI would be a welcome addition.

Pros

The software is easy to install and update. Security and feature updates are regular. The software is very light weight compared to some of the competitors.

Cons

The interface is a little clunky and takes some getting used to, but is quite functional.

Alternatives Considered

CrushFTP, Diplomat Managed File Transfer and Serv-U FTP Server

Reasons for Choosing Cerberus FTP Server

The software was difficult to maintain in our environment and security updates were very infrequent.

Reasons for Switching to Cerberus FTP Server

The features and price were a good fit.

Pros

Easy setup and administration. Our client use an automated procedure to upload files to our server and have had no issues.

Cons

There is nothing that I do not like about the software

Pros

Briefly, the sFTP function works well and easy to setup with very good documentation manual, and importantly the logging activities which are stored and segregated in daily log file which is very useful for troubleshooting with counterpart whenever there is reported issue and the log file will clearly show the login, receiving, removing and sending events.

Overall the interface is very user-friendly and that translates well into ease of use and maintains. Lastly but not the least is the pricing in comparison to other ftp server vendor in terms of functionalities namely control.

Cons

No option to create SSH key pair files for customer, and thus I have to use ftp voyager to generate these files.

Pros

As a DSO (Distribution System Operator) we use the software (SFTP) to communicate important files and information to our customers (Gas Suppliers). In Cerberus FTP Server we have found the ease of implementation the reliability and security we needed.

Cons

There are no cons that could be addressed.

Pros

The most feature I like is simplycity. less than one day to learn et setup the software to production.. very efficient

Cons

The price is a little bit more than, I want, and renewal is expensive I think so

Pros

Easy to use both for admin and users.
Can be customize and manage from server or webGUI is a plus with no hidden menus or hard to find items.

Cons

Updates can be a bit weird and have to update the settings for the service every time. Wish the reporting function worked a bit better

Pros

I really like that it is a very friendly application, I can integrate it with the active directory, security and that the versions are constantly updated.

Cons

The amount of GB that I can provide to the user's folder is missing, that is, do not copy more GB than allowed in a folder

Pros

We have had some unique ftp needs (relating to LDAP authentication for accounts) and cerberus has been able to met them all. They support has been great, and they publish updates frequently.

Cons

It's expensive, but it is still a good value, as I could not find any better option that cost less. The support is well worth it to. I would highly recommend keeping an active subscription. But that's pretty standard for enterprise software.

Pros

Very easy to install and set up. Stable and secure and especially mail for new files in folders is much appreciated by users.

Cons

The report module does not work as expected

Pros

Reliability, support, ease of use, meets our requirements

Cons

There were no shortcomings with this software.

Pros

I have used several FTP servers but the best solution, for my needs, is Cerberus by far.
I use Cerberus for only 30 users and with low traffic. I never used the server for a big number of user and high demand, so I can not comments about that profile. But I can say that for my goals is perfect and with fair price.

Pros

User friendly GUI with very good security features

Cons

Reporting is not that much good, management will not happy on this

Pros

Active Directory integration is huge for us.
Event Manager is great as it allows us to launch PowerShell scripts upon certain actions.
Conceptually simple to understand.
SECURE DATA TRANSFERS

Cons

Can be fiddly to configure groups.
The UI changes somewhwat significantly from time to time.