| Full form | File Transfer Protocol | SSH File Transfer Protocol |
| Security | Less secure due to data transfer in clear text | More secure due to data encryption using SSH (Secure Shell) protocol |
| Authentication | Username and password-based authentication | Supports username and password-based authentication, as well as public key authentication |
| Port | Uses port 21 for control connection and port 20 for data connection | Uses port 22 for both control and data connections |
| Data Transfer Mode | Can operate in active or passive mode for data transfer | Operates in the secure channel established by SSH |
| Firewall Friendly | May have compatibility issues with firewalls and NAT (Network Address Translation) | Typically passes through firewalls and NAT without issues |
| File Manipulation | Supports basic file operations (upload, download, delete, rename) | Supports not only basic file operations but also file and directory management |
| Transfer Integrity | Lacks built-in integrity checks for data transfer | Includes built-in integrity checks to ensure data integrity during transfer |
| Platform Compatibility | Widely supported across different operating systems and platforms | Widely supported across different operating systems and platforms |
| File Transfer Speed | Data transfer speed may be affected by network conditions | Data transfer speed may be affected by network conditions and encryption overhead |
| Protocol | Operates on its own protocol separate from SSH | Operates within the secure SSH protocol |
