Cloud Vs FTP | Difference between FTP server and cloud computing

Cloud Vs FTP | Difference between FTP server and cloud computing

What is the Difference between FTP and Cloud?

Cloud or cloud computing is a general term used for different services services, like networking, storage, software applications etc. which are hosted on the internet and It allows us the ability to access different services on the Internet with web browser or with some software application without having to store any data on local system.

Cloud vs FTP difference

 

What is FTP?

FTP is stands for File Transfer Protocol, a standard protocol used for transferring files over the internet, It is used for upload and for download files from a central location. FTP can be consider as an integral part of cloud computing services because many cloud service providers also offers storage services which is like a FTP server where you can upload and download files from any where. 

For example, you can transfer files from online storage to a computer or host, share a file, or you can use it for remote access to files hosted on your FTP server.

Difference: FTP Vs Cloud in terms of Features

 

FTP Cloud
For FTP you normally need a FTP client for accessing files and folders. You can access your file on cloud with any web browser, you can also use application for accessing file on cloud
Ease & Use of Transfer Cloud have same features like Remote Access to Files
Normally with FTP you can capture the advance statistics Cloud may have Tracking and Reporting Ability
FTP server have less cost as compare to cloud Cloud services are may have more cost but also have some advance features as well.
Cloud computing consider more secure as compare to FTP, IN FTP communication are normally in plain text. On the other hand Cloud providers also provide you some more security features like backups..
FTP normally use port 21 for communication There are mot specific port for cloud computing
Example of FTP:Transmit, CODA, Krusader, , Default ubuntu ftp client, Total Commander, Windows default FTP client, Captain FTP, Filezylla, Cyberduck Cloud Computing Example:Google Drive, Amazon Cloud Drive Desktop [PC], Drop box, EMC Atmos, microsoft azure, MobileMe, Microsoft SkyDrive, Azure Blog Storage, Microsoft SharePoint, Office365, iKeepinCloud, CloudMe, ZOho cloud

 

Waqas Azam
Me Waqas Azam and I am a professional blogger & freelance writer. I also working in the IT industry for over 7 years. I am graduated in Computer Science and information technology.