FTAPI alternative:
Comparison with SecureCloud
the secure cloud from Germany

More than file transfer: Cloud storage, office suite, and e-signatures.
All in one platform.
From €5/user/month.

FTAPI vs. SecureCloud:Why SecureCloud is a FTAPI alternative

FTAPI
SecureCloud
Integrated Office Suite
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  • No integrated office suite. Files in SecuRooms must be downloaded, edited in a separate application, and re-uploaded.
  • SecureWork: Word, Excel, PowerPoint in browser or app. Edit documents directly in the cloud without downloading.
Transparent, public pricing
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  • No public pricing. "Request a quote" required.
  • Many core features (SSO, 2FA, branding, custom domain, priority support) are paid add-ons on top of the base price.
  • From €5/user/month, viewable online. SSO, 2FA, and personal account manager included.
  • Custom domain and branding from the Advanced plan at €8/user/month.
Electronic signatures incl. QES
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  • No electronic signature functionality. Signing workflows require external tools.
  • SecureSign included in all plans — simple, advanced, and qualified electronic signatures (QES) via eIDAS-compliant trust service provider.
Two-factor authentication
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  • Paid add-on (€). 2FA via app, SMS, or email is not included in the base package.
  • Included in all plans at no extra cost.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
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  • Paid add-on (€). SSO via Entra ID, ADFS, BundID, Okta available at additional cost.
  • Available on the Enterprise plan — included, not an add-on.
Personal Account Manager
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  • Personal onboarding and Trusted Advisor for SMEs are paid add-ons (€). Only enterprise customers receive a Trusted Advisor at no extra cost.
  • Included in all plans. Personal account manager from day one, German-language support.
Custom domain / URL
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  • Paid add-on (€). Custom web address available at additional cost.
  • Included from the Advanced plan. Your own domain at no extra charge.
Corporate branding
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  • Paid add-on (€). Customisation of colour and logo available at additional cost.
  • Included from the Advanced plan. Your own logo, colours, and domain.
Persistent team cloud storage
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  • Core platform is built around secure data transfer. SecuRooms offers data rooms for file sharing, but not full persistent cloud storage with folder sync and desktop client.
  • Full persistent cloud storage with folder structures, versioning, desktop sync client (Windows, macOS, Linux), and team-wide shared storage.
Desktop sync client
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  • No desktop sync client for continuous file synchronisation. File exchange is transfer-based, not sync-based.
  • Desktop client for Windows, macOS, and Linux with automatic folder synchronisation. + iOS App
Minimum user count
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  • Enterprise-oriented. Pricing only available through sales contact.
  • From 2 users (Business). Suitable for small teams and startups.

All competitor information is based on publicly available sources and user reviews as of April 2026. Prices and product features may change.
We recommend verifying current details directly with the provider.

Our certificates

ISO 27001
Annual certification by TÜV Rheinland
Trusted
Cloud
Certified – an initiative of BMWK
SecurITy
Company headquarter and servers in Germany
GDPR
SecurCloud is fully GDPR compliant
CIS

Center for Internet Security compliant
BSI C5

Highest certification for information security

The risks of staying with FTAPI:Why companies are switching to SecureCloud now

Secure transfer is not secure collaboration

FTAPI was built as a secure data exchange platform. Its core products — SecuMails, SecuRooms, SecuForms, and SecuFlows — are designed to move data securely from A to B or collect it through structured forms. But modern teams do not just exchange files. They collaborate on them: editing documents together, signing contracts, managing versions, and working from a shared, always-current file system.

SecureCloud delivers all of this in one platform. SecureShare provides persistent cloud storage with version history and granular permissions. SecureWork lets your team edit Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files directly in the browser. SecureSign handles legally binding electronic signatures — including qualified electronic signatures (QES) — without leaving the platform.

Every external tool you add to bridge FTAPI's gaps is another vendor contract, another data processing agreement, and another potential security weak point. A single platform eliminates these risks.

Essential security features cost extra

FTAPI's base package includes end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge architecture — strong foundations. But two-factor authentication, Single Sign-On, virus scanning, and S/MIME email encryption are all paid add-ons. These are not premium features. They are baseline security expectations for any organisation handling sensitive data.

With SecureCloud, 2FA is included in every plan. SSO is available on the Enterprise plan at no additional cost. You do not need to calculate add-on fees to reach an acceptable security posture — the secure configuration is the default configuration.

When security essentials are behind a paywall, the real cost is not the add-on fee. It is the risk that budget-conscious teams skip them.

Hidden costs behind the "request a quote" button

FTAPI does not publish pricing. To learn what the platform costs, you must request a quote. But the base price is only the beginning. Corporate branding, custom domains, SSO, 2FA, priority support, personal onboarding, Outlook integration, and S/MIME are each separate paid add-ons. The total cost of ownership can be significantly higher than the quoted base price suggests.

SecureCloud publishes all plans and prices online. The Business plan at €5 per user per month includes 2FA, a personal account manager, and full feature access. The Advanced plan at €8 per user per month adds custom domain, branding, and 100 GB per user. No hidden add-ons, no surprise invoices.

Transparent pricing means you can budget accurately from day one — not after a multi-week procurement process.

Transfer-based workflows create version chaos

When files are exchanged rather than stored centrally, every recipient holds a local copy. Edit cycles create duplicates. Email threads accumulate outdated attachments. And when it matters most — an audit, a compliance check, a legal dispute — there is no single authoritative version of the document.

SecureCloud provides persistent cloud storage where every file has one location, one current version, and a complete audit trail. Your team works from the same source of truth, with automatic versioning and role-based access controls. Approval workflows and audit logs ensure that every action is traceable.

For regulated industries — healthcare, public administration, legal, finance — a transfer-based workflow is a compliance risk waiting to happen.

The advantages in detail
Where SecureCloud is the better choice

While FTAPI is primarily a platform for secure data exchange — with products like SecuMails, SecuRooms, SecuForms, and SecuFlows — SecureCloud offers a complete ecosystem for secure collaboration. Your data belongs to you — and we guarantee that through certifications such as ISO 27001 (TÜV Rheinland), BSI C5, Trusted Cloud, GDPR (Datenschutz-Grundverordnung (DSGVO)) and CIS Compliance.

SecureShare

Share what you want. Safe and reversible.

You determine who has access to which data, when and for how long.  Easy to use and highly cutomizable!

SecureWork

Edit documents productively and easily.

Read and edit PDFs, work on full-featured Microsoft Office documents anytime, from any device — no matter where you are in the world!

SecureSign

Legally compliant & highly encrypted signatures for contracts and documents.

Digitize your business transactions and contract signatures while increasing productivity and security.

Over 6,000 customers trust SecureCloud

“SecureCloud saves us hours of work every month!”
Johannes Port - Founder PORTFORMANCE GmbH

SecureCloud helps to streamline previously analog processes with time-saving, legally compliant and digital signatures, freeing up valuable resources for customer acquisition.

Select
your right SecureCloud license

Billing:
monthly
Yearly
Business
5,00€
60,00€
Per month/per user
Per year/ per user
Key features
For teams of 2 users or more
Own user administration
50 GB storage space per user
Storage space can be shared
Personal account manager
More features
End-to-end encryption
Personal account manager
No minimum contract period
Server location in Germany
More features
SecureSign - eSign for documents
Personal training/ setup
Advanced
8,00€
€96.00
Per month/per user
Per year/ per user
Key features
Suitable for 10 or more users
All features of Business
100 GB storage space per user
Individual domain/ URL
Individual branding/design
More features
Individual compliance policies
User roles and audit log
Verifiable approval links
Personal & free training
More features
SecureSign - eSign for documents
Personal training/ setup
Enterprise
upon request
upon request
Per month/per user
Per year/ per user
Key features
Suitable for 10 or more users
All features of Advanced
Multi-factor authentication
Virus check & full text search
LDAP/AD/SSO authentication
More features
Backup at another location
Client software & apps branding
Separate SLA and support contracts
Server location in Germany
More features
SecureSign - eSign for documents
Personal training/ setup
Business
5,00€
60,00€
Per month/per user
Per year/ per user
Key features
For teams of 2 users or more
Own user administration
50 GB storage space per user
Storage space can be shared
Personal account manager
More features
end-to-end encryption
Server location in Germany
No minimum contract period
New: Edit documents online
More features
SecureSign
trainings
Advanced
8,00€
€96.00
Per month/per user
Per year/ per user
Key features
All features of Business
Suitable for 10 or more users
100 GB storage space per user
Individual domain/ URL
Individual branding/design
More features
Individual password policies
User roles and audit log
One-time free training
Server location in Germany
More features
SecureSign
trainings
Enterprise
upon request
upon request
Per month/per user
Per year/ per user
Key features
All features of Advanced
Suitable for 10 or more users
Multi-factor authentication
Virus check & full text search
LDAP/AD/SSO authentication
More features
Backup at another location
Client software & apps branding
Separate SLA and support contracts
Server location in Germany
More features
SecureSign
trainings

Features at a glance:
What you get with SecureCloud

NiveauSecurity at the highest level

All data is encrypted with AES-256-bit and TLS — before upload. Multi-factor authentication (MFA), granular user and rights management, and seamless audit logs ensure that only authorised persons have access.

Regular TÜV certification to ISO 27001 and the BSI C5 attestation confirm these security standards through independent auditors.

GrenzenCollaboration without limits

Work simultaneously with colleagues and external partners on Office documents — encrypted, in real time, without leaving the cloud.

Share files via SecureLink with password protection and expiry date. Receive files via secure upload links. Everything fully secure, everything fully traceable.

Electronic signatures included

While FTAPI focuses on secure data exchange and does not include electronic signature functionality, SecureSign is included in SecureCloud's standard plans.

From simple electronic signatures to qualified electronic signatures (QES) — digitise your signing processes in minutes rather than days.

Ready in 30 minutes

No lengthy implementation project, no IT overhead. SecureCloud is ready to use in 30 minutes.

Download the desktop client, log in via browser, or use the mobile app — and get started immediately.

Migrating from FTAPI to SecureCloud
How easy it is to switch from FTAPI to SecureCloud

Start your free trial

Sign up for the 14-day free trial. No credit card required, no risk.
Explore all features and see for yourself.

Transfer your data

Upload your existing folder structures and files to SecureCloud via drag & drop or through the desktop client. For larger migrations, your personal Account Manager is there to support you.

Invite your team & set permissions

Create your users, define roles and access rights at folder and file level.
Everything works intuitively via the web interface — no training, no technical know-how required.

Customise your branding & get started

On the Advanced and Enterprise plans, you can personalise SecureCloud with your own logo, colours, and even a custom domain. SecureCloud becomes your cloud.

Frequently asked questions

Is FTAPI a cloud storage platform or a file transfer tool?
How much does FTAPI really cost?
Does FTAPI include two-factor authentication?
Does FTAPI offer an integrated office suite?
Does FTAPI offer electronic signatures?
Is FTAPI's custom domain and branding included or an add-on?
What are the main differences between FTAPI and SecureCloud?
What does SecureCloud cost compared to FTAPI?
How long does migration from FTAPI to SecureCloud take?
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Is there a minimum contract term with SecureCloud?

Last updated: April 2026

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