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EFT replaces insecure legacy systems, homegrown servers, manual delivery, expensive leased lines, and VANs with a top-performing, scalable alternative. 109 Ratings Visit Website MOVEit Progress MOVEit software is an enterprise Managed File Transfer (MFT) platform for IT teams that need secure, auditable and automated file transfers across hybrid environments. It supports FTP/S, SFTP, HTTPS, SMTP/POP3 and CIFS/SMB/UNC with native cloud endpoint connectors, centralized administration, granular role-based access control, encryption in transit and at rest and tamper-evident audit logging for traceability. MOVEit Transfer provides MFT server capabilities and can be deployed on-premises or in hybrid configurations with MOVEit Cloud, a fully managed SaaS option. MOVEit Automation enables scheduling, event-driven workflows and integrations with internal and external systems to standardize recurring transfers without relying on brittle scripts. Designed for enterprise and regulated use cases, MOVEit provides the protocol support, deployment flexibility and operational visibility needed to run high-volume, mission-critical file transfer operations. 625 Ratings Visit Website Cerberus FTP Server Cerberus FTP Server provides a secure and reliable file transfer solution for the demanding IT professional in any industry. Supporting SFTP and SCP, FTP/S, and HTTP/S, Cerberus is able to authenticate against Active Directory and LDAP, run as a Windows service, has native x64 support, includes a robust set of integrity and security features and offers an easy-to-use manager for controlling user access to files and file operations. - FTP/S, SCP, SFTP, HTTPS - SAML SSO - Active Directory & LDAP - Secure SSL Encryption - Two-Factor Authentication - IP Auto-Banning and Geoblocking - HIPAA Compliant - FIPS 140-3 Validated - Advanced Reporting - Comprehensive Auditing - Web File Transfer Client - Email Notifications - Event Support & Automation - File Retention Policies -Unlimited Connections -Virtual Directories -Users & Groups -Detailed Logs -Full IPv6 Support -FTP with TLS/SSL -SOAP control API -Web Administration -SSH2 SFTP and SCP -Public Key Authentication 159 Ratings Visit Website Diplomat Managed File Transfer Diplomat MFT by Coviant Software is a secure, reliable managed file transfer solution designed to simplify and automate SFTP, FTPS, and HTTPS file transfers. Built for seamless integration, Diplomat MFT works across major cloud storage platforms, including AWS S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, SharePoint, Dropbox, Box, and more. With over two decades of proven, breach-free performance, Diplomat MFT supports compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, GLBA, PCI/DSS, GDPR, and DORA. It features robust capabilities such as PGP encryption, multi-factor authentication, IP-based access rules, and built-in threat intelligence. If you're still relying on manual scripts or outdated FTP tools and you're concerned about audit failures, security gaps, or compliance risks, Diplomat MFT offers a scalable, secure solution you can trust. Start your free trial today. 53 Ratings Visit Website GoAnywhere MFT GoAnywhere MFT provides secure managed file transfer for enterprises. 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Enterprise-grade security includes AES-256 encryption, SOC 2 Type II certification, HIPAA/GDPR compliance, full audit trails, SSO (Okta, Azure AD, and more), and 2FA. With a 99.99% uptime history and zero data breaches in 15 years, Files.com is trusted by IT teams in finance, healthcare, and technology. Available via web, desktop (Windows/macOS), mobile (iOS/Android), and on-premises agent (Windows/macOS/Linux). 340 Ratings Visit Website PeerGFS One Solution to Simplify File Management and Orchestration Across Edge, Data Center, and Cloud Storage PeerGFS is a software-only solution developed to solve file management/file replication challenges in multi-site, multi-platform, and hybrid multi-cloud environments. With over 25 years of experience in geographically dispersed file replication, we help organizations: - Improve availability through Active-Active data centers (on-premises and/or in the cloud) - Protect data at the Edge with Continuous Data Protection to the data center - Increase productivity for distributed project teams with fast, local access to file data Today’s always-on world requires real-time data infrastructure with 24x7x365 availability. PeerGFS works with the storage systems you already have deployed and support: - High volume data replication between well-connected data centers - Wide area networks with limited bandwidth and higher latency PeerGFS is easy to install and manage. 27 Ratings Visit Website JSCAPE MFT Server JSCAPE by Redwood is a secure managed file transfer (MFT) solution that consolidates fragmented tools, custom scripts and siloed processes into one reliable platform. It handles any file size and any protocol — SFTP, FTP/S, HTTP/S, AS2, OFTP2, WebDAV, and more — while keeping you compliant with HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, GDPR and GLBA. JSCAPE delivers enterprise-grade security, backed by an unblemished track record since 1999 and active third-party certifications such as SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2, ISO 27001, Drummond Certified™, FIPS 140-2 and 140-3 validated encryption. Low-code automation triggers and workflows have allowed 1,000+ teams in 57+ countries to orchestrate complex file transfers across any platform (Windows, Mac, Linux, Solaris) and environment (self-hosted, containerized or SaaS), without additional middleware. Additionally, 24/7/365 expert technical support with an 8-minute median response time is included in every plan. Schedule a free demo today! 188 Ratings Visit Website Stonebranch Universal Automation Center (UAC) is a real-time IT automation platform designed to centrally manage and orchestrate tasks and processes across hybrid IT environments - from on-prem to the cloud. Universal Automation Center (UAC) is a software platform designed to automate and orchestrate your IT and business processes, securely manage file transfers, and centralize the management of disparate IT job scheduling and workload automation solutions. With our event-driven automation technology, it is now possible to achieve real-time automation across your entire hybrid IT environment. Real-time hybrid IT automation and managed file transfers (MFT) for any type of cloud, mainframe, distributed or hybrid environment. Start automating, managing and orchestrating file transfers from mainframe or disparate systems to the AWS or Azure cloud and vice versa with no ramp-up time or cost-intensive hardware investments. 183 Ratings Visit Website QuantaStor QuantaStor is a unified Software-Defined Storage platform designed to scale up and out to make storage management easy while reducing overall enterprise storage costs. With support for all major file, block, and object protocols including iSCSI/FC, NFS/SMB, and S3, QuantaStor storage grids may be configured to address the needs of complex workflows which span sites and datacenters. QuantaStor’s storage grid technology is a built-in federated management system which enables QuantaStor servers to be combined together to simplify management and automation via CLI and REST APIs. 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About Moving files is a critical process for your organization and FTP can be slow and unreliable. FileCatalyst provides fast file transfer solutions that are perfect alternatives to FTP. Our solutions enable you to send files of any size or format at full line speed, hundreds of times faster than FTP, while ensuring secure and reliable delivery.	About FileCloud is a hyper-secure EFSS (enterprise file sync and share) platform that provides industry leading compliance, data governance, data leak protection, data retention and digital rights management capabilities. Workflow automation and granular control of content sharing across most enterprise platforms are fully integrated into the complete EFSS stack. FileCloud is a leader in content governance and collaboration for unstructured data, trusted and used worldwide across Global 1000 enterprises, educational institutions, government organizations, and service providers. Granular control of content sharing is fully integrated into the stack through comprehensive audit logs and access permissions, and the Compliance Center helps with regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, and NIST 800-171 (among others). FileCloud also provides Zero Trust File Sharing® an industry first innovation that allows users to share sensitive data via an encrypted zip file that cannot be accessed by unauthorized user
Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Supported Cloud Not Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Not Supported	Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Supported Cloud Not Supported On-Premises Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience Companies that require the ability to quickly move large files online	Audience FileCloud is an enterprise file sharing and content collaboration platform built for organizations that need secure, compliant, and centrally managed solutions for storing, accessing, and sharing data. It serves enterprises across regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, government, education, and defense, while also supporting everyday business teams that require strong security and control. With flexible deployment options (self-hosted, SaaS, or hybrid), unified access to both on-premises and cloud storage, unlimited guest users, and enterprise IT features like identity integration (AD, SAML/SSO), governance, and audit reporting, FileCloud provides a robust foundation for secure collaboration. Its zero-trust design, AES-256 encryption, ransomware protection, and compliance support for standards like HIPAA, GDPR, and FIPS 140-2 make it especially suited for large organizations that prioritize data protection, regulatory readiness, and enterprise-grade scalability.
Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Supported Online Supported	Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Supported	API Offers API Supported
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Pricing Both perpetual and subscription pricing options are available Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported	Pricing $6.00/month/user FileCloud offers flexible, enterprise-grade subscription tiers tailored to varying deployment preferences. The self-hosted Server Essentials starts at $6/user/month (annual billing), while the Hosted SaaS Essentials begins at $12.50/user/month, offering 1 TB of storage and enterprise features such as branding, governance, and AD/LDAP integration. For additional storage and enhanced compliance tools, the Advanced plan is available at around $18.75/user/month. Custom pricing is offered for government or high-compliance deployments (e.g., with FIPS 140-2 or ITAR support), and a Community Edition provides a free 1-year license for small teams—after which pricing follows the self-hosted Essentials tier. Free Version Supported Free Trial Supported
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Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported	Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Not Supported In Person Not Supported
Company Information Fortra Founded: 1982 United States filecatalyst.com	Company Information FileCloud Founded: 2012 United States www.filecloud.com
Alternatives IBM Aspera IBM	Alternatives Cerberus FTP Server Redwood Software
Raysync	Media Shuttle Signiant
Globalscape Enhanced File Transfer (EFT) Fortra	CentreStack
Pro2col	Files.com
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Categories Backup Supported Data Exchange Supported Data Replication Supported File Sharing Supported File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Supported Managed File Transfer (MFT) Supported Secure File Transfer Supported	Categories Cloud Storage Supported Content Collaboration Supported Data Loss Prevention Supported File Sharing Supported File Sync Supported Managed File Transfer (MFT) Supported Secure File Transfer Supported
File Sharing Features Audit Trail Supported Chat / Messaging Not Supported Collaboration Supported Document Management Supported Drag & Drop Supported Electronic Signature Not Supported Encryption Supported File Synchronization Supported Search Not Supported User Management Supported Version Control Not Supported Workflow Management Supported Managed File Transfer (MFT) Features API Integration Not Supported Authentication / Auditing Supported Compression Supported Data Sharing Supported Data Transmission Protocol Integration Supported Database Management Not Supported Encryption Support Supported Fail-Over / Load Balancing Supported Show More Features Backup Features Backup Log Supported Backup Scheduling Supported Cloud Backup Supported Compression Supported Continuous Backup Supported Encryption Supported Incremental Backup Supported Local Server Options Not Supported Remote Server Options Not Supported Secure Data Storage Supported Web Access / Restoration Supported Data Replication Features Asynchronous Data Replication Supported Automated Data Retention Supported Continuous Replication Supported Cross-Platform Replication Supported Dashboard Supported Instant Failover Not Supported Orchestration Not Supported Remote Database Replication Not Supported Reporting / Analytics Supported Simulation / Testing Not Supported Synchronous Data Replication Supported	File Sharing Features Audit Trail Supported Chat / Messaging Not Supported Collaboration Supported Document Management Supported Drag & Drop Supported Electronic Signature Supported Encryption Supported File Synchronization Supported Search Supported User Management Supported Version Control Supported Workflow Management Supported Managed File Transfer (MFT) Features API Integration Supported Authentication / Auditing Supported Compression Not Supported Data Sharing Supported Data Transmission Protocol Integration Not Supported Database Management Supported Encryption Support Supported Fail-Over / Load Balancing Supported Show More Features Cloud Storage Features Access Control Supported Archiving & Retention Supported Backup Supported Data Migration Supported Data Synchronization Supported Encryption Supported File Sharing Supported Version Control Supported Content Collaboration Features Client Portal Supported Cloud Storage Supported Digital Asset Management Supported Document Creation / Editing Supported Document Management Supported Electronic Signature Not Supported Feedback Management Not Supported File Sharing Supported Messaging / Discussion Not Supported Real-Time / Interactive Editing Supported Roles / Permissions Supported Search Supported Version Control Supported Video / Image Editing Not Supported Workflow / Approval Process Supported Data Loss Prevention Features Compliance Reporting Supported Incident Management Supported Policy Management Supported Sensitive Data Identification Supported Web Threat Management Supported Whitelisting / Blacklisting Supported File Sync Features Audit Trail Supported Backup and Recovery Supported Conflict Detection Supported Real Time Synchronization Supported Remote Synchronization Supported Synchronization Scheduling Supported Two-Way Synchronization Supported
Integrations Amazon S3 Supported Pro2col Supported Adobe Premiere Pro Supported Airtable Not Supported Azure Blob Storage Supported Azure Data Catalog Supported Box Not Supported CloudMonitor Not Supported Dropbox Not Supported Gmail Not Supported Google Forms Not Supported Microsoft 365 Not Supported Microsoft Excel Not Supported Microsoft Outlook Not Supported Microsoft Purview Supported Microsoft Word Not Supported Smartsheet Not Supported Trello Not Supported Wasabi Not Supported Wufoo Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 12 Integrations	Integrations Amazon S3 Supported Pro2col Supported Adobe Premiere Pro Not Supported Airtable Supported Azure Blob Storage Not Supported Azure Data Catalog Not Supported Box Supported CloudMonitor Supported Dropbox Supported Gmail Supported Google Forms Supported Microsoft 365 Supported Microsoft Excel Supported Microsoft Outlook Supported Microsoft Purview Not Supported Microsoft Word Supported Smartsheet Supported Trello Supported Wasabi Supported Wufoo Supported Show More Integrations View All 37 Integrations
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