Files.com vs. Glass Desktop Box Comparison


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About Files.com is a cloud-native Managed File Transfer (MFT) platform that unifies file transfers, sharing, and automation across any cloud, protocol, or partner. It connects 50+ storage systems — including Amazon S3, Azure, Google Drive, SharePoint, Dropbox, and Box — presenting them as a single seamless namespace. Files.com supports SFTP, FTP/FTPS, AS2, HTTPS, WebDAV, and REST APIs, making it compatible with virtually any system or partner. Automated workflows eliminate manual scripts and reduce admin overhead by up to 90%. 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).		About Glass Desktop Box is Windows software for organizing local files in visual workspaces and sharing selected files or folders. Users arrange items in customizable Desktop Boxes, create tabs and folder links, add notes, and choose static or animated backgrounds. A Windows host can invite colleagues, clients, or friends to access a shared workspace or exchange files through a browser link; guests can upload and download without installing the desktop app or creating an account. Transfers use a direct peer-to-peer connection when possible, with a relay fallback, and shared files are not kept in permanent cloud storage. PIN-protected access and live chat are available during sharing. The software serves individuals and teams that want to organize projects locally while sharing files across devices. The host application runs on Windows; recipients can join using browsers on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, or Android.
Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Supported iPhone Supported iPad Not Supported Android Supported Chromebook Supported		Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Not Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience Enterprise organizations that need secure, real-time access to their business critical files.		Audience Individuals, freelancers, small businesses, and remote teams needing cross-platform file and folder exchange with colleagues, clients, or friends, plus customizable Windows desktop organization.
Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Supported Online Supported		Support Phone Support Not Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Supported		API Offers API Not Supported
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Pricing $199/month/10 users We offer 3 distinct packages that are designed to meet your organizations needs both today and as you scale upwards in the future. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported		Pricing €11.99 one-time Light is a one-time purchase at €11.99 net and includes one Windows license for one computer, 12 months of online services and updates, and a 1 GB monthly relay allowance. Starter is €22.99 net and includes a 5 GB monthly relay allowance. Direct peer-to-peer transfers do not use the relay allowance. After 12 months, the activated local version remains usable, but online services require a new purchase. There is no subscription or automatic renewal. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Not Supported
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.7 / 5 ease 4.7 / 5 features 4.9 / 5 design 4.7 / 5 support 4.7 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 0.0 / 5 ease 0.0 / 5 features 0.0 / 5 design 0.0 / 5 support 0.0 / 5 This software hasn't been reviewed yet. Be the first to provide a review: Review this Software
Pros from Real Users Pros I like its cloud storage capability that allows you to manage large volumes of data securely and efficiently. The platform offers advanced access controls, allowing you to define specific permissions for each user. It also facilitates collaboration with secure and easy-to-use file sharing features. Transferring files has been automated by Files.com, which has been an incredible solution. Files.com has incredible and secure features that keeps everything organized. It's a secure and easy-to-set-up storage for small and mid-size Businesses. The automation feature like the creation of folders and copying of files works great. Allows file sharing with temporarily accessible links. Integrated with Backblaze and Azure Blob storage. Files don't get corrupted. Files.com provides a significant number of integrations that allow for pretty complex workflows. Yet, in doing that, it does not lose sight of the need for simple file transfers, and provides a rock-solid platform. 1. Easy files transfer setup. 2. Status update on multiple channels, easy integrations. 3. Efficient pricing. The UI is nice so that non-technical users can use it, compared with S3. There are also other useful features, such as file expiration and encryption. The support is also very helpful. The system is easy to manage and us, I have managed a lot of systems over the past 30+ years in IT and I have found that it is one of the best that I have ever had the pleasure to support for all my end users. The service has been very reliable for quite some time now, and we love the ease of use of the web UI to administer the site. There are plenty of options, some of which are very advanced and even with that, it doesn't feel overwhelming for the less tech savvy users. Documentation is also good, which helps to understand all the features that Files.com offers. Good support, intuitive web interface, quick storage, secure cloud storage. Very customizable and can be used in all types of scenarios for file transfers. - The software is very easy to learn and use. - It supports brick FTP and multiple ports. - The files get stored securely
Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported		Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Not Supported In Person Not Supported
Company Information Files.com Founded: 2007 United States files.com		Company Information Glass Desktop Box Germany glassdesktopbox.com
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Categories Cloud Storage Supported EDI Supported Encryption Supported File Sharing Supported File Sync Supported File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Supported FTP Clients Supported Hybrid Cloud Storage Supported Managed File Transfer (MFT) Supported Object Storage Supported Secure File Transfer Supported		Categories File Sharing 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 Supported User Management Supported Version Control Supported Workflow Management 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 Not Supported EDI Features Archiving & Retention Supported AS2 Applications Not Supported AS2 Specification Compliance Supported Certificate Management Supported Configuration Data Searching Not Supported Data Format Translator Not Supported Flexible Licensing Supported Full Logging Not Supported Labeling Not 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 Managed File Transfer (MFT) Features API Integration 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
Integrations AS2 Gateway Supported Amazon S3 Supported Amazon Web Services (AWS) Supported Auth0 Supported Azure Blob Storage Supported Azure Files Supported Boomi Supported Cloudflare Supported Dropbox Supported Google Drive Supported JumpCloud Supported Microsoft Entra Supported Microsoft Entra ID Supported Microsoft OneDrive Supported Microsoft SharePoint Supported Okta Supported Rackspace Supported Ruby Supported Slack Supported Zapier Supported Show More Integrations View All 40 Integrations		Integrations AS2 Gateway Not Supported Amazon S3 Not Supported Amazon Web Services (AWS) Not Supported Auth0 Not Supported Azure Blob Storage Not Supported Azure Files Not Supported Boomi Not Supported Cloudflare Not Supported Dropbox Not Supported Google Drive Not Supported JumpCloud Not Supported Microsoft Entra Not Supported Microsoft Entra ID Not Supported Microsoft OneDrive Not Supported Microsoft SharePoint Not Supported Okta Not Supported Rackspace Not Supported Ruby Not Supported Slack Not Supported Zapier Not Supported Show More Integrations
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