Axway Managed File Transfer vs. Fortra's Globalscape Enhanced File Transfer (EFT)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer
Score 10.0 out of 10
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Axway headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona offers Managed File Transfer (formerly SecureTransport), a managed file transfer system providing mft gateway, mft controller, and governance.N/A
Fortra's Globalscape Enhanced File Transfer (EFT)
Score 8.1 out of 10
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With operational efficiency in mind, Globalscape’s Enhanced File Transfer™ (EFT™) Enterprise boasts quick and intuitive setup, advanced automation capabilities, and real-time visibility into data transfers. Globalscape was acquired by Fortra in August 2020. It is now a Fortra company.N/A
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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Fortra's Globalscape Enhanced File Transfer (EFT)
Chose Fortra's Globalscape Enhanced File Transfer (EFT)
Globalscape EFT is more intuitive and easier to create file transmission rules and troubleshoot than the other software applications we have used in the past or evaluated. Globalscape EFT has the ability to easily locate the status of file transmissions along with the ability …
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Medium-sized Companies
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Enterprises
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Score 6.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
Axway Managed File TransferFortra's Globalscape Enhanced File Transfer (EFT)
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(1 ratings)
8.1
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
Axway Managed File TransferFortra's Globalscape Enhanced File Transfer (EFT)
Likelihood to Recommend
Axway
I do not see where you would use this in any other scenarios. It's a purpose built system for sending and receiving data.
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Fortra
Globalscape EFT is well suited for file transmissions. It is very intuitive and easy to create file transmission rules. We transmit many files back and forth between vendors and software applications. File transmissions are fast and reliable. Globalscape allows us to specify certain file naming conventions, contain only certain data, format the data to be a specific way, etc.
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Pros
Axway
  • If you use Axway SecureTransport with their edge server. The system separates your user accounts from the first point of entry into the system. This is done by creating an edge device in your DMZ that acts only as a proxy to the backend ST server.
  • Their support has been really good when you have a questions or issues with the version you are on. They respond pretty quickly to your open cases.
  • I also like the fact that their system can be really customizable. This does take a little bit of knowledge of how the system works. I did go to a 4 day class that Axway provided back in version 4.
  • They support a wide range of security and automation when it comes to sending/receiving files.
  • They have low CVE vulnerabilities and they keep up with the latest security holes that may arise.
  • SecureTransport is a pretty solid platform and it's pretty hands off once it's up and running. We did have to tweak a few things regarding the memory allocated to the running services and there are a still few open bugs that are supposed to be released in the next SecureTransport. Those are not causing any issue on our side.
  • You can create different templates for your HTTPS sites. This is useful if you have different needs for your customers.
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Fortra
  • PGP & SSH Key Ring Retainer
  • Reporting
  • Event Rule Create - No Code development
  • Easy account set up for SFTP site directory creation
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Cons
Axway
  • I have come a cross several bugs that came up in their new releases, but this is kind of expected given they support a wide range of technologies in terms of B2B transfers or ad-hoc transfers.
  • Support is sometimes difficult to communicate with just because of them being out of India. They are responsive and know their stuff when it comes to SecureTransport.
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Fortra
  • Would like to see the ability for a rule in EFT to link the the Advanced Workflow that it is called (rather than having to manually locate the Advanced Workflow)
  • Would like the ability to disable just a part of an Event Rule
  • Would like to see more template creation functionality
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Alternatives Considered
Axway
I have not used another product other than SecureTransport. I have only researched to see if there are any alternatives better. Frankly we just don't have the time to invest in switching either. SecureTransport does what it needs to do in our environment.
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Fortra
Globalscape and Automate are similar. However, with Automate, you do not have PGP or SSH keyring functionality within the application. You would need to purchase and install them separately. So as far as organization I like Globalscape for key retainment. Globalscape's transmission reporting is a lot better as well. Although it could be enhanced a little more, I use it to report any transmission issues with the Vendors. But the Event Rule functionality that Globalscape has in building simple action logic is where you save a lot of time instead of coding transmissions. Automate does not have active-active replication within their application. Meaning they do not have the ability to have two servers active for off loading transmission in case of bottlenecks. However, if one server goes down, the secondary server will be active. We have both products and don't mind working in either one of them, but Globalscape seems to be the more comprehensive and scalable application
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Return on Investment
Axway
  • Once the system is set up and operational, the only internal support would be to configure new accounts or research failed transmissions. It's really hands off once you have it up and running. It doesn't require a bunch of support or baby sitting.
  • We are able to offer new services to our business customers which benefits both sides.
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Fortra
  • Globalscape EFT is very reliable
  • Allows us to easily transmit files with customers
  • Allows us to easily meet file requirements of vendors/other software applications
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