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Feature Set Ratings
File Sharing & Management
FileZilla
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

7.8
IBM Aspera on Cloud
78%
IBM Aspera on Cloud ranks higher in 7/7 features
IBM Aspera on Cloud ranks higher in 7/7 features
Versioning
N/A
0 Ratings

8.0
80%
1 Rating
Video files
N/A
0 Ratings

8.1
81%
8 Ratings
Audio files
N/A
0 Ratings

8.2
82%
8 Ratings
Document collaboration
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
Access control
N/A
0 Ratings

6.7
67%
9 Ratings
File search
N/A
0 Ratings

5.0
50%
1 Rating
Device sync
N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
90%
1 Rating
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
FileZilla
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

7.5
IBM Aspera on Cloud
75%
IBM Aspera on Cloud ranks higher in 3/3 features
IBM Aspera on Cloud ranks higher in 3/3 features
User and role management
N/A
0 Ratings

6.3
63%
9 Ratings
File organization
N/A
0 Ratings

7.3
73%
9 Ratings
Device management
N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
90%
1 Rating
Cloud Storage Platform
FileZilla
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

7.3
IBM Aspera on Cloud
73%
IBM Aspera on Cloud ranks higher in 3/3 features
IBM Aspera on Cloud ranks higher in 3/3 features
Performance
N/A
0 Ratings

7.7
77%
9 Ratings
Reliability
N/A
0 Ratings

7.2
72%
9 Ratings
Storage Reports
N/A
0 Ratings

7.2
72%
9 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- FileZilla is rated higher in 2 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Support Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
7.3
FileZilla
73%
36 Ratings

6.7
IBM Aspera on Cloud
67%
13 Ratings
Usability
9.4
FileZilla
94%
4 Ratings

IBM Aspera on Cloud
N/A
0 Ratings
Support Rating
9.3
FileZilla
93%
29 Ratings

7.6
IBM Aspera on Cloud
76%
7 Ratings
Implementation Rating
FileZilla
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
IBM Aspera on Cloud
100%
2 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
FileZilla
I use FileZilla to securely upload files that are not permitted to be sent via insecure methods like email or web forms. FileZilla is great to test the ability to "reach" the remote SFTP server and to verify my files arrived. Once I have tested that, then our internal IT group automates the uploads to these third parties, however I can always manually log into FIleZilla to verify the uploads.
Human Resource Information System Manager
eMoney AdvisorFinancial Services, 501-1000 employees
IBM Aspera on Cloud
It is best suited to products and companies which extensively use IBM cloud and other cloud hosted services by IBM. This is because since the existing interface is a little challenging to use, IBM's own products and platform is well integrated with IBM Aspera on Cloud and there's relatively little work for the integration team

Verified User
Contributor in Engineering
Computer Software Company, 1-10 employeesPros
FileZilla
- Strips away unwanted underlying code from products that produce documents using any Microsoft product that is not needed in our products.
- The nice part is that it strips away hidden code such as ctrl and another digit that is not necessary or can be replaced with the correct coding to produce standard processes such as graphics using ANSI or another protocol as well as line feeds and header masks.
- We are in the process of determining if their pro product will function in the way we want it to across networks rather than going to each workstation to make changes decreasing our productivity.
- We are also evaluating whether their technical support is responsive.
President
RMWJR TechnologyComputer Software, 1-10 employees
IBM Aspera on Cloud
- Ease of use: the Graphical User Interface doesn't require technical know-how to operate
- Delivery Receipts: this allows us the confidence to know our files have reached our customers
- Activity Monitor: lets you know how much data you have used, which is important for budgeting reasons.

Verified User
Technician in Engineering
Sports Company, 201-500 employeesCons
FileZilla
- Website slow to download from - This is a minor gripe, and only a one time thing, but in writing this review I decided to install the latest version of FileZilla just to make sure I was running the latest and greatest. Turns out that it takes 10 minutes to download from their website, on a 50 Mbit dedicated business line.
- Some features locked behind Pro - The free version of FileZilla lacks some features that would be nice to have without requiring the upgrade to Pro. However, FileZilla Pro is quite affordable and so if you need integration with Google Drive, OneDrive, DropBox, Box, or many others, then it's definitely worth it.
- Auto-update could be improved - I had a version of FileZilla installed and it would not auto update. In fact, Mac OS X required me to remove it, saying that it was malware. I re-downloaded FileZilla again after this, but it was odd. At other times, it seems that FileZilla auto-updates just fine.
Web & Mobile Developer
Bluefire ProductionsComputer Software, 1-10 employees
IBM Aspera on Cloud
- Track upload/download usage OVERALL to know how much space is left
- Track cloud storage overall to know how much space is left
- More easily send single links to users for download, rather than full access (I know it is possible, but it is not intuitive)

Verified User
Manager in Product Management
Entertainment Company, 11-50 employeesPricing Details
FileZilla
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—FileZilla Editions & Modules
—
Additional Pricing Details
—IBM Aspera on Cloud
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$0.95 per transferred gigabyte
IBM Aspera on Cloud Editions & Modules
Edition
Pay as You Go | $0.951 |
---|---|
Standard Edition | $716.402 |
Advanced Edition | $10,440.003 |
Enterprise Edition | Contact sales4 |
- per transferred gigabyte
- per transfer volume starting at 1 terabyte per year
- per transfer volume starting at 6 terabytes per year
- per transfer volume starting at 60 terabytes per year
Additional Pricing Details
—Usability
FileZilla
FileZilla 9.4
Based on 4 answers
FileZilla is really easy to understand and makes it easy to log into servers to upload files. Moving files around is a breeze (even if it's a little tedious to wait for large quantities to move one by one) and editing html and css files directly is a feature it would be difficult for us to live without
Chief Executive Officer
Edge One MediaDesign, 1-10 employees
IBM Aspera on Cloud
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
FileZilla
FileZilla 9.3
Based on 29 answers
I've always found the setup of FileZilla to be easy to use and setting up new sites has been quick. In working with FileZilla, I haven't had any issues. I rate it high because it's easy, quick, and free. I think anyone that is familiar with File Explorer can use FileZilla.
CS Tech
CTISInformation Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
IBM Aspera on Cloud
IBM Aspera on Cloud 7.6
Based on 7 answers
The support from IBM is fast and reliable. Very knowledgeable engineers provide you with the support on Aspera. We had a very good experience when opened tickets and we were able to get our issues resolved quickly. Most solutions are provided within a day so you can expect a quick turnaround time. Overall, the support has been very good.
Team Lead Manager- Analytics
PatagoniaRetail, 501-1000 employees
Implementation Rating
FileZilla
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
IBM Aspera on Cloud
IBM Aspera on Cloud 10.0
Based on 2 answers
The service provided by the authorized vendor was excellent. It was a good collaboration between the vendor IT team and internal IT team. They provided us with a timeline and we verified and approved that timeline. Daily stand ups and weekly meetups were conducted to update the internal team on progress. They were able to deliver all deliverables on time also, they conducted both alpha testing and beta version testing in time. Overall, they were able to complete the implementation in the given timeline.
Team Lead Manager- Analytics
PatagoniaRetail, 501-1000 employees
Alternatives Considered
FileZilla
Both perform the job they are expected to do, and they are easy to use. The FileZilla software is a desktop-based app, so I can only access it on the device on which it was installed. Cisco Secure Email allows you to send emails as you would normally, but the email and attachments are secure.

Verified User
Manager in Finance and Accounting
Government Administration Company, 51-200 employeesIBM Aspera on Cloud
Aspera comes with IBM cloud so there isn’t really a choice. Since it’s built-in, it integrates well and there was no need to buy another solution. Therefore, I did not consider other options. It worked fine, gave access files, push data securely, and did it faster than standard HTTPS.
Informatics Supervisor
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue ShieldInsurance, 1001-5000 employees
Return on Investment
FileZilla
- The fact that FileZilla is free is an immediate advantage over other filesharing applications when it comes to maintaining a tight budget.
- FileZilla being open-source means that new updates and maintenance are also cost-free.
- The fact that no licenses are required means zero capital expenditure, another bonus.
IT Analyst
Duquesne Light Co.Utilities, 1001-5000 employees
IBM Aspera on Cloud
- Aspera has changed the way we do business. We are now able to share huge file sets electronically, saving on external drives, shipping costs, time, and effort.
- Our industry is very slow to commit to electronic alternatives to physical media. In less than three years, the positive results of using this service have caused over 70% of our user base to fully commit to electronic delivery, with the number of physical fulfillments quickly being driven toward zero.
- Transfers within our own company, which formerly relied solely on FTP/HTTP transfer drives that would take days now take minutes with Aspera. Our software team relies on the speed and accuracy of the transfers.

Verified User
Team Lead in Quality Assurance
Computer Software Company, 1001-5000 employees