Likelihood to Recommend 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.
Read full review VisualCron does accommodate continuous file processing. Like packing and unpacking compressed files, splitting or merging files, sending E-mail's and executing queries on databases. VisualCron in less suitable for performing very complex operations on files like, arithmetic with numbers, dates or amounts. Very complex job scripts become cluttered. Debugging Job scripts is not easy.
Read full review Pros 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. Read full review VisualCron can pack and unpack files from many types of packing methods. Clear job scripts with complex constructions can be written in VisualCron VisualCron provides a clear graphical overview of the situation of all jobs. VisualCron clearly indicates when a job has run into an error. Read full review Cons 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. Read full review VisualCron should more specifically indicate the root cause of an error. If copying a file goes wrong, VisualCron reports 'can't copy file'. I expect 'no read permissions from original' or 'no write permissions from destination'. VisualCron offers no way to execute a Job script line by line In VisualCron, nested loops cannot be created. Read full review Usability 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
Read full review Support Rating 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.
Read full review Questions and problems can be addressed to VisualCron 's support department via E-mail. I usually get a good answer from them fairly quickly. There is also a VisualCron forum where you can ask questions that will be answered by other VisualCron users.
Read full review Alternatives Considered 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.
Read full review For simple processes, VisualCron is easier to use and maintain. For complicated processes,
Quadient Inspire offers more options. The graphical representations of waiting, running or completed jobs is adequate for both products. The logging of job actions is better in Quadient Inpire as in VisualCron.
Read full review Return on Investment 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. Read full review With VisualCron, I need 3 times less time to get file processing right. If a VisualCron job goes wrong I need twice as much time to find the problem. Visualcron does not run on Linux but on Windows which can make an upgrade and reboot take up to 6 times as long. Read full review ScreenShots