Fortra's Globalscape Enhanced File Transfer (EFT) vs. OpenText Core Email Threat Protection

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Fortra's Globalscape Enhanced File Transfer (EFT)
Score 8.0 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
OpenText Core Email Threat Protection
Score 6.6 out of 10
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OpenText Core Email Threat Protection defends inbound, outbound, and internal email from phishing, ransomware, and email compromise. The solution combines capabilities of the former Webroot Email Security Powered by Zix (formerly Zix Email Threat Protection) and AppRiver.N/A
Pricing
Fortra's Globalscape Enhanced File Transfer (EFT)OpenText Core Email Threat Protection
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Fortra's Globalscape Enhanced File Transfer (EFT)OpenText Core Email Threat Protection
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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Features
Fortra's Globalscape Enhanced File Transfer (EFT)OpenText Core Email Threat Protection
Secure Email Gateway
Comparison of Secure Email Gateway features of Product A and Product B
Fortra's Globalscape Enhanced File Transfer (EFT)
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Ratings
OpenText Core Email Threat Protection
7.8
9 Ratings
7% below category average
Anti-malware00 Ratings10.07 Ratings
Customizability00 Ratings5.58 Ratings
Data Loss Protection00 Ratings9.05 Ratings
Threat Detection00 Ratings7.59 Ratings
Sandboxing00 Ratings7.06 Ratings
End-to-End Encryption00 Ratings10.09 Ratings
Management Tools00 Ratings5.89 Ratings
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User Ratings
Fortra's Globalscape Enhanced File Transfer (EFT)OpenText Core Email Threat Protection
Likelihood to Recommend
8.1
(2 ratings)
6.6
(60 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(29 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.3
(27 ratings)
User Testimonials
Fortra's Globalscape Enhanced File Transfer (EFT)OpenText Core Email Threat Protection
Likelihood to Recommend
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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OpenText
I think that Webroot Email Security is good for small-medium sized businesses who are on a budget for email security. They actually have a great encryption system for outbound email, and so if you bundle those together then it puts everything in the same pane of glass and that is nice. Over the last few years this company was purchased by OpenText, and I have seen some improvements because of that, but this product is not innovating like other emails solutions based on new threats that are emerging. I would say if you have a relatively low volume of inbound email, then this solution would suffice.
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Pros
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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OpenText
  • Makes it easy for those receiving emails to create an account and retrieve the email.
  • Peace of mind knowing emails are secure, and can be tracked.
  • Monitoring inbound email threats is easy.
  • Support has been very quick resolving or explaining support tickets I've created.
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Cons
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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OpenText
  • The admin interface seems a bit shabby. It's time for a refresher course.
  • Being able to modify our own security word without having to contact Zix.
  • Users may not enjoy needing to log in to access messages through the secure site.
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Likelihood to Renew
Fortra
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OpenText
It did delivers exactly what is needed, what was promised, is cost effective, and is incredibly easy to use and manage.
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Usability
Fortra
No answers on this topic
OpenText
It is much simpler to configure and operate in comparison to other anti-spam applications. Zix's customer usage is comparable to that of other spam filters on the market; but, in terms of convenience of use, Zix comes out on top. Daily delivery of logs is provided, and the user is not required to sign in order for an email to be sent.
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Support Rating
Fortra
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OpenText
AppRiver's support from our perspective replaces the Microsoft365 Support we typically would have to receive from Microsoft by ticket. Instead, AppRiver supports us by phone, live chat, or email. Being able to get a hold of someone quickly makes a huge difference, especially when an issue is urgent and we can't wait hours or days for a response from Microsoft.
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Alternatives Considered
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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OpenText
Cost is competitive, but factoring in Office licensing really made sense for my organization. Cost is lower for more features - I was able to move to Zix and get the top of the line package, moving from a mid-tier product at a competitor. Workflows and process have improved, and the filter is more accurate than our previous filter
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Return on Investment
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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OpenText
  • Protecting patient information
  • Users have to complete an account setup in order to view the encrypted email in a portal. Other platforms just let you open the email without having to setup an account.
  • Pretty easy to use if you don't make many customizations to it.
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