Managed File Transfer (MFT) Software

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DataMotion

DataMotion integrates modern secure information exchange into the systems users are in today. A variety of flexible APIs, a no-code web component, connectors, and pre-built solutions enable integration with existing workflows without having to replace systems or develop a new solution…

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Rocket B2B Supply Chain Integration

Rocket B2B Supply Chain Integration information exchange solutions help to get the right data to the right place at the right time, and prove it no matter how far-flung or technologically diverse the supply chain network. Users can send business information, share files and business…

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ExaVault Cloud MFT

ExaVault is a business file transfer and secure FTP hosting service from the company of the same name in Oakland. The vendor aims to help businesses send and receive large files, and offer both a slick, modern web-based interface as well as traditional FTP & SFTP.

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Sharetru
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Sharetru (formerly FTP Today), founded in 1983, built and directly market the technology of online managed file transfer via FTP and related protocols. All common encrypted file transfer protocols are supported, including FTP/SSL, HTTP/SSL and SFTP (SSH). The service is compatible…

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Signiant Media+Agents

Signiant offers Media+Agents, allowing users to exchange content and metadata files with other users, systems and applications regardless of geographic location or file size by automating processes or defining schedules. They further state that Manager+Agents delivers fast, reliable…

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Signiant Flight

Signiant offers their file transfer technology Flight as a SaaS solution that addresses the challenge of transporting large data sets to and from the cloud, and state that it is useful when ingesting large files from multiple global endpoints or when data must travel over long distances.…

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Signiant Jet
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Signiant provides their file transfer product Jet as a SaaS solution for moving large data sets between locations around the globe. They state Jet’s speed and intuitive web interface make the process of automating file transfers simple to set up, manage and monitor. They provide…

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bTrade TDXchange

TDXchange is an MFT solution that allows companies of all sizes to link with other servers and trade data securely, both internally and externally. It is presented as a flexible, infinitely expandable, and complete MFT solution designed to meet the data transfer needs of any company.…

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bTrade TDAccess

TDAccess is a key component of bTrade's managed file transfer (MFT) solution with EDIINT support. TDAccess is an EDI AS2 endpoint featuring cross-platform compression and transmission. It can be run on multiple platforms, including all x86, AS400/iSeries and MVS/zSeries and offers…

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bTrade TDCloud

TDCloud offers full secure managed file transfer (MFT) functionality in a SAAS managed file transfer solution in the cloud. Built as a virtual SAAS managed file transfer solution to offer bTrade’s secure MFT solutions, TDCloud frees users from managing hardware and technology.…

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Cornerstone Managed File Transfer Server

Cornerstone MFT is a managed file transfer server from South River Technologies. It offers users real-time PGP encryption of files and the ability to encrypt and write data in a single step rather than writing an unsecure version of the file and encrypting it in a separate step.…

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MASV
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MASV is a cloud software company designed to quickly transfer heavy media files worldwide to meet fast-paced production schedules. MASV helps global media organizations to automatically deliver their large files without any restrictions, allowing them to concentrate on their next…

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Coviant Diplomat Managed File Transfer
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Coviant Software, headquartered in San Antonio, delivers Managed File Transfer solutions to improve the productivity of file transfer administrators. Diplomat Managed File Transfer software uses Intelligent File Transfer design with embedded secure file transfer logic, so file transfer…

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Hosted~FTP~
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Hosted FTP offers their managed file transfer service hosted from the cloud, and available in 4 locations around the world.

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SmartFile
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SmartFile enables businesses and enterprises to manage and share large file structures inside and outside a business. Presented by the vendor as a perfect blend of simplicity for users and control for IT, it allows users to securely access, share and send files of any size to anyone…

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Quatrix
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Quatrix helps IT teams secure sensitive data entering or leaving the corporate network, reducing the risk of data breaches. It is a cloud service used to control file sharing for- People to people workflows- Machine to machine (automated) workflows Key features: SFTP / HTTPS data…

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EasiShare
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EasiShare is a secure enterprise file management solution designed to address mobility and BYOD to enable corporate users to send large files, back up desktop files, and share and sync contents across desktops, web and mobiles. EasiShare aims to provide corporate IT with the controls…

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Couchdrop
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Couchdrop is the eponymous secure file gateway and cloud SFTP platform from the company in Christchurch. Couchdrop acts as a secure access method between systems or for clients to send files to the user's cloud storage backend. Couchdrop automates file workflows and ensures scalable…

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FileCatalyst
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FileCatalyst is a suite of server and client applications that accelerate point-to-point file transfers, and that are design to meet needs dependent on specific workflows. By adding on one or multiple client applications, the vendor states users can expect to see increased productivity…

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IBM File Gateway

IBM File Gateway enables companies to consolidate all internet-based file transfers on a single, scalable, secure and always-on edge gateway.

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IBM Global Mailbox

Global Mailbox helps companies address demands for high availability operations and redundancy with a robust and reliable data storage solution available across geographically distributed locations.

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IBM B2B Integrator

IBM B2B Integrator B2B Integrator helps companies integrate all their complex B2B/EDI processes across their partner communities in a single gateway.

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IBM File Transfer Service

IBM® File Transfer Service is a cloud-based managed file transfer solution for business-to-business (B2B) interactions. It is used to manage a single, security-rich, highly reliable connection between a business and its partners. File Transfer Service offers an alternative to more…

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Files.com
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Files.com is a cloud platform from the company of the same name in Scottsdale, that aims to empower collaboration, automation, integration, and compliance. Their cloud-based server in 7 worldwide regions plus Desktop, Mobile, and On-Premise apps work together for high-performance…

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CloudFuze
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CloudFuze’s migration platform, CloudFuze X-Change, is built on cloud-native architecture. Features like stateless architecture, multi-tenant readiness, auto-scaling, load balancing, on-prem deployment, and VM template virtualization make CloudFuze X-Change a cloud file transfer…

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Forcepoint Trusted Gateway System

Forcepoint Trusted Gateway System enables safe and simultaneous multi-directional file movement between physically separated networks of varying security and classification levels. Trusted Gateway System specializes in the transfer of unstructured files, such as Microsoft Office…

Learn More About Managed File Transfer (MFT) Software

What is Managed File Transfer (MFT) Software?

Managed File Transfer (MFT) software facilitates the movement of data or files between systems. MFT solutions improve upon the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) standard to include a suite of additional functions, including monitoring, alerting, reporting, and auditing.

FTP is a vestige of the ARPANET era, constructed as a simple way to move files in early computer networks. Therefore, it predates the contemporary facets of the internet and its related security considerations. While it has evolved, with newer versions incorporating encryption, best practices dictate organizations routinely transferring sensitive documents should not solely rely on classic FTP.

Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions arose more recently to overcome FTP's shortcomings. As its name implies, MFT packages management features on top of transmission capabilities, while also implementing security and compliance features that FTP platforms do not include, or would have to rely on complicated, ad hoc scripting to achieve.

Features and Capabilities


Key features of professional MFT software include:

  • Data sharing and transfer
  • Integration of multiple data transmission protocols
  • Encryption support
  • Database management
  • API integration
  • Authentication and Auditing
  • Fail-over, redundancy and load-balancing
  • Compression

MFT Software Comparison



To compare different MFT tools, consider these factors for each product offering:

Platform Compatibility: MFTs may entail limitations regarding which Operating Systems and Hardware on which they can function. An awareness of the enterprise IT infrastructure is needed so an MFT can be properly implemented on systems.

Interface Variables: Some MFTs will present a GUI environment, while others will be more console or terminal-based. Select the one that best fits your environment, with attention to factors like ease-of-use, the overhead of processing, and user expertise.

Licensing: There may be restrictions on the use and distribution of MFT suites. Some will be open-source and available on that model of circulation, while others may be strictly proprietary and locked into a vendor's support. Consider this while envisioning how to scale the MFT.

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Pricing Information



While there are free and/or open-source FTP software products available, their MFT counterparts are not as common. Most MFT products will charge by the amount of data transferred, but may be free up to a certain amount. Many products offer pay-as-you-go plans, which charge only for data your organization actually transfers. However, enterprises may benefit from high-intensity plans which charge per server. Pay-as-you-go plans can cost as low as $1USD per gigabyte. MFT server pricing can range anywhere from $3,000-$15,000, also dependent on server capacity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is managed file transfer (MFT) software?

Managed File Transfer (MFT) software facilitates the movement of data or files between systems. MFT solutions improve upon the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) standard to include a suite of additional functions, including monitoring, alerting, reporting, and auditing.

What are the differences between managed file transfer (MFT) and file transfer protocol (FTP)?

File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a vestige of the ARPANET era, constructed as a simple way to move files in early computer networks. Therefore, it predates the contemporary facets of the internet and its related security considerations. While it has evolved, with newer versions incorporating encryption, best practices dictate organizations routinely transferring sensitive documents ought not to rely on classic FTP.

Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions arose more recently to overcome FTP's shortcomings. As its name implies, MFT packages management features on top of transmission capabilities, while also implementing security and compliance features that FTP platforms do not include, or would have to rely on complicated, ad hoc scripting to achieve.

What are the pros of managed file transfer (MFT)?

MFT can benefit your organization or business by:

  • Ensuring and securing reliable data transmission
  • Providing visibility into data movement within infrastructure
  • Upgrading and simplifying file transfers and their related maintenance
  • Implementing industry-standard practices around encryption of network traffic