AWS Transfer Family vs Files.com
AWS Transfer Family
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Files.com
files.comSide by side
| Figure | AWS Transfer Family | Files.com |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.04/mo | $199/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 3 |
| Spec score · File transfer services | 8.8 (#13) | 9.3 (#1) |
| Spec score · SFTP Server Software | 8.9 (#4) | 9.0 (#3) |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Puget Sound, Washington, United States | Tempe, Arizona, United States |
Plans
AWS Transfer Family
- SFTP, FTPS, or FTP endpoint$0.30 a month
- SFTP, FTPS, or FTP data transfer$0.04 a month
- Web app unit$0.50 a month
- SFTP connector callFree
- SFTP connector data transfer$0.40 a month
- Workflow data processing$0.10 a month
- AWS Transfer FamilyPriced on request
In their own words
AWS Transfer Family
AWS Transfer Family has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Files.com
Files.com is a file transfer and storage platform with native apps for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Its desktop apps can mount cloud storage as a local drive. Users can send branded links, collect files through inboxes, and allow browser previews or editing; partners and non-technical teammates can exchange files without accounts or VPNs. The platform lists more than 50 native integrations and provides a REST API, seven official SDKs, a CLI, Terraform, webhooks and MCP. Its listed security controls include SAML SSO, SCIM provisioning, MFA, role-based access and immutable audit logs. Files are encrypted with AES-256 at rest and TLS 1.2 and 1.3 in transit. Files.com states that it is SOC 2 Type II certified and FedRAMP certified under FedRAMP 20x Class A. Paid plans start with Starter at $199 a month, billed monthly, including 10 Full Users, 50 System Users, two outbound connections, and 1 TB monthly storage and transfer. Power costs $499 a month, billed monthly. There is no free plan; a 7-day trial is available.