Files.com vs Globalscape EFT

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.

Globalscape EFT is a managed file transfer solution for organizations with complex or mission-critical transfer requirements. It can run on-premises, in a private cloud, or in AWS or Azure. EFT automates transfers using rules, folder and cloud-storage monitoring, timed actions and an Advanced Workflow Engine. Supported protocols include HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, FTPS, SFTP and AS2. Named integrations include Active Directory, SharePoint, Microsoft Excel and SQL Server; its Cloud Connector supports transfers to and from Amazon S3 and Azure containers. Security features include OpenPGP encryption, two-factor authentication, a DMZ Gateway, and Secure ICAP Gateway inspection and redaction. An auditing module tracks transactions for querying and auditing, while active-active high availability with load balancing is available. Globalscape says EFT supports compliance requirements including PCI DSS, FIPS 140-2, HIPAA, CCPA and SOX. The maker describes its audience as Windows-centric organizations of varying sizes. Pricing is on request, and a 15-day trial is listed; the five named bundles have no listed prices.