Files.com vs Kiteworks Managed File Transfer

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.

Kiteworks Managed File Transfer automates enterprise transfers of sensitive data between partners, regulators, and internal systems. It supports SFTP, FTPS, SMB, CIFS, and AS2, and connects with AWS S3, Azure Blob, Azure Files, SharePoint, OneDrive, Google Drive, Google Cloud Storage, Box, and Wasabi. Files are encrypted during transfer and protected at rest with AES-256 inside the Kiteworks hardened virtual appliance. Failed transfers resume from their stopping point, including files up to 16 TB. A workflow designer powered by Apache Airflow schedules multi-step automation. Identity integrations include SAML 2.0, Kerberos, LDAP, Active Directory, Entra ID, Radius, MFA, and SCIM through the REST API. DLP and ATP integrations, SIEM syslog export, and stated SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, and ISO 27018 certifications address security operations. Deployment options are on-premises, private cloud, hybrid, and FedRAMP. Technical support is listed as 24×7. Pricing is on request.