Files.com vs Tectia Server

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.

Tectia Server provides encrypted file transfers, secure TCP tunneling, and remote access for mission-critical workloads. It supports SFTP, SCP, SSHv2, and FTP tunneling, with scripting and an automation API. The maker says it handles massive transfers and high-throughput workloads. Authentication options include X.509 PKI, SSH keys, SSH certificates, and MFA; administrators can apply controls by users, groups, roles, permissions, policies, time, and IP address. Audit logging and basic session management are supported. Tectia is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Unix, with on-premise deployment. Version 7.1.0, released on 21 September 2026, supports FIPS 140-3 on Linux, Windows, and Solaris. The maker also says it supports compliance with FIPS, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR. Pricing is on request; there is no free plan.