Globalscape EFT vs pCloud

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.

pCloud is cloud storage with apps for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows, plus access through my.pCloud.com. Its free plan provides up to 10 GB, and no credit card is required to start. Storage can extend to 2 TB. The service can back up phone photos and videos automatically and keep important files available offline. Users can share files and folders with passwords and expiration dates, and file versioning is available. Files in the Crypto folder use client-side encryption and zero-knowledge privacy. Users can choose storage in the United States or European Union. Business plans add access levels, teams, shared folders, comments, activity logs, and recovery of file versions from up to 180 days earlier. They also support branded sharing links with a logo, cover, and message. Business storage is GDPR-compliant and ISO-27001 certified. The Business 3 Users / 3 TB plan costs $29.97 a month and includes a 30-day free trial.