Globalscape EFT vs Waarp R66

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.

Waarp R66 is open-source software for large-scale file transfer with monitoring. It sends and receives files in push or pull mode between identified partners, using database persistence, retries, and restartable transfers. Security features include SSL, optional strong authentication, packet-integrity support, and partner authentication. Rules can trigger file operations or external procedures before transfers, afterward, or when errors occur. Monitoring is available through HTTP and SNMP, with events publishable to a remote HTTP(S) REST API. Documented integrations include FTP, S3 sources and targets, REST APIs, and Java applications. Supported databases listed by the maker are H2, PostgreSQL, and Oracle; MySQL and MariaDB work but are not recommended. Downloads include an all-in-one package with R66, Proxy, and Gateway FTP. Deployment options include Linux, Windows, web, API, self-hosted, and on-premises use. The light client can initiate transfers but lacks database-backed history and restart capability. The maker provides downloads without stating a software price.