Compare Files.com vs. WS_FTP

6,000+ companies trust Files.com to automate and secure business critical transfers. We obsess about security, compliance, reliability, and performance so your critical business processes just work every time. Easily manage any transfer flow without writing scripts or code, and onboard workloads and partners effortlessly. We support standard file transfer protocols (FTP, SFTP, AS2) for working with external partners and also provide native apps for high performance internal transfers. As a fully Cloud-Native SaaS, there are no servers for you to buy or maintain, there is no installation required, and high availability and redundancy are built in and free. Our InfoSec Program is audited annually by Kirkpatrick Price, a leading information security CPA firm. Our audit covers the scope of the entire Files.com business (not just datacenter operations) and names Files.com specifically. Beware of smaller competitors who try to pass off someone else’s audit as their own. Technical capabilities include encryption at-rest and in-transit, four types of two-factor authentication, nine enterprise identity (SSO) integrations, configurable password and session policies, and a perfect “A+” score from Qualys SSL Labs.

WS_FTP Professional stands out as one of the most secure and user-friendly solutions for transferring files. It offers SFTP transfers that utilize advanced encryption methods to ensure maximum security, while also being straightforward to personalize and manage, thereby lightening the administrative load. You can safeguard your data before, during, and after the transfer process through robust 256-bit AES encryption, FIPS 140-2 compliant cryptography, and OpenPGP file encryption. The client supports SFTP for seamless authentication and connection to servers that require SSH clients to respond to specific server prompts in addition to the standard username. Furthermore, it allows for easy file searches and transfers by integrating with search engines like Google™, Copernic™, or Windows® desktop, enabling you to filter by file type, size, and modification date. This SFTP client facilitates immediate connections to multiple servers, allowing you to effortlessly drag and drop files of any type and size between your local machine and a remote server, or even between different servers. With a customizable interface, intuitive drag-and-drop capabilities, and numerous efficiency-enhancing features, this FTP client is designed to be remarkably easy to use, making file management a breeze for all users. Its comprehensive functionality ensures that both novice and experienced users can navigate the software with confidence and efficiency.