AWS Transfer for SFTP [EOL] vs MOVEit comparison

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AWS Transfer for SFTP [EOL]

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AWS Transfer for SFTP [EOL]

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Categories and Ranking

AWS Transfer for SFTP [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

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MOVEit

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

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Kyle Titus

Chief Technology Officer at Revio

Always works, handles all types of load, and allows us to have S3 files as storage

Its cost needs improvement. In addition, there could be a universal client that works on all desktops. There could be client software that you use to connect to the server. Generally, AWS doesn't provide one for you, so you have to use either your CLI, maybe your SSH CLI, or use some kind of desktop solution. I had to find a desktop app from a third party to run this. Our clients also do the same everywhere else, so it would be nice if the SFTP Gateway solution came with a client that anyone could download on their Mac, Windows, or any other machine.

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reviewer2753658

Senior Technical Support Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

Product offers strong security and automation but needs improved scheduling features

MOVEit consists of multiple tools, with MOVEit Transfer and Automation being distinct components with different useful features. In Transfer, user access and file encryption are very secure. There is a DLP feature where data loss prevention terms and conditions can be restricted, ensuring no unauthorized data transmission. When files are placed in the transfer server, they are completely encrypted, and even administrators with access to the storage service cannot identify files due to different IDs. It is a well-developed, secure SFTP server storage server where both internal and external users can access. IP control allows restriction of user access from specific IPs to reduce unauthorized usage. Security protocols include account locking for wrong passwords, restrictions on multi-logins, and file type controls for uploads and downloads. Report generation is available for these activities. File sharing features exist through specific links, though SFTP transfers are recommended for enhanced security. MOVEit Automation enables scheduling of file operations, including file picking, format management, and destination placement. File renaming functions, new file selection, post-transfer file removal, and conditional transfers can be configured. Specific conditions can be defined within MOVEit Automation in a single configuration, with hardcoding options in XML following vendor templates. The solution features Key Vault for storing keys, facilitating easy monitoring and renewal when necessary, supporting PGP and SSH keys. It can connect to cloud buckets from platforms such as GCP, S3, or Azure blob storages, and provides user-friendly error codes for troubleshooting. While MOVEit can handle large file transfers, server capacity must be adequate for stable operations.

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Pros

"The solution has helped with collaboration in our organization."

"Being able to have the S3 files as storage is most valuable. We can use S3 as storage instead of an SFTP server or a machine."

"The most valuable feature for us is data persistence, because it basically gives you a snapshot history and the solution also offers good data recovery."

"The solution offers good data recovery."

"It is a secure managed file transfer using servers that allow exchange of large and sensitive data files, with data encrypted on managed servers at rest and also during the transfer process in flight."

"The convenience of renaming files and using time stamps to segregate them has been very valuable."

"MOVEit's best features were the number of options available, like folder creation, and user-friendliness."

"The automation is generally very simple that helps with operational efficiency. Since we mainly created interfaces and scheduled transfers, the tool itself handled the file transfer automation."

"The renaming and timestamp features are great."

"This automation service works very well in placing thousands of files each day in different locations where separate ETL pipelines or packages can begin."

"The product, MOVEit, is user friendly for anybody who is starting new in scheduling rather than working with other tools, and being on a Windows machine makes your life easier."

"A significant advantage is that MOVEit eliminates the need for manual job monitoring and execution, as jobs are scheduled to run automatically based on scripts, with some running daily and others monthly, like insurance company billing processes that generate reports at month-end without manual intervention."

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Cons

"Its cost needs improvement. In addition, there could be a universal client that works on all desktops."

"The tool's UI should be pretty easy and straightforward. I would also like to see a simple audit report of the SFTP guest account that shows the amount of data transfers and security kind enabled."

"SFTP would be better if it was more automated, particularly for file transfers."

"The product must improve its security features."

"Since I have to monitor two times a day, it would be nice if they have script templates."

"If the transfers are more or the file size is big, it takes more time. It doesn't have much capacity to process multiple files at the same time. It can get stuck or take a lot of time to process the files."

"The DR solution (DR recoveries) needs to be enhanced."

"MOVEit could be improved with some minor updates; the user interface could be more intuitive, and there could be more customization freedom and flexibility."

"We have had some challenges. Earlier when we were setting it up, a component called gateway, which runs in the DMV, was not working as expected. It was going down very often. That means most of our vendors were not able to connect using SFTP because that service was down. We had to put in a lot of monitoring to make sure if that goes down, there is some visibility instantaneously so that our system admins can go and do a restart."

"Reporting for MOVEit needs a lot more work. For example, if I have to pull a task report for a specific requirement such as its history and task attributes, the report doesn't come in a CSV format, which is consumable."

"I don't know about MOVEit, or how the server is set up, however, a lot of times, it used to go down, and I couldn't get onto the servers."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's $249 per month per instance. It's not great; it's pretty pricey. We've got multiple users on that one instance. If we had to build it by hand, we would win on cost there, but obviously, there is effort and time. In terms of the additional costs, they do have some specific pricing, but for our use case, we don't end up going over $249. They do specify in their pricing what they're charging for."

"Technical support is only available with a paid license."

"It's cost-effective."

"I haven't really priced out many other products like this, but I feel it's reasonable. Their upgrade support after hours was going to be $6,000. I just made the decision to wing it and just do it during business hours and call support if there was a problem."

"When compared to other products I've used, I believe MoveIt is worth the money someone might pay to use it."

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Top Industries

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Performing Arts

11%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

18%

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Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	19

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MOVEit?

MOVEit's pricing is a little high. If you are running on-premises, it should be acceptable, but if you move to cloud or SaaS, it is substantial. Regarding pricing and licensing cost, I am not overa...

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What needs improvement with MOVEit?

In terms of deployment, it is Windows-based since it is developed in .NET. It only supports the Windows-based platform. In the current era, deploying and managing in Windows is still not developer-...

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What is your primary use case for MOVEit?

I am discussing the on-premises version, and we manage both on-premises and SaaS implementations. I have integrated MOVEit's user authentication feature. We are using our own authentication, which ...

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Ipswitch File Transfer, Ipswitch Managed File Transfer

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Overview

AWS Transfer for SFTP is a fully managed service that enables the transfer of files directly into and out of Amazon S3 using the Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)—also known as Secure Shell (SSH) File Transfer Protocol.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Progress MOVEit Managed File Transfer provides automated file transfer management, ensuring secure and predictable delivery, with robust reporting capabilities and seamless integration.

MOVEit offers automated management of file transfers, enhancing secure delivery with robust encryption and extensive reporting. Its user-friendly design supports large files with FTP access, scheduling, and macros to facilitate transformations. Security features like IP control and authentication settings strengthen its reliability. Though improvements in encryption compatibility, recipient permissions, and interface design are needed, MOVEit remains a key tool for managing secure transfers, supporting compliance and enhancing monitoring with minimal technical help. Challenges in system responsiveness and connectivity stability require attention, alongside improved training and communication.

What are the key features of MOVEit?

Secure File Transfer: Utilizes robust encryption for safe data exchange.
Large File Support: Handles substantial data transfers efficiently.
Detailed Logging: Provides comprehensive logs for transparency.
User-Friendly Access: Offers flexible web and FTP options.
Automation: Supports scheduling and automatic format changes with macros.

What benefits and ROI can users expect from MOVEit?

Predictable Delivery: Ensures files are delivered securely and reliably.
Easy Integration: Integrates smoothly with existing systems without extensive coding.
Compliance Support: Assists in meeting industry compliance standards.
Minimal Technical Assistance: Offers tools that require limited technical help for monitoring.

MOVEit is widely implemented across industries for secure file transfers, particularly in sectors requiring compliance, such as finance and data analysis. Organizations use MOVEit Transfer for SFTP and large transfers, while MOVEit Automation aids in task scheduling. It's also deployed for secure communications, robotic motion planning, and protocol interfacing.

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Sample Customers

Myriota, FINRA, Celgene, Kontor New Media, Belong, ThinkCX, BluTV

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