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Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer vs JSCAPE by Redwood comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 15, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Axway AMPLIFY Managed File ...
Ranking in Managed File Transfer (MFT)
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
JSCAPE by Redwood
Ranking in Managed File Transfer (MFT)
14th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Managed File Transfer (MFT) category, the mindshare of Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer is 4.2%, up from 3.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of JSCAPE by Redwood is 2.2%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed File Transfer (MFT) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer4.2%
JSCAPE by Redwood2.2%
Other93.6%
Managed File Transfer (MFT)
 

Featured Reviews

Manikanth Reddykistammagari - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior System Analyst at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Centralized monitoring has improved secure file transfers and supports proactive operations
Centralized monitoring and alerting make it easier and quicker to identify failed or delayed transfers. Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer has secure protocol support like SFTP, FTPS, and HTTPS, which allow safe data exchange with different partners. These features have positively impacted the organization by improving transfer reliability, strengthening security and compliance, reducing manual effort, and enabling faster issue resolutions. This helps ensure consistent delivery and better partner satisfaction. The automation and scheduling capability is especially valuable as it allows us to standardize recurring transfers, reduce manual interventions, and minimize errors. I also appreciate the retry and recovery mechanism, which helps ensure files are delivered when there are temporary network or partner-side issues. Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer's scalability and centralized management allow us to manage multiple partners and high volume from a single platform while maintaining strong security and visibility. Overall, the feature set helps us keep transfers reliable, secure, and easy to support in a production environment.
KS
System Administrator at Agility
Provides high availability of clustering and valuable file transfer management features
The initial setup process is easy with the support of a 24-hour backend expert and available demos for installation and configuration. We can also refer to the documentation. It takes two days to complete. The deployment process involves server installation, configuring necessary reports, and publishing the system on the public internet. Initially, we created internal users with LtAP access. It enables control over file upload and download permissions for specific file types. The implementation, accessible through SFTP and HTTPS protocols, works well for secure file transfers. It requires three executives to deploy and one or two to maintain the product.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"In the past, we needed multiple IT personnel to set up the file transfers, but now we have a three-person team handling all file transfer requests for the entire organization, which is a massive return on investment."
"We have definitely seen a return on investment with Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer, as we have saved 20 to 30 hours per week of operational efficiency and issue resolution is 30 to 40% faster, reducing downtime and failed transfers."
"The product's initial setup phase is pretty straightforward."
"Axway consolidated all of our communications into one platform, simplifying network and port management. Now, all we have to do is open one port to this application, and we can remove all the firewall rules on that port. It's much more straightforward to manage from a security perspective. We used to rely on an archaic FTP solution, but Axway features SFTP, so it was an improvement security-wise."
"It’s very flexible."
"It provides a good amount of storage capacity for a reasonable price and has a good range of connectors."
"Product integration with legacy systems is very good; what we have worked on is very easy to use."
"AMPLIFY has all the essential features for managing file transfer."
"One of the standout features of this particular tool is its automation capabilities."
"Triggers are also something that is useful as they automate the use of boilerplate code."
"The automation part of JSCAPE by Redwood is great because you can set up a scheduled delivery with files and be notified if the transfer was successful."
"It helped in confidentially transferring files with a vast number of servers available with no external applications required."
"The user-friendly interface has made it easy for fresh users to adopt it."
"Valuable features include a comprehensive management UI and a strictly controlled managed file transfer."
"It offers audit trails and reporting tools, allowing users to track file transfers, monitor user activities, and produce regulatory compliance reports."
"The speed of transferring large datasets is super quick, which allows us to work on multiple tasks at a time."
 

Cons

"Their monitoring is not up to the mark and needs improvement."
"Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer could be improved as it is not particularly user-friendly; a better user interface for easy navigation and usability is needed, as it takes time to get familiar with if starting from scratch."
"Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer can be improved with more logging or easier onboarding."
"Sometimes, the application's embedded databases couldn't perform well for a higher volume of data."
"Axway is stable up to a certain point, but when the number of file transfers multiplies, the application sometimes crashes."
"We only hope that they continue to keep updating the solution and improving the offering. They could always do more updates and releases."
"The areas in need of improvement are the monitoring and the cut-off management, when needed. Today you have at least two solutions: Buy the other Axway suite, Sentinel, or integrate it into your monitoring system."
"The initial setup was quite complex."
"The product's pricing needs improvement."
"The initial setup is time-consuming; it could use a video tutorial."
"Improving the error handling feature can help users to identify and resolve issues more quickly and efficiently."
"JSCAPE ensures data integrity. You know that the file has been transferred and on which date, as we provide timestamps."
"The price is too high and the product line is too complex."
"The cost of the tool is relatively high and can pose a problem to medium and small-scale companies who are trying to overcome their on-premise server limitations."
"The GUI has to be enhanced."
"Enhancing the user interface would make it more accessible and appealing to the new users and it will definitely enhance the user experience."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"AMPLIFY's license is a one-time investment."
"It is quite expensive, and because of that, we get good service from them in return for the price paid."
"Pricing and licensing is related to the protocols you choose to support."
"The platform's price aligns with the market."
"The software is expensive compared to other vendors."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
8%
Performing Arts
8%
Construction Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise13
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise35
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that I did not have a lot of input, but my colleagues did mention that the pricing and the functionality and features are what they were loo...
What needs improvement with Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer?
Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer could be improved as it is not particularly user-friendly; a better user interface for easy navigation and usability is needed, as it takes time to get familiar ...
What is your primary use case for Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer?
My main use case for Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer is to handle large transfers of files, but I also use it for payroll and transferring files with the bank, ensuring those are encrypted. For...
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Also Known As

SecureTransport, Axway SecureTransport, AMPLIFY MFT
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Sample Customers

BNP Paribas Securities Services, Bollor_, E.ON AG Group, BMW Group, IdenTrust, Gassco, International Post Corporation, SNCF, DB Schenker Logistics, Logius, CSCA, La Poste
BAE Systems, ABN AMRO, Boeing, Bank of America, Dassault Falcon Jet Corp, Bank of Montreal, General Dynamics, Bank of Taiwan, General Electric, Citibank Canada, Honeywell, CreditSuisse, L-3 Communications, Columbia University, Harvard Medical School, Kaplan Higher Education, Northwest Christian College, Kaiser Permanente, Share Builder, Procter & Gamble, TransUnion, Roche Diagnostics, BASF, 1-800-Contacts, Canon, AMPM, Daimler AG, Coach, Edwards Brothers, USB Financial Services
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