We performed a comparison between AWS Transfer for SFTP [EOL] and IBM Sterling File Gateway based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out what your peers are saying about Progress Software, BMC, IBM and others in Managed File Transfer (MFT)."The solution offers good data recovery."
"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 solution has helped with collaboration in our organization."
"This product has been a leader in the field of secure file exchange."
"It offers easy utilization of resources for smooth transfers."
"It's highly configurable, there is no need for standalone scripting."
"Very high functionality with the ability to plug in your own code."
"I have found almost all the features valuable."
"The most valuable aspect is that it has good functionality."
"Its cost needs improvement. In addition, there could be a universal client that works on all desktops."
"Could be more automated, particularly for file transfers."
"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."
"IBM is advising not to use the IT translate anymore but this is going to be an extra cost to the customer to use the alternative."
"The API capabilities could be expanded to make integration more versatile."
"I would like to see auto-deployment without service disruptions."
"Too many features; UI is not good."
"The admin console needs some work."
"Not a ten because it's a bit complex, not so simple. It's one product but there are many screens."
AWS Transfer for SFTP [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Managed File Transfer (MFT) with 3 reviews while IBM Sterling File Gateway is ranked 4th in Managed File Transfer (MFT) with 6 reviews. AWS Transfer for SFTP [EOL] is rated 8.0, while IBM Sterling File Gateway is rated 7.4. The top reviewer of AWS Transfer for SFTP [EOL] writes "Always works, handles all types of load, and allows us to have S3 files as storage". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM Sterling File Gateway writes "Easy to use with good validation and monitoring of the file transfer". AWS Transfer for SFTP [EOL] is most compared with MOVEit, Kiteworks, CA XCOM Data Transport, Sterling Commerce Connect:Direct and BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer, whereas IBM Sterling File Gateway is most compared with MOVEit, Sterling Commerce Connect:Direct, Aspera Managed File Transfer, BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer and Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT.
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