AWS Transfer for SFTP [EOL] vs IBM Sterling File Gateway comparison

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We performed a comparison between AWS Transfer for SFTP [EOL] and IBM Sterling File Gateway based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"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 offers good data recovery.""The solution has helped with collaboration in our organization."

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"The most valuable aspect is that it has good functionality.""This product has been a leader in the field of secure file exchange.""It offers easy utilization of resources for smooth transfers.""Very high functionality with the ability to plug in your own code.""I have found almost all the features valuable.""It's highly configurable, there is no need for standalone scripting."

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Cons
"Could be more automated, particularly for file transfers.""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."

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"Too many features; UI is not good.""Not a ten because it's a bit complex, not so simple. It's one product but there are many screens.""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 admin console needs some work.""I would like to see auto-deployment without service disruptions.""The API capabilities could be expanded to make integration more versatile."

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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."
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  • "It's reasonably priced at $800,000."
  • "There are two types of customer licenses, an annual preview license, and an ELA-based license. I have found the solution is priced well. However, they need to review the pricing model because if you look at any other competitors, such as GlobalSCAPE, they do pricing based on the components and what you select. With this solution you have a monolithic application which you need to buy, there is no component level price discount."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The solution has helped with collaboration in our organization.
    Top Answer: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.
    Top Answer:We have integrations with third-party systems that unfortunately make use of a very old-school, file-based protocol. Instead of an API or HTTP-based protocol where you make a request to an endpoint… more »
    Top Answer:It offers easy utilization of resources for smooth transfers.
    Top Answer:The admin console needs some work. There are old buttons and limitations when looking for logs. required the reason why has so old way of buttons and limitations for looking at logs.
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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.

    Securely manage transfer files with authentication, encryption and audit trails while you retain administrative control of data using a library of templates.

    Sterling File Gateway can help you increase secure and dependable file transfer with your trading partners. It consolidates disparate centers of file transfer activity and facilitates the security-rich exchange of file-based data over the Internet. It helps companies avoid the risk and operational issues that can result from using loosely controlled file-transfer servers.

    Sample Customers
    Myriota, FINRA, Celgene, Kontor New Media, Belong, ThinkCX, BluTV
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm27%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Insurance Company9%
    Government7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm36%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Insurance Company8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise76%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business12%
    Midsize Enterprise7%
    Large Enterprise81%
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    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 Kiteworks, MOVEit, Sterling Commerce Connect:Direct, CA XCOM Data Transport and BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer, whereas IBM Sterling File Gateway is most compared with Sterling Commerce Connect:Direct, MOVEit, Aspera Managed File Transfer, BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer and Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT.

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