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Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer vs BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 15, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
8.6
Axway AMPLIFY MFT boosts ROI by reducing staff, enhancing efficiency, saving time, speeding issue resolution, and strengthening compliance.
Sentiment score
8.1
BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer swiftly recoups costs, reducing IT expenses and errors, enhancing efficiency in critical operations.
Regarding risk mitigation and compliance, features like encryption, audit trails, and role-based access have lowered the likelihood of compliance issues.
Senior System Analyst at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
I have definitely seen a return on investment with Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer because a lot of scripts used to be needed for file transfers, but now it is all managed on one system online, which is where we saved a lot of costs.
Tech lead at BNP Paribas
This is the main benefit; when you have everything under control, it prevents you from losing money and time.
Solutions Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
I implemented it for one of the largest banks in 2012, which reduced their loan process sanction from four days to just two hours, and now it completes in 30 minutes.
Director at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.6
Axway AMPLIFY support is praised for efficiency and responsiveness, though weekend availability and unresolved issues are noted.
Sentiment score
7.0
BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer offers highly rated, responsive support, though L2 support occasionally faces delays and communication challenges.
They have been especially helpful with troubleshooting complex scenarios and assisting with best practice recommendations.
Senior System Analyst at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
BMC provides excellent service.
IT Guy at a insurance company with 5,001-10,000 employees
There are novice users needing help, but for customers such as us, who have been using the solution for over a decade, the response needs to be more timely and efficient.
Director at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
Axway AMPLIFY MFT is scalable and adaptable, efficiently handling high transfer volumes with auto-scaling and API integration capabilities.
Sentiment score
7.0
BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer efficiently handles large job volumes but faces licensing and configuration challenges.
The platform scales well both horizontally and vertically, making it suitable for enterprise environments with evolving transfer needs.
Senior System Analyst at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
We can roll up to about ten instances and handle a lot of file transfers.
Tech lead at BNP Paribas
The scalability of BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer is impressive due to its ability to handle large quantities of data and files.
Director at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
I have to pay per agent per server, which could be prohibitive for some organizations.
IT Guy at a insurance company with 5,001-10,000 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer is stable, though performance hinges on capacity planning, infrastructure, and database maintenance.
Sentiment score
7.9
BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer is highly stable with minimal bugs, reliable failover, and excellent user ratings, despite minor transfer issues.
Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer has demonstrated excellent stability with minimal unplanned outages or system failures.
Senior System Analyst at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer is pretty stable, and I would not have to log in day in and day out just for downtimes or anything.
Tech lead at BNP Paribas
Regarding stability, there were some issues reported during implementation and usage by our customers.
Director at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Axway AMPLIFY MFT needs enhanced monitoring, scalability, API integration, scheduling, and improved usability for better functionality and experience.
BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer needs UI, scalability, interoperability, cost, security improvements, and better reporting, integration, and logging.
An expanded API and automation would make it easier to integrate with DevOps tools to reduce manual tasks.
Senior System Analyst at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
There are a few features which are missing, perhaps including easier configuration for some of the protocols or file transfers.
Tech lead at BNP Paribas
It is adequate for most scheduling needs.
IT Guy at a insurance company with 5,001-10,000 employees
BMC is already improving in artificial intelligence and integration with cloud.
Solutions Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Providing checksums for file metadata in reports could significantly help with file transfers.
Director at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
 

Setup Cost

Axway AMPLIFY offers robust features and service, with pricing aligned with the market, despite higher costs for enterprise users.
BMC Control-M pricing varies; while considered expensive, it provides value through robust features and negotiation flexibility.
They bill us for the number of files we transfer instead of the environments we install, so it's value for money.
Tech lead at BNP Paribas
The AWS Marketplace subscription model made the initial setup cost lower and reduced the administration overhead for licenses.
Senior System Analyst at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
 

Valuable Features

Axway AMPLIFY MFT provides secure, scalable, and flexible file transfer with extensive protocol support, automation, and user-friendly management.
BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer offers integration, automation, and security, enhancing efficiency, scalability, and usability across platforms.
Scalability and centralized management allow us to manage multiple partners and high volume from a single platform while maintaining strong security and visibility.
Senior System Analyst at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer has positively impacted my organization because it has effectively provided us with all of the work logs and made us very compatible with the outside world while enforcing security standards inside the company.
Tech lead at BNP Paribas
If I have a staff that operates Control-M on Windows Server, they will easily pick it up if they need to run it on Unix or mainframes. It's the same interface, saving time and improving efficiency.
IT Guy at a insurance company with 5,001-10,000 employees
I appreciate that no code is required, it is centrally managed through account management, validations are in place, and file transfers are tracked in an audit through which account they occur.
Director at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
The solution has helped reduce IT operation costs.
Solutions Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Axway AMPLIFY Managed File ...
Ranking in Managed File Transfer (MFT)
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
BMC Control-M Managed File ...
Ranking in Managed File Transfer (MFT)
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Managed File Transfer (MFT) category, the mindshare of Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer is 3.8%, down from 4.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer is 3.1%, down from 4.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed File Transfer (MFT) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer3.1%
Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer3.8%
Other93.1%
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.
Ashish Khot - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at a outsourcing company with 11-50 employees
Manages complex file workflows and accelerates critical business processes across industries
Regarding the usability of BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer, I have been using it since 2009, and I have encountered no issues. I appreciate that no code is required, it is centrally managed through account management, validations are in place, and file transfers are tracked in an audit through which account they occur. It is one of my favorite solutions, existing since 1980, and I have written a lot of papers on Control-M, including one on my LinkedIn called 'A Leader's Journey' before BMC published the journey of Control-M. My impressions of application workflow orchestration with BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer are that it is a fantastic tool I have been using for 16 years. I have even received appreciation from the development team in Israel, stating that no one has used the solution to the extent that my team and I have for one of our customers. The orchestration process allows easy accessibility to different applications, and it facilitates configuring with drag-and-drop functionality to set dependencies.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Retailer
9%
Healthcare Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
21%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Educational Organization
8%
Performing Arts
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise9
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise12
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer?
The product is simple for encrypting data transfer of all the assets in our system.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing was good; I would say it is a little pricey, but the value for money is always there. They bill us for the number of files we transfer instead ...
What needs improvement with Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer?
Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer can be improved with more logging or easier onboarding. I give it a nine out of ten because there are a few features which are missing, perhaps including easier ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer?
The pricing for licensing has increased. I'd rate the pricing three out of ten.
What needs improvement with BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer?
If you can share an email, I can provide pointers on potential improvements for BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer, focusing on customer-centric enhancements. For example, providing checksums for ...
What is your primary use case for BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer?
BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer is extensively used by our clients mainly in the BFSI sector, where we see around 5,000 to 10,000 file transfers for a few critical customers. We use it for data...
 

Also Known As

SecureTransport, Axway SecureTransport, AMPLIFY MFT
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Overview

 

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
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