Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer vs Fortra's Automate comparison

The compared Axway and Fortra solutions aren't in the same category. Axway is ranked #8 in MFT , with an average rating of 8.6, and holds a 4.3% mindshare in the category. Fortra is ranked #4 in RPA , with an average rating of 8.9, and holds a 2.9% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of Axway users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Fortra users who would recommend it.

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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

8.8

Axway AMPLIFY MFT streamlined file transfers, reduced IT team size, saved time and costs, and improved compliance and ROI.

Sentiment score

6.7

Fortra's Automate increases efficiency and ROI by significantly reducing labor hours and costs with rapid returns and high task success.

Regarding risk mitigation and compliance, features like encryption, audit trails, and role-based access have lowered the likelihood of compliance issues.

Manikanth Reddykistammagari

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.

Shashikumar N

Tech lead at BNP Paribas

I have seen the highest return on investment with Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer because we use it every day, and it saves a lot of time.

Siddhardha G

Associate at Ltim

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Fortra's Automate has effectively replaced the workload of an entire employee, saving us significant time and money.

Robert Girth

Chief Technology Officer at DOB Systems LLC

It has reduced our expenditures in terms of purchasing more products and employing more technicians.

reviewer2723070

System Administrator

On a scale from one to ten, I would rate the ROI as nine.

Shreeshail Mali

Project Manager - DevOps Engineer at ACC

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

7.9

Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer is praised for efficient, prompt customer service, though some weekend support limitations are noted.

Sentiment score

7.5

Fortra's Automate customer service is praised for quick responses, helpful staff, and multiple support channels despite minor language barriers.

They have been especially helpful with troubleshooting complex scenarios and assisting with best practice recommendations.

Manikanth Reddykistammagari

Senior System Analyst at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

On a scale of 1 to 10, I rate the customer support for Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer a 10.

Siddhardha G

Associate at Ltim

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They don't always understand the processes I'm trying to implement.

Bryan Blaschke

Senior Data Analyst at a financial services firm with 1-10 employees

They handle customers like me to get to the exact issue, detailing where that issue originates from a technical point of view, the resolution, and the summary they provided.

Chetan Yelve

Software Engineer at Cateina Technologies

I would rate the technical support as a nine out of ten because it is quite fast and courteous.

Anabel Marco

Account Director at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

6.4

Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer is praised for scalability in AWS and on-premises, despite potential transfer delays.

Sentiment score

7.3

Fortra's Automate is scalable for all company sizes, supporting various deployments with efficient features but potential cost concerns.

The platform scales well both horizontally and vertically, making it suitable for enterprise environments with evolving transfer needs.

Manikanth Reddykistammagari

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.

Shashikumar N

Tech lead at BNP Paribas

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The scalability of Automate also scores a ten out of ten.

Jane Rachma Kiniti

IT Project Manager at Labo des histoires

I can deploy it on multiple infrastructures such as cloud, on-premises, or in a hybrid model.

Chetan Yelve

Software Engineer at Cateina Technologies

It is easy to increase one bot or one studio without needing to buy another orchestrator, which can be quite expensive.

Anabel Marco

Account Director at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

8.4

Axway AMPLIFY MFT is stable with rare issues, excelling in SaaS environments due to auto-scaling and high stability ratings.

Sentiment score

7.3

Fortra's Automate is reliable with minimal issues, though users occasionally face crashes, slowdowns, and connectivity problems.

Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer has demonstrated excellent stability with minimal unplanned outages or system failures.

Manikanth Reddykistammagari

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.

Shashikumar N

Tech lead at BNP Paribas

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The stability of the solution is a ten out of ten.

Jane Rachma Kiniti

IT Project Manager at Labo des histoires

For stability on a scale from one to ten, I would give it a solid nine.

reviewer2773707

Cloud Engineer - ll at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees

It has very robust features, and it is not prone to instability.

Anabel Marco

Account Director at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

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Room For Improvement

Axway AMPLIFY MFT requires enhancements in monitoring, scalability, UI, analytics, APIs, and handling high-volume data to boost adoption.

Fortra's Automate requires improvements in web automation, integration, security, scalability, documentation, pricing, and debugging tools for enhanced efficiency.

An expanded API and automation would make it easier to integrate with DevOps tools to reduce manual tasks.

Manikanth Reddykistammagari

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.

Shashikumar N

Tech lead at BNP Paribas

They should also focus on more information about selling their product.

Siddhardha G

Associate at Ltim

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This is a significant concern, especially with critical workloads where visibility into errors is essential.

Ibukun Shweta

DevOps Engineer at Teksphere Global Services Limited

My major recommendation would be for easier upgrade paths between major versions.

Shreeshail Mali

Project Manager - DevOps Engineer at ACC

When new employees join our company, we created automation so they receive AWS credentials and all their AWS access and cloud access.

reviewer2773707

Cloud Engineer - ll at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees

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Setup Cost

Axway AMPLIFY MFT offers robust features with varied pricing, considered good value for money, and smooth onboarding.

Fortra's Automate provides cost-effective, flexible pricing, offering lower costs than competitors and appealing to both enterprises and small businesses.

They bill us for the number of files we transfer instead of the environments we install, so it's value for money.

Shashikumar N

Tech lead at BNP Paribas

The AWS Marketplace subscription model made the initial setup cost lower and reduced the administration overhead for licenses.

Manikanth Reddykistammagari

Senior System Analyst at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer has been very reasonable.

Siddhardha G

Associate at Ltim

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Competitors are often more expensive than Automate.

Anabel Marco

Account Director at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

It offered what we wanted at a good, competitive price.

Bryan Blaschke

Senior Data Analyst at a financial services firm with 1-10 employees

It does a lot but also costs a lot.

Robert Girth

Chief Technology Officer at DOB Systems LLC

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Valuable Features

Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer ensures secure, scalable, and efficient file management with automation, enhanced visibility, and seamless operation.

Fortra's Automate simplifies automation with drag-and-drop interface, strong integration, and cost-effective solutions for diverse industry needs.

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.

Shashikumar N

Tech lead at BNP Paribas

Scalability and centralized management allow us to manage multiple partners and high volume from a single platform while maintaining strong security and visibility.

Manikanth Reddykistammagari

Senior System Analyst at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer saves a lot of time. If a human were to take a file from a destination, it would take time to search, log in, and place it in our server. It definitely takes a lot of time. A human might take two hours of time, but Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer will do it in two minutes if configured properly.

Siddhardha G

Associate at Ltim

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Automate's non-reliance on additional orchestrators makes it quite cost-effective.

Anabel Marco

Account Director at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

In my opinion, the best feature Automate offers is the scheduling.

Ibukun Shweta

DevOps Engineer at Teksphere Global Services Limited

Automate's compatibility with existing IT infrastructure has impacted our business operations positively by providing smooth integration with other software that we use, such as Gmail, Jira, and Microsoft 365 apps, which gives us a unified platform instead of having to keep switching from one software to another, saving a lot of time and streamlining the whole workflows.

Jane Rachma Kiniti

IT Project Manager at Labo des histoires

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Categories and Ranking

Axway AMPLIFY Managed File ...

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Managed File Transfer (MFT) (8th)

Fortra's Automate

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) (4th), Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (5th)

Mindshare comparison

Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer and Fortra's Automate aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer is designed for Managed File Transfer (MFT) and holds a mindshare of 4.3%, up 4.2% compared to last year.
Fortra's Automate, on the other hand, focuses on Robotic Process Automation (RPA), holds 2.9% mindshare, up 1.3% since last year.

Managed File Transfer (MFT) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer	4.3%
GoAnywhere MFT	10.1%
MOVEit	7.7%
Other	77.9%

Managed File Transfer (MFT)

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Fortra's Automate	2.9%
UiPath Platform	12.9%
Microsoft Power Automate	11.5%
Other	72.7%

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Featured Reviews

Manikanth Reddykistammagari

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.

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Jane Rachma Kiniti

IT Project Manager at Labo des histoires

Automate has streamlined workflows and increased efficiency with powerful automation

The best features of the solution are the flexible automation features, it is rich with beautiful connectors, and it is easy to use with little to no coding knowledge required to get started, so anybody can use the tool. The intuitive interface of Automate has an intuitive design, which makes it easy to learn and use even without a strong technical background, and it has a drag-and-drop interface, which makes everything so easy and straightforward. The error handling capabilities in complex automation tasks are powerful, as it handles all types of tasks, whether complex or simple. I've never faced any problems even when dealing with complex tasks, so everything is super smooth and highly reliable, even when dealing with big tasks, as it has never slowed down. Automate's compatibility with existing IT infrastructure has impacted our business operations positively by providing smooth integration with other software that we use, such as Gmail, Jira, and Microsoft 365 apps, which gives us a unified platform instead of having to keep switching from one software to another, saving a lot of time and streamlining the whole workflows. The automated analytics have helped improve our business processes since it has increased our efficiency by automating our everyday tasks, freeing up time for us to focus more on strategic activities such as analyzing data and developing new business strategies. It is also cost-saving. By minimizing manual labor, it decreases human errors that can lead to costly mistakes. By automating the tasks, it helps to save costs, and it also improves our accuracy by reducing these errors to ensure that tasks are done almost perfectly.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

20%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Retailer

10%

Healthcare Company

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Performing Arts

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	9

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	26
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	9

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.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer?

My experience with pricing and licensing for Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer has been straightforward. The AWS Marketplace subscription model made the initial setup cost lower and reduced the a...

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What needs improvement with Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer?

Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer is a strong platform, but there are a few areas that could improve the experience. The end-user interface and navigation could be more intuitive, especially for ...

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What is your primary use case for HelpSystems AutoMate?

I use Fortra's Automate for IT operations as an automated repetitive workflow task, handling tasks like file transfer, job scheduling, SAP data pools, and system notifications.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortra Automate?

I am somewhat aware of Fortra's Automate's pricing, and I can say it is budget-friendly—not too cheap or too high. The pricing is on point.

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What needs improvement with Fortra Automate?

Fortra's Automate is good overall, but the advanced logic is somewhat challenging. Some of the more complex branching and error handling require digging into documentation or trial and error before...

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Comparisons

GoAnywhere MFT vs Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer

Compared 17% of the time

IBM Sterling File Gateway vs Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer

Compared 16% of the time

SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite vs Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer

Compared 11% of the time

MOVEit vs Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer

Compared 10% of the time

Control-M vs Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer

Compared 9% of the time

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UiPath Platform vs Fortra's Automate

Compared 15% of the time

Nintex RPA vs Fortra's Automate

Compared 9% of the time

Microsoft Power Automate vs Fortra's Automate

Compared 8% of the time

Automation Anywhere vs Fortra's Automate

Compared 8% of the time

Redwood Software - Finance Automation Edition vs Fortra's Automate

Compared 5% of the time

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Also Known As

SecureTransport, Axway SecureTransport, AMPLIFY MFT

HelpSystems Automate, Automate

Overview

As a multi-protocol MFT gateway, Axway SecureTransport provides the flexibility you need to support virtually any MFT use case. Secure, manage, and track file flows among people and applications inside your enterprise, and beyond your firewall to your user communities, mobile devices, and the cloud. Perform high-volume automated file transfers between systems, sites, lines of business and external partners, to user-driven communications and mobile, folder- and portal-based file sharing.

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Fortra's Automate offers a user-friendly platform for task automation, featuring a drag-and-drop interface that aids in scheduling, file management, and integrating with services like Azure and AWS.

Fortra's Automate provides substantial ease in automating complex tasks through its intuitive design. It offers seamless integration capabilities, especially with Azure and AWS, and comes equipped with strong error handling. Cost-effective and requiring minimal coding, it supports a broad range of industries by effectively automating tasks such as HR operations, invoice management, and data processing across servers.

What features stand out in Fortra's Automate?

Drag-and-Drop Interface: Simplifies task setup and automation without deep coding expertise.
Scheduling and File Management: Ensures efficient, automated handling of tasks and file transfers.
Integration Capabilities: Works with platforms like Azure and AWS for enhanced performance.
Error Handling: Offers solid solutions to manage and resolve task execution errors.
Minimal Coding: Facilitates automation with limited coding requirements, broadening accessibility.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Cost-Effectiveness: Provides affordable licensing options for diverse businesses.
Operational Efficiency: Enhances productivity by automating repetitive tasks, reducing manual errors.
Versatility: Adapts well across sectors like banking, healthcare, and transportation.
Robust Support: Offers extensive assistance with automation features.
IT Compatibility: Easily integrates into existing IT infrastructures.

In industries such as healthcare and transportation, Fortra's Automate facilitates the automation of client management, HR operations, and data processing, boosting efficiency. Banks utilize it for managing extensive invoice workflows, while distribution sectors rely on its capabilities for insurance checks and system support. Its applicability across servers makes it a valuable tool for any sector seeking to reduce manual workload and improve task accuracy.

Fortra

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

Aldergrove Financial Group, Preferred Health Professionals, Mindbeam Technologies, First Credit Union in British Columbia, Vestcom International, Prime Liberty Benefits, University of Tampa, CNLBancshares, World Precision Instruments, BJ's Restaurants, Globe Pequot Press, Accudata Technologies, Norton Healthcare, Pacific Toxicology Laboratories

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