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Files.com vs Flux comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Files.com
Ranking in Managed File Transfer (MFT)
4th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Flux
Ranking in Managed File Transfer (MFT)
22nd
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Workload Automation (26th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Managed File Transfer (MFT) category, the mindshare of Files.com is 1.4%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Flux is 2.1%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed File Transfer (MFT) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Files.com1.4%
Flux2.1%
Other96.5%
Managed File Transfer (MFT)
 

Featured Reviews

Ajay Kadu - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Consultant at Infosys
Secure file sharing has become straightforward and meets strict compliance needs
Files.com is a secure and easy-to-setup product with multiple integration options for on-premise servers or any of the public cloud servers. The setup is quite easy, and they follow all the data security standards, making it easy to set up and use. Files.com has an option to set permissions. We can have Active Directory-based corporate authentication as well as local user creation on their platform, and we can manage permissions independently. We can give all the rights to the end-user. They can set up their folders and permissions the way they want. The solution is flexible, allowing users to choose what they want to share with internal parties or external vendors and what kind of rights they want to give on folders and files. Everything is granular permissions by administrator and by end-user, and it is quite easy to set the permissions. Files.com uses standard HTTPS, ensuring encrypted transfer of files from the main point to the end-user. They follow all the top data security standards, like the European standard or the US standard. Whatever country we are operating from, they have all the compliances listed on their platform, which is why we chose to go with them. The benefit is that Files.com is a platform we do not have to manage, so the infrastructure is there at their end. We just have a web interface, and for end-users, they also have a desktop application. We just have to access the web interface and can set it up the way we want our file-sharing setup. Logs are there, so we can review who is accessing what, what kind of data is being accessed, and what kind of action is being taken.
it_user4080 - PeerSpot reviewer
Developer at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Lightweight and extensible with great support staff
* Lightweight * Uses java standards * Can run in j2se or j2ee environments * Can run as embedded or standalone * Works with multiple db or in-memory * Great support staff * Extensible * Cluster(able) * Can integrate and be a major player in any SOA environmentFlux has made excellent design choices the benefits of which can be passed down to customers in terms of price and capability. I don't see any IT vendor rival this.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Files.com has positively impacted our organization by streamlining a process that was really fractured before, allowing us to streamline our practice, and it's acceptable for our clients, vendors, and employees on how to move data around securely, safely, and quickly."
"Files.com has positively impacted my organization by enabling immediate file transfers instead of manual transfers."
"Files.com has positively impacted us because of its ease of use, leading to less time to manage the system."
"If you are looking for a secure file sharing solution, Files.com has been a great option for us."
"The best features Files.com offers are security, ease of use, and great customer support."
"Files.com is expected to have a meaningful positive impact on our organization in several key areas, including improved operational efficiency, strong compliance and risk management, enhanced client confidence and satisfaction, and stability for growth."
"Files.com has positively impacted my organization through integration, helping my team become more efficient with an efficiency gain and reduced time."
"We have seen a return on investment, as our average time saving per week, when looked at across the whole year, saves us an average of 24 days in the whole year from a work perspective, which is equivalent to a saving of £19,000."
"Excellent customer support"
"Flux has made excellent design choices the benefits of which can be passed down to customers in terms of price and capability."
 

Cons

"One area where Files.com can be improved is that it has a very expensive cost model that does not have a lot of flexibility in it compared to other similar products."
"A return on investment has not been seen in terms of money or time saved or fewer employees needed."
"The UI of Files.com is somewhat outdated and some navigation elements are confusing, but overall, it is acceptable."
"One improvement I would suggest for Files.com is that the documentation for certain APIs is a little vague and unclear."
"In terms of improvement, I would say the navigation on the user experience could be improved because there is so much within the platform that I know we do not fully use, and part of that might be that it is a little bit tricky to find."
"One improvement that could be a nice addition would be some level of integration of Files.com into Microsoft 365 applications to make it easier for end users to use it as a file-sharing tool."
"Some of the bigger improvements I could see would be in the setup of users and how long it takes."
"The only thing is that their pricing may be somewhat not suitable for many customers. I find it a little costly."
"Need a better way to track a particular work item through multiple, independent workflows."
"It would be nice to have more file transform capabilities for transforming xml and csv documents."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
38%
Wholesaler/Distributor
12%
University
7%
Outsourcing Company
5%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise9
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Files.com?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that they are up to the mark, but we would be happy if they came down on what they are charging now. As a customer, we always expect a good ...
What needs improvement with Files.com?
There is nothing I wish Files.com did better at this time. There are no needed improvements, even small things or nice-to-have features that I can identify.
What is your primary use case for Files.com?
My main use case for Files.com is that we transfer files from our company to our external customers back and forth. This is our main use, but we also use it internally for transferring files as wel...
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