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Flux vs. webMethods ActiveTransfer
May 2024
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We performed a comparison between Flux and webMethods ActiveTransfer based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Anonymous User
User-friendly, extensible product with great customer support. Would like better support for multiple workflows.
Michele Illiano
Can function as an ESB along with the core product, with decent integration of message protocols
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  • "Sometimes we don't have a very clear idea what the licensing will entail at first, because it can be very customizable. On one hand, this can be a good thing, because it can be tailored to a specific customer's needs. But on the other hand it can also be an issue when some customer asks, "What's the cost?" and we can't yet give them an accurate answer."

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    What do you like most about webMethods ActiveTransfer?
    Top Answer:The core product can be used not only for automatic file transfers between applications, but also as an Enterprise Service Bus (ESB).
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    Top Answer:The licensing depends on the type of customer, so I would refrain from talking about it in an absolute kind of way. Overall, it's somewhat expensive, and depending on customer requirements, there are… more »
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    Top Answer:I have noticed that webMethods ActiveTransfer has had problems when handling large files. For example, when we receive (and perform operations on) files that are larger than about 16 MB, the software… more »
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    35th
    out of 42 in Managed File Transfer (MFT)
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    17th
    out of 42 in Managed File Transfer (MFT)
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    8.0
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    Flux
    Software AG
    Overview

    Flexible, integrated solution to meet highly complex processing needs with job scheduling, batch processor, and managed file transfer.

    Flux automates batch processes into comprehensive workflows. Flux's batch job scheduling runs reports, triggers database jobs, runs Java code, executes ETL processes, transfers files, and runs command lines or shell scripts. Flux integrates batch job scheduling, managed file transfer, database queries and stored procedures, web services, and error handling to automate your batch job scheduling needs.

    WHY ACTIVETRANSFER FOR MFT?
    Imagine the simplicity of having a centralized console to easily manage partner files throughout your organization. That’s what you can do with webMethods ActiveTransfer for Managed File Transfer (MFT).

    Using this secure, reliable, centrally managed file transfer system, you can:

    -Exchange and schedule files of any size—even big data files—up to 25 times faster
    -Centrally manage file transfers, set up transfer schedules and configure users
    -Move large files quickly over long distances to increase partner response time
    -Securely exchange files with partners using the latest security and encryption techniques
    -Accelerate large file transfers by boosting performance 10 to 25 times, overcoming network
    latency and boosting productivity
    -Control transfer speeds and allocate necessary, network bandwidth to partners
    -Ensure acceptance of file transfers from approved IP addresses and assigned users
    -Schedule and create event-driven transfers
    -Trigger file transfers as the events occurs, such as completion of a batch job

    Sample Customers
    MetLife DHL Express The Clearing House Payments Company ADP Bank of New York Mellon Conway, Inc Carnegie Mellon University
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    Financial Services Firm23%
    Manufacturing Company16%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Healthcare Company8%
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    Small Business13%
    Midsize Enterprise3%
    Large Enterprise84%
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    Flux is ranked 35th in Managed File Transfer (MFT) while webMethods ActiveTransfer is ranked 17th in Managed File Transfer (MFT) with 2 reviews. Flux is rated 10.0, while webMethods ActiveTransfer is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Flux writes "User-friendly, extensible product with great customer support. Would like better support for multiple workflows". On the other hand, the top reviewer of webMethods ActiveTransfer writes "It lets us maintain the file in the staging area before we transfer it". Flux is most compared with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, whereas webMethods ActiveTransfer is most compared with Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT, Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer and Fortra's Globalscape Managed File Transfer. See our Flux vs. webMethods ActiveTransfer report.

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