The cost-effectiveness of IBM Sterling File Gateway was a major factor in our decision to use it, in comparison to the higher costs associated with DataPower.
The product is not cheap. With respect to pricing, IBM is in the top two or top three after SAP. It is worth it. But it definitely depends on the environment and the requirements. So it can change. IBM can be suited for multiple scenarios or environments, but it may not be suitable for a few as well.
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.
IBM Sterling File Gateway provides a secure, configurable platform for managing file transfers with automation and partner management capabilities. It supports a range of protocols, making it suitable for businesses handling large data volumes with flexible, user-friendly features.Built to manage secure file exchanges and integrate with third-party applications, IBM Sterling File Gateway handles protocols like SFTP, SCP, HTTPS, and FTP efficiently. Organizations benefit from its ability to...
The cost-effectiveness of IBM Sterling File Gateway was a major factor in our decision to use it, in comparison to the higher costs associated with DataPower.
The product is not cheap. With respect to pricing, IBM is in the top two or top three after SAP. It is worth it. But it definitely depends on the environment and the requirements. So it can change. IBM can be suited for multiple scenarios or environments, but it may not be suitable for a few as well.
The product is expensive.
It's the best solution and is easy to utilize.
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.
It's reasonably priced at $800,000. That's the annual maintenance cost. You have to pay to expand your additional platform.