Product Comparison

WS_FTP Server vs MOVEit MFT

FTP Products

WS_FTP Server

Secure FTP Server

Supports secure encryption for data in-transit
Administrative controls, basic logs and alerts
Create an unlimited number of user accounts
Reliable delivery

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Managed File Transfer (MFT) Solution

MOVEit Transfer

MFT Server

Data encryption for files in motion and at rest
Powerful administrative control and visibility
Advanced audit support for regulatory compliance
Guaranteed delivery

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MOVEit Automation

MFT Automation Engine

Replace scripts with Web UI workflow creation
Schedule tasks based on time or event-driven triggers
Works with any FTP server including MOVEit Transfer
Optimized for large batch transactions with no size limits

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WS_FTP Professional

Secure FTP Client

Managed directly from an individual desktop
Uploads/downloads to/from any FTP server
Optimized for moderate sized, sequential transfers

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WS_FTP Server vs. MOVEit Transfer

	WS_FTP Server	MOVEit Transfer
Solution Type	FTP Server Deployed internally (behind firewall)	MFT server On-Premise and SaaS (Cloud) Deployment Options Deploy externally (outside firewall) for added network protection Deploy internally (inside firewall) when integrated with Gateway
Transfer Volume	Large # transfers	Large volumes with no file size limits
Security	Secure email and web access Data encryption for files in-motion	Securely encrypt data at rest and in motion Gateway integration ensures no data in DMZ Integrates with anti-virus software, DLP, SEIM, and more
Audit Support for Regulatory Compliance	N/A	Tamper-evident logs Consistent reporting format across all FTP systems Compliance with data protection regulations (HIPAA, PCI, etc)
Control and Visibility	AD and LDAP integration Server logs capture all file activity Automatic alerts and notifications	Granular access controls (i.e. role based access control) Track where files are Robust reporting and dashboards
Reliability	Reliable delivery OPTIONAL: failover configuration for high availability	Guaranteed delivery File integrity checks and non-repudiation Automatically re-send failed transfers High Availability for improved performance OPTIONAL: Failover for Disaster Recovery
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MOVEit Transfer + MOVEit Automation

Security: protect sensitive data
Encrypt data in transit
Encrypt data at rest
Integrate with existing security tools

Compliance: assure regulatory compliance
Tamper-evident audit logs and reporting
Nonrepudiation
Guaranteed delivery

Automation: schedule tasks and eliminate scripts
Simplify cumbersome workflows
Meet or exceed SLAs
Onboard new vendors/partners quickly

Control/Visibility: where is the data and who has access
Advanced administrative controls
Policy management
Alerts and dashboards

Reliability: flexible and scalable architecture
Adapt to growing business needs
High availability
Disaster recovery

Auditability: audit trails of all transfer activities
Robust reporting and logging capabilities
Track who has access to the data
Monitor where and when data is transferred

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