AWS Transfer Family vs Files.com

AWS Transfer Family9.0Visit Files.com8.9Visit

Higher score AWS Transfer Family #3 in FTP Hosting 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit site

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Files.com #4 in FTP Hosting 8.9/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Files.com

• AWS Transfer Family fits best

  Enterprise AWS-based managed file transfer

• Files.com fits best

  Enterprise file sharing and transfer workflows

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Side by side

Feature	AWS Transfer Family 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Files.com 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.9
Ranking	#3 in FTP Hosting	#4 in FTP Hosting
Best for	Enterprise AWS-based managed file transfer	Enterprise file sharing and transfer workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$0.001/unit usage-based	$2,099/yr
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Phone, Email, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Phone
Compliance	HIPAA, PCI DSS	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	12 integrations	89+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AWS Transfer Family 1/2 · Files.com 0/2
Automated backups	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Web file manager	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Storage limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Monthly transfer	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
FTP accounts	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Access protocols	All	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports SFTP, FTPS, FTP, AS2, and browser-based transfers Connects with Amazon S3, Amazon EFS, and AWS workflow services Adds granular access controls, connectors, and file-transfer workflows	Broad protocol coverage with SFTP, FTP, FTPS, WebDAV, HTTPS, and AS2 APIs, SDKs, CLI, webhooks, automations, and sync flows Share links, access logs, custom branding, and desktop and mobile access
Cons	Usage-based pricing can span endpoints, transfers, connectors, and workflows No free plan for evaluating the service Best fit depends on an AWS-centered storage and service environment	Starts at $199 per month, limiting fit for smaller deployments No free plan, with a 7-day trial instead Advanced security and governance features begin with the Power plan
Our verdict	AWS Transfer Family is a fully managed file-transfer service for moving data into and out of Amazon S3 or Amazon EFS. It supports SFTP, FTPS, FTP, AS2, and browser-based transfers, with use cases including business-to-business exchange,… Read the review →	Files.com is a cloud-based file orchestration platform for organizations that exchange files with customers, partners, employees, and business systems. It combines managed file transfer, browser-based sharing, workflow automation,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AWS Transfer Family — where it wins

  • Supports SFTP, FTPS, FTP, AS2, and browser-based transfers
  • Connects with Amazon S3, Amazon EFS, and AWS workflow services
  • Adds granular access controls, connectors, and file-transfer workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Usage-based pricing can span endpoints, transfers, connectors, and workflows
  • No free plan for evaluating the service
  • Best fit depends on an AWS-centered storage and service environment

• Files.com — where it wins

  • Broad protocol coverage with SFTP, FTP, FTPS, WebDAV, HTTPS, and AS2
  • APIs, SDKs, CLI, webhooks, automations, and sync flows
  • Share links, access logs, custom branding, and desktop and mobile access

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $199 per month, limiting fit for smaller deployments
  • No free plan, with a 7-day trial instead
  • Advanced security and governance features begin with the Power plan

• AWS Transfer Family9.0/10 · Paid

  A metered AWS service for managed protocols, workflows, access controls, and storage integration.

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• Files.com8.9/10 · 7-day trial

  A broad, automation-ready file transfer platform for larger business workflows.

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