Head-to-head · SFTP Hosting
Files.com vs JSCAPE MFT Server
Files.com leads on 0 checks, JSCAPE MFT Server on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFiles.com · 8.8/10
- Free trialboth
Files.com scores higher on our rubric for sftp hosting: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
Files.com is the better fit for teams needing polished, multi-channel file transfer. JSCAPE MFT Server is the better fit for enterprises needing resilient, secure MFT.
- Files.com fits best
Teams needing polished, multi-channel file transfer
- JSCAPE MFT Server fits best
Enterprises needing resilient, secure MFT
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Side by side
| Feature | Files.com 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | JSCAPE MFT Server 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #4 in SFTP Hosting | #6 in SFTP Hosting |
| Best for | Teams needing polished, multi-channel file transfer | Enterprises needing resilient, secure MFT |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $2,099/yr | Pricing on request · 7-day trial |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Free trial length | 7 days · no card needed | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 89+ integrations | 9 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Enterprise, Mid-market |
| Features Files.com 1/4 · JSCAPE MFT Server 1/4 | ||
| Workflow automation | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| SSO support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Audit logs | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Included storage | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Monthly transfer | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| User accounts | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | Files.com brings managed file transfer, browser-based sharing, workflow automation, and connected storage into a cloud file orchestration platform. It is aimed at organizations exchanging files with customers, partners, employees, and… Read the review → |
JSCAPE MFT Server is a managed file transfer platform for enterprise and commercial organizations handling partner exchanges, regulated data or high-volume transfers. It supports SFTP, FTPS, HTTP/S, AS2 and WebDAV, along with ad-hoc file… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Files.com — where it wins
- Combines SFTP with FTP, FTPS, WebDAV, HTTPS, and AS2 transfer.
- Automates transfers and connects cloud and remote storage services.
- Offers browser sharing with access controls and activity logs.
Where it doesn't
- The Starter plan starts at $199 per month.
- There is no free plan.
- Support is not available 24/7.
JSCAPE MFT Server — where it wins
- Supports SFTP, FTPS, HTTP/S, AS2 and WebDAV transfers
- Combines low-code workflows with detailed audit logging
- Offers clustering and integrations with Azure, AWS and CyberArk vaults
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is quote-based and requires a sales conversation
- No perpetual free plan; the trial lasts 7 days
- Its enterprise controls may exceed the needs of simpler SFTP use cases
- Files.com8.8/10 · 7-day trial
Managed SFTP plus sharing, automation, and storage connections, starting at $199 monthly.
Visit Files.comFull verdict → - JSCAPE MFT Server8.6/10 · Pricing on request · 7-day trial
A multi-protocol MFT platform for organizations with demanding transfer and control needs.
Visit JSCAPEFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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