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Head-to-head · Managed File Transfer - Midmarket Software

Globalscape EFT vs CData Arc

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Globalscape EFT #5 in Managed File Transfer - Midmarket Software 7.3/10 Pricing on request · 15-day trial ✓ 2 of 3 features Try Globalscape EFT
CData Arc #10 in Managed File Transfer - Midmarket Software 6.4/10 Pricing on request · 10-day trial ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit CData Arc

Globalscape EFT leads on 2 checks, CData Arc on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGlobalscape EFT · 7.3/10
  • Most featuresGlobalscape EFT · 2 of 3

Globalscape EFT scores higher on our rubric for managed file transfer - midmarket software: 7.3 against 6.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #10.

Globalscape EFT offers workflow automation; CData Arc doesn't publish it. Globalscape EFT offers api access; CData Arc doesn't publish it.

Globalscape EFT is the better fit for midmarket teams needing clustered MFT and workflows. CData Arc is the better fit for teams pairing managed transfers with EDI workflows.

  • Globalscape EFT fits best

    Midmarket teams needing clustered MFT and workflows

  • CData Arc fits best

    Teams pairing managed transfers with EDI workflows

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Side by side

Feature Globalscape EFT 7.3/10 Visit ↗ CData Arc 6.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.3 6.4
Ranking #5 in Managed File Transfer - Midmarket Software #10 in Managed File Transfer - Midmarket Software
Best for Midmarket teams needing clustered MFT and workflows Teams pairing managed transfers with EDI workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 15 days 10 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Phone, Live chat, Docs Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Integrations 7 integrations 15 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Globalscape EFT 2/3 · CData Arc 0/3
Workflow automation ✓ (best) Not published
API access ✓ (best) Not published
Audit logs Not published Not published
Specs
Deployment Not published Not published
Protocol support Not published Not published
Maximum file size Not published Not published
Support coverage Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTP/HTTPS, and AS2 transfers
  • Combines advanced workflows with auditing and transaction monitoring
  • Offers clustered deployment, cloud transfers, Workspaces, and REST API
  • Supports AS2, AS4, SFTP, FTPS, FTP, and OFTP transfers
  • Maps and transforms EDI, CSV, JSON, XML, and other formats
  • Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment with API management
Cons
  • Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed
  • The supplied integration set is limited to named Microsoft and cloud tools
  • Several bundles have no feature highlights in the published plan details
  • Quote-based plans require contacting sales
  • Standard lists serial processing rather than parallel processing
  • Advanced connectors and features are reserved for higher tiers
Our verdict

Globalscape EFT is managed file transfer software for organizations that need to secure, automate, monitor, and govern exchanges among people, applications, offices, and trading partners. Its fit spans small businesses through enterprises,…

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CData Arc brings managed file transfer, EDI, APIs, databases, applications, and trading-partner exchanges into visual workflows. Its drag-and-drop designer supports mapping, transformation, routing, schedules, webhooks, and event-based…

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  1. Globalscape EFTManaged File Transfer - Midmarket Software 7.3Pricing on request · 15-day trial
  2. CData ArcManaged File Transfer - Midmarket Software 6.4Pricing on request · 10-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Globalscape EFT — where it wins

    • Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTP/HTTPS, and AS2 transfers
    • Combines advanced workflows with auditing and transaction monitoring
    • Offers clustered deployment, cloud transfers, Workspaces, and REST API

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed
    • The supplied integration set is limited to named Microsoft and cloud tools
    • Several bundles have no feature highlights in the published plan details

  • CData Arc — where it wins

    • Supports AS2, AS4, SFTP, FTPS, FTP, and OFTP transfers
    • Maps and transforms EDI, CSV, JSON, XML, and other formats
    • Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment with API management

    Where it doesn't

    • Quote-based plans require contacting sales
    • Standard lists serial processing rather than parallel processing
    • Advanced connectors and features are reserved for higher tiers
  • Globalscape EFT7.3/10 · Pricing on request · 15-day trial

    A protocol-rich MFT platform for teams that need workflows, monitoring, and clustered deployment.

    Try Globalscape EFTFull verdict →
  • CData Arc6.4/10 · Pricing on request · 10-day trial

    A visual integration platform for teams combining managed transfers with EDI workflows.

    Visit CData ArcFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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