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

Globalscape EFT vs Cleo Integration Cloud

  • 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
Cleo Integration Cloud #7 in Managed File Transfer - Midmarket Software 6.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Cleo

Globalscape EFT leads on 0 checks, Cleo Integration Cloud on 0, and 3 are 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

Globalscape EFT scores higher on our rubric for managed file transfer - midmarket software: 7.3 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Globalscape EFT is the better fit for midmarket teams needing clustered MFT and workflows. Cleo Integration Cloud is the better fit for midmarket teams combining MFT with integration workflows.

  • Globalscape EFT fits best

    Midmarket teams needing clustered MFT and workflows

  • Cleo Integration Cloud fits best

    Midmarket teams combining MFT with integration workflows

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Side by side

Feature Globalscape EFT 7.3/10 Visit ↗ Cleo Integration Cloud 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.3 6.8
Ranking #5 in Managed File Transfer - Midmarket Software #7 in Managed File Transfer - Midmarket Software
Best for Midmarket teams needing clustered MFT and workflows Midmarket teams combining MFT with integration workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows Web
Support Phone, Live chat, Docs Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 7 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Globalscape EFT 2/3 · Cleo Integration Cloud 2/3
Workflow automation ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
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
  • Broad SFTP, FTPS, AS2, HTTPS, FTP, OFTP/OFTPS and mailbox support
  • Routing, transformation, validation, scheduling and downstream workflow automation
  • Hybrid visibility with monitoring, audit history and cloud-to-ground connectivity
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
  • Customized pricing requires a sales engagement
  • CIC Agent requires a private server for on-premises connectivity
  • Its broad integration scope may exceed transfer-only requirements
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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Cleo Integration Cloud combines managed file transfer with business integration for organizations exchanging files and data across trading partners, applications, databases, cloud services and internal systems. It fits midmarket and…

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  1. Globalscape EFTManaged File Transfer - Midmarket Software 7.3Pricing on request · 15-day trial
  2. Cleo Integration CloudManaged File Transfer - Midmarket Software 6.8Pricing on request

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

  • Cleo Integration Cloud — where it wins

    • Broad SFTP, FTPS, AS2, HTTPS, FTP, OFTP/OFTPS and mailbox support
    • Routing, transformation, validation, scheduling and downstream workflow automation
    • Hybrid visibility with monitoring, audit history and cloud-to-ground connectivity

    Where it doesn't

    • Customized pricing requires a sales engagement
    • CIC Agent requires a private server for on-premises connectivity
    • Its broad integration scope may exceed transfer-only requirements
  • 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 →
  • Cleo Integration Cloud6.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad, hybrid MFT and integration platform for midmarket partner ecosystems.

    Visit CleoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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