Progress MOVEit Transfer vs Globalscape EFT

Progress MOVEit Transfer9.3Visit GEGlobalscape EFT8.5Visit

Higher score Progress MOVEit Transfer #1 in File Transfer Services 9.3/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Progress

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GE Globalscape EFT #6 in File Transfer Services 8.5/10 Pricing on request · 15-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Explore Globalscape

• Progress MOVEit Transfer fits best

  Regulated enterprises needing secure transfers

• Globalscape EFT fits best

  Enterprises needing automated MFT workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Progress MOVEit Transfer 9.3/10 Visit ↗	GEGlobalscape EFT 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.5
Ranking	#1 in File Transfer Services	#6 in File Transfer Services
Best for	Regulated enterprises needing secure transfers	Enterprises needing automated MFT workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request · 30-day trial	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	15 days
Free trial length	30 days	15 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows
Support	Docs, Community	Phone, Live chat, Docs
Compliance	GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA	GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	12 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Progress MOVEit Transfer 1/4 · Globalscape EFT 1/4
Download tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
API access	✓	✓
Custom branding	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Desktop app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Max file size	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Link expiry	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports SFTP, FTPS and HTTP/S with encryption in transit and at rest Tamper-evident, searchable and exportable audit logs support oversight Cloud and self-hosted deployment with MFA, SSO and high-availability patterns	Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTP/HTTPS, and AS2 transfers Automates scheduled, conditional, and monitored file workflows Offers auditing, clustering, cloud transfers, sharing, and REST APIs
Cons	Pricing is quote-based rather than published by plan No permanent free plan is available Advanced capabilities may require MOVEit Automation or related modules	Pricing is quote-based and requires contacting sales There is no free plan Its breadth may exceed the needs of simple file transfers
Our verdict	Progress MOVEit Transfer is managed file transfer software for organizations exchanging sensitive files with internal teams, customers, partners and external systems. It fits mid-market and enterprise environments that need encrypted… Read the review →	Globalscape EFT is managed file transfer software for organizations exchanging files between people, applications, offices, and trading partners. It supports small businesses, mid-market organizations, and enterprises with on-premises,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Progress MOVEit Transfer — where it wins

  • Supports SFTP, FTPS and HTTP/S with encryption in transit and at rest
  • Tamper-evident, searchable and exportable audit logs support oversight
  • Cloud and self-hosted deployment with MFA, SSO and high-availability patterns

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is quote-based rather than published by plan
  • No permanent free plan is available
  • Advanced capabilities may require MOVEit Automation or related modules

• Globalscape EFT — where it wins

  • Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTP/HTTPS, and AS2 transfers
  • Automates scheduled, conditional, and monitored file workflows
  • Offers auditing, clustering, cloud transfers, sharing, and REST APIs

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is quote-based and requires contacting sales
  • There is no free plan
  • Its breadth may exceed the needs of simple file transfers

• Progress MOVEit Transfer9.3/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A compliance-focused managed file transfer service for regulated organizations.

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• GEGlobalscape EFT8.5/10 · Pricing on request · 15-day trial

  A broad managed file transfer platform for governed, automated business exchanges.

  Explore GlobalscapeFull verdict →