Progress MOVEit Transfer

Paid#1 of 27 in Managed File Transfer SoftwareFile Transfer ServicesSecure File Transfer SoftwareSFTP Server Software

Progress MOVEit Transfer: A broad, audit-focused file transfer platform for secure business exchange. Ranked #1 of 27 in Managed File Transfer Software by our editors (9.2/10); pricing: Pricing on request · 30-day trial; best for secure file exchange with broad client access.

9.2/10★★★★★Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  9.2 / 10
• Pricing
  Pricing on request · 30-day trial
• Best for
  Secure file exchange with broad client access
• Free plan
  No
• Protocol support
  Broad
• Facts checked
  20 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Supports SFTP, FTPS and HTTP/S transfer protocols
  • Combines encryption, tamper-evident logs and exportable reporting
  • Offers MFA, SSO, APIs and hybrid high-availability patterns

• Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than self-serve checkout
  • No permanent free plan; the available offer is a 30-day trial
  • Its broad administration scope may exceed simple transfer needs

Our verdict on Progress MOVEit Transfer

Progress MOVEit Transfer is managed file transfer software for organizations exchanging sensitive files with internal teams, customers, partners and external systems. It combines encryption for files at rest and in transit with SFTP, FTPS and HTTP/S access, centralized administration, secure folder sharing, ad hoc exchange, reporting and audit logging. Browser, desktop and mobile access, along with API support, gives teams several ways to manage and exchange files across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and connected applications.

Its ecosystem supports Azure Blob Storage, Active Directory, LDAP, RADIUS, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, AWS RDS, data loss prevention systems, antivirus systems, Microsoft Outlook and MOVEit Automation. REST, Java and .NET APIs provide additional integration paths. The platform also supports hybrid deployment patterns, multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, and high-availability and disaster-recovery deployment patterns. These capabilities suit organizations that need controlled access, traceable activity and connections to existing identity, storage, security and database systems.

Pricing is quote-based, and the 30-day offer is a trial rather than a permanent free plan. MOVEit Transfer is a strong fit for teams that need broad protocol coverage, detailed auditability, centralized permissions and secure exchange with external parties. It may be more than a good match for organizations seeking a lightweight tool for occasional file uploads or simple sharing, particularly when extensive administration, reporting, APIs and deployment planning are unnecessary. Buyers should choose it when governance and platform coverage matter more than a self-service purchasing experience.

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Progress MOVEit Transfer fact sheet

Progress MOVEit Transfer integrations

Progress MOVEit Transfer lists 12 integrations on its own site.

• Azure Blob Storage
• Active Directory
• LDAP
• RADIUS
• MySQL
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Azure SQL
• AWS RDS
• DLP systems
• antivirus systems
• Microsoft Outlook
• MOVEit Automation

Alternatives to Progress MOVEit Transfer

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• OMOpenText Managed File TransferA broad enterprise MFT portfolio for automated, audited partner and ERP file exchange.8.8

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