AWS Transfer for SFTP [EOL] vs Progress MOVEit comparison

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AWS Transfer for SFTP [EOL]

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2026

Progress MOVEit and AWS Transfer for SFTP EOL compete in offering secure file transfer solutions. AWS Transfer for SFTP EOL is seen as the superior option due to its advanced integration capabilities.

Features:Progress MOVEit provides comprehensive encryption, automated workflows, and audit trails that enhance security management. AWS Transfer for SFTP EOL offers seamless AWS service integration, scalability, and a high-value feature set for cloud-based operations.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service:Progress MOVEit is favored for its ease of setup and responsive support, ensuring a smooth deployment process. AWS Transfer for SFTP EOL requires more technical expertise but integrates well within AWS infrastructure, making it ideal for those already using AWS services.

Pricing and ROI:Progress MOVEit is known for reasonable pricing with significant ROI tied to its robust security features. AWS Transfer for SFTP EOL, though potentially more expensive, offers valuable ROI through enhanced cloud features and scalability, appealing to those prioritizing integration capabilities.

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AWS Transfer for SFTP [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

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Progress MOVEit

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

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Kyle Titus

Chief Technology Officer at Revio

Always works, handles all types of load, and allows us to have S3 files as storage

Its cost needs improvement. In addition, there could be a universal client that works on all desktops. There could be client software that you use to connect to the server. Generally, AWS doesn't provide one for you, so you have to use either your CLI, maybe your SSH CLI, or use some kind of desktop solution. I had to find a desktop app from a third party to run this. Our clients also do the same everywhere else, so it would be nice if the SFTP Gateway solution came with a client that anyone could download on their Mac, Windows, or any other machine.

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Kumar Saurabh

Technical Lead at HCLSoftware

Has improved data transfer reliability and supports automated scheduling to handle sensitive healthcare files securely

The best part of MOVEit is that we can schedule any job, specifying the time when jobs should run and when files will come from sources sending files between locations. MOVEit utilizes a shared drive where location-specific folders are created. Users place files in designated folder locations on the shared drive, and when jobs are scheduled, they execute automatically. MOVEit offers functionality to transform file formats between source and destination. If the destination requires a different file format, we can specify the desired file name, and the script will execute the transformation during transfer. MOVEit encryption features protect data during transfer. In healthcare environments, financial data and patient insurance information are encrypted before transmission to destination locations where they are decrypted, preventing data loss or unauthorized access. User authentication in MOVEit allows us to monitor which users are authorized to run specific jobs. This is specified in MOVEit scripts on the host side, and unauthorized users attempting to access data will fail authentication. The system handles live data through HL7 messages, including daily pharmacy and billing information. Cold feeds come from the integration engine and are processed through MOVEit in batches. Files accumulate throughout the day in the integration engine, which specifies merge times and file naming conventions. The batch is created at a designated time and transferred through MOVEit to its destination.

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Pros

"The most valuable feature for us is data persistence, because it basically gives you a snapshot history and the solution also offers good data recovery."

"The solution has helped with collaboration in our organization."

"The solution offers good data recovery."

"Being able to have the S3 files as storage is most valuable. We can use S3 as storage instead of an SFTP server or a machine."

"This automation service works very well in placing thousands of files each day in different locations where separate ETL pipelines or packages can begin."

"The automation is generally very simple that helps with operational efficiency. Since we mainly created interfaces and scheduled transfers, the tool itself handled the file transfer automation."

"The convenience of renaming files and using time stamps to segregate them has been very valuable."

"The major advantage is moving files as part of a workflow."

"MOVEit's automation and scheduling features are good, and they are easy to configure workflows."

"Offers a large collection of very good path planning algorithms."

"The most valuable feature of MOVEit is the upload speed."

"MOVEit is specially designed for file transfers, making it very user-friendly to transfer files to multiple platforms in an easy manner with flexible scheduling features."

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Cons

"SFTP would be better if it was more automated, particularly for file transfers."

"Its cost needs improvement. In addition, there could be a universal client that works on all desktops."

"The tool's UI should be pretty easy and straightforward. I would also like to see a simple audit report of the SFTP guest account that shows the amount of data transfers and security kind enabled."

"It would be beneficial to include a feature that allows you to hide items and not be locked out if someone has made too many password attempts."

"The initial setup is a bit difficult because not all the users are techies aware of the setup of MOVEit."

"The scheduling features need improvement as currently there are standard scheduling possibilities that could be enhanced with more options and features, such as automatically creating checksum files."

"We have had some challenges. Earlier when we were setting it up, a component called gateway, which runs in the DMV, was not working as expected. It was going down very often. That means most of our vendors were not able to connect using SFTP because that service was down. We had to put in a lot of monitoring to make sure if that goes down, there is some visibility instantaneously so that our system admins can go and do a restart."

"Communication can be improved between the product owners and users."

"MOVEit could be improved with some minor updates; the user interface could be more intuitive, and there could be more customization freedom and flexibility."

"At times, we had connection issues with MOVEit, and it had a tendency to reboot without any reason."

"Since I have to monitor two times a day, it would be nice if they have script templates."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's $249 per month per instance. It's not great; it's pretty pricey. We've got multiple users on that one instance. If we had to build it by hand, we would win on cost there, but obviously, there is effort and time. In terms of the additional costs, they do have some specific pricing, but for our use case, we don't end up going over $249. They do specify in their pricing what they're charging for."

"When compared to other products I've used, I believe MoveIt is worth the money someone might pay to use it."

"I haven't really priced out many other products like this, but I feel it's reasonable. Their upgrade support after hours was going to be $6,000. I just made the decision to wing it and just do it during business hours and call support if there was a problem."

"Technical support is only available with a paid license."

"It's cost-effective."

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Top Industries

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Performing Arts

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

19%

Manufacturing Company

10%

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Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	19

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MOVEit?

MOVEit's pricing is a little high. If you are running on-premises, it should be acceptable, but if you move to cloud or SaaS, it is substantial. Regarding pricing and licensing cost, I am not overa...

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What needs improvement with MOVEit?

In terms of deployment, it is Windows-based since it is developed in .NET. It only supports the Windows-based platform. In the current era, deploying and managing in Windows is still not developer-...

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What is your primary use case for MOVEit?

I am discussing the on-premises version, and we manage both on-premises and SaaS implementations. I have integrated MOVEit's user authentication feature. We are using our own authentication, which ...

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MOVEit, Ipswitch File Transfer, Ipswitch Managed File Transfer

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Overview

AWS Transfer for SFTP is a fully managed service that enables the transfer of files directly into and out of Amazon S3 using the Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)—also known as Secure Shell (SSH) File Transfer Protocol.

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Progress MOVEit Managed File Transfer provides automated file transfer management, ensuring secure and predictable delivery, with robust reporting capabilities and seamless integration.

MOVEit offers automated management of file transfers, enhancing secure delivery with robust encryption and extensive reporting. Its user-friendly design supports large files with FTP access, scheduling, and macros to facilitate transformations. Security features like IP control and authentication settings strengthen its reliability. Though improvements in encryption compatibility, recipient permissions, and interface design are needed, MOVEit remains a key tool for managing secure transfers, supporting compliance and enhancing monitoring with minimal technical help. Challenges in system responsiveness and connectivity stability require attention, alongside improved training and communication.

What are the key features of MOVEit?

Secure File Transfer: Utilizes robust encryption for safe data exchange.
Large File Support: Handles substantial data transfers efficiently.
Detailed Logging: Provides comprehensive logs for transparency.
User-Friendly Access: Offers flexible web and FTP options.
Automation: Supports scheduling and automatic format changes with macros.

What benefits and ROI can users expect from MOVEit?

Predictable Delivery: Ensures files are delivered securely and reliably.
Easy Integration: Integrates smoothly with existing systems without extensive coding.
Compliance Support: Assists in meeting industry compliance standards.
Minimal Technical Assistance: Offers tools that require limited technical help for monitoring.

MOVEit is widely implemented across industries for secure file transfers, particularly in sectors requiring compliance, such as finance and data analysis. Organizations use MOVEit Transfer for SFTP and large transfers, while MOVEit Automation aids in task scheduling. It's also deployed for secure communications, robotic motion planning, and protocol interfacing.

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Sample Customers

Myriota, FINRA, Celgene, Kontor New Media, Belong, ThinkCX, BluTV

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