Best Managed File Transfer Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Progress MOVEit Transfer is ranked #1 of 21 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server and Files.com. The best-ranked option with a free plan is CompleteFTP. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Serv-U FTP Server at $4.58/mo.
Moving files between people and systems can involve more than transfer protocols alone. Compared on protocol support and maximum file size, these tools also list managed connectors and workflow automation for a broader view of file exchange workflows. API access and audit trail provide additional comparison points, while deployment options can help you assess how a product may fit its operating environment. Progress MOVEit Transfer, Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server and Files.com are among the entries to consider, with other options also listed. Compare free-plan availability and paid-from pricing alongside the technical criteria to understand the access and cost details shown for each product.
21 managed file transfer software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Progress MOVEit Transfer iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6 Protocol support: broadDeployment options: hybridWorkflow automation: Yes
- 2 Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1$335/mo Protocol support: broadDeployment options: hybridWorkflow automation: Yes
- 3 Files.com iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$199/mo
- 4 Cleo Integration Cloud No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3 Protocol support: broadDeployment options: hybridWorkflow automation: Yes
- 5 GoAnywhere MFT No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Protocol support: broadDeployment options: hybridWorkflow automation: Yes
- 6 JSCAPE Managed File Transfer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Protocol support: enterpriseDeployment options: hybridWorkflow automation: Yes
- 7 Globalscape EFT No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Protocol support: enterpriseDeployment options: hybridWorkflow automation: Yes
- 8 Kiteworks Managed File Transfer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Protocol support: enterpriseDeployment options: hybridWorkflow automation: Yes
- 9 Serv-U FTP Server iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8$4.58/mo
- 10 Titan MFT Server No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Protocol support: enterpriseDeployment options: hybridWorkflow automation: Yes
- 11 Coviant Diplomat MFT No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5$335/mo Protocol support: broadDeployment options: hybridWorkflow automation: Yes
- 12 SFTPPlus No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4 Protocol support: broadDeployment options: hybridWorkflow automation: Yes
- 13 CompleteFTP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Protocol support: broadDeployment options: hybridWorkflow automation: Yes
- 14 Oracle WebCenter Content iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3
- 15 OpenText Managed File Transfer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0 Protocol support: broadDeployment options: hybridWorkflow automation: Yes
- 16 IBM Sterling Secure File Transfer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9
- 17 Syncplify AFT! No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 Protocol support: broadDeployment options: on-premisesWorkflow automation: Yes
- 18 Axway SecureTransport No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 Protocol support: enterpriseDeployment options: hybridWorkflow automation: Yes
- 19 Waarp R66 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Protocol support: broadDeployment options: on-premisesWorkflow automation: Yes
- 20 Raysync No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5$50/mo
- 21 goTransfer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Deployment options: hybrid
Compare all 21 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Protocol support | Deployment options |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Progress MOVEit Transfer | 8.6 | No | — | No | — | broad | hybrid |
| 2 | Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server | 8.1 | No | $335/mo | No | 335 /mo | broad | hybrid |
| 3 | Files.com | 7.8 | No | $199/mo | No | 199 /mo | — | — |
| 4 | Cleo Integration Cloud | 7.3 | No | — | — | — | broad | hybrid |
| 5 | GoAnywhere MFT | 7.1 | No | — | No | — | broad | hybrid |
| 6 | JSCAPE Managed File Transfer | 7.1 | No | — | — | — | enterprise | hybrid |
| 7 | Globalscape EFT | 6.9 | No | — | No | — | enterprise | hybrid |
| 8 | Kiteworks Managed File Transfer | 6.8 | No | — | — | — | enterprise | hybrid |
| 9 | Serv-U FTP Server | 6.8 | No | $4.58/mo | No | 55 /mo | — | — |
| 10 | Titan MFT Server | 6.6 | No | — | No | — | enterprise | hybrid |
| 11 | Coviant Diplomat MFT | 6.5 | No | $335/mo | No | 335 /mo | broad | hybrid |
| 12 | SFTPPlus | 6.4 | No | — | No | — | broad | hybrid |
| 13 | CompleteFTP | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | broad | hybrid |
| 14 | Oracle WebCenter Content | 6.3 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 15 | OpenText Managed File Transfer | 6.0 | No | — | — | — | broad | hybrid |
| 16 | IBM Sterling Secure File Transfer | 5.9 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | Syncplify AFT! | 5.7 | No | — | No | — | broad | on-premises |
| 18 | Axway SecureTransport | 5.7 | No | — | No | — | enterprise | hybrid |
| 19 | Waarp R66 | 5.6 | No | — | Yes | — | broad | on-premises |
| 20 | Raysync | 5.5 | No | $50/mo | No | 99 /mo | — | — |
| 21 | goTransfer | 5.0 | No | — | Yes | — | — | hybrid |
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Questions about this list
Which managed file transfer software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Progress MOVEit Transfer is ranked #1 of 21 with a score of 8.6. Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server is second and Files.com third.
How many of these have a free plan?
1 of the 21 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Serv-U FTP Server has the lowest first paid tier we found: $4.58/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.