### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Software Articles [![What Is SFTP? How To Transfer Files Over The Network Safely](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI1088_Learn_Article_%5Bfree_FTP_software%5D_V1b%20%281%29.png "What Is SFTP? How To Transfer Files Over The Network Safely")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-sftp) [ ### What Is SFTP? How To Transfer Files Over The Network Safely ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-sftp) Whether it involves critical business documents or confidential client data, no one wants their company's sensitive information to fall into the wrong hands. [ ![Mara Calvello](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mara Calvello") MC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/mara-calvello) by Mara Calvello [![10 Best Free FTP Clients in 2024](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI1088_Learn_Article_%5Bfree_FTP_software%5D_V1b.png "10 Best Free FTP Clients in 2024")](https://www.g2.com/articles/best-free-ftp-client) [ ### 10 Best Free FTP Clients in 2024 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/best-free-ftp-client) Frustrated by slow and unreliable file transfers? The right file transfer protocol (FTP)  client can save your sanity and refine your workflow. [ ![Nikitha Tirumala](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nikitha Tirumala") NT ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nikitha-tirumala) by Nikitha Tirumala [![What is EDI? Types, Applications, and Software Solutions](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/electronic-data-interchange@2x.png "What is EDI? Types, Applications, and Software Solutions")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-edi) [ ### What is EDI? Types, Applications, and Software Solutions ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-edi) How often have you started a business call with “did you get my email”? [ ![Mara Calvello](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mara Calvello") MC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/mara-calvello) by Mara Calvello [![What Is File Sharing? Top 10 Apps for Seamless File Sharing](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI651_Learn_Article_Images-%5BFile_sharing%5D_V1b.png "What Is File Sharing? Top 10 Apps for Seamless File Sharing")](https://www.g2.com/articles/file-sharing) [ ### What Is File Sharing? Top 10 Apps for Seamless File Sharing ](https://www.g2.com/articles/file-sharing) So much of our daily lives have become digital. [ ![Mara Calvello](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mara Calvello") MC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/mara-calvello) by Mara Calvello Show More ## File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Software Glossary Terms [![Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI590_Glossary_Article_Images_%5BElectronic_Data_Interchange-%5D_V1a.png "Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/electronic-data-interchange-definition) [Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)](https://www.g2.com/glossary/electronic-data-interchange-definition) Electronic data interchange (EDI) refers to transferring business documents and information between organizations electronically. Learn about its benefits. by Sagar Joshi [![HTTP](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI481_Glossary_Article_Images-%5BHTTP%5D_V1a.png "HTTP")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/http-definition) [HTTP](https://www.g2.com/glossary/http-definition) Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is a set of rules for transferring multimedia files over the web. Learn more about its components and how it works. by Sagar Joshi [![File Sharing](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/File%20sharing-Dec-09-2021-11-59-16-24-AM.png "File Sharing")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/file-sharing-definition) [File Sharing](https://www.g2.com/glossary/file-sharing-definition) Our G2 guide on file sharing gives insights about what file sharing is, different ways of sharing files, its benefits for businesses, and best practices to follow while sharing files. by Shalaka Joshi ## File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Software Discussions 0 Question on: GoAnywhere MFT [What type of patterns does MFT support?](/discussions/what-type-of-patterns-does-mft-support) What type of patterns does MFT support? If by "patterns" you mean file naming patterns, then there would be no restrictions at all. If conversion between types is required, the GoAnywhere toolset contains a robust set of built in conversion tools (currently testing .xls to .csv now). Additionally you can call any external program, and then conversions are only limited by the external apps you might choose to use. Answered: Scott Greenhalgh on March 22, 2023 [Your answer](/discussions/what-type-of-patterns-does-mft-support/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Progress MOVEit [What is Ipswitch used for?](/discussions/what-is-ipswitch-used-for) What is Ipswitch used for? Ipswitch is like a toolbox for businesses. It helps them move files securely, monitor their computer networks, and manage their technology without problems. So, if a business needs to send important files securely or ensure their computer systems run smoothly, they can use Ipswitch to help them do so. Answered: Aniket singh Chouhan on March 10, 2024 As I understand it, Ipswitch is the name of the company, rather than of the software. They are now part of "Progress Software" and from suitably updated versions of their software the Ipswitch branding has been removed. I know them as the original vendor of MOVEit, which is a tool for handling Managed File Transfers, or scheduled and sophisticated sFTP-type jobs. Answered: Steve Lovell on October 23, 2024 [See more answers (1)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/what-is-ipswitch-used-for/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Files.com [What is Brickftp?](/discussions/what-is-brickftp) What is Brickftp? BrickFTP is the former name of files.com. Same company. New name (as of a few years ago). Answered: Kent Jones on March 8, 2023 BrickFTP = files.com https://www.files.com/blog/2019/05/08/brickftp-new-name-files-com Answered: Martin Østrem on March 9, 2023 [See more answers (1)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/what-is-brickftp/comments/new?remote=true) - [‹ Prev‹ Prev](/categories/file-transfer-protocol-ftp/resources?discussions_page=9) - [1](/categories/file-transfer-protocol-ftp/resources) - [2](/categories/file-transfer-protocol-ftp/resources?discussions_page=2) - … - [6](/categories/file-transfer-protocol-ftp/resources?discussions_page=6) - [7](/categories/file-transfer-protocol-ftp/resources?discussions_page=7) - [8](/categories/file-transfer-protocol-ftp/resources?discussions_page=8) - [9](/categories/file-transfer-protocol-ftp/resources?discussions_page=9) - 10 - [11](/categories/file-transfer-protocol-ftp/resources?discussions_page=11) - [12](/categories/file-transfer-protocol-ftp/resources?discussions_page=12) - [13](/categories/file-transfer-protocol-ftp/resources?discussions_page=13) - [14](/categories/file-transfer-protocol-ftp/resources?discussions_page=14) - … - [18](/categories/file-transfer-protocol-ftp/resources?discussions_page=18) - [19](/categories/file-transfer-protocol-ftp/resources?discussions_page=19) - [Next ›Next ›](/categories/file-transfer-protocol-ftp/resources?discussions_page=11) ## File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Software Reports Mid-Market Grid® Report for File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Grid® Report for File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Enterprise Grid® Report for File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report Small-Business Grid® Report for File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Summer 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Enterprise Grid® Report for File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Small-Business Grid® Report for File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Mid-Market Grid® Report for File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Grid® Report for File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Grid® Report Momentum Grid® Report for File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Spring 2026 G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report