# Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) vs FileZilla Comparison

| | Amazon FSx for Windows File Server | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | FileZilla | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 32 | 70 | 767 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (43.3% of reviews) | Enterprise (38.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (52.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Amazon FSx for Windows File Server

**Not enough data**

### Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)

**Not enough data**

### FileZilla

Pros:
- Ease of Use (10 reviews)
- File Transfer (10 reviews)

Cons:
- Outdated Interface (6 reviews)
- Security Issues (6 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Amazon FSx for Windows File Server | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | FileZilla | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (20 reviews) | 9.0 (39 reviews) | 9.1 (695 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 9.0 (40 reviews) | 8.8 (698 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (21 reviews) | 9.0 (146 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 8.4 (20 reviews) | 8.8 (124 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (21 reviews) | 9.2 (32 reviews) | 8.3 (444 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 9.0 (20 reviews) | 8.7 (93 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (22 reviews) | 9.0 (36 reviews) | 8.1 (682 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Amazon FSx for Windows File Server

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### FileZilla

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon FSx for Windows File Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)** | N/A | N/A |
| **FileZilla** | 8.8/10 | 126 |

#### Management

| Feature | Amazon FSx for Windows File Server | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | FileZilla | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (107 reviews) | 
| **Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (100 reviews) | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (83 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (110 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Amazon FSx for Windows File Server | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | FileZilla | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (114 reviews) | 
| **Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (77 reviews) | 
| **File Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (89 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (57 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Amazon FSx for Windows File Server | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | FileZilla | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (89 reviews) | 
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (97 reviews) | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (90 reviews) | 

### Cloud File Storage

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon FSx for Windows File Server** | 8.5/10 | 21 |
| **Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)** | 9.3/10 | 19 |
| **FileZilla** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Amazon FSx for Windows File Server | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | FileZilla | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Storage Scaling** | 8.7 (18 reviews) | 9.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Backup Support** | 8.6 (18 reviews) | 9.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Security** | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 9.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Organization** | 8.9 (18 reviews) | 9.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Cloud Support

| Feature | Amazon FSx for Windows File Server | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | FileZilla | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Service Support** | 8.7 (18 reviews) | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Transparency** | 8.9 (18 reviews) | 9.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Migration Support** | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 9.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Automation

| Feature | Amazon FSx for Windows File Server | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | FileZilla | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Intelligent Data Management** | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation** | 8.0 (18 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Amazon FSx for Windows File Server (1):** [Cloud File Storage Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-file-storage)

**Unique to Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) (1):** [Cloud File Storage Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-file-storage)

**Unique to FileZilla (1):** [File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/file-transfer-protocol-ftp)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Amazon FSx for Windows File Server | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | FileZilla | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 43.3% | 30.0% | 52.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 30.0% | 32.0% | 29.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 26.7% | 38.0% | 17.9% | 

### By Industry

#### Amazon FSx for Windows File Server

- **Information Technology and Services:** 24.1%
- **Computer Software:** 17.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 10.3%
- **Accounting:** 6.9%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 3.4%
- **Retail:** 3.4%
- **Medical Practice:** 3.4%
- **Medical Devices:** 3.4%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 3.4%
- **Information Services:** 3.4%
- **Other:** 20.7%

#### Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)

- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.0%
- **Computer Software:** 18.0%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 6.0%
- **Internet:** 6.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.0%
- **Sporting Goods:** 4.0%
- **Automotive:** 4.0%
- **Insurance:** 4.0%
- **Hospitality:** 4.0%
- **Accounting:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 28.0%

#### FileZilla

- **Information Technology and Services:** 19.6%
- **Computer Software:** 12.9%
- **Internet:** 5.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.8%
- **Design:** 2.8%
- **Higher Education:** 2.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.3%
- **Computer Networking:** 2.0%
- **Education Management:** 1.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 44.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Amazon FSx for Windows File Server

- [Azure Files](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-files/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP](https://www.g2.com/products/netapp-cloud-volumes-ontap/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (34 reviews)
- [LucidLink](https://www.g2.com/products/lucidlink/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (646 reviews)
- [SuiteDash](https://www.g2.com/products/suitedash/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (618 reviews)
- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews)
- [Assembly](https://www.g2.com/products/assemblysoftware/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (313 reviews)
- [Tresorit](https://www.g2.com/products/tresorit/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (259 reviews)
- [Qumulo Core](https://www.g2.com/products/qumulo-core/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (19 reviews)
- [Google Cloud Resource Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-resource-manager/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [Igloo](https://www.g2.com/products/igloo/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (94 reviews)

### Alternatives to Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)

- [Azure Files](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-files/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [Google Cloud Filestore](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-filestore/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [Cyberduck](https://www.g2.com/products/cyberduck/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (87 reviews)
- [Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Storage Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-oracle-cloud-infrastructure-storage-gateway/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [LucidLink](https://www.g2.com/products/lucidlink/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (646 reviews)
- [SuiteDash](https://www.g2.com/products/suitedash/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (618 reviews)
- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews)
- [Assembly](https://www.g2.com/products/assemblysoftware/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (313 reviews)
- [Tresorit](https://www.g2.com/products/tresorit/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (259 reviews)
- [Nasuni](https://www.g2.com/products/nasuni/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (61 reviews)

### Alternatives to FileZilla

- [WinSCP](https://www.g2.com/products/winscp/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (228 reviews)
- [GoAnywhere MFT](https://www.g2.com/products/goanywhere-mft/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (435 reviews)
- [Cerberus FTP Server](https://www.g2.com/products/cerberus-ftp-server/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (43 reviews)
- [CuteFTP](https://www.g2.com/products/cuteftp/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (23 reviews)
- [SmartFTP](https://www.g2.com/products/smartftp/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [Progress MOVEit](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-moveit/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (527 reviews)
- [Progress ShareFile](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1535 reviews)
- [Fetch Softworks](https://www.g2.com/products/fetch-softworks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (19 reviews)
- [Files.com](https://www.g2.com/products/files-com/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (295 reviews)
- [Titan SFTP Server](https://www.g2.com/products/titan-sftp-server/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (34 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Amazon FSx for Windows File Server

No discussions available for this product.

### Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)

No discussions available for this product.

### FileZilla

- Title: [What is FileZilla used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-filezilla-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "FileZilla is used for transferring  files to and from sites and devices on your local network.   It's most common application is file backup."
- Title: [Is FileZilla Safe 2020?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-filezilla-safe-2020) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, I have used it for 5+ years. There has been  no security failure attributable for Filezilla. It's frequently updated ! Always keep updating your version..."
- Title: [What are the features of FTP?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/filezilla-what-are-the-features-of-ftp) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, allows computers to share files over the internet. It uses usernames and passwords for security, organizes files into..."
- Title: [What is use of FileZilla software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-use-of-filezilla-software) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "For uploading / downloading files to website hosting via FTP"
- Title: [Is there any way to copy paste in remote server, other than drag and drop within file?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-any-way-to-copy-paste-in-remote-server-other-than-drag-and-drop-within-file) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "As it's been 24 days, you've probably figured this out by now, but, no, you can't use the copy-and-paste metaphor in the FileZilla window to transfer files."

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