# Cerberus FTP Server, Kiteworks vs Progress ShareFile Comparison

| | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 43 | 118 | 1,534 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (57.1% of reviews) | Enterprise (36.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (40.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $1,599.00 1 Per license Per Year | No pricing available | Free Trial 1 Trial License | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Cerberus FTP Server

Pros:
- Easy Setup (1 reviews)
- Reliability (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Interface Design (1 reviews)

### Kiteworks

Pros:
- Security (98 reviews)
- Secure Sharing (74 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Usability (60 reviews)
- Complexity (51 reviews)

### Progress ShareFile

Pros:
- Ease of Use (28 reviews)
- Security (24 reviews)

Cons:
- File Management (11 reviews)
- Interface Issues (8 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.6 (39 reviews) | 9.1 (57 reviews) | 8.7 (1272 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.5 (40 reviews) | 8.9 (57 reviews) | 8.5 (1274 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.5 (38 reviews) | 8.5 (41 reviews) | 8.5 (480 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.4 (39 reviews) | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 8.4 (454 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.6 (35 reviews) | 8.6 (53 reviews) | 8.2 (1049 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (39 reviews) | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 8.5 (434 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (39 reviews) | 8.5 (53 reviews) | 7.6 (1235 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Cerberus FTP Server

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Professional

Price: $1,599.00 1 Per license Per Year

Description: Secure file transfer server for Windows. For teams who need a reliable, easy to use secure file transfer solution that will grow with their needs.

Key Features:
- FTP, FTPS, SFTP &amp; SCP
- IP access controls
- Groups &amp; virtual directories

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/cerberus-ftp-server/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Kiteworks

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Progress ShareFile

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: FREE TRIAL

Price: Free Trial 1 Trial License

Description: Try ShareFile Premium free for 30 days.

Key Features:
- All ShareFile PREMIUM Features Included in Trial

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### E-Signature

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cerberus FTP Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kiteworks** | N/A | N/A |
| **Progress ShareFile** | 8.8/10 | 204 |

#### Signature Process

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document Signing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (193 reviews) | 
| **Reminders and Expirations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (168 reviews) | 
| **Sign-In Process** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (188 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Signatures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (125 reviews) | 
| **Signature Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (179 reviews) | 
| **Bulk Digital Signatures ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (93 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (135 reviews) | 
| **Signature Document Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (176 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - E-Signature

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security and Scalability

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (141 reviews) | 
| **Signature History and Audit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (159 reviews) | 
| **Enterprise Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (106 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (87 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (96 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (62 reviews) | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (107 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (60 reviews) | 

### Cloud Content Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cerberus FTP Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kiteworks** | 8.5/10 | 54 |
| **Progress ShareFile** | 8.3/10 | 832 |

#### File Management

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Device Syncing** | Not enough data | 8.3 (23 reviews) | 8.5 (608 reviews) | 
| **Web Interface** | Not enough data | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 8.5 (717 reviews) | 
| **File Type Support** | Not enough data | 9.1 (23 reviews) | 8.7 (723 reviews) | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | 8.8 (22 reviews) | 8.2 (656 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Apps** | Not enough data | 8.6 (18 reviews) | 8.1 (474 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 6.2 (7 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 6.0 (7 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File following** | Not enough data | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (620 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 9.4 (39 reviews) | 9.0 (756 reviews) | 
| **Simultaneously Editing** | Not enough data | 8.1 (17 reviews) | 7.9 (527 reviews) | 
| **Change Tracking / Audit Logs** | Not enough data | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 8.2 (550 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User and Role Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (20 reviews) | 8.6 (518 reviews) | 
| **Policies and Controls** | Not enough data | 9.2 (25 reviews) | 8.6 (498 reviews) | 
| **Device Management** | Not enough data | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 8.5 (456 reviews) | 
| **Storage Limits** | Not enough data | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 8.8 (502 reviews) | 
| **Storage Zones** | Not enough data | 9.0 (17 reviews) | 8.5 (430 reviews) | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | 9.5 (34 reviews) | 9.0 (540 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (271 reviews) | 
| **Reporting and Auditing** | Not enough data | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 8.3 (220 reviews) | 
| **System of Record Integration** | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (201 reviews) | 
| **APIs** | Not enough data | 7.6 (9 reviews) | 8.2 (158 reviews) | 

### Digital Governance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cerberus FTP Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kiteworks** | N/A | N/A |
| **Progress ShareFile** | N/A | N/A |

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Digital Media Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Media Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User, Role, and Access Management ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policies and Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Standards

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Brand Design Consistency ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SEO Standards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Accessibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Digital Governance

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Managed File Transfer (MFT)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cerberus FTP Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kiteworks** | 9.1/10 | 18 |
| **Progress ShareFile** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Delivery

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Integration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Transfer Acceleration** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Routing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Support** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | 9.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Extensibility** | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Governance

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Provisioning and Governance** | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Core Transfer Infrastructure - Managed File Transfer (MFT)

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Transfer Acceleration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Capabilities - Managed File Transfer (MFT)

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | 9.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Extensibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security &amp; Compliance Controls - Managed File Transfer (MFT)

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Provisioning and Governance** | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Intelligent Automation &amp; AI - Managed File Transfer (MFT)

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intelligent Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Workflow Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cerberus FTP Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kiteworks** | N/A | N/A |
| **Progress ShareFile** | 7.1/10 | 26 |

#### Setup

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Activities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (24 reviews) | 
| **Flows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 
| **Dependencies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (25 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (22 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (18 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Workflow Management

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.8 (6 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.1 (6 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.1 (6 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.3 (5 reviews) | 

### Data-Centric Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cerberus FTP Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kiteworks** | 8.8/10 | 9 |
| **Progress ShareFile** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Protection

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sensitive Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Structured and Unstructured Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Persistent Protection** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Masking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Governance and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Usability

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Algorithyms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-Platforms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Virtual Data Room (VDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cerberus FTP Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kiteworks** | 7.5/10 | 9 |
| **Progress ShareFile** | 8.7/10 | 12 |

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Remote Shred** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 
| **Watermarks** | Not enough data | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document Permissions** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 9.7 (10 reviews) | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Document Security** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 9.5 (10 reviews) | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 

#### Platform Performance

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Bulk Upload** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Full Text Search** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 

### Marketing Calendar

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cerberus FTP Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kiteworks** | N/A | N/A |
| **Progress ShareFile** | 8.8/10 | 9 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drag &amp; Drop Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Project and Task Lists Organization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 
| **Project Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Budgeting and Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Team Member Roles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Automated Alerts and Notficiations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 

#### Content Planning

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Content Organization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Task Assignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 
| **Content Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Marketing Campaign Performance

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance and ROI Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Other Features

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 

### File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cerberus FTP Server** | 9.1/10 | 25 |
| **Kiteworks** | 8.8/10 | 10 |
| **Progress ShareFile** | 8.6/10 | 101 |

#### Management

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Management** | 9.4 (24 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 8.9 (80 reviews) | 
| **Synchronization** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.6 (73 reviews) | 
| **Scheduling** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Performance** | 9.6 (25 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (76 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Transfer** | 9.8 (25 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (78 reviews) | 
| **Language Support** | 8.7 (22 reviews) | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 8.1 (59 reviews) | 
| **File Backup** | 8.8 (24 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 8.6 (74 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Support** | 7.9 (21 reviews) | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 8.1 (67 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | 9.3 (25 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (73 reviews) | 
| **Authentication** | 9.5 (25 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (75 reviews) | 
| **Access Control** | 9.4 (25 reviews) | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 8.8 (77 reviews) | 

### Secure Email Gateway

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cerberus FTP Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kiteworks** | 8.9/10 | 8 |
| **Progress ShareFile** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Anti-Spam** | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anti-Malware** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anti-Phishing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Filtering Functionality** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Quarantine** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Outbound Email Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Threat Intelligence/Protection** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Archiving** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **On-prem deployment** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Email Encryption

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cerberus FTP Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kiteworks** | 10.0/10 | 8 |
| **Progress ShareFile** | N/A | N/A |

#### Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption Algorithms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transport Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **End-to-End Encryption** | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Revocation Mechanisms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Signatures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Certificate Authorities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Malware Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User-Friendly Interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **APIs and SDKs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Client Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Enterprise Content Management (ECM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cerberus FTP Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kiteworks** | N/A | N/A |
| **Progress ShareFile** | 8.8/10 | 16 |

#### Agentic AI - Enterprise Content Management (ECM)

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### File Management

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Type Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **Metadata** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **OCR Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Document Assembly** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **Form Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (12 reviews) | 
| **Portals and Sites** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 
| **Disposition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 
| **Web Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Apps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 

#### Workflow

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Conditions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Activities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Records Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 
| **Case Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 
| **Reporting and Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **System of Record Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Cerberus FTP Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **Kiteworks** | N/A | N/A |
| **Progress ShareFile** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security 

| Feature | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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


**Unique to Kiteworks (7):** [Email Encryption Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/email-encryption), [Managed File Transfer (MFT) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-file-transfer-mft), [Digital Governance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-governance), [Virtual Data Room Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-data-room-vdr), [Secure Email Gateway Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-email-gateway), [Cloud Content Collaboration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-content-collaboration), [Data-Centric Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-centric-security)

**Unique to Progress ShareFile (6):** [Marketing Calendar  Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/marketing-calendar), [Workflow Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workflow-management), [Cloud Content Collaboration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-content-collaboration), [Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-content-management-ecm), [E-Signature Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/e-signature), [Virtual Data Room Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-data-room-vdr)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Cerberus FTP Server | Kiteworks | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 19.0% | 34.8% | 40.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 57.1% | 28.8% | 33.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 23.8% | 36.4% | 26.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Cerberus FTP Server

- **Computer Software:** 11.9%
- **Manufacturing:** 9.5%
- **Insurance:** 7.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.1%
- **Government Administration:** 7.1%
- **Aviation &amp; Aerospace:** 4.8%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 4.8%
- **Consumer Services:** 4.8%
- **Automotive:** 2.4%
- **Computer &amp; Network Security:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 38.1%

#### Kiteworks

- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.1%
- **Financial Services:** 6.1%
- **Automotive:** 4.5%
- **Banking:** 4.5%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 4.5%
- **Computer &amp; Network Security:** 4.5%
- **Computer Software:** 4.5%
- **Market Research:** 4.5%
- **Accounting:** 3.0%
- **Other:** 40.9%

#### Progress ShareFile

- **Accounting:** 9.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.6%
- **Financial Services:** 6.8%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 5.6%
- **Insurance:** 3.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.4%
- **Computer Software:** 3.2%
- **Law Practice:** 2.9%
- **Construction:** 2.7%
- **Banking:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 51.6%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Cerberus FTP Server

- [FileZilla](https://www.g2.com/products/filezilla/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (767 reviews)
- [GoAnywhere MFT](https://www.g2.com/products/goanywhere-mft/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (430 reviews)
- [Progress MOVEit](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-moveit/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (526 reviews)
- [Titan SFTP Server](https://www.g2.com/products/titan-sftp-server/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (34 reviews)
- [WinSCP](https://www.g2.com/products/winscp/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (227 reviews)
- [Files.com](https://www.g2.com/products/files-com/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (293 reviews)
- [ExaVault](https://www.g2.com/products/exavault/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (194 reviews)
- [SFTP To Go](https://www.g2.com/products/sftp-to-go/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (156 reviews)
- [Syncplify](https://www.g2.com/products/syncplify/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [CuteFTP](https://www.g2.com/products/cuteftp/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (23 reviews)

### Alternatives to Kiteworks

- [GoAnywhere MFT](https://www.g2.com/products/goanywhere-mft/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (430 reviews)
- [Progress MOVEit](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-moveit/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (526 reviews)
- [Egnyte](https://www.g2.com/products/egnyte/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1158 reviews)
- [Box](https://www.g2.com/products/box/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (5239 reviews)
- [Dropbox](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (31280 reviews)
- [Proofpoint Core Email Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/proofpoint-core-email-protection/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (584 reviews)
- [Virtru Email Encryption](https://www.g2.com/products/virtru-email-encryption/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (407 reviews)
- [FileZilla](https://www.g2.com/products/filezilla/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (767 reviews)
- [Microsoft OneDrive for Business](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onedrive-for-business/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (10340 reviews)
- [Cleo Integration Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/cleo-integration-cloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (550 reviews)

### Alternatives to Progress ShareFile

- [Box](https://www.g2.com/products/box/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (5239 reviews)
- [DocSend](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox-docsend/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (587 reviews)
- [Dropbox](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (31280 reviews)
- [Microsoft OneDrive for Business](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onedrive-for-business/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (10340 reviews)
- [Egnyte](https://www.g2.com/products/egnyte/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1158 reviews)
- [OpenText Hightail](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-opentext-hightail/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (685 reviews)
- [Docusign](https://www.g2.com/products/docusign/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2598 reviews)
- [Revver](https://www.g2.com/products/revver/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (386 reviews)
- [GoAnywhere MFT](https://www.g2.com/products/goanywhere-mft/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (430 reviews)
- [FileZilla](https://www.g2.com/products/filezilla/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (767 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### Cerberus FTP Server

No discussions available for this product.

### Kiteworks

- Title: [What is Kiteworks SFTP?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-kiteworks-sftp) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Kiteworks SFTP is a secure file transfer software that uses the SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) to provide a secure and reliable way to transfer files..."
- Title: [What does Kiteworks cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-kiteworks-cost) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "$15.00 per user per month"
- Title: [How does Kiteworks file transfer work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-kiteworks-file-transfer-work) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "nice"
- Title: [ya](https://www.g2.com/discussions/ya-4753c2c3-3c16-4bde-9378-09358997bfa3) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Good"
- Title: [To make review](https://www.g2.com/discussions/to-make-review) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Good"

### Progress ShareFile

- Title: [Was there effective a way to connect Sharefile with Go-To Meeting or Google Hangout??](https://www.g2.com/discussions/45987-was-there-effective-a-way-to-connect-sharefile-with-go-to-meeting-or-google-hangout) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "My share file cannot link to Go-To-Meeting or Google Hangout and in my opinion, it is difficult to do so that it cannot be used, for now, hopefully, it can..."
- Title: [Can I buy it?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-buy-it) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "They charge us quarterly for the service $555.00"
- Title: [How much does ShareFile cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/cost-d794059a-7063-490d-94ff-d5ea23b56582) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "ShareFile starts at $16/month , and offers a variety of plans for your business needs. Refer to www.sharefile.com/pricing for detailed information on..."
- Title: [Is ShareFile secure?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/secure) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. Unlike email and FTP, ShareFile transfers all files with up to 256-bit SSL or TLS encryption. Passwords are hashed so that not even ShareFile support..."
- Title: [How does ShareFile send large files through email?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/email-sharing) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Instead of attaching the file to your email, you upload it to ShareFile&#39;s secure servers. ShareFile will then provide you with a hyperlink that you can send..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cerberus-ftp-server-vs-kiteworks-vs-progress-sharefile)

