# Diplomat Managed File Transfer vs IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Comparison

| | Diplomat Managed File Transfer | IBM Sterling B2B Integrator | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 37 | 42 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (51.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (73.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free Trial | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Diplomat Managed File Transfer

Pros:
- Ease of Use (11 reviews)
- Customer Support (7 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (2 reviews)
- Complex Setup (1 reviews)

### IBM Sterling B2B Integrator

Pros:
- Features (2 reviews)
- Data Management (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (3 reviews)
- Integration Issues (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Diplomat Managed File Transfer | IBM Sterling B2B Integrator | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.5 (33 reviews) | 8.5 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (34 reviews) | 7.8 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (32 reviews) | 7.8 (18 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (30 reviews) | 7.9 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.7 (33 reviews) | 7.1 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.7 (28 reviews) | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (28 reviews) | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Diplomat Managed File Transfer

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free Trial

Price: Free Trial

Description: Fully functional free trial of the software.  Valid for 15 days.  You can choose which edition you wish to trial at installation time. Fill out the form or visit www.coviantsoftware.com to obtain a free trial.

Key Features:
- Basic Edition
- Standard Edition
- Enterprise Edition

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/diplomat-managed-file-transfer/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### IBM Sterling B2B Integrator

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Managed File Transfer (MFT)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Diplomat Managed File Transfer** | 8.7/10 | 29 |
| **IBM Sterling B2B Integrator** | 8.6/10 | 15 |

#### Data Delivery

| Feature | Diplomat Managed File Transfer | IBM Sterling B2B Integrator | 
|---|---|---|
| **Load Balancing** | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Application Integration** | 8.4 (25 reviews) | 8.8 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **File Transfer Acceleration** | Feature Not Available | 8.7 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Content Routing** | 8.9 (21 reviews) | 8.2 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Diplomat Managed File Transfer | IBM Sterling B2B Integrator | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Support** | Feature Not Available | 7.7 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Encryption** | 9.3 (27 reviews) | 8.9 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Extensibility** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 7.8 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Reporting and Analytics** | 7.3 (25 reviews) | 7.7 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Governance

| Feature | Diplomat Managed File Transfer | IBM Sterling B2B Integrator | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | 8.5 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Compliance** | 8.4 (24 reviews) | 8.6 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Provisioning and Governance** | Not enough data | 9.2 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

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

| Feature | Diplomat Managed File Transfer | IBM Sterling B2B Integrator | 
|---|---|---|
| **Load Balancing** | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **File Transfer Acceleration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Integration** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Diplomat Managed File Transfer | IBM Sterling B2B Integrator | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | 9.3 (27 reviews) | 8.9 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Extensibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Diplomat Managed File Transfer | IBM Sterling B2B Integrator | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | 8.5 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Compliance** | 8.4 (24 reviews) | 8.6 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Provisioning and Governance** | Not enough data | 9.2 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

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

| Feature | Diplomat Managed File Transfer | IBM Sterling B2B Integrator | 
|---|---|---|
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intelligent Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Diplomat Managed File Transfer** | N/A | N/A |
| **IBM Sterling B2B Integrator** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Diplomat Managed File Transfer | IBM Sterling B2B Integrator | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Diplomat Managed File Transfer | IBM Sterling B2B Integrator | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Diplomat Managed File Transfer | IBM Sterling B2B Integrator | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Diplomat Managed File Transfer** | N/A | N/A |
| **IBM Sterling B2B Integrator** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Diplomat Managed File Transfer | IBM Sterling B2B Integrator | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Exchange** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Diplomat Managed File Transfer | IBM Sterling B2B Integrator | 
|---|---|---|
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Exception Handling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Diplomat Managed File Transfer | IBM Sterling B2B Integrator | 
|---|---|---|
| **Third Party Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **BI Tools Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Diplomat Managed File Transfer | IBM Sterling B2B Integrator | 
|---|---|---|
| **Communication Protocols** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **EDI Standards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | Diplomat Managed File Transfer | IBM Sterling B2B Integrator | 
|---|---|---|
| **EDI Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Managed File Transfer (MFT) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-file-transfer-mft)

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

**Unique to IBM Sterling B2B Integrator (1):** [Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/electronic-data-interchange-edi)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Diplomat Managed File Transfer | IBM Sterling B2B Integrator | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 27.0% | 11.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 51.4% | 14.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 21.6% | 73.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Diplomat Managed File Transfer

- **Hospital & Health Care:** 18.9%
- **Financial Services:** 10.8%
- **Wholesale:** 8.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.1%
- **Banking:** 5.4%
- **Higher Education:** 5.4%
- **Mining & Metals:** 5.4%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 5.4%
- **Medical Practice:** 2.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 27.0%

#### IBM Sterling B2B Integrator

- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.6%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 14.7%
- **Banking:** 14.7%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 8.8%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 5.9%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.9%
- **Accounting:** 2.9%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 2.9%
- **Automotive:** 2.9%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 20.6%

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## Top Discussions

### Diplomat Managed File Transfer

No discussions available for this product.

### IBM Sterling B2B Integrator

- Title: [What is the latest version of IBM Sterling B2B Integrator?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-latest-version-of-ibm-sterling-b2b-integrator) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "We are using sterling v5.2"

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