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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (39.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial 1 Trial License
IBM Aspera on Cloud
Star Rating
(121)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about IBM Aspera on CloudProgress ShareFile
Star Rating
(1,469)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 Trial License
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Progress ShareFile excels in file sharing capabilities, with a perfect score of 9.0, while IBM Aspera on Cloud matches this score but lacks some of the intuitive sharing features that ShareFile offers, making it slightly less user-friendly in this area.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Aspera on Cloud outperforms Progress ShareFile in autonomous task execution, scoring an impressive 9.0 compared to ShareFile's 6.1. This makes Aspera a better choice for users looking for automation in their workflows.
- G2 users highlight that IBM Aspera on Cloud has superior cross-system integration capabilities, scoring 9.0 versus ShareFile's 5.6. This is particularly beneficial for organizations that rely on multiple software systems and need seamless connectivity.
- Users on G2 note that while both products have strong security features, IBM Aspera on Cloud edges out with a score of 9.2 compared to ShareFile's 9.0, indicating a slight advantage in protecting sensitive data.
- Reviewers mention that Progress ShareFile has a more user-friendly web interface, scoring 8.5 compared to Aspera's 8.4. This makes ShareFile a more appealing option for users who prioritize ease of navigation and accessibility.
- Users say that IBM Aspera on Cloud shines in file type support, achieving a score of 9.1, while ShareFile scores 8.7. This makes Aspera a better choice for users who need to work with a diverse range of file formats.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Aspera on Cloud
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Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
95
8.7
1,231
Ease of Use
8.7
100
8.5
1,232
Ease of Setup
8.4
78
8.5
457
Ease of Admin
8.2
39
8.5
438
Quality of Support
8.7
92
8.2
1,019
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
40
8.6
419
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
94
7.6
1,198
Features by Category
Signature Process
Not enough data
9.2
191
Not enough data
8.8
166
Not enough data
8.9
186
Not enough data
8.4
123
Not enough data
8.9
178
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
8.7
134
Not enough data
8.8
175
Agentic AI - E-Signature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security and Scalability
Not enough data
9.2
139
Not enough data
9.2
156
Not enough data
8.9
105
Platform
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.5
96
Not enough data
8.2
62
Not enough data
9.0
107
Not enough data
8.4
60
File Management
8.5
67
8.5
607
8.4
67
8.5
716
9.1
68
8.7
722
8.4
66
8.2
654
8.3
63
8.1
473
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
8.9
6
6.1
6
8.9
6
5.6
6
9.4
6
6.1
6
Collaboration
8.5
65
8.6
618
9.0
65
9.0
751
Feature Not Available
7.9
528
Feature Not Available
8.2
546
Administration
8.7
65
8.6
517
8.5
65
8.6
493
Feature Not Available
8.5
455
Feature Not Available
8.8
501
8.5
65
8.5
428
9.2
64
9.1
534
Platform
8.9
54
8.6
271
8.6
52
8.3
220
8.3
53
8.3
201
9.0
54
8.2
158
Setup
Not enough data
8.2
22
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Management
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.1
22
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.8
18
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
4.3
5
Not enough data
5.3
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Goal Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Content Planning
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Marketing Campaign Performance
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Other Features
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Management
Not enough data
8.9
79
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
76
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
77
Not enough data
8.1
58
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
8.2
66
Security
Not enough data
9.0
72
Not enough data
9.0
74
Not enough data
8.8
76
Agentic AI - Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Management
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.6
12
Workflow
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Platform
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.1
11
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Aspera on Cloud and Progress ShareFile are categorized as Cloud Content Collaboration
Unique Categories
IBM Aspera on Cloud is categorized as File Migration
Progress ShareFile is categorized as File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Marketing Calendar, Objectives and Key Results (OKR), Workflow Management, Enterprise Content Management (ECM), and E-Signature
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Aspera on Cloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Progress ShareFile
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Computer Software
11.4%
Banking
7.0%
Hospitality
5.3%
Financial Services
5.3%
Other
54.4%
Accounting
10.1%
Information Technology and Services
7.7%
Financial Services
6.6%
Hospital & Health Care
5.7%
Insurance
3.9%
Other
66.0%
Discussions
Where can I find answers to common questions about Aspera on Cloud?
2 Comments
Official Response from IBM Aspera on Cloud
Visit https://ibm.ibmaspera.com/help/ for more FAQs.Read more
How much faster is the Aspera technology based on a particular file size, network bandwidth and transfer distance for our business with typical latency and network conditions?
1 Comment
Official Response from IBM Aspera on Cloud
Quickly estimate your performance gains with Aspera versus TCP-based technologies that use FTP and HTTP by configuring the performance calculator at...Read more
How do i scale it better
1 Comment
MA
An excessive number of overhauls in brief period cause functional failure. record with same name make an issue when downloaded.
Point of interaction can...Read more
Is there a file size limit on uploading or sending files?
2 Comments
AH
Not to my knowledge. We've sent many many files of all sizes, and many of them very large, in the 100++++ MB's with no issues.Read more
How does ShareFile send large files through email?
2 Comments
AH
With microsoft outlook, you can add the ShareFile button to your e-mail. To send a file securely, attached the file, click the ShareFile button and it...Read more
Is ShareFile secure?
2 Comments
AH
Yes it is. You can share whole folders or select just one or more files to share with those not added to the folder.Read more
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