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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (39.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
30 day free trial
Kiteworks
Star Rating
(140)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about KiteworksProgress MOVEit
Star Rating
(526)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
30 day free trial
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Progress MOVEitSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Kiteworks excels in security and compliance, with users highlighting its strong security controls and audit trails as essential for maintaining data safety during external sharing. The integration with tools like Office 365 and Salesforce enhances workflow efficiency, making secure file sharing seamless.
- Users say that Progress MOVEit stands out for its user-friendly interface and ease of setup. Reviewers appreciate how simple it is to automate file transfer tasks, with a graphical UI that simplifies maintenance and allows even new users to navigate the system without prior knowledge.
- According to verified reviews, Kiteworks is particularly favored for its customizable features that cater to specific business needs. Users mention that the platform's flexibility allows them to tailor the solution to fit their workflows, which is a significant advantage for small businesses.
- Reviewers mention that while Progress MOVEit offers a robust solution for file transfers, some users find it less adaptable to unique workflows compared to Kiteworks. The feedback indicates that users sometimes face challenges in configuration, which can hinder the overall experience.
- G2 reviewers highlight that both products receive similar ratings for quality of support, but Kiteworks users specifically appreciate the compliance and governance features that help ensure regulatory adherence, which is crucial for industries with strict data handling requirements.
- Users report that Kiteworks has a slight edge in mobile support, with high ratings for its mobile capabilities, allowing users to manage file sharing on the go. In contrast, Progress MOVEit’s mobile support is seen as less robust, which may be a consideration for teams that require flexibility in accessing files remotely.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Kiteworks
No pricing availableFree Trial
Kiteworks
Free Trial is available
Progress MOVEit
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
56
9.0
365
Ease of Use
8.8
56
8.9
372
Ease of Setup
8.5
40
8.7
246
Ease of Admin
8.4
18
8.8
228
Quality of Support
8.6
52
8.6
345
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
18
9.1
219
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
52
8.9
339
Features by Category
File Management
8.3
23
Not enough data
8.6
19
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
8.8
22
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
7.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.5
19
Not enough data
9.4
37
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
20
Not enough data
9.2
25
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.5
34
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
10
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Standards
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Governance
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
Data Delivery
8.9
6
8.2
152
|
Verified
8.8
7
8.1
163
|
Verified
9.0
7
8.6
174
|
Verified
8.9
6
8.3
154
|
Verified
Functionality
9.4
6
7.7
146
|
Verified
9.5
11
8.9
183
|
Verified
9.7
6
8.3
173
|
Verified
8.1
6
8.0
173
|
Verified
Governance
9.2
8
8.7
174
|
Verified
9.2
10
8.7
173
|
Verified
9.3
7
8.7
170
|
Verified
Core Transfer Infrastructure - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
8.9
6
8.2
152
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Capabilities - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
9.5
11
8.9
183
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security & Compliance Controls - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
9.2
8
8.7
174
|
Verified
9.2
10
8.7
173
|
Verified
9.3
7
8.7
170
|
Verified
Intelligent Automation & AI - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Protection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Usability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.3
5
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.1
6
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.6
6
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Platform Performance
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Management
8.8
7
9.0
216
8.3
6
8.7
206
9.0
7
8.8
210
8.8
7
8.9
218
Functionality
8.8
7
9.2
222
8.6
7
8.4
192
8.6
6
8.7
193
8.6
7
7.9
175
Security
8.9
6
9.1
215
8.9
6
8.9
216
9.4
6
8.9
209
Functionality
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway
Not enough data
Not enough data
Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption
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 Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Encryption
Not enough data
9.0
103
Not enough data
8.6
105
Not enough data
9.3
125
Not enough data
9.3
124
Not enough data
9.1
116
Not enough data
8.5
102
Compliance
Not enough data
8.9
119
Not enough data
8.7
110
Not enough data
8.9
118
Management
Not enough data
8.7
106
Not enough data
8.8
99
Not enough data
9.1
113
Not enough data
8.4
97
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Kiteworks and Progress MOVEit are categorized as File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and Managed File Transfer (MFT)
Unique Categories
Kiteworks is categorized as Email Encryption, Digital Governance, Virtual Data Room (VDR), Secure Email Gateway, Cloud Content Collaboration, and Data-Centric Security
Progress MOVEit is categorized as Encryption
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Kiteworks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Progress MOVEit
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
16.9%
Marketing and Advertising
6.2%
Financial Services
6.2%
Computer & Network Security
6.2%
Pharmaceuticals
4.6%
Other
60.0%
Information Technology and Services
14.6%
Financial Services
9.4%
Computer Software
8.6%
Hospital & Health Care
8.0%
Banking
6.3%
Other
53.1%
Discussions
What is Kiteworks SFTP?
3 Comments
RA
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...Read more
Price for enterprise customers
3 Comments
MA
You cant get a specifc answer without requesting a quote but generally if it's a real entreprise, I think it starts from 15k+. Read more
How can transfer large file which is more than 60 GB via MOVEit?
2 Comments
CH
We have had similar issues with MOVEit Transfer uploading large files. Unfortunately we use a different product (Signiant Media Portal) for large files. Read more
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