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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 Trial License
No pricing available
Progress ShareFile
Star Rating
(1,466)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
Browse all 6 pricing plansProgress WS_FTP
Star Rating
(16)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Progress WS_FTPSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that ShareFile excels in its document signing capabilities, with a high rating of 9.2 for Document Signing, while Progress WS_FTP does not offer a comparable feature, making ShareFile a preferred choice for businesses needing robust signature workflows.
- Reviewers mention that ShareFile's ease of use is rated at 8.5, which is slightly lower than Progress WS_FTP's 9.3. This suggests that users find Progress WS_FTP more intuitive, particularly for new users or those less tech-savvy.
- G2 users highlight ShareFile's strong file management features, particularly its File Type Support rated at 9.0, which allows for a wide variety of file formats. In contrast, Progress WS_FTP also has a solid rating of 8.7, but lacks the same level of versatility in file management as reported by users.
- Users on G2 report that ShareFile's collaboration features, such as File Sharing rated at 9.0, are superior to Progress WS_FTP's 9.3, indicating that while both products are strong, ShareFile may offer more comprehensive tools for team collaboration.
- Reviewers mention that ShareFile's security features, particularly its Encryption rated at 8.9, are highly regarded, while Progress WS_FTP also performs well with a rating of 9.0. However, users note that ShareFile provides more detailed security controls, which can be crucial for businesses handling sensitive information.
- Users say that ShareFile's mobile app experience, rated at 8.2, is less favorable compared to Progress WS_FTP's performance, which is rated at 8.0. This indicates that while both have mobile capabilities, Progress WS_FTP may offer a more seamless experience for users on the go.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Progress ShareFile
FREE TRIAL
Free Trial
1 Trial License
Try ShareFile Premium free for 30 days.
- All ShareFile PREMIUM Features Included in Trial
Progress WS_FTP
No pricing availableFree Trial
Progress ShareFile
Free Trial is available
Progress WS_FTP
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
1,229
9.4
12
Ease of Use
8.5
1,230
9.3
12
Ease of Setup
8.5
455
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.5
438
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
1,017
7.8
6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
419
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.6
1,196
4.7
11
Features by Category
Signature Process
9.2
190
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
Not enough data
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
9.2
139
Not enough data
9.2
156
Not enough data
8.8
104
Not enough data
Platform
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
Not enough data
File Management
8.5
606
Not enough data
8.5
715
Not enough data
8.7
722
Not enough data
8.2
654
Not enough data
8.1
473
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
6.1
6
Not enough data
5.6
6
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.6
618
Not enough data
9.0
749
Not enough data
7.9
526
Not enough data
8.2
546
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
517
Not enough data
8.6
493
Not enough data
8.5
455
Not enough data
8.8
501
Not enough data
8.5
428
Not enough data
9.0
532
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
271
Not enough data
8.3
220
Not enough data
8.3
201
Not enough data
8.2
158
Not enough data
Setup
8.2
22
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
Management
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.1
22
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
18
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
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
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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
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
Not enough data
Content Planning
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Marketing Campaign Performance
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
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
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Management
8.9
79
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
76
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
77
Not enough data
8.1
58
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
8.2
65
Not enough data
Security
9.0
72
Not enough data
9.0
74
Not enough data
8.8
76
Not enough data
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
9.1
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
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
Not enough data
Workflow
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
Platform
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
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Progress ShareFile and Progress WS_FTP are categorized as File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Unique Categories
Progress ShareFile is categorized as Marketing Calendar, Objectives and Key Results (OKR), Workflow Management, Cloud Content Collaboration, Enterprise Content Management (ECM), and E-Signature
Progress WS_FTP has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Progress ShareFile
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Progress WS_FTP
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
Accounting
10.1%
Information Technology and Services
7.7%
Financial Services
6.6%
Hospital & Health Care
5.7%
Insurance
3.9%
Other
66.0%
Insurance
12.5%
Information Technology and Services
12.5%
Entertainment
12.5%
Retail
6.3%
Photography
6.3%
Other
50.0%
Discussions
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
Progress WS_FTP has no discussions with answers
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