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At a Glance
SFTP To Go
SFTP To Go
Star Rating
(91)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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WinSCP
WinSCP
Star Rating
(222)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about WinSCP
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that WinSCP excels in its File Management capabilities, scoring 9.6, which allows for efficient organization and manipulation of files. In contrast, SFTP To Go, while still strong, has a slightly lower score of 9.2, indicating it may not be as robust in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that SFTP To Go shines in Ease of Setup, achieving a score of 9.8, making it particularly user-friendly for new users. WinSCP, while still good at 9.4, may require a bit more technical knowledge to get started.
  • G2 users highlight that SFTP To Go offers superior Quality of Support, with a score of 9.6, which users appreciate for timely and effective assistance. WinSCP, on the other hand, has a lower score of 8.5, suggesting that users may experience longer wait times or less comprehensive support.
  • Users on G2 report that WinSCP has a strong performance in File Transfer, scoring 9.5, which is crucial for users needing reliable and fast file transfers. SFTP To Go outperforms in this category with a score of 9.9, indicating it may offer faster transfer speeds or more efficient protocols.
  • Reviewers mention that SFTP To Go provides better Mobile Support, scoring 8.4 compared to WinSCP's 7.0. This suggests that SFTP To Go may have a more responsive mobile interface or better mobile app functionality, which is essential for users who need to manage files on the go.
  • Users say that SFTP To Go's Encryption features are highly rated at 9.4, providing peace of mind for security-conscious users. WinSCP, while also strong at 8.7, may not offer the same level of encryption options or user confidence in data security.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SFTP To Go
No pricing available
WinSCP
No pricing available
Free Trial
SFTP To Go
Free Trial is available
WinSCP
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
83
9.3
187
Ease of Use
9.4
84
9.2
188
Ease of Setup
9.7
72
9.5
31
Ease of Admin
9.6
60
9.5
29
Quality of Support
9.6
72
8.5
142
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
60
8.8
23
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
82
8.9
184
Features by Category
Managed File Transfer (MFT)Hide 26 FeaturesShow 26 Features
9.0
10
Not enough data
Data Delivery
9.2
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
Functionality
8.2
10
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
Governance
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
Core Transfer Infrastructure - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
9.2
10
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Capabilities - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
9.7
10
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security & Compliance Controls - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
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
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
9.3
74
8.8
66
Management
9.4
73
9.6
64
9.4
72
9.1
62
8.8
67
8.8
51
9.5
73
9.0
64
Functionality
9.8
74
9.5
65
9.1
61
8.5
53
9.1
64
8.5
54
8.5
63
7.1
40
Security
9.6
66
8.8
58
9.6
71
9.1
61
9.7
73
9.2
62
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SFTP To Go
SFTP To Go
WinSCP
WinSCP
SFTP To Go and WinSCP are categorized as File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Unique Categories
SFTP To Go
SFTP To Go is categorized as Managed File Transfer (MFT)
WinSCP
WinSCP has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SFTP To Go
SFTP To Go
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
74.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
21.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.4%
WinSCP
WinSCP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
32.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
38.6%
Reviewers' Industry
SFTP To Go
SFTP To Go
Information Technology and Services
18.4%
Computer Software
16.1%
Hospital & Health Care
10.3%
Financial Services
6.9%
Marketing and Advertising
5.7%
Other
42.5%
WinSCP
WinSCP
Information Technology and Services
36.7%
Computer Software
13.5%
Telecommunications
3.3%
Computer & Network Security
3.3%
Higher Education
2.8%
Other
40.5%
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WinSCP
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Discussions
SFTP To Go
SFTP To Go Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
SFTP To Go has no discussions with answers
WinSCP
WinSCP Discussions
When shall we get updated version?
2 Comments
Courtney K.
CK
WinSCP updates all the time - I'd say on a weekly basis.Read more
Is WinSCP safe?
2 Comments
Erik D.
ED
Yes, I've been using it for years and it's a pretty good clientRead more
Why winscp ask password for session even it saved
1 Comment
Bob T.
BT
it could be that the site and the saved pw are differentRead more