# What's the best-managed file transfer tool for software firms

 1. Progress MOVEit  Best known for secure, compliant file movement across large infrastructures, MOVEit offers AES‑256 encryption in transit and at rest, granular user access controls, and rich audit-logging to meet regulatory needs. It’s ideal for software firms managing sensitive data at scale, needing centralized control and full visibility over automated transfers.  2. GoAnywhere MFT  Best known for visual workflow automation with clustering support, GoAnywhere offers browser-based drag‑and‑drop flow design, secure protocol handling, and active-active failover for uninterrupted transfers. It is perfect for software companies that need to replace custom scripts with scalable, centrally controlled workflows connecting employees, systems, and external partners.  3. Axway Managed File Transfer  Best known for enterprise governance and hybrid deployment options, Axway delivers strong compliance modules, deployment flexibility across cloud or on-prem, and visibility for regulated data flows. It’s ideal for software organizations that handle high-volume exchanges under regulatory constraints and need strict processes across environments.  4. Files.com  Best known for user-friendly cloud-native automation, Files.com supports SFTP, HTTPS, WebDAV, granular permissions, and partner onboarding with minimal setup time. Great for development teams at software firms exchanging files with external users or clients, where ease-of-use and flexible sharing are priorities.  5. AWS Transfer Family  Best known for fully managed AWS-native file transfer into S3 or EFS, AWS Transfer Family supports SFTP, FTPS, and FTP over secure protocols without server provisioning. It is well-suited for software firms deeply embedded in AWS, that want simplified infrastructure, reliable uptime, and scalability through managed cloud services.  Does anyone in G2’s managed file transfer tools forum know what the best-managed file transfer tool is for software firms? If you have any recent experience using solutions like Progress MOVEit, GoAnywhereMFT, or Axway Managed File Transfer, please let me know how it impacted your software firm, and if you would recommend them to other G2 users. 

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<p>I've heard good things about files.com, but I haven't used it. Can anyone with experience using files.com at a software firm let me know if you would recommend it? </p>

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