--- title: AWS Transfer Family Reviews meta\_title: 'AWS Transfer Family Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 210 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how AWS Transfer Family works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.3 review\_count: 210 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-09' parent\_category: name: IT Infrastructure url: https://www.g2.com/categories/it-infrastructure --- # AWS Transfer Family Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by AWS Transfer Family but has limited features. Are you part of the AWS Transfer Family team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! AWS Transfer Family offers fully managed support for the transfer of files over SFTP, AS2, FTPS, FTP, and web browsers directly into and out of Amazon S3 or Amazon EFS. You can seamlessly migrate, automate, and monitor your file transfer workflows by maintaining existing client-side configurations for authentication, access, and firewalls — so nothing changes for your customers, partners, and internal teams, or their applications. * * * Seller [Amazon Web Services (AWS)](https://www.g2.com/sellers/amazon-web-services-aws-3e93cc28-2e9b-4961-b258-c6ce0feec7dd) Discussions [AWS Transfer Family Community](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-transfer-family/discuss) Languages Supported English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified) Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Suh Yoon Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 2 months ### Return on Investment 11 months [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-transfer-family/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Progress MOVEit](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Progress MOVEit") Progress MOVEit 4.4/5(529) ](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-moveit/reviews) [ ![GoAnywhere MFT](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "GoAnywhere MFT") GoAnywhere MFT 4.6/5(456) ](https://www.g2.com/products/goanywhere-mft/reviews) [ ![Cleo Integration Cloud](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Cleo Integration Cloud") Cleo Integration Cloud 4.4/5(598) ](https://www.g2.com/products/cleo-integration-cloud/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-transfer-family/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 210 real user reviews. 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LB Lovely B. Search Engine Optimization Executive Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 9/19/2025 "AWS Transfer Family Review: How It Handles Secure Data Sharing" 5/5 What do you like best about AWS Transfer Family? What is most about the AWS Transfer family, it has the ability to safely move files using SFTP, FTPS and FTP without changing the workflow. The uninterrupted integration with AWS services, scalability and strong security features makes it reliable for companies that require safe, efficient and automatic transfer of cloud file. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about AWS Transfer Family? While the AWS Transfer family is powerful and safe, some users may know that the first layout and configuration requires careful attention. However, it ensures that the service is in line with your safety and work flow needs. When configured, it provides a reliable, simple and automatic file transfer in the blame environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is AWS Transfer Family solving and how is that benefiting you? The AWS Transfer family solves the challenge of transferring the existing workflows between the Primeries system and the cloud storage without disturbing the existing workflakes. This eliminates the need for complex infrastructure or manual processes. It benefits us by saving time, reducing errors, ensuring match and providing reliable, automated and scalable file transfer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Vladimir F.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Vladimir F.") VF Vladimir F. Software Engineer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 9/18/2025 "Good and understandable solution." 4/5 What do you like best about AWS Transfer Family? AWS Transfer Family makes it really easy to set up managed SFTP, FTPS, and FTP endpoints without having to worry about managing servers. I like that it integrates seamlessly with S3 and EFS, so we can move files directly into storage services we already use. It’s secure, scalable, and reliable, which saves a lot of operational overhead. The fact that it supports identity providers and IAM roles is also very useful for managing access. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about AWS Transfer Family? The pricing can get expensive if you have a high number of connections or data transfers. The configuration options, while powerful, sometimes feel limited compared to running your own server if you need very customized workflows. Also, initial setup can be a bit tricky if you’re new to AWS networking and permissions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is AWS Transfer Family solving and how is that benefiting you? AWS Transfer Family helps us securely exchange large volumes of files with partners and clients without having to maintain our own SFTP or FTP servers. It removes the burden of managing infrastructure, patching, and uptime while still giving us enterprise-level security and compliance. By integrating directly with S3, it ensures that incoming files are available immediately for downstream processing and automation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Thanasis K.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Thanasis K.") TK Thanasis K. Software Engineer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 9/16/2025 "Secure and reliable file transfer directly into AWS but for enterprise only" 4/5 What do you like best about AWS Transfer Family? The best part is how seamlessly it integrates SFTP and FTPS with Amazon S3. This allowed us to migrate partners and clients without changing their workflows, while gaining the scalability, automation, and compliance benefits. The fully managed environment also means no patching or maintaining servers, which saves significant operational overhead. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about AWS Transfer Family? The main downside is the cost model. It can get expensive for continuous workloads since pricing is based on endpoint hours plus data transfer. Also, customization options are limited compared to managing your own SFTP server, so adding unique logic requires extra effort with Lambda or external services. IAM and permission setup can also be a bit complex for new users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is AWS Transfer Family solving and how is that benefiting you? It allows us to modernize legacy SFTP/FTP integrations without requiring partners or clients to change their existing processes. Instead of managing our own servers, files now land directly into Amazon S3, where they can be processed automatically with AWS Lambda and other services. This reduces operational overhead, and ensures high availability. It bridges the gap between traditional file transfer protocols and modern cloud-native workflows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![BHUVAN S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "BHUVAN S.") BS BHUVAN S. Software Developer Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 9/11/2025 "Seamless Managed File Transfers with Minimal Overhead" 4.5/5 What do you like best about AWS Transfer Family? The native SFTP support backed by S3 is a game changer. It allows secure, scalable file transfers without spinning up or managing any EC2 or FTP servers. Integration with IAM and CloudWatch makes it easy to control access and monitor usage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about AWS Transfer Family? • Fully managed: No need to manage infrastructure or patch servers. • Built-in S3 integration: Files land directly in buckets for further processing via Lambda or other downstream services. • Compliance-ready: It meets industry security standards, including support for encryption in transit and at rest. • Scalable: Works just as well for small file drops as it does for massive nightly ETL jobs. • IAM and directory integration: Granular access control via IAM or even integration with AD for enterprise setups. • Supports automation: Great for B2B workflows or data ingestion pipelines where FTP/SFTP is still the norm. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is AWS Transfer Family solving and how is that benefiting you? AWS Transfer Family helps us replace legacy SFTP servers with a fully managed, secure, and scalable alternative. This eliminates the overhead of maintaining infrastructure, simplifies compliance audits, and reduces the risk of misconfigurations. It also enables seamless integration between external data providers and internal S3-backed workflows, streamlining ingest pipelines for business-critical data without needing custom tooling or middleware. By abstracting out the file transport layer, we can focus on data processing, not connectivity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Oleksii Y.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Oleksii Y.") OY Oleksii Y. Golang Software Engineer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 9/8/2025 "Reliable and secure managed file transfer solution" 5/5 What do you like best about AWS Transfer Family? AWS Transfer Family makes it very easy to set up secure and scalable file transfers without having to manage servers yourself. It supports multiple protocols (SFTP, FTPS, FTP) out of the box, integrates seamlessly with S3, and scales automatically based on demand. I really appreciate the straightforward IAM integration for managing user permissions and the high availability built into the service. It saves a lot of operational overhead compared to running and patching traditional FTP servers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about AWS Transfer Family? While the service works very reliably, pricing can become expensive at scale if you have a large number of active users or heavy data transfer volumes. The user management options are a bit limited if you need fine-grained access controls beyond IAM or identity providers. Also, monitoring could be more detailed within the AWS console—CloudWatch integration works, but more built-in reporting would be helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is AWS Transfer Family solving and how is that benefiting you? AWS Transfer Family helps us securely exchange files with external partners and internal teams without the need to manage or maintain traditional FTP servers. It eliminates the operational overhead of patching, scaling, and monitoring custom servers, while still supporting standard protocols (SFTP, FTPS, FTP) that many partners require. The native S3 integration ensures files are stored securely, are highly available, and can be processed immediately with other AWS services. This significantly improves reliability, reduces maintenance costs, and makes compliance with security requirements easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Ganesh G.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Ganesh G.") GG Ganesh G. Senior Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/15/2025 "Seamless Migration to Cloud with AWS Transfer Family" 4.5/5 What do you like best about AWS Transfer Family? I appreciate the ease of use with AWS Transfer Family. The initial setup was simple, and once configured, file migration was smooth and efficient. I value the ability to use legacy file transfer protocols, which seamlessly integrate with the AWS cloud storage buckets, simplifying the transition from older systems to modern cloud infrastructures. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about AWS Transfer Family? I dislike that AWS charges for data migration. When moving data from my MVP server to the AWS bucket, there should not be any charges. If AWS can modify this or change this, then it would be really beneficial for everyone involved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is AWS Transfer Family solving and how is that benefiting you? I find AWS Transfer Family simplifies migrating files from legacy systems to cloud storage, using familiar protocols with smoother and faster processes, making it easier and pain-free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Our network of Icons are G2 members who are recognized for their outstanding contributions and commitment to helping others through their expertise.G2 IconValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Manufacturing](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Manufacturing") UM Verified User in Manufacturing Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 9/16/2025 "Strong SFTP Solution with Native AWS Integration" 4/5 What do you like best about AWS Transfer Family? I like that AWS Transfer Family is fully managed, removing the overhead of maintaining SFTP/FTPS/FTP servers. Its seamless integration with Amazon S3 and EFS makes it easy to connect legacy file transfer workflows with modern cloud storage, while still meeting security and compliance requirements through IAM and encryption. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about AWS Transfer Family? The pricing can become expensive for high-volume transfers, and it lacks flexibility for hybrid or multi-cloud setups. Customization options for the transfer servers are also limited compared to running your own. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is AWS Transfer Family solving and how is that benefiting you? AWS Transfer Family solves the problem of managing and maintaining legacy SFTP/FTPS/FTP servers. By integrating directly with S3 and EFS, it allows us to modernize file transfer workflows without changing how partners connect. This reduces infrastructure overhead, improves security with IAM-based access, and speeds up onboarding of external users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Our network of Icons are G2 members who are recognized for their outstanding contributions and commitment to helping others through their expertise.G2 IconCurrent UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Banking](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Banking") AB Verified User in Banking Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 10/13/2025 "A Secure and Scalable Solution for Managed File Transfers in AWS" 4/5 What do you like best about AWS Transfer Family? AWS Transfer Family provides a convenient and secure way to transfer files to and from AWS using standard protocols like SFTP, FTPS, and FTP, without having to manage any physical servers or complex infrastructure. Its native integration with Amazon S3 and EFS is excellent, allowing easy automation of data flows between on-premises systems and the cloud. I also appreciate its seamless integration with IAM, CloudWatch, and CloudTrail, which simplifies access control, auditing, and real-time monitoring. Overall, it greatly reduces the operational overhead of managing secure file transfers at scale. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about AWS Transfer Family? The initial setup can be a bit confusing if you’re not already familiar with AWS services, since it requires configuring multiple components (IAM roles, S3 buckets, endpoints, etc.). The pricing can also scale up quickly if you have a high transfer volume or multiple active servers. Additionally, I wish it had a more intuitive or visual interface for managing users and sessions — many configurations still need to be done through the AWS Console or CLI. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is AWS Transfer Family solving and how is that benefiting you? AWS Transfer Family is solving the challenge of securely transferring files between on-premises systems and AWS without having to maintain our own SFTP or FTPS servers. It eliminates the operational burden of managing infrastructure, patching servers, and ensuring compliance. By integrating directly with Amazon S3 and EFS, it allows us to automate data ingestion, reporting, and sharing processes seamlessly within our existing AWS environment. This has improved our data reliability, reduced manual effort, and increased overall security when handling sensitive files. In short, AWS Transfer Family provides a managed, scalable, and cost-efficient solution for secure file exchange, helping us focus more on business workflows rather than infrastructure maintenance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Marwan S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Marwan S.") MS Marwan S. Software Engineer II Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/17/2026 "Very Easy to Use, Reliable, and Simple" 4.5/5 What do you like best about AWS Transfer Family? Very easy to use, reliable, available and simple Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about AWS Transfer Family? Not the best option in some cases with huge data Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is AWS Transfer Family solving and how is that benefiting you? It helps me with my business to transfer data and rely on cloud services rather than basic ways Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Hospital & Health Care](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Hospital & Health Care") UH Verified User in Hospital & Health Care Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 10/9/2025 "Very Very Smooth File Transfers between AWS Layer and Clients" 4/5 What do you like best about AWS Transfer Family? The best thing i like about AWS Transfer Family is that how it takes the hassle out of moving to and from AWS. The top-notch thing is that the set-up is really quick and hassle free. As the biggest advantage that it comes with is that it supports multiple protocols like SFTP and FTPS which clearly gave me an advtange and I don't have to change my existing workflow. The web cosole of this software is so clean that I can easily track the uploads and automate tasks without worrying about server management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about AWS Transfer Family? The bit i am skeptical and dislike about this software is the pricing which really increases a lot when heavy data transfers comes into picture. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is AWS Transfer Family solving and how is that benefiting you? It had helped me to replace my old prem SFTP setup with a secure and cloud based solution. It handles all end to end file exchanges with client and partners without needing to manage any server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. 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