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Progress WS_FTP vs. OPSWAT Filescan

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricProgress WS_FTP

by Progress Software

OPSWAT Filescan

by OPSWAT

Overall rating4.44.6
Review count1753
Ease of use9.49.4
Ease of setup10.08.4
Quality of support8.18.9
Meets requirements9.59.3
NPS64.70588275
Small Business43.8%52.0%
Mid-Market37.5%36.0%
Enterprise18.8%12.0%
Total page views20491
Total LLM citations02,286

Progress WS_FTP

Progress WS_FTP is a suite of secure file transfer solutions designed to facilitate reliable and protected data exchange for businesses of all sizes. The suite includes WS_FTP Server and WS_FTP Professional Client, both engineered to ensure the secure transmission of critical files through advanced encryption and comprehensive administrative controls. Key Features and Functionality: - Advanced Security Protocols: Utilizes 256-bit AES encryption, FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography, and OpenPGP file encryption to safeguard data before, during, and after transfer.

Pros

  • Security
  • Easy Setup
  • Encryption

OPSWAT Filescan

OPSWAT Filescan.io, powered by MetaDefender Aether™, is a cloud-based malware analysis and zero-day detection service designed to help security teams identify known, unknown, and evasive file-based threats. Rather than relying on a single detection method, Filescan.io uses MetaDefender Aether’s five-layer zero-day detection pipeline to progressively analyze files based on risk. The pipeline combines threat reputation, Pre-Execution AI analysis, emulation-based dynamic analysis, threat scoring, and ML-powered threat hunting to deliver a consolidated verdict with detailed behavioral context.

Pros

  • Speed
  • Security
  • Features
  • Cloud Integration
  • Reliability
  • Automation