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Progress WS_FTP vs. Progress ShareFile

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

MetricProgress WS_FTP

by Progress Software

Progress ShareFile

by Progress Software

Overall rating4.44.2
Review count171,540
Ease of use9.48.7
Ease of setup10.08.7
Quality of support8.18.5
Meets requirements9.58.9
NPS64.70588242.344173
Small Business43.8%39.6%
Mid-Market37.5%34.1%
Enterprise18.8%26.3%
Total page views201,487
Total LLM citations09,307

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

Progress ShareFile

Progress® ShareFile® AI-powered document collaboration platform is designed to help businesses run client work from start to finish—securely, efficiently and with less friction. Built for organizations that handle sensitive information—such as accounting, legal and financial services—ShareFile software goes beyond traditional file transfer tools to support a more connected, end-to-end client experience. From document collection and collaboration to approvals, e-signatures and secure storage, ShareFile unifies key stages of client work in a single, secure platform.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Security
  • File Sharing
  • Sharing
  • Sharing Ease
  • Secure Sharing