AWS Transfer Family
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in Managed File Transfer (MFT)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Ease of Use
- Secure Transfer
- Integration Capabilities
- Easy Integrations
- Features
- Security
Cons
- Expensive
- Pricing Issues
- Complexity
- Difficult Setup
- Difficult Learning
- Limited Customization
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 48.8% |
| Mid-Market | 29.6% |
| Enterprise | 21.7% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q4 | 5 | 4.5 |
| 2025 Q1 | 17 | 4.0 |
| 2025 Q2 | 27 | 4.3 |
| 2025 Q3 | 27 | 4.3 |
| 2025 Q4 | 24 | 4.4 |
| 2026 Q1 | 10 | 4.5 |
| 2026 Q2 | 3 | 4.3 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Secure, Serverless File Transfers with Smooth S3 and EFS Integration
“What I like most about AWS Transfer Family is that it lets organizations securely transfer files using familiar protocols such as SFTP, FTPS, and FTP, while still leveraging AWS storage services behind the scenes. It removes the burden of managing file transfer servers and offers”
AWS Transfer Family
“I get a fully managed SFTP/FTPS endpoint connected directly to S3. No headache of servers to patch and manage scaling. Easy to fit on existing AWS workflows, and setting up user access with custom directories is straightforward which i like most.”
Cut Licensing Costs and Ditch the Dedicated Server with AWS Transfer Family
“We were able to cut licensing costs and the need to have a dedicated server when we migrated to AWS Transfer Family.”