Progress WS_FTP
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Security
- Easy Setup
- Encryption
Cons
Traffic & LLM citations
Source: G2 review data
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 43.8% |
| Mid-Market | 37.5% |
| Enterprise | 18.8% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 1 | 4.5 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Secure Solution for File Transfer in Steel Trading
“I like the bulletproof security and 256-bit AES encryption that Progress WS_FTP offers. The initial setup was very good and easy, which I really appreciate.”
Great tool, wish it had a few more features
“Easy to set up and configure. Log viewer is easy to understand, and jailing a user to where they belong is easy!”
WS_FTP is Back! Upgraded Support after Progress acquisition of Ipswitch
“The simplicity of the user interface makes configuring connections a simple and easy task. Additionally, you can automate or manually transfer files with literally the click of a button. Another benefit to WS_FTP is the encryption level made available; thus allowing for secure FT”