Globalscape is an enterprise managed file transfer (MFT) solution that provides security and compliance, combined with tools for automation, collaboration, and analysis. FileCloud, on the other hand, is an enterprise file-sharing, sync, and backup solution that provides much more than enterprise managed file transfer.
An enterprise file server serves as the cornerstone of an organization’s data management infrastructure, providing a centralized platform for storing, organizing, and sharing critical information across departments and teams.
FileCloud on-premises starts at $4.20/user/month and there are no hidden costs. Globalscape has an $875 flat fee, for which you only get the core MFT solution for file transfers with FTP clients, user management, and Active Directory authentication.
Globalscape does offer on-premises and cloud functionality, but FileCloud provides collaboration, file sharing, enterprise security features, data loss prevention, custom branding, advanced security, and so much more. Globalscape is a modern file transfer solution, rather than a powerful enterprise file-sharing and backup solution like FileCloud.
Managed File Transfer (MFT) vs. FileCloud
Managed File Transfer (MFT) is a file-transfer technology platform (better than FTP) that uses administrative controls, supports some security protocols (like HTTPS, SFTP, FTPS), and allows workflow automation capabilities related to file sharing to help companies securely share various types of data, including sensitive data.
On the other hand, an enterprise file-sharing solution like FileCloud offers much faster file transfer, secure backups, data loss prevention, much better security protocols, encryption, and many more such enterprise-ready features.
Security
While MFT solutions offer security features such as two-factor authentication and SSO, FileCloud additionally offers ransomware protection, automatic antivirus scanning of files, data loss prevention, and advanced compliance features. Security features built into FileCloud include:
- 256-bit AES SSL encryption at rest.
- Active Directory integration.
- Two-factor authentication.
- SSO (single sign-on).
- Granular user and file-sharing permissions.
- Client application security policies.
- Automatic anti-virus scanning of files.
- Unlimited file versioning.
- File locking.
- Endpoint device protection.
- Comprehensive audit trails, and compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, NIST 800-171, and more.
Collaboration
FileCloud offers features like smart notifications, automatic metadata extraction from images, unlimited client/partner accounts, and much more. Globalscape offers only a selection of these collaboration features, such as file locking and workflow automation. FileCloud’s array of built-in collaboration features include:
- Shared Team Folders with controlled access permissions.
- File-sharing via links with expiration dates and password-protection.
- Granular permissions for read, write, and delete.
- Real-time document collaboration with integrated office tools.
- Annoation capabilities for file collaboration.
- Customizable alerts on file changes to stay informed of user actions.
- Automatic and unlimited file versioning, with detailed change logs and visual activity stream.
- Custom workflows for document approvals.
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android to collaborate on the go.
- Integration with common productivity tools.
- API support for integrations with other business applications.
- Comprehensive data governance and compliance features.
File Sharing
FileCloud provides advanced file sharing with a direct edit feature within your browser, integration with MS Office, as well as the ability to edit using MS Office on mobile. It also provides mobile data backup.
Admin Features
FileCloud provides advanced security to give admins full control over data, including remote wipe, data loss prevention, end point backup, view-only file sharing, and advanced search options.
- Centralized admin dashboard.
- Storage quota and disk usage management.
- File analytics and reports.
- Advanced user management.
- Managed file shares.
- Flexible customization and branding.
- Ability to run FileCloud on your own domain.
- FileCloud advanced encryption.
- Protection for data in transit and at rest.
- FileCloud multi-tenancy.
- Support for SAML SSO.
- Mobile device management.
- Pattern search and PII search.
- Support for GDPR and various other privacy regulations.
Learn more about secure managed file transfer solutions with FileCloud to protect your data and ensure seamless file sharing.