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Globalscape EFT

Composite Score

8.5 /10

CX Score

8.8 /10

101 Reviews Write a Review

What is Globalscape EFT?

Globalscape's award-winning managed file transfer platform, Enhanced File Transfer (EFT) enables global enterprises, government entities, and small businesses alike to centralize and automate critical file transfers while meeting the most stringent data security and compliance standards. Globalscape's EFT platform enables a modular approach to building a file transfer solution customized to your needs with EFT's powerful suite of user-friendly tools for automation, collaboration, and analysis. EFT is available in managed cloud/SaaS, BYOL, and on-premises deployments.

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Globalscape EFT Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

88 Likeliness to Recommend

97 Plan to Renew

79 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+91 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Globalscape EFT?

0% Negative

10% Neutral

90% Positive

Pros

Acts with Integrity
Reliable
Trustworthy
Fair

Feature Ratings

Average 80

File Transfer

Encryption Decryption

Data Fidelity

Transport Security

Authentication

Multi Platform Support

High Performance

Large File Support

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

LDAP Support

Session Monitoring

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 79

Vendor Support

Ease of Implementation

Ease of Customization

Ease of Data Integration

Business Value Created

Ease of IT Administration

Breadth of Features

Quality of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Usability and Intuitiveness

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

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Globalscape EFT Reviews

Om D.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Consulting
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2025

Powerful, Secure, and Highly Automated File Transf

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Globalscape EFT from other similar products?

Globalscape EFT stands out with enterprise-grade security,compliance (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR), and AES-256 encryption. It offers automation via Event Rules and Advanced Workflow Engine, high availability with Active-Active Clustering, and secure file sharing through Workspaces and Secure Forms. RESTful APIs enable integrations with cloud storage, ERP, and SIEM systems. It ensures fast, scalable transfers with multi-threading and bandwidth control. With an intuitive web-based GUI, detailed logging, and role-based access, EFT simplifies secure file transfers.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of Globalscape EFT is its powerful automation capabilities. The Event Rule System and Advanced Workflow Engine (AWE) allow businesses to automate file transfers, notifications, and processing without needing complex scripts. This not only saves time but also reduces human errors, ensuring secure, compliant, and efficient file transfers. Its ability to integrate seamlessly with cloud services, APIs, and third-party applications makes it a highly scalable and adaptable solution for enterprises.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing All are fine

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Improve efficiency

Pros

Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Unique Features

Sivaraman R.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Insurance
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2022

Excellent mft solution

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Globalscape EFT from other similar products?

Easy and robust mft tool. Provide extra mile security and file integrity. Easy to implement

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Performance and security is one of the key aspects

What do you dislike most about this product?

Training and cost is a something they need to looks into. The product can be intimidating when reading through the architecture documents. There are limitations in the filesystem types available as our organization continues to migrate to a cloud-first model.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

A true enterprise solution and : Best file transfer product as per my experience

Pros

Helps Innovate
Performance Enhancing
Trustworthy
Efficient Service

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Manufacturing
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Anonymous Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2022

"Easy to use, but a bit pricey."

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

Pros

Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Unique Features

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Globalscape EFT Ratings

88 Likeliness to Recommend

97 Plan to Renew

79 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+91 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Globalscape EFT?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

File Transfer File transfer services

Encryption Decryption The encryption (source) and decryption (destination) of data transmitted

Data Fidelity Consistent data integrity throughout the process​

Transport Security Security of the data transmission

Authentication Verification of authenticity of identities between the two organizations​

Multi Platform Support Support for multiple clients on either side of the data transfer process​

High Performance High bandwidth data transfer, encryption/decryption, authentication of the service​

Large File Support Support for large (>2GB) file transfers​

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment Supports one or many deployment models - On-prem, cloud or hybrid hosting of the database system.

LDAP Support Support for user ID authentication across both organizations using MS Active Directory credentials​

Session Monitoring Reporting and metrics of the data transferal session​

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

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Globalscape EFT Reviews

Om D.

Powerful, Secure, and Highly Automated File Transf

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Sivaraman R.

Excellent mft solution

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

"Easy to use, but a bit pricey."

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

File Transfer

Encryption Decryption

Data Fidelity

Transport Security

Authentication

Multi Platform Support

High Performance

Large File Support

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

LDAP Support

Session Monitoring

Vendor Capability Ratings

Vendor Support

Ease of Implementation

Ease of Customization

Ease of Data Integration

Business Value Created

Ease of IT Administration

Breadth of Features

Quality of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Usability and Intuitiveness

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement