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IBM Aspera on Cloud

Name: IBM Aspera on Cloud
Price: 1.07 USD

Web · API · paid plans from $1.07/mo

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One barScore 6.3

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Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
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IBM Aspera on Cloud is ranked #50 of 105 in file transfer services on Freedom251. It runs on API, Web. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $1.07/mo.

IBM Aspera on Cloud plans and pricing

All plans

Free 14-day trial Not published 50 GB transfer volume · 10 TB monthly storage · 100 TB egress · 1 custom URL · 5 workflows · 10 file deletion policies ibm.com · 21 Sept 2026

Pay As You Go $1.07/mo Starting at $1.07 USD per GB of transfer per month Charged per GB · Egress included · 1 workspace · 1 transfer server · 0 workflows ibm.com · 9 Oct 2026

Essentials Edition $22.10/mo Starting at $22.10 USD monthly plan with 1TB/year 1 TB monthly storage · 10 TB egress · 1 workspace · 1 file deletion policy · Unlimited transfer servers ibm.com · 9 Oct 2026

Standard Plus $660/mo Starting at $660.00 USD monthly plan with 6TB/year 10 TB monthly storage · 100 TB egress · 5 workflows · 100 workspaces · Unlimited transfer servers ibm.com · 9 Oct 2026

Free 14-day trial Free Up to 50GB transfer volume · 10 TB monthly storage · 100 TB egress · 5 workflows · Unlimited workspaces ibm.com · 9 Oct 2026

Lite $11,916/yr Starting at $11,916.00 USD per license per year Self-managed · Unlimited transfer volume · Web applications included · On-premise storage only ibm.com · 9 Oct 2026

Compared on file transfer services

Free plan: No
Paid from: $1.07/mo
Download tracking: Yes
API access: Yes
Custom branding: Yes
Desktop app: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Aspera on Cloud is IBM's on-demand SaaS service for securely and reliably moving large files and data sets across on-premises and multi-cloud environments.
Transfer technology: It uses IBM Aspera's FASP protocol to transfer large data sets at high speed regardless of network conditions, distance, or file size.
Collaboration: Users can send packages to individuals or groups, share files and folders, and configure access for outside users who do not have an Aspera on Cloud account.
Apps: The service includes Admin, Files, Packages, and Activity applications, with Automation available for creating transfer workflows and responding to events.
Automation and API: The Automation app can initiate transfers, call external web services through APIs, and send event-driven email notifications; the platform also provides a RESTful API.
Storage integrations: Aspera on Cloud can attach customer storage including IBM Cloud Object Storage, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure Blob, and Google Cloud Storage.
Hybrid infrastructure: Organizations can attach subscriber-managed Aspera HSTS nodes or clusters on premises or in the cloud to Aspera on Cloud.
Encryption: Customers can use Aspera server-side encryption at rest with native key management or bring their own IBM Key Protect key.
Compliance: IBM states that Aspera on Cloud meets IBM controls commensurate with HIPAA Security and Privacy Rule requirements; customers can contact IBM to arrange a Business Associate Addendum.
Compliance reports: IBM says customers may request the Aspera on Cloud SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports and the ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability from an IBM representative.
Support: IBM directs Aspera on Cloud users to its Help Center and IBM Support portal for documentation and support cases.
Usage charges: For prepaid subscriptions, cloud-storage downloads through Aspera on Cloud accrue egress charges passed through by IBM; Pay-as-you-go includes egress in transfer-volume fees.
Intended users: IBM describes Essentials for small organizations with fixed-volume projects and Standard Plus for mid-size companies needing multiple workspaces and simple automation.
Price from: $1.07/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best File Transfer Services in 2026#50 of 105

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ibm.com/docs/en/aspera-on-cloud· checked 9 Oct 2026
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ibm.com/products/aspera/compliance· checked 9 Oct 2026
ibm.com/products/aspera/support· checked 9 Oct 2026
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