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AWS Transfer Family vs Sysax Multi Server
Both stand on sftp server software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
AWS Transfer Family combines supported file-transfer protocols with S3 or EFS storage, workflows, connectors, and browser access. Its usage-based billing and endpoint requirement for workflows are important considerations when planning a setup.
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Visit Sysax Multi Server The facts
| AWS Transfer Family | Sysax Multi Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | SFTP, FTPS, or FTP endpoint: $0.30 a month | Standard Edition: $297, paid once |
| Plans published | 7 | 5 |
| Maker | AWS Transfer Family | Not published |
| Website | aws.amazon.com | sysax.com |
| On sftp server software | #2 of 32 | #6 of 32 |
AWS Transfer Family: what it does well
- Supports SFTP, FTPS, FTP, and managed AS2.
- Stores information in Amazon S3 or Amazon EFS.
- Supports thousands of concurrent users with access controls.
- Endpoints can use three Availability Zones without an extra multi-AZ charge.
What to know first
- Charges depend on enabled protocols and usage.
- Managed workflows require a supported file-transfer endpoint.
- Web app units support up to 250 unique sessions per five-minute period.
- S3 requests and bandwidth remain chargeable for web apps.
Sysax Multi Server: what it does well
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