Compare Autodesk Drive vs. Files.com

Drive accommodates over 60 different Autodesk and third-party file formats for viewing, and for certain file types, users can edit their designs while Drive takes care of managing references seamlessly. Unlike standard cloud storage solutions, Drive allows collaborators engaged in CAD, CAM, and BIM projects to view models and drawings directly in their web browsers, eliminating the need for any plug-ins or downloads. Users can view and organize files stored in Drive from their desktops and associated applications, downloading files only when necessary, which helps to conserve local storage space. This cloud storage solution is specifically designed for individuals and small teams in the CAD domain. A variety of file types can be accessed online via Drive, eliminating the requirement to download them for opening in a desktop application. Autodesk Drive is also compatible with most up-to-date desktop browsers that support WebGL technology, ensuring a smooth experience. For users on Windows systems, the Desktop Connector utility provides an efficient way to sync files straight from their local workspaces, enhancing productivity and collaboration. Overall, Drive offers a robust solution for managing and collaborating on design files in a cloud environment.

6,000+ companies trust Files.com to automate and secure business critical transfers. We obsess about security, compliance, reliability, and performance so your critical business processes just work every time. Easily manage any transfer flow without writing scripts or code, and onboard workloads and partners effortlessly. We support standard file transfer protocols (FTP, SFTP, AS2) for working with external partners and also provide native apps for high performance internal transfers. As a fully Cloud-Native SaaS, there are no servers for you to buy or maintain, there is no installation required, and high availability and redundancy are built in and free. Our InfoSec Program is audited annually by Kirkpatrick Price, a leading information security CPA firm. Our audit covers the scope of the entire Files.com business (not just datacenter operations) and names Files.com specifically. Beware of smaller competitors who try to pass off someone else’s audit as their own. Technical capabilities include encryption at-rest and in-transit, four types of two-factor authentication, nine enterprise identity (SSO) integrations, configurable password and session policies, and a perfect “A+” score from Qualys SSL Labs.