Compare Files.com vs. Syncthing

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.

Syncthing is a real-time file synchronization application designed to facilitate the secure exchange of files across multiple computers. It ensures that your files are synchronized without any interference, safeguarding your privacy against unauthorized access. You maintain complete control over your data, deciding its storage locations, sharing permissions, and transmission methods. Your files reside solely on your devices, eliminating the risk associated with central servers that could be vulnerable to breaches. Communication is encrypted with TLS, bolstering security through advanced measures such as perfect forward secrecy, which thwarts potential eavesdroppers from accessing your information. Each connected device is authenticated with a robust cryptographic certificate, allowing connections only from devices you have specifically authorized. The underlying protocol is transparent and well-documented, ensuring there are no hidden complexities involved. Furthermore, any issues or bugs that may arise are promptly disclosed for public scrutiny, ensuring that potential flaws are not concealed. The commitment to transparency and user control makes Syncthing a reliable choice for secure file synchronization.