SFTPPlus MFT Client vs BatchSync
This comparison covers the SFTPPlus MFT client licence and BatchSync V12.
SFTPPlus MFT Client
- First year
- $2,375
- Following years
- $475
Licensing
- Perpetual licenceSFTPPlus MFT can continue operating without a support renewal. BatchSync requires an active subscription after its trial. Details
- Yes
- All supported client protocols includedThe compared licences include their respective client protocols. Their supported protocol lists differ. Details
- Yes
- Development and testing instanceBoth include non-production use. BatchSync includes one development or testing server alongside its production server. Details
- Yes
- Unlimited remote endpoints and transfersNeither product imposes licence limits on remote servers, transfer counts, or data volume. Actual capacity depends on infrastructure. Details
- Yes
Runtime and deployment
- Windows ServerBoth run unattended as Windows services. Details
- Yes
- LinuxSFTPPlus MFT runs natively on Linux. BatchSync's FAQ states that it is Windows-only. Details
- Yes
- Docker and Kubernetes on LinuxDeploy SFTPPlus MFT in Linux containers. BatchSync requires Windows. Details
- Yes
- MacOSRun the transfer engine on macOS. BatchSync does not offer a Mac version. Details
- Yes
- Self-managed cloud deploymentBoth can run on cloud virtual machines. Running on Azure or AWS does not itself provide a storage connector. Details
- Yes
File transfer protocols
- SFTP clientUpload and download through SSH file transfer. Details
- Yes
- FTP and FTPS clientsConnect to FTP servers, including connections secured with TLS. Details
- Yes
- AS2 sendSFTPPlus MFT Client sends signed or encrypted AS2 messages and checks delivery receipts. AS2 is absent from BatchSync's published protocol list. Details
- Yes
- AS2 receiveReceiving AS2 messages requires the optional SFTPPlus MFT server licence, excluded from the client price. BatchSync does not list AS2 support. Details
- Available with an additional server licence
- WebDAV clientSFTPPlus MFT connects to WebDAV servers over HTTP or HTTPS. BatchSync does not list WebDAV. Details
- Yes
- Azure Blob and Azure Files connectorsSFTPPlus MFT accesses these services through their storage APIs. BatchSync lists local folders and network shares, without native Azure storage connectors. Details
- Yes
- SharePoint Online connectorSFTPPlus MFT exchanges files through Microsoft Graph. BatchSync does not list a native SharePoint connector. Details
- Yes
- Exchange Online attachments through Microsoft GraphSFTPPlus MFT monitors mailboxes and retrieves attachments. BatchSync does not list this mailbox connector. Details
- Yes
- SMTP file deliverySFTPPlus MFT sends files as email attachments. BatchSync uses SMTP for status notifications, without file attachment delivery. Details
- Yes
- Oracle Database as a transfer endpointSFTPPlus MFT reads and writes database rows as transfer content. BatchSync can run database export scripts, but does not list a native Oracle connector. Details
- Yes
- IBM MQ as a transfer endpointSFTPPlus MFT exchanges file content with message queues. BatchSync does not list a native IBM MQ connector. Details
- Yes
- Windows network sharesBoth transfer files using shares accessible through the operating system. Details
- Yes
Administration and integration
- Web administrationSFTPPlus MFT provides browser administration. BatchSync uses a Windows desktop console without a web administration interface. Details
- Yes
- Windows desktop GUIBatchSync provides a native Windows console for configuring tasks and monitoring transfers. SFTPPlus MFT uses a browser interface without a native desktop GUI. Details
- No
- Command-line administrationSFTPPlus MFT includes admin-shell for configuration and operation. BatchSync can call external commands within workflows but does not provide a command-line administration interface. Details
- Yes
- Administration APISFTPPlus MFT provides a JSON-RPC HTTP API for reading and changing configuration and operating components, using administrator accounts and role permissions. BatchSync does not provide an administration API. Details
- Yes
- Configuration as .INI formatSFTPPlus MFT uses an INI file suitable for reviewing changes in version control. BatchSync stores its tasks in encrypted files. Details
- Yes
- No external database requiredNeither product requires a separate database server for operation. Details
- Yes
Automation
- Scheduled client transfersBoth initiate transfers on configured schedules. Details
- Yes
- File filteringBoth select which source files to transfer using filters. Details
- Yes
- Automatic retriesBoth retry failed transfers. BatchSync also documents resuming an interrupted file from its failure point. Details
- Yes
- Server-to-server streamingSFTPPlus MFT can stream between remote endpoints without storing the whole file locally. BatchSync does not provide server-to-server streaming. Details
- Yes
- Two-way folder synchronizationBatchSync reconciles changes on both sides. SFTPPlus MFT uses directional transfers without an equivalent synchronization mode. Details
- No
- Propagate deletions between synchronized foldersBatchSync tracks deletions on either side and applies them to the other folder. SFTPPlus MFT source cleanup after transfer is a different operation. Details
- No
- Compress and extract archivesBoth create and extract ZIP archives. SFTPPlus MFT also supports other archive formats. Details
- Yes
- Built-in PGP processingSFTPPlus MFT encrypts, decrypts, signs, and verifies OpenPGP files. BatchSync supports AES-encrypted ZIP processing but does not include built-in PGP processing. Details
- Yes
- Single-step workflow debuggingBatchSync's batch editor steps through commands and shows their output. SFTPPlus MFT provides event logs without an equivalent interactive workflow debugger. Details
- No
Security and identity
- SSH public key authenticationBoth authenticate SFTP client connections using SSH keys. Details
- Yes
- OpenID Connect administrator SSOSFTPPlus MFT administrators can sign in through an identity provider such as Entra ID. BatchSync does not support OpenID Connect administrator SSO. Details
- Yes
- Role-based administrationSFTPPlus MFT restricts which configuration and operations each administrator can access. BatchSync does not provide role-based administration. Details
- Yes
Other features
- External scripts and programsBoth products can invoke external programs to extend their functionality. BatchSync batches can call PowerShell, VBScript, and command-line utilities; SFTPPlus MFT invokes them through event handlers. Details
- Yes
- Email status notificationsBoth report transfer success or failure by email. Details
- Yes
- Built-in daily transfer dashboardBatchSync summarizes tasks, file counts, and data volumes. SFTPPlus MFT offers component status, searchable logs, and event reports; a daily transfer dashboard is on the roadmap. Details
- No (on roadmap)
High availability and audit
- Automatic client transfer failoverSFTPPlus MFT supports client failover with additional cluster licensing. BatchSync does not provide automatic client transfer failover. Details
- Cluster licence
- Central management of different node rolesA SFTPPlus MFT cluster controller assigns transfers and components to node pools. BatchSync does not provide central management of different node roles. Details
- Cluster licence
- Detailed transfer historyBoth retain records of transfer activity for troubleshooting and audit review. Details
- Yes
Support
- In-house technical supportBoth products provide support from their own in-house teams, included in the annual costs shown. SFTPPlus MFT provides telephone, email, and screen-sharing support. Details
- Yes
- Updates with active maintenance or subscriptionSFTPPlus MFT support and maintenance includes upgrades. BatchSync includes updates while its subscription is active. Details
- Yes
BatchSync V12
- First year
- $990
- Following years
- $990
Licensing
- Perpetual licenceSFTPPlus MFT can continue operating without a support renewal. BatchSync requires an active subscription after its trial. Details
- No
- All supported client protocols includedThe compared licences include their respective client protocols. Their supported protocol lists differ. Details
- Yes
- Development and testing instanceBoth include non-production use. BatchSync includes one development or testing server alongside its production server. Details
- Yes
- Unlimited remote endpoints and transfersNeither product imposes licence limits on remote servers, transfer counts, or data volume. Actual capacity depends on infrastructure. Details
- Yes
Runtime and deployment
- Windows ServerBoth run unattended as Windows services. Details
- Yes
- LinuxSFTPPlus MFT runs natively on Linux. BatchSync's FAQ states that it is Windows-only. Details
- No
- Docker and Kubernetes on LinuxDeploy SFTPPlus MFT in Linux containers. BatchSync requires Windows. Details
- No
- MacOSRun the transfer engine on macOS. BatchSync does not offer a Mac version. Details
- No
- Self-managed cloud deploymentBoth can run on cloud virtual machines. Running on Azure or AWS does not itself provide a storage connector. Details
- Yes
File transfer protocols
- SFTP clientUpload and download through SSH file transfer. Details
- Yes
- FTP and FTPS clientsConnect to FTP servers, including connections secured with TLS. Details
- Yes
- AS2 sendSFTPPlus MFT Client sends signed or encrypted AS2 messages and checks delivery receipts. AS2 is absent from BatchSync's published protocol list. Details
- No
- AS2 receiveReceiving AS2 messages requires the optional SFTPPlus MFT server licence, excluded from the client price. BatchSync does not list AS2 support. Details
- No
- WebDAV clientSFTPPlus MFT connects to WebDAV servers over HTTP or HTTPS. BatchSync does not list WebDAV. Details
- No
- Azure Blob and Azure Files connectorsSFTPPlus MFT accesses these services through their storage APIs. BatchSync lists local folders and network shares, without native Azure storage connectors. Details
- No
- SharePoint Online connectorSFTPPlus MFT exchanges files through Microsoft Graph. BatchSync does not list a native SharePoint connector. Details
- No
- Exchange Online attachments through Microsoft GraphSFTPPlus MFT monitors mailboxes and retrieves attachments. BatchSync does not list this mailbox connector. Details
- No
- SMTP file deliverySFTPPlus MFT sends files as email attachments. BatchSync uses SMTP for status notifications, without file attachment delivery. Details
- No
- Oracle Database as a transfer endpointSFTPPlus MFT reads and writes database rows as transfer content. BatchSync can run database export scripts, but does not list a native Oracle connector. Details
- No
- IBM MQ as a transfer endpointSFTPPlus MFT exchanges file content with message queues. BatchSync does not list a native IBM MQ connector. Details
- No
- Windows network sharesBoth transfer files using shares accessible through the operating system. Details
- Yes
Administration and integration
- Web administrationSFTPPlus MFT provides browser administration. BatchSync uses a Windows desktop console without a web administration interface. Details
- No
- Windows desktop GUIBatchSync provides a native Windows console for configuring tasks and monitoring transfers. SFTPPlus MFT uses a browser interface without a native desktop GUI. Details
- Yes
- Command-line administrationSFTPPlus MFT includes admin-shell for configuration and operation. BatchSync can call external commands within workflows but does not provide a command-line administration interface. Details
- No
- Administration APISFTPPlus MFT provides a JSON-RPC HTTP API for reading and changing configuration and operating components, using administrator accounts and role permissions. BatchSync does not provide an administration API. Details
- No
- Configuration as .INI formatSFTPPlus MFT uses an INI file suitable for reviewing changes in version control. BatchSync stores its tasks in encrypted files. Details
- No
- No external database requiredNeither product requires a separate database server for operation. Details
- Yes
Automation
- Scheduled client transfersBoth initiate transfers on configured schedules. Details
- Yes
- File filteringBoth select which source files to transfer using filters. Details
- Yes
- Automatic retriesBoth retry failed transfers. BatchSync also documents resuming an interrupted file from its failure point. Details
- Yes
- Server-to-server streamingSFTPPlus MFT can stream between remote endpoints without storing the whole file locally. BatchSync does not provide server-to-server streaming. Details
- No
- Two-way folder synchronizationBatchSync reconciles changes on both sides. SFTPPlus MFT uses directional transfers without an equivalent synchronization mode. Details
- Yes
- Propagate deletions between synchronized foldersBatchSync tracks deletions on either side and applies them to the other folder. SFTPPlus MFT source cleanup after transfer is a different operation. Details
- Yes
- Compress and extract archivesBoth create and extract ZIP archives. SFTPPlus MFT also supports other archive formats. Details
- Yes
- Built-in PGP processingSFTPPlus MFT encrypts, decrypts, signs, and verifies OpenPGP files. BatchSync supports AES-encrypted ZIP processing but does not include built-in PGP processing. Details
- No
- Single-step workflow debuggingBatchSync's batch editor steps through commands and shows their output. SFTPPlus MFT provides event logs without an equivalent interactive workflow debugger. Details
- Yes
Security and identity
- SSH public key authenticationBoth authenticate SFTP client connections using SSH keys. Details
- Yes
- OpenID Connect administrator SSOSFTPPlus MFT administrators can sign in through an identity provider such as Entra ID. BatchSync does not support OpenID Connect administrator SSO. Details
- No
- Role-based administrationSFTPPlus MFT restricts which configuration and operations each administrator can access. BatchSync does not provide role-based administration. Details
- No
Other features
- External scripts and programsBoth products can invoke external programs to extend their functionality. BatchSync batches can call PowerShell, VBScript, and command-line utilities; SFTPPlus MFT invokes them through event handlers. Details
- Yes
- Email status notificationsBoth report transfer success or failure by email. Details
- Yes
- Built-in daily transfer dashboardBatchSync summarizes tasks, file counts, and data volumes. SFTPPlus MFT offers component status, searchable logs, and event reports; a daily transfer dashboard is on the roadmap. Details
- Yes
High availability and audit
- Automatic client transfer failoverSFTPPlus MFT supports client failover with additional cluster licensing. BatchSync does not provide automatic client transfer failover. Details
- No
- Central management of different node rolesA SFTPPlus MFT cluster controller assigns transfers and components to node pools. BatchSync does not provide central management of different node roles. Details
- No
- Detailed transfer historyBoth retain records of transfer activity for troubleshooting and audit review. Details
- Yes
Support
- In-house technical supportBoth products provide support from their own in-house teams, included in the annual costs shown. SFTPPlus MFT provides telephone, email, and screen-sharing support. Details
- Yes
- Updates with active maintenance or subscriptionSFTPPlus MFT support and maintenance includes upgrades. BatchSync includes updates while its subscription is active. Details
- Yes
Comparison criteria
We compare the SFTPPlus MFT client licence with BatchSync V12 (version 12.7.1), using published capabilities rather than performance benchmarks.
Optional SFTPPlus MFT server and cluster licences are excluded.
Why choose SFTPPlus MFT
SFTPPlus MFT fits workflows that need Linux, macOS, containers, or native connections to SharePoint, Azure storage, Exchange Online, Oracle Database, and IBM MQ. Readable configuration and a perpetual licence suit teams that need those deployment and ownership options.
The optional server licence extends SFTPPlus MFT with server-side transfers, allowing trading partners to connect and send files to your installation. Combined with the client's AS2 sending, AS2 reception supports EDI file exchange in both directions, including signed and encrypted documents and delivery receipts.
With a cluster licence, you can manage multiple SFTPPlus MFT client instances from one unified web interface. The cluster controller distributes configuration updates and lets you assign different transfers to individual instances or groups of instances.
Choose SFTPPlus MFT when direct Windows desktop access is unavailable and administrators need to configure and operate transfers through a web browser. Its multi-role administration gives each administrator different permissions for application configuration and operation. For example, one administrator can monitor activity with read-only access, while another can manage transfers without changing accounts or security settings.
When BatchSync is a better fit
BatchSync has a lower first-year cost and provides two-way folder synchronization with deletion propagation.
Its Windows console includes a daily transfer dashboard, and its batch editor supports stepping through workflow commands.
These are useful advantages for Windows-only teams whose endpoints use only SFTP, FTP, FTPS, or network shares.
SFTPPlus MFT does not provide equivalent synchronization or interactive workflow debugging.