AWS Transfer Family Pros and Cons

I love how AWS Transfer Family makes file transfers easy. It’s super easy to set up, scales and integrates with S3 and EFS. No servers to manage, no maintenance to worry about—it just works! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing that could be improved is the pricing—it gets expensive for high volume transfers. And no native user management so you have to set up IAM roles or custom auth which can be a bit of a pain for simpler use cases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about AWS Transfer Family is how easy it makes secure file transfers to and from S3 or EFS without needing to manage infrastructure. The integration with AWS services is seamless, and it supports multiple protocols like SFTP, FTPS, and FTP, which makes it versatile for different use cases. It’s reliable and scales well with growing data transfer needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing I dislike ....the pricing can add up quickly, especially for high-volume transfers. Also, setting up more advanced configurations can sometimes feel a bit complex if you’re not familiar with AWS services. It would be helpful if there were more built-in features for detailed monitoring or troubleshooting without relying on separate AWS tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AWS transfer family gas been great for our legacy file transfer needs. It's particularly great because it integrates well with other AWS services such as IAM roles and S3 buckets (it took very little time to setup the server). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The pricing could be more straightforward - you pay for both the endpoint hours and data transfer which can add up quick if you're not careful , also sometimes the CloudWatch metrics can be a bit delayed which makes real-time monitoring tricky. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AWS Transfer Family includes a managed service for integration with other AWS services, like S3, having a high level of security, scalability, and a pay-as-you-go pricing model. This will make the file transfers much easier to deal with securely without the headaches of infrastructure and hence efficient for business. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some of the cons entail limited protocol support, over-complicated pricing, and the troublesome customization it requires, along with a steep learning curve for new users. It will remain, however, one of the best options for secure file transfers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AWS Transfer Family offers seamless integration with existing AWS services, making it incredibly easy to manage and transfer files securely. The user interface is intuitive, which simplifies the overall experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While AWS Transfer Family is generally effective, I’ve encountered occasional performance issues during peak times, which can slow down transfers. Additionally, the documentation could be more detailed for new users Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

- Ease of implementation: Select your favorite file transfer protocol, configure the communication, and start using it from internal VPCs (FTP) or external world (SFTP and FTPS)

- Ease of Integration: It can integrate with AWS services like AWS IAM and S3 making it simple to incorporate into existing infrastructures.

- Security: Offers robust security features including support for VPC, IAM roles, and Certificates for TLS communications providing multiple authentication methods.

- Ease of use: AWS interface and straightforward setup process make it easy for users of all levels to get started quickly making it suitable for both frequent and occasional data transfer needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

- Cost: The pricing can become quite high for large-scale data transfers, which might concern businesses with tight budgets (0.04$ per gigabyte ) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AWS Transfer Family excels in secure file transfers with support for SFTP, FTPS, and FTP. It integrates seamlessly with AWS services like S3 and IAM, ensuring scalability and robust security. The service is user-friendly and easy to implement, with comprehensive customer support and detailed documentation. Its reliability supports frequent use and a wide range of file transfer needs. The extensive feature set includes detailed monitoring and logging, and it integrates effortlessly into existing AWS workflows, enhancing both efficiency and reliability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

nothing at all i really liked everything Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I used AWS Transfer Family as a small business trying to exchange different information with others, mostly associates or customers. I tried to implement machine learning techniques in our business and I was happy about the data lakes, and backup functionalities. I also heard and saw when used it that it's very easy to integrate with existing services. I can not provide any feedback about the customer support because, luckily, I did not need that :)) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a small business I could say that the costs were quite high, given that we did not have to transfer large amounts of data regularly. Also, for a bigger enterprise, I would think that this feature locks you in in the AWS infrastructure, making it harder to change to another competitor Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use AWS Transfer Family for easy efficient and reliable files transfer using many transfer protocol. It is also very secure Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Occasional LATENCY, I don't understand the pricing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AWS Transfer Family provides a managed service for secure file transfers, and what stands out most is its flexibility and ease of integration with existing AWS services. It supports protocols like SFTP, FTPS, and FTP, making it easy to migrate file transfer workloads to the cloud without needing to redesign your workflows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One potential downside of AWS Transfer Family is its cost structure, which can be complex and might become expensive depending on the volume of data transferred and the number of endpoints. Additionally, while it provides robust security features, the initial setup and configuration might be challenging for users unfamiliar with AWS services or cloud environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.