Movebot
File migration software
Cloud migration software
Data integration tools
Cloud data integration software
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What is Movebot
Movebot is a data and file migration platform used to move content between on-premises storage and cloud file services, as well as between cloud repositories. It is typically used by IT teams and service providers for tenant-to-tenant migrations, storage modernization, and consolidation projects. The product focuses on orchestrating large-scale file moves with automated discovery, mapping, and transfer execution across heterogeneous sources and targets.
Broad source/target coverage
Movebot supports migrations across multiple storage types, including on-premises file shares/NAS and common cloud file repositories. This reduces the need to chain multiple tools when projects span different platforms. It is well-suited to mixed environments where content lives across several file systems and cloud services.
Automated discovery and mapping
The platform emphasizes pre-migration discovery to inventory content and help plan scope, permissions, and paths. It provides mapping and job configuration features that reduce manual scripting for repeatable moves. This is useful for service teams running multiple migrations with consistent runbooks.
Designed for large migrations
Movebot is built around orchestrated transfer jobs intended for high-volume datasets and multi-step cutovers. It includes controls for scheduling and managing migration waves to support phased execution. This aligns with enterprise migration patterns where minimizing downtime and coordinating stakeholders matters.
Less suited for ETL use
Despite being listed near data integration tools, Movebot primarily targets file/content migration rather than transformation-heavy pipelines. Organizations needing complex data cleansing, joins, or schema mapping may require a separate integration/ETL platform. Its value is strongest when the goal is moving and re-homing files with metadata and permissions.
Connector availability varies
Coverage depends on the specific connectors and APIs available for each source/target system. Some niche repositories or legacy systems may require custom approaches or intermediate staging. Buyers typically need a proof-of-concept to confirm support for their exact endpoints and permission models.
Operational complexity at scale
Large migrations still require careful planning around identity, permissions, network throughput, and cutover coordination. Teams may need to invest time in testing, throttling, and exception handling for problematic files and paths. This can increase services effort compared with simpler, single-platform migration utilities.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (usage-based)
Free tier/trial: Movebot offers a free trial/sign-up to explore the platform and free scanning. The site references a free trial (English page shows "Start free trial"; localized pages mention a 50 GB trial). Once you execute a transfer, a credit card is required; for free trial credits you may need to contact sales.
Example costs / Key SKUs:
- File / Data migrations (USD): $0.75 or less per GB (pay only for what you move). No subscription or per-user fees.
- File / Data migrations (AUD): $1.12 or less per GB.
- File / Data migrations (EUR): €0.75 or less per GB.
- File / Data migrations (GBP): £0.60 or less per GB.
- Mailbox migrations: $15.00 per transfer (USD) / €15.00 per transfer (EUR) / £15.00 per transfer (GBP). Mailboxes are charged per transfer with unlimited mailbox data (capped/in some locales described differently on localized pages).
Volume / Pre-purchase discounts: Movebot publishes tiered volume pricing (pre-purchased datapacks) that reduce the per-GB cost as volume increases. Examples (USD base shown):
- Under 1 TB: $0.75/GB (pre-purchase pack price listed $675.00 for 1 TB)
- Up to 2 TB: $0.70/GB (pack $1,260.00)
- Up to 5 TB: $0.60/GB (pack $2,700.00)
- Up to 20 TB: $0.50/GB (pack $9,000.00)
- Over 20 TB: Contact sales / Talk to us for pricing
MSP / Partner plan: Discounted rates and additional MSP features are available; must register for an MSP account or contact sales for details.
Other notes from official site:
- Scanning is free (no cost to run scans).
- No subscription, no monthly platform fees, no user fees—you simply pay for the data you move.
- For large migrations, Movebot asks to contact sales for better pricing.
