Axway Managed File Transfer (MFT)
Managed file transfer (MFT) software
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What is Axway Managed File Transfer (MFT)
Axway Managed File Transfer (MFT) is an enterprise managed file transfer platform used to securely move files between internal systems, partners, and cloud services. It supports common transfer protocols (such as SFTP/FTPS/HTTPS) and provides centralized administration, automation, and auditing for compliance-driven file exchanges. The product is typically used by IT operations, integration teams, and B2B/EDI-adjacent workflows that require governed, trackable transfers across multiple endpoints.
Enterprise-grade governance and audit
Provides centralized policy management, logging, and reporting to support controlled file exchanges. This helps organizations meet audit and compliance requirements by maintaining traceability of transfers and user actions. It also supports operational oversight through monitoring and alerting for transfer status and failures.
Broad protocol and endpoint support
Supports widely used secure file transfer protocols and can connect to heterogeneous environments (on-premises and cloud). This reduces the need for separate tools when partners or internal systems require different protocols. It is well-suited to multi-endpoint, multi-partner file exchange scenarios.
Automation and operational controls
Includes scheduling, workflow-style automation, and retry/exception handling to reduce manual transfer operations. Central administration enables standardized configurations across many flows and endpoints. These capabilities are commonly required in high-volume, business-critical file movement environments.
Cost and licensing considerations
Pricing for enterprise MFT products can be significant, especially when scaling to many endpoints, environments, or high throughput. Total cost may include infrastructure, high availability, and professional services in addition to licensing. This can be a constraint for smaller teams or limited-use cases.
Complexity and admin overhead
Enterprise MFT deployments often require careful design, configuration, and ongoing administration. Organizations may need specialized skills to manage certificates, partner onboarding, and operational monitoring at scale. This can be heavier than simpler cloud-first file transfer services.
Integration breadth varies by use case
While MFT covers secure transport and governance, some end-to-end integration needs (data transformation, API-led integration, or complex B2B mapping) may require additional Axway components or third-party tools. Buyers should validate how much orchestration and transformation is included versus adjacent integration platforms. This can affect architecture and implementation scope.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Managed File Transfer (customer-managed) | Request Quote (not publicly listed on vendor site) | Purchase metric: file transfers; Minimum (per month): 25,000 transfers; Subscription entitlements include Axway MFT, support for all available protocols, unlimited production/non-production/disaster recovery environments; Options: Enterprise pack, mission-critical support, end-point transfer agents/clients, EBICS and SWIFT. |
| Axway Managed Cloud Services | Request Quote (not publicly listed on vendor site) | Purchase metric: file transfers and incoming data volume; Minimum (per month): 25,000 transfers and 10 GB; Service pricing packages: standard, advanced, premium, premium plus; Subscription entitlements include Axway MFT, gateway support for all protocols, anti-virus, storage encryption, standard network connectivity; Options: multiple SLA levels, full managed services, additional network connectivity. |
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Axway Software SA
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