GlobalSCAPE

What GlobalSCAPE does

GlobalSCAPE provides managed file transfer (MFT) software that secures, automates, and audits data exchange between systems, trading partners, customers, and internal applications. Founded in 1996 and now operating as a brand under Fortra, LLC (formerly HelpSystems), GlobalSCAPE serves organizations in regulated and transaction-intensive industries including financial services, healthcare, defense and government contractors, retail, energy, and entertainment. The core platform is Globalscape EFT (Enhanced File Transfer), an on-premises MFT solution built around native Microsoft Windows integration (Active Directory, Windows Authentication, EFS), multi-protocol support (SFTP, FTPS, HTTP/HTTPS, AS2), and a layered module architecture. Capabilities include the Advanced Workflow Engine (AWE) with 200+ automated actions, Business Activity Monitoring with a Self-Service Portal, High Availability with Zero Downtime Upgrade, DMZ Gateway, Remote Agent Module, Auditing and Reporting, OpenPGP encryption, Cloud Connector for AWS S3 and Azure containers, and integrated bundles for threat protection (Clearswift ICAP) and rights management (Vera DRM). Cloud-native delivery is offered via Globalscape EFT Arcus (MFTaaS), and an entry-level FTP client, CuteFTP, is sold via e-commerce at $59.99 perpetual. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with personalized quote-based pricing and a 15-day free trial, augmented by a global partner program (MSPs, security resellers, IT consultants) and AWS/Azure marketplace listings. Revenue mechanics combine subscription licensing (EFT and EFT Arcus bundles from Core Server to Enterprise), module add-ons, professional services (deployment, training, business automation development), and one-time licenses for CuteFTP. Fortra-wide, 15,000+ organizations across 100+ countries are served, with GlobalSCAPE contributing as one of three MFT product lines alongside GoAnywhere and FileCatalyst. Support teams average 10+ years of tenure and the platform reports customer satisfaction scores of 90+ and NPS of 80+.

Name

GlobalSCAPE

Legal name

Fortra, LLC

Website

https://globalscape.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

GlobalSCAPE provides managed file transfer software (EFT on-premises, EFT Arcus cloud/MFTaaS, and CuteFTP client) that secures and automates file exchange for regulated enterprises across financial services, healthcare, defense, and other Windows-centric industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed File Transfer Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Secure File Transfer & Managed File Transfer (MFT) (HDADAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Managed File Transfer (MFT) & B2B/EDI Integration (HDAEACAG)

Keywords

• Managed file transfer
• Secure file transfer
• Enterprise MFT software
• Cloud file transfer
• Automated data exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Managed File Transfer Software Licenses: Subscription and perpetual license fees for Globalscape EFT (on-premises) and EFT Arcus (MFTaaS cloud) solutions. Organizations pay for the MFT platform with various bundle tiers including Core Server, Collaboration, Starter, Premium, and Enterprise bundles.
2. SaaS/MFTaaS (EFT Arcus): Cloud-based managed file transfer service providing the compliance and efficiency of MFT without the responsibility of maintaining an on-premises solution. Sold as a subscription service.
3. Professional Services: Deployment services, professional training, business automation development services, and EFT Expert Services for implementation and optimization.
4. Module Add-ons: Additional modules available as add-ons including Rights Management add-on. Enterprise Actions, Advanced Workflow, and other premium modules available in higher-tier bundles.
5. CuteFTP Client Software: Entry-level FTP client available as one-time purchase: CuteFTP 9 (Windows) for $59.99 or with 1-year Maintenance & Support for $89.99. Professional-grade file transfer client.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

GlobalSCAPE develops and sells managed file transfer (MFT) software that helps organizations securely exchange data between systems, trading partners, and customers. Its core products are Globalscape EFT, an on-premises MFT platform, and Globalscape EFT Arcus, a cloud-based MFT-as-a-Service (MFTaaS) offering, supplemented by the CuteFTP file transfer client. The platform supports protocols including SFTP, FTPS, HTTP/HTTPS, and AS2, with add-on modules for workflow automation, compliance, and security.

Product overview

GlobalSCAPE offers a comprehensive managed file transfer (MFT) portfolio consisting of two primary platforms—Globalscape EFT (on-premises) and Globalscape EFT Arcus (MFTaaS)—plus the CuteFTP client. The core platform is enhanced by numerous add-on modules including Advanced Workflow Engine, Business Activity Monitoring, Secure ICAP Gateway, Workspaces, Rights Management, and various protocol modules (SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, AS2). These modules integrate with Microsoft ecosystem tools (Active Directory, SharePoint, SQL Server) and third-party security solutions (Clearswift, Vera DRM). Deployment options include on-premises, cloud (AWS/Azure), and hybrid configurations, serving organizations with mission-critical file transfer requirements across financial services, healthcare, defense, entertainment, energy, and retail industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Globalscape EFT: On-premises managed file transfer solution that secures, manages, and tracks data transferred between people and applications.
• EFT Arcus (MFTaaS)
• CuteFTP

Products and services

• Globalscape EFT (Enhanced File Transfer)
• Globalscape EFT Arcus (MFTaaS)
• CuteFTP

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-30% faster SFTP file transfers compared to previous automated solutions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• FortracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFortra (formerly HelpSystems) is the parent company of Globalscape. Globalscape operates as part of Fortra's comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio, which includes GoAnywhere, Globalscape, and FileCatalyst forming Fortra's Managed File Transfer solutions family. Fortra brings complementary products together to solve cybersecurity challenges in innovative ways.
• ClearswiftcoreTechnology or IntegrationClearswift Secure ICAP Gateway integrates with Globalscape EFT for the SFT Threat Protection bundle. This integration provides anti-virus and malware protection, deep content inspection, adaptive data loss prevention, and media type protection. Features include structural sanitization, document sanitization, data redaction, anti-steganography, and optical character recognition.
• VeracoreTechnology or IntegrationVera Digital Rights Management integrates with Globalscape EFT for the SFT Rights Management bundle. This partnership provides AES 256-bit encryption, access control, and file tracking with instant revocation capabilities. Allows protection of intellectual property, trade secrets, and sensitive files wherever they travel, even after downloading.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationGlobalscape EFT can be deployed in AWS cloud environment. The Cloud Connector module supports transfers from and to Amazon S3 containers with multi-part encryption and requestor-pay functionality. AWS is listed as a deployment option for flexible and scalable EFT experience.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobalscape EFT can be deployed in Microsoft Azure cloud environment. The Cloud Connector module supports transfers from and to Azure containers. Azure is listed as a deployment option for agile EFT experience with scalability benefits.
• Managed Service Providers, Security Companies, IT Consultants, and ResellersmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobalscape Partner Program includes managed service providers, security companies, IT consultants, and resellers worldwide. Partners provide end-to-end solutions that offer security, governance, compliance, and visibility for their customers' business interactions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MOVEit (Progress Software): MOVEit is one of the leading enterprise MFT platforms, providing on-premises and cloud managed file transfer with workflow automation, compliance, and SFTP/FTPS support. Closest pure-play competitor in capabilities and vertical reach.
• Biscom: Biscom provides secure file transfer and fax solutions including the Biscom MFT platform, with comparable focus on regulated industries (healthcare, financial services, government) and protocol-agnostic secure delivery.
• JSCAPE (Redwood Software): JSCAPE MFT Server provides enterprise secure file transfer across SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS and AS2 protocols, alongside Redwood's workload automation and business process automation portfolio. Comparable MFT capabilities and customer profile.
• Axway MFT: Axway Managed File Transfer provides enterprise-grade secure file transfer, B2B integration, and API-driven workflows. Comparable target customers (financial services, healthcare, defense) and overlapping protocol support.
• GoAnywhere MFT: Sister product under Fortra, offering competing on-premises and cloud managed file transfer solutions including GoAnywhere MFT and GoDrive. Most directly comparable peer given identical parent and overlapping customer segments.
• IBM Sterling MFT: IBM Sterling Managed File Transfer (now under Rocket Software ownership) is a long-established enterprise MFT solution with Connect:Direct and Sterling File Gateway, serving large regulated organizations globally.
• FileCatalyst: Also under Fortra's MFT portfolio, FileCatalyst provides accelerated file transfer technology optimized for large media files. It shares the same parent as Globalscape but addresses a distinct large-file-transfer use case.

Broad incumbents

• AWS Transfer Family: AWS Transfer Family delivers fully managed SFTP, FTPS, and FTP protocol support directly into Amazon S3. As a hyperscaler-native offering, it competes with Globalscape EFT Arcus for cloud MFT workloads and integrates with the same AWS ecosystem Globalscape supports.
• Microsoft Azure Blob Storage / Data Factory: Microsoft Azure provides cloud-native file movement, storage, and integration services including Azure Blob Storage, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Files. They overlap with Globalscape's Azure-targeted Cloud Connector Module as alternative routes for enterprises standardizing on Azure.

Emerging players

• Coviant Software (Diplomat MFT): Coviant's Diplomat MFT is an emerging managed file transfer solution targeting mid-market and enterprise customers with secure, automated file transfer capabilities. Comparable feature set in a smaller, more focused footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/globalscape
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GlobalSCAPESoftware
• Facebookfacebook.com/globalscape
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/globalscape-inc

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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