MFT Online

What MFT Online does

MFT Online is a French secure managed file transfer (MFT) platform that enables organizations to send, share, and temporarily store sensitive and confidential files with end-to-end encryption, legally admissible digital fingerprinting, and full audit trails. The company, founded in 2002 (originally as Opentrust MFT) and operating as a subsidiary of Equisign/LetReco from La Défense, Paris, serves a customer base of over 150 groups spanning French government ministries, CAC 40 corporations, defense contractors, banks, healthcare institutions, and legal professionals. Its technology stack is built on AES-256 end-to-end encryption, HSM-based key storage via Proteccio Bull, Adobe CDS digital identity authentication, and ANSSI CSPN-certified software hosted on Cloud Temple's SecNumCloud (IaaS)-qualified sovereign infrastructure.

The platform is offered across three deployment tiers: MFT Online Premier (mutualized SaaS at €400-€21,500/year based on user count), MFT Online Entreprise (dedicated SaaS with custom quote-based pricing for high-security clients), and MFT Online Licence (on-premise perpetual license at €2,800-€5,300 with €560-€1,060 annual maintenance). Distribution is direct to enterprise and government through demo requests, a 7-day free trial, and a self-serve SaaS portal for mid-market buyers, with no reseller or partner channel. The technical differentiator, beyond sovereign cloud hosting, is the per-file digital fingerprint that provides court-admissible proof of document version and integrity, supported by native Microsoft Outlook and Office 365 plugins for workflow integration.

MFT Online monetizes through subscription recurring revenue (SaaS tiers), one-time perpetual licenses plus annual maintenance (on-premise), and customized enterprise contracts. Notable customers include FDJ, Safran, Thales, Engie, Société Générale, SNCF, Orano, Faurecia, Orange Cyberdéfense, Idemia, Veepee, Alten, CNIL, DGFiP, and the French Ministries of Justice and Education Nationale. The company holds CSPN, SecNumCloud (IaaS), ISO 27001, HDS, and Visa de sécurité certifications, positioning it as a compliance-grade solution for France's most data-sensitive organizations.

Name

MFT Online

Legal name

MFT Online

Website

https://mftonline.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MFT Online provides a France-based, ANSSI-certified secure managed file transfer platform for sending, sharing, and storing sensitive files, serving 150+ groups including government ministries, CAC 40 companies, and defense and financial institutions across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secure File Transfer Software (Managed File Transfer)

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

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 sharing
• Encrypted document transfer
• Sovereign cloud hosting
• Compliance file transfer

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris La Défense

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. MFT Online Premier — SaaS Subscription (Mutualized): Annual subscription pricing for a shared multi-tenant SaaS platform with a dedicated domain per organization. Volume tiers range from 2 users (€400/year) to 1,000 users (€21,500/year), with progressive discounts of up to 90% at higher user counts.
2. MFT Online On-Premise — Perpetual License + Annual Maintenance: One-time perpetual license purchase (€2,800–€5,300 depending on configuration) combined with an annual maintenance and support contract (€560–€1,060/year). Software is deployed on the customer's own infrastructure.
3. MFT Online Entreprise — Dedicated SaaS: Fully dedicated cloud instance on private infrastructure with personalized configuration, high availability SLAs, and dedicated technical support. Pricing is custom quote-based and tailored to organization requirements.
4. Maintenance and Support (Keynectis SA): Annual maintenance and support contract for On-Premise deployments, including software updates, technical assistance, and security patches, provided under Keynectis SA licensing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MFT Online provides a secure managed file transfer platform that enables organizations to send, share, receive, and temporarily store sensitive, confidential, and classified documents online. The platform is offered in three deployment tiers — MFT Online Premier (shared SaaS), MFT Online Entreprise (dedicated SaaS), and MFT Online Licence (on-premise) — with AES-256 end-to-end encryption, ANSSI CSPN certification, sovereign SecNumCloud (IaaS) hosting in France, Adobe CDS digital identity authentication, and legally admissible digital fingerprinting per transferred file.

Product overview

MFT Online is a secure file transfer platform offered across three deployment tiers: MFT Online Premier (shared SaaS), MFT Online Entreprise (dedicated SaaS), and MFT Online Licence (on-premise). The platform delivers encrypted, traceable, and legally probative document transfers for professionals, formerly known as Opentrust MFT, and is delivered by Equisign. All tiers share core security features including AES-256 end-to-end encryption, Adobe CDS strong authentication, SecNumCloud/IaaS cloud hosting, and CSPN ANSSI certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MFT Online Premier: SaaS mutualized solution with dedicated domain, hosted on certified ISO 27001 platform in France.
• MFT Online Entreprise
• MFT Online Licence (On-Premise)

Products and services

• MFT Online Premier Shared multi-tenant SaaS platform providing secure file transfer with a dedicated domain per organization. Hosted on certified ISO 27001, CSPN-certified infrastructure in France, with automatic updates and centralized data-flow management. Annual subscription pricing from €400 (2 users) to €21,500 (1,000 users), with progressive volume discounts up to 90%.
• MFT Online Entreprise Dedicated SaaS instance on private cloud infrastructure with isolated environment, personalized configuration, high availability SLAs, and dedicated technical support. Allows organizations to structure independent exchange spaces per division, geography, or project with delegated local and central admin rights. Pricing is custom quote-based.
• MFT Online Licence (On-Premise) On-premise deployment of the MFT Online secure file transfer software, installed in the customer's own environment on their own servers. Commercialized under license and maintenance by Keynectis SA, with pricing based on the number of declared user accounts. One-time perpetual license from €2,800 to €5,300 plus annual maintenance from €560 to €1,060.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2 million professionals and 150+ groups rely on MFT Online for secure document transfers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, historical and supporting.

• Equisign (LetReco)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002MFT Online is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Equisign (also known as LetReco). Equisign is a software publisher specializing in digital security, offering MFT (secure file transfer) and LetReco (electronic registered letter). The company serves approximately 150 accounts including around 20 CAC 40 companies. Equisign itself emerged from a partnership between OpenTrust/DocuSign France and DiliTrust.
• OpenTrust / DocuSign FrancehistoricalStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpenTrust / DocuSign France (the global leader in digital signature) was a founding partner of Equisign alongside DiliTrust. OpenTrust contributed its secure file transfer expertise, which became MFT Online. MFT Online was formerly known as Opentrust MFT, reflecting this heritage.
• DiliTrusthistoricalStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiliTrust, an editor specializing in corporate legal governance, was the other founding partner of Equisign alongside OpenTrust/DocuSign France. DiliTrust contributed expertise in legal document management and governance, complementing the secure transfer capabilities from OpenTrust.
• Keynectis SAsupportingTechnology or IntegrationKeynectis SA provides the licensing and maintenance framework for MFT Online On-Premise deployments. Under this model, the software is commercialized under license and maintenance by Keynectis SA, with pricing varying based on the number of declared user accounts.
• Cloud TemplecoreTechnology or IntegrationMFT Online relies on Cloud Temple's SecNumCloud (IaaS)-qualified cloud infrastructure for hosting its SaaS offerings. Cloud Temple holds ANSSI's SecNumCloud qualification, making it the foundational infrastructure partner enabling MFT Online's sovereign cloud positioning. All MFT Online SaaS data is stored on Cloud Temple's certified infrastructure.
• Adobe (CDS — Certified Document Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationAdobe CDS (Certified Document Services) is integrated into MFT Online for strong authentication of digital identities. Adobe CDS approves new digital identity credentials associated with Adobe's root certificate embedded in the MFT Online solution, enabling verified identity confirmation before granting access to sensitive documents.
• Proteccio Bull (HSM)coreTechnology or IntegrationProteccio Bull provides Hardware Security Module (HSM) technology used by MFT Online to securely store decryption keys. HSMs provide tamper-resistant, hardware-based key storage, reinforcing the platform's security architecture for classified data transfers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Citrix ShareFile: Citrix ShareFile is a secure file sharing and storage solution for businesses with strong workflow and compliance features. It overlaps with MFT Online's professional file transfer positioning while being part of Citrix's broader digital workspace portfolio.
• Microsoft (OneDrive for Business / Azure Files): Microsoft OneDrive for Business and Azure Files are secure enterprise file storage and sharing services tightly integrated with Office 365 — MFT Online's plugin distribution channel. As Microsoft adds enterprise security and compliance features, it competes for the same regulated buyer wallet share.
• IBM Sterling MFT: IBM Sterling Managed File Transfer is part of IBM's broader integration, B2B, and supply-chain portfolio. It competes with MFT Online for enterprise MFT deployments but as part of a much larger stack rather than a focused MFT specialization.

Direct peers

• Progress MOVEit: Progress Software's MOVEit is a widely deployed MFT platform for secure file transfer in enterprises and government. It is a direct functional competitor to MFT Online's Premier and Entreprise offerings, particularly for compliance-driven file transfer workflows.
• Oodrive: Oodrive is a French-headquartered secure file sharing, collaboration, and digital trust platform serving European enterprises with sovereign cloud and RGPD positioning. It is the closest regional direct competitor to MFT Online in the French and European regulated markets.
• Axway (Managed File Transfer): Axway is a global leader in Managed File Transfer (Amplify MFT) serving large enterprises with secure file transfer, B2B integration, and API management. It competes directly with MFT Online for enterprise and regulated-industry MFT deployments worldwide.
• Kiteworks (formerly Accellion): Kiteworks provides a private content network for secure file sharing, email, and managed file transfer with an emphasis on compliance and governance. It targets regulated industries with content-level security needs similar to MFT Online's CAC 40 and public sector customers.
• Globalscape (HelpSystems Fortra): Globalscape Enhanced File Transfer (EFT) is an enterprise MFT platform with strong compliance and audit capabilities. It competes with MFT Online in regulated industries requiring auditable, encrypted file transfer.
• Fortra GoAnywhere MFT: GoAnywhere MFT is a managed file transfer solution providing secure file transfer, automation, and encryption for mid-market and enterprise customers. It competes with MFT Online on centralized secure file transfer, audit trails, and compliance features.

Others

• WeTransfer: WeTransfer is a widely used large-file transfer service frequently referenced in MFT Online's competitive content. While not a regulated-MFT direct competitor, it represents the consumer-grade baseline against which MFT Online positions its secure, auditable alternative.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/opentrustmft

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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