Tool Comparison
The following table lists the data transfer utilities that are discussed in this topic. Each entry contains evaluations of the utility's ability to meet the requirements and priorities listed previously. Features listed in parentheses are only achieved through the use of specific utilities or options.
| FTP | SCP | SFTP | rsync | Rclone | Globus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Server | FTP | SSH | SSH | SSH or rsync |
SSH or rsync |
Globus |
| Cloud | No | No | No | No | Yes | Optional |
| Verification | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Speed | Medium (Parallel) |
Slow | Slowest | Slow | Faster Parallel |
Fastest Parallel |
| Easy to Use | Medium | Easy GUI |
Medium GUI |
Medium | Medium | Easy GUI |
| Security | None | Credentials Data |
Credentials Data |
Credentials Data |
Credentials Data |
Credentials (Data) |
| Recovery | No | No | Manual | No | No | Automatic |
| Syncing | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |