Files.com is powerful. Most teams don't need that power.
Files.com starts at $199/mo. It's a comprehensive file orchestration platform with 60+ integrations and advanced workflows. If you just need vendor SFTP, you're paying for a lot you won't use.
Power Plan Comparison
Files.com (Power Plan)
10 users · 1TB storage · 60+ integrations · workflows
Bridglet Starter
Unlimited users · vendor drops · retention · webhooks
Annual savings
$2,208The 80% Use Case
Most agencies and small teams using Files.com only need 20% of what it offers. They're paying $199/mo for vendor SFTP that Bridglet handles for $15/mo.
Files.com is the right fit when:
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You need 60+ third-party integrations
Salesforce, Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, Slack. When your workflow requires connecting to many external systems, Files.com's automation layer pays for itself.
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Complex automated workflow triggers
If you need "when a file arrives in folder A, transform it and forward to system B with approval steps," Files.com's workflow engine handles that well.
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Mid-market with 10+ internal users
For teams with many internal collaborators (not just external vendors), Files.com's user management is mature and well-documented.
Bridglet is the right fit when:
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External vendors need to drop files
Partners, suppliers, and clients upload CSVs, exports, or media. You need a clean, isolated endpoint for each — not a full MFT platform.
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Agencies managing client uploads
Create a per-client directory in seconds. Each client gets their own credentials. Retention policies auto-clean stale data. No $199/mo required.
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Small teams that just need SFTP
No MFT platform, no automation workflows, no complex integrations. Just: receive files from vendors via SFTP. Bridglet nails this at a fraction of the cost.
Pricing Tier Comparison
What you get at each price point
Files.com Plans
Power
10 users · 1TB · 50 system users
Business
20 users · 2TB · advanced automation
Enterprise
Custom · SLA · dedicated support
Additional system users: +$4/mo each
Bridglet Plans
Free
1 directory · 10 MB · 1 conn/hr
Starter
5 directories · 10GB · 10 conn/hr
Pro Popular
25 directories · 100GB · 60 conn/hr
Business
Unlimited directories · 500GB · 200 conn/hr
All plans: unlimited users, retention policies, webhooks included
The honest comparison
Files.com is a mature, feature-rich platform worth its price if you need its full breadth. But if your requirement is "vendors upload files, we retrieve them," Bridglet's $15 Starter or $49 Pro plan covers that entirely. The $150+ difference per month adds up to $1,800–$2,200 in annual savings.
Side-by-Side Features
| Feature | Files.com Power | Bridglet Starter |
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| Monthly price | $199/mo | $15/mo |
| Storage included | 1 TB | 10 GB |
| User seats | 10 users | Unlimited |
| SFTP support | check_circle Yes | check_circle Yes |
| Retention policies | check_circle Yes | check_circle Built-in |
| REST API | check_circle Full REST | check_circle Full REST |
| Third-party integrations | check_circle 60+ integrations | remove_circle Webhooks only |
| Automated workflows | check_circle Advanced | remove_circle Not included |
| Scoped per-vendor credentials | check_circle Yes | check_circle Core feature |
| Setup time | 30–60 minutes | ~30 seconds |
Prices verified March 2026 · files.com · bridglet.com
Don't pay $199/mo for what $15 covers.
If you need vendor SFTP with retention policies and scoped credentials, Bridglet gets you there for $184/mo less than Files.com's entry tier.
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