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IBM Aspera

Enterprise high-speed transfer built on IBM's FASP protocol for moving huge datasets across long distances.

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About IBM Aspera

IBM Aspera is the long-standing enterprise choice for moving very large files and datasets quickly over long distances. Its FASP protocol replaces TCP-based transfer with its own transport that makes full use of available bandwidth even on high-latency or lossy links, which is why broadcasters, studios, life-sciences firms and research institutions use it to move terabytes between continents. It comes in several forms: IBM Aspera on Cloud as a SaaS service, server software you deploy on premises or in your own cloud, desktop and browser clients, plus APIs and SDKs for building transfers into your own workflows. It handles hybrid setups, moving data between on-premises storage, major cloud platforms and partners. Pricing is aimed at enterprises, with subscriptions sold through IBM and cloud marketplaces and a free trial for the SaaS version. For occasional sending it is complex and expensive, but for repeated high-volume, long-haul transfers few tools are faster.

Best for: Enterprises moving terabytes between sites and continents on a regular schedule.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Very fast over long, high-latency links
  • SaaS, on-premises and hybrid deployment
  • APIs and SDKs for automated workflows

Why people leave

  • Enterprise pricing and procurement
  • Complex to set up and administer
  • Overkill for occasional sending

Top IBM Aspera alternatives

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  1. 1Signiant Media Shuttle logo
    Signiant Media Shuttle

    Accelerated SaaS portals that are simpler to roll out for media teams.

    66.5
  2. 2MASV logo
    MASV

    Pay-as-you-go cloud transfer with no infrastructure to manage.

    62.6
  3. 3Files.com logo
    Files.com

    Cloud managed file transfer with SFTP, automation and acceleration.

    59.6
  4. 4croc logo
    croc

    Free open-source command-line transfers for technical users with smaller needs.

    57.2

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IBM Aspera: common questions

Is IBM Aspera free?

No, IBM Aspera is a paid product.

Is IBM Aspera open source?

No, IBM Aspera is not open source. Open-source alternatives include croc.

What platforms does IBM Aspera run on?

IBM Aspera is available for Web, Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to IBM Aspera?

The highest-ranked IBM Aspera alternatives right now are Signiant Media Shuttle, MASV and Files.com. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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