Fetch Review - why 3.7 stars?

Fetch Review
ITQlick Score: 55/100
ITQlick Rating:
Pricing: 5.8/10 - average cost
Category: Enterprise Integration -> Fetch review
Ranking:Ranked 90 out of 110 Enterprise Integration systems
Company: Fetch Softworks
Pricing: starts at $29 per license
Typical customers: Medium and large size businesses
Platforms: Desktop, Cloud
Links: Fetch pricing, Fetch alternatives
Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / updated: Sep 02, 2019

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What is Fetch?

Fetch is a file transferring and FTP client for Mac that can help users to move large files between Mac devices easily. The software supports SFTP and FTP and compatibility with all FTP servers virtually including Chyron, VMS and more.

Fetch Softworks, the company behind Fetch, was founded by Jim Matthews and the first version of Fetch was created in 1989.

Who is it best for?

Fetch is suitable for Mac users who maintain a website or move large files between Macs every now and then. People can also use this software for web publishing needs.

Main features and functionalities

Fetch comes with support for FTP with TLS/SSL and SFTP support, droplet shortcuts, folder synchronization using mirror command, drag and drop support of files and folders, automatic resume, Quick Look support for previewing server files, compatibility with virtually all FTP servers and sync shortcuts between Macs feature using Dropbox. The software is compatible with OS X 10.9, OS X 10.8, OS X 10.7, OS X 10.6 and OS X 10.5.

What is the actual cost?

The cost of license starts at $29 per license. ITQlick pricing score is 5.8 out of 10 (10 is most expensive). Access ITQlick pricing guide for Fetch.

Pros

  • Fetch supports syncing shortcuts between Macs using shared file server or Dropbox
  • Fetch offers automatic support for StuffIt, Zip and Gzip unlike other similar tools
  • The file transferring software includes a number of security features like FTP and SFTP with TLS/SSL

Cons

  • Fetch offers only a 15 days trial version instead of 30 days
  • Fetch is slightly expensive comparing to other similar FTP clients
  • The customer support of Fetch doesn’t offer any phone support for users

How it stacks up?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is it the best Enterprise Integration system?

Fetch is ranked 90 out of 110 software in their category (Enterprise Integration systems).

How they are rated on ITQlick?

The rating of Fetch is 3.7 stars out of 5 and the total score is 55 out of 100. The rating score is based on our unbiased data-based algo. Learn more - rating methodology page.

Is it an easy to use Software?

Yes, Fetch makes it fairly easy to use. This product is user friendly and intuitive.

Is it cloud-based?

Yes, they offer cloud based hosting, which means IT resources are retrieved through web-based tools and applications and you don't need to buy servers and additional hardware equipment.

Can it be used on mobile?

No, currently Fetch can't be accessed on mobile, you would need to access it from your computer.

What should we ask during a demo session?

Differences between Fetch and alternatives?

The most popular alternatives to Fetch in 2024: Zapier, CloverETL Data Integration, ShareVault Enterprise, HubSpot, Mule ESB. Access the complete competitors analysis here - Fetch VS Enterprise Integration Software alternatives.

List of categories

File Transfer Protocol: FTP

List of features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support

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