Transmit Review - why 4.7 stars?

Transmit Review
ITQlick Score: 52/100
ITQlick Rating:
Pricing: 3.2/10 - low cost
Category: File Sharing -> Transmit review
Ranking:Ranked 21 out of 27 File Sharing systems
Company: Panic
Pricing: starts at $34 per license
Typical customers: Medium and large size businesses
Platforms: Desktop, Cloud
Links: Transmit pricing, Transmit alternatives
Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / updated: Feb 02, 2020

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What is Transmit?

Transmit is an FTP client solution designed for the users of Mac OS X. it features a variety of synchronization, integration, and navigation services for the users. The software was designed and launched by Panic headquartered in Oregon, United States.

Who is it best for?

Customers of the software include businesses of all sizes. Other than its use in large networks, the software is a viable option for small tech startups with the modest projects. It has been deployed in such industries as automation, financial services, software development, IT infrastructure, education, media and entertainment, and others.

Main features and functionalities

Transmit features twin-turbo engine and support multi-connection transfers for enhanced speed. It also features integrated transfer view and bandwidth limiting. Interface related features of Transmit include customization, tear-off tabs, twin progress bar, remote connection, cover flow, and image thumbnail view.

The software features synchronization and navigation capabilities of file size comparison, path bar pro, efficient folder linking, multi-touch navigation, and folder and file organization. For security it offers SSL encryption and secure certification.

What is the actual cost?

The cost of license starts at $34 per license. ITQlick pricing score is 3.2 out of 10 (10 is most expensive). Access ITQlick pricing guide for Transmit.

Pros

  • Transmit offers integration with Amazon S3 services such as CloudFront and Bucket Logging.
  • The software synchronizes files on different devices and provides their size comparison.
  • Unicode detection on Transmit is automatic which saves the development time.

Cons

  • The software does not offer the important service of remote file editing.
  • Transmit does not offer support for any platform other than Mac OS X.

How it stacks up?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is it the best File Sharing system?

Transmit is ranked 21 out of 27 software in their category (File Sharing systems).

How they are rated on ITQlick?

The rating of Transmit is 4.7 stars out of 5 and the total score is 52 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, Transmit 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 Transmit 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 Transmit and alternatives?

The most popular alternatives to Transmit in 2023: Google drive, OneDrive, Microsoft SharePoint, WeTransfer, SugarSync. Access the complete competitors analysis here - Transmit VS File Sharing Software alternatives.

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