PeSIT Wizard vs Axway CFT
The modern, open-source alternative to CFT / Connect:Express
Detailed Comparison
| Criteria | PeSIT Wizard | Axway CFT |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Free (open source) | Commercial license + maintenance |
| License | Apache 2.0 (open-source core) | Proprietary |
| Deployment time | Minutes (single binary) | Weeks (manual install) |
| PeSIT D protocol | Yes | Yes |
| PeSIT E protocol (TLS) | Yes (TLS 1.3) | Yes |
| REST API | Included | Paid add-on |
| Web interface | Built-in web console | Legacy interface |
| Kubernetes | Container-ready + health probes | Complex containerization |
| High availability | NATS / JetStream clustering | Active/Passive |
| Storage connectors | Local, SFTP, S3-compatible | Local only |
| Observability | Prometheus metrics, audit log, health probes | File logs, SNMP |
| Secrets management | Built-in CA + HashiCorp Vault | Configuration file |
| Language | Rust | C |
Why switch from CFT to PeSIT Wizard?
Cost reduction
PeSIT Wizard is free and open source (Apache-2.0) — no license or maintenance fees, unlike a proprietary CFT license.
Infrastructure modernization
Move from a manual installation on physical servers to a single self-contained node you run anywhere — binary, container or Kubernetes.
API-first
Full REST API with OpenAPI documentation. Integrate PeSIT transfers into your CI/CD pipelines and business workflows.
Guaranteed compatibility
PeSIT Wizard implements the PeSIT E protocol and is validated against Connect:Express. Your banking partners see no difference.
Migrate from CFT in 3 steps
Deploy PeSIT Wizard in parallel
Install PeSIT Wizard on your Kubernetes cluster or in Docker. Configure the same partners and virtual files as in CFT.
Test with a pilot partner
Switch a non-critical flow to PeSIT Wizard. Validate protocol compatibility and proper transfer operation.
Gradually switch all flows
Migrate flows one by one to PeSIT Wizard. Decommission CFT once all flows are switched over.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can PeSIT Wizard replace Axway CFT?
Yes. PeSIT Wizard implements the PeSIT D and E protocol, the same protocol used by CFT (Connect:Express). It is compatible with all partners using CFT and offers a modern REST API, web UI, and Kubernetes-native deployment.
Is migrating from CFT complex?
No. PeSIT Wizard is protocol-compatible with CFT. Your partners see no difference. Migration consists of configuring the same partners and virtual files in PeSIT Wizard, then switching the flows. A migration guide and support are available.
Is PeSIT Wizard compatible with Connect:Express?
Yes, PeSIT Wizard is fully compatible with Axway Connect:Express (CFT). Both implement the same PeSIT protocol. PeSIT Wizard has been tested and validated for interoperability with Connect:Express in production environments.