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GoAnywhere MFT

Composite Score

8.8 /10

CX Score

9.1 /10

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What is GoAnywhere MFT?

GoAnywhere MFT is a managed file transfer solution that Simplifies, Automates & Secures file transfers using a centralized enterprise-level approach. Installed on-premise or in the cloud, GoAnywhere MFT can save your organization time & money, improve security & help you meet compliance requirements with detailed reports. Multi-platform compatible.

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Awards & Recognition

GoAnywhere MFT won the following awards in the Managed File Transfer - Enterprise category

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2025 Emotional Footprint Champion

Latest Award, 2025

Service Experience
Product Impact
Contract Negotiation
Conflict Resolution

Latest Award, 2025

2025 Data Quadrant Champion

2025

11 Top Rated Capabilities

11 Top Rated Features

2025

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024

Strategy and Innovation
Service Experience
Product Impact
Contract Negotiation
Conflict Resolution

2024

2024 Data Quadrant Champion

2024

11 Top Rated Capabilities

11 Top Rated Features

2024

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023

Strategy and Innovation
Service Experience
Product Impact
Contract Negotiation
Conflict Resolution

2023

2023 Data Quadrant Champion

2023

11 Top Rated Capabilities

11 Top Rated Features

2023

2022 Emotional Footprint Champion

2022

Strategy and Innovation
Service Experience
Product Impact
Contract Negotiation
Conflict Resolution

2022

2022 Data Quadrant Champion

2022

11 Top Rated Capabilities

11 Top Rated Features

2022

GoAnywhere MFT Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

90 Likeliness to Recommend

96 Plan to Renew

4
Since last award

83 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+93 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love GoAnywhere MFT?

3% Negative

2% Neutral

95% Positive

Pros

Reliable
Respectful
Transparent
Security Protects

Feature Ratings

Average 82

File Transfer

Encryption Decryption

High Performance

Transport Security

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

Large File Support

Multi Platform Support

Authentication

Session Monitoring

LDAP Support

Data Fidelity

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 80

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

Quality of Features

Vendor Support

Ease of Customization

Ease of IT Administration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Data Integration

Availability and Quality of Training

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Breadth of Features

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GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

Suman B.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2026

My Biggest Trust in Business Data Security

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

This tool provides multi-level security to prevent unauthorized access, which sets it apart from traditional FTP systems. Since I started using this tool, all my company's data transfers have been happening in a highly secure manner.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I liked the multi-user access management and encryption algorithms, which eliminate the fear of data leaks.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The licensing cost for advanced features is a bit high.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I recommend this to enterprise teams where security is a top priority.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Pushkar D.

Role: Finance
Industry: Finance
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2026

A Simple and Secure File Transfer Tool

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

GoAnywhere MFT stands out because it combines strong security, automation, and centralized management in one tool. It’s easy to use, reliable, and doesn’t add unnecessary complexity. Everything works the way you expect, which makes it easier to manage file transfers securely

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

One of the best features is the ability to deploy agents on multiple machines, which makes file transfers and system interactions very smooth. Monitoring and managing transfers is straightforward, and it integrates well with cloud platforms and other enterprise systems. The automation features save a lot of time and help reduce manual errors.

What do you dislike most about this product?

So far, there are no major drawbacks. The product performs consistently and meets expectations.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

GoAnywhere MFT is a great option for organizations that need secure file transfers, compliance support, and automation. It’s reliable, scalable, and flexible enough for both small and large businesses, especially those that care about data security and efficiency.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Trustworthy

Rahul S.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Finance
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2026

Highly Capable in Multi-Platform Integration

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

I integrated GoAnywhere with most services like SAP and Amazon S3, and it works without any glitches. Its multi-cloud integration puts it ahead of other FTP systems.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I liked that it can handle both on-premise and cloud systems

What do you dislike most about this product?

Dashboard theme customization options are limited.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would recommend it to organizations whose data sources are spread across multiple platforms.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity

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Awards & Recognition

2025 Emotional Footprint Champion

2025 Data Quadrant Champion

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024 Data Quadrant Champion

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023 Data Quadrant Champion

2022 Emotional Footprint Champion

2022 Data Quadrant Champion

GoAnywhere MFT Ratings

90 Likeliness to Recommend

96 Plan to Renew

4 Since last award

83 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+93 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love GoAnywhere MFT?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

File Transfer File transfer services

Encryption Decryption The encryption (source) and decryption (destination) of data transmitted

High Performance High bandwidth data transfer, encryption/decryption, authentication of the service​

Transport Security Security of the data transmission

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment Supports one or many deployment models - On-prem, cloud or hybrid hosting of the database system.

Large File Support Support for large (>2GB) file transfers​

Multi Platform Support Support for multiple clients on either side of the data transfer process​

Authentication Verification of authenticity of identities between the two organizations​

Session Monitoring Reporting and metrics of the data transferal session​

LDAP Support Support for user ID authentication across both organizations using MS Active Directory credentials​

Data Fidelity Consistent data integrity throughout the process​

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

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GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

Suman B.

My Biggest Trust in Business Data Security

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Pushkar D.

A Simple and Secure File Transfer Tool

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Rahul S.

Highly Capable in Multi-Platform Integration

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

File Transfer

Encryption Decryption

High Performance

Transport Security

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

Large File Support

Multi Platform Support

Authentication

Session Monitoring

LDAP Support

Data Fidelity

Vendor Capability Ratings

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

Quality of Features

Vendor Support

Ease of Customization

Ease of IT Administration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Data Integration

Availability and Quality of Training

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Breadth of Features