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GoAnywhere MFT

Composite Score
8.8 /10
CX Score
9.1 /10
Category
GoAnywhere MFT
8.8 /10

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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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.

89 Likeliness to Recommend

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95 Plan to Renew

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81 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
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Respectful
  • Helps Innovate

Feature Ratings

Average 82

File Transfer

86

Encryption Decryption

84

High Performance

83

Transport Security

83

Large File Support

82

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

82

Authentication

82

Multi Platform Support

81

Session Monitoring

81

Data Fidelity

81

LDAP Support

81

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 78

Business Value Created

80

Ease of Implementation

79

Quality of Features

79

Ease of IT Administration

79

Vendor Support

78

Ease of Data Integration

78

Ease of Customization

78

Usability and Intuitiveness

77

Availability and Quality of Training

77

Breadth of Features

77

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

76

GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

Ilaria G.

  • Role: Human Resources
  • Industry: Other
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2024

Files Management and Transfer Made Easy

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

I think what makes GoAnywhere MFT great are the security features and ease of transfering data.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I like that file management is easy and the software comes with helpful data security features. Transfering data/files is fast and secure

What do you dislike most about this product?

GoAnywhere MFT has not failed us. Has all helpful features.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

For effective management data transfer, I recommend GoAnywhere MFT. It has been our go to solution and is very helpful too.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Payal S.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Transportation
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2026

Easily and reliably move files between systems.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

We made GoAnywhere MFT to replace a mix of custom tools and manual processes that were getting hard to keep up with. Instead of using different tools and scheduled tasks, having a central place to handle file transfer workflows was one of the best changes. Strong automation tools are available, and once processes are set up, they usually run without needing much attention.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I also like that the site makes me more visible. It's usually easy to figure out where the problem was when a move fails or a file is late. You didn't have to make separate solutions for each use case because the security features and support for different transfer methods made it easier to connect with both internal systems and external partners.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Compared to newer business platforms, the interface looks and feels a bit old. It usually takes a while for new team members to get used to how work is organized and how to handle their own tasks. In some fixing situations, you may also need to look at more than one log to find the exact cause of a problem.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

GoAnywhere mft has helped make a process more consistent that was spread out across several tools before. It has cut down on the work that needs to be done by hand, made things clearer, and made managing file transfers between systems more organized. There are ways to make it easier to use and handle, but overall it has been a reliable platform for daily guided file transfers.

Pros

  • Efficient Service
  • Client Friendly Policies
  • Client's Interest First
  • Includes Product Enhancements

Ishika B.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Other
  • Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2026

Solid, secure, and feature-rich software

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

GoAnywhere MFT stands out for centralized secure automation, broad platform flexibility, and strong compliance features, plus file acceleration for large or time-sensitive transfers. It also reduces custom scripting by offering an intuitive browser interface, centralized monitoring, and built-in support for cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect is automation with centralized control. GoAnywhere MFT makes secure file transfers feel less manual, reduces errors, and lets teams monitor everything from one place.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The only area I would keep slightly lower is High Performance, because while GoAnywhere supports acceleration and clustering, sometimes interface lag or slower handling in some scenarios.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Prioritize security, automation, and governance first. GoAnywhere MFT is a strong fit if you need controlled file transfers, auditability, and support for on-prem/cloud/hybrid workflows.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity

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