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GoAnywhere MFT

Composite Score
8.8 /10
CX Score
9.0 /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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82 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.

+92 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?

4% Negative
2% Neutral
94% Positive

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Respectful
  • Helps Innovate
  • Enables Productivity

Feature Ratings

Average 82

File Transfer

86

Encryption Decryption

84

High Performance

83

Transport Security

83

Large File Support

83

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

81

Ease of Implementation

80

Quality of Features

79

Vendor Support

79

Ease of IT Administration

79

Ease of Data Integration

78

Ease of Customization

78

Usability and Intuitiveness

78

Availability and Quality of Training

77

Breadth of Features

77

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

77

GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

Javier A.

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

Submitted Oct 2025

Platform designed to secure data movement

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

It stands out form the rest because GoAnywhere MFT is easy to use and works. the Other dont work well.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I really like this platform because of its ease of working in code and developing without code, and I love the encrypted file transfer and database integration.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I didnt like that the user interface wasnt intuitive or modern.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It was excellent and I would recommend it to any company to replace their unsafe seat with a safe one.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Trustworthy

Cons

  • Leverages Incumbent Status
  • Less Effective Service

Matthew O.

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

Submitted Sep 2025

GoAnywhere MFT — dependable, secure transfers.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

Seriously, moving files securely isn’t just an IT task—it’s about protecting patients. GoAnywhere MFT delivered when we first tested it because it made secure transfers feel straightforward. Other tools required endless scripts and manual checks, but GoAnywhere gave us automation and clear tracking, so we always knew where files went and who accessed them. I remember setting up an automated pipeline for lab reports—it worked flawlessly without late-night fixes. That reliability, paired with strong encryption and audit trails, makes it more than just another transfer tool. It feels like a trusted partner in safeguarding sensitive hospital data

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

What I love most about GoAnywhere MFT is the peace of mind it brings. In the hospital, I don’t have to babysit file transfers or worry about security gaps. Knowing sensitive patient data moves safely and reliably lets me focus on insights, not sleepless nights over compliance.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I’d like GoAnywhere MFT to improve its support for healthcare-specific standards like HL7 and FHIR. Having those built in would save us extra steps and make data exchanges between hospital systems smoother, faster, and more compliant.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

At the time I started with GoAnywhere MFT, I was skeptical—it looked like just another file transfer tool. But after setting up automated workflows for lab reports and research data, I realized how much time and stress it saved. For anyone considering it, my advice is to invest time upfront in learning the automation features; that’s where the magic happens. Don’t just use it as a secure “send button”—let it handle repetitive, sensitive exchanges in the background. Also, involve your compliance team early, so everything is aligned with regulations. Once configured, it truly feels like a dependable teammate handling critical hospital data.

Pros

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

Masha P.

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

Submitted Sep 2025

GoAnywhere goes beyond simple file transfer

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

As I mentioned in the title, its a tool that goes beyond file transfers, it gives us confidence and solves security and compliance issues for our base, and everything works well.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

What I like is its reputation and effectiveness in business environments and its ability to automate every data transfer is a huge value.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I dont like the licensing model, it might not be the best fit for all segments of our market.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I recommend it to you, it is a valuable tool that you should consider.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Efficient Service

Cons

  • Less Effective Service
  • Under Delivered
  • Leverages Incumbent Status

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