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GoAnywhere MFT

Composite Score

8.7 /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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GoAnywhere MFT Ratings

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90 Likeliness to Recommend

96 Plan to Renew

81 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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+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
Helps Innovate
Performance Enhancing

Feature Ratings

Average 80

Encryption Decryption

File Transfer

Transport Security

Large File Support

High Performance

Session Monitoring

Data Fidelity

Authentication

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

LDAP Support

Multi Platform Support

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 78

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

Quality of Features

Vendor Support

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Usability and Intuitiveness

Availability and Quality of Training

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Breadth of Features

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GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

Peter S.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Finance
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

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Submitted Nov 2024

Amazing solution for File Transfer

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

Its centralized management, makes it easy to monitor and control all file transfers at one place. It is also flexible, offerring SFTP and A2S. It is also easier to integrate DBs, Cloud Infrastrucuture and Our Enterprise systems.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The ease of integration between Databases, Cloud Infrastructure and Enterprise Systems One stop management of files.

What do you dislike most about this product?

There is no mobilility function hence cannot access it on the go on my mobile device. This is on our version 7.1.2

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Amazing solution for File transfer management.

Pros

Saves Time
Includes Product Enhancements
Continually Improving Product
Reliable

Jaysmit P.

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

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Submitted Aug 2026

Reliable Tool for File Transfers

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

GoAnywhere MFT is easy to use and helps us manage file transfers from one place. We can automate file transfers and also keep track of the files and jobs. The security features are also good when we are working with sensitive data.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I like the automation feature the most. We can schedule file transfers and create workflows so that many tasks can run automatically. It saves time and reduces the need to do things manually. It is also easy to check the transfer status from the dashboard.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The main issue I have seen is that the interface can be a little slow sometimes, especially when there are many jobs or file transfers running at the same time. Apart from this, I have had a good experience with the product.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would recommend GoAnywhere MFT if you have regular file transfers and want to automate them. It is easy to manage once everything is set up properly and it can be useful for securely transferring business data.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Unique Features

CA Jinal H. S.

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

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Submitted Aug 2026

Powerful & secured file transfer automation tool

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

The platform standout in terms of its delivering service on three core strengths / capabilities - secured file transfer, workflow automation, and centralized management

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I like its robust security and automation capability around enterprise file transfer by handling sensitive data with strong security controls and compliance requirements It has very strong capability around automating file movements, scheduling, encryption and other repetitive processes, eliminating manual internation and depending on scripts It also offers centralized management of workflows, transfers, and logs making user's life easier by monitoring multiple systems and enterprise partners Additionally, GoAnywhere offers great service support with quick response and expertise on issues

What do you dislike most about this product?

I think integrations and advanced workflow configuration at an implementation stage can give some complexity and felt overwhelming Apart from core transfer capabilities, some administrative functions like advanced scripting, variables, and password management tasks need some improvement as they feel slightly less intuitive

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

GoAnywhere MFT is robust solution for those looking for centrally manged, secured and reliable file transfer solution with capabilities around repetitive workflow automation with multiple internal system and external partners

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Unique Features
Efficient Service
Effective Service

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GoAnywhere MFT Ratings

90 Likeliness to Recommend

96 Plan to Renew

81 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

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

File Transfer File transfer services

Transport Security Security of the data transmission

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

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

Session Monitoring Reporting and metrics of the data transferal session​

Data Fidelity Consistent data integrity throughout the process​

Authentication Verification of authenticity of identities between the two organizations​

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

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

Multi Platform Support Support for multiple clients on either side of the data transfer 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 IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

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

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.

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.

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

Peter S.

Amazing solution for File Transfer

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Jaysmit P.

Reliable Tool for File Transfers

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

CA Jinal H. S.

Powerful & secured file transfer automation tool

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Encryption Decryption

File Transfer

Transport Security

Large File Support

High Performance

Session Monitoring

Data Fidelity

Authentication

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

LDAP Support

Multi Platform Support

Vendor Capability Ratings

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

Quality of Features

Vendor Support

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Usability and Intuitiveness

Availability and Quality of Training

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Breadth of Features