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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 category

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2026 Emotional Footprint Champion

Latest Award, 2026

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Service Experience
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Contract Negotiation

Latest Award, 2026

GoAnywhere MFT Ratings

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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

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.

+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

1% Neutral

96% Positive

Pros

Reliable
Helps Innovate
Performance Enhancing
Efficient Service

Feature Ratings

Average 80

Encryption Decryption

File Transfer

Large File Support

Transport Security

High Performance

Session Monitoring

Data Fidelity

Authentication

LDAP Support

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

Multi Platform Support

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 79

Business Value Created

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Implementation

Quality of Features

Vendor Support

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Usability and Intuitiveness

Availability and Quality of Training

Breadth of Features

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

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Managed File Transfer - Enterprise

Score 8.8

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GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

Tejasree G.

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

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Submitted Nov 2024

Extensive Automation Capabilities

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

It offers a secure and automated way to transfer files between systems, organizations, and users, ensuring data compliance and reliability.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect is the smooth integration with cloud services, databases, and enterprise systems, providing scalable deployment options to accommodate various organizational needs.

What do you dislike most about this product?

cost is high

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Evaluate your need for secure, automated file transfers with features like encryption and compliance support.

Pros

Reliable
Efficient Service
Effective Service
Inspires Innovation

Peter S.

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

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Verified Reviewer

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

Sanya P.

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

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2026

Makes Handling Data Transfers Much Easier.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

Ordinary file sharing tools are fine for file sends but GoAnywhere MFT is more helpful when data transfers happen regularly and need to be tracked. That is where GoAnywhere MFT makes a difference for my work.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Many of my tasks rely on receiving data files on time. GoAnywhere MFT keeps these data transfers organized especially when files must be sent between systems. Scheduled transfers are useful for data updates and the logs let me confirm that a data file was transferred successfully. GoAnywhere MFT saves me from checking every transfer

What do you dislike most about this product?

Setting up GoAnywhere MFT is not very simple at first. When a data transfer fails I must read the logs. Verify the connection before I can see what went wrong. GoAnywhere MFT becomes easier once I understand its configuration.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Overall GoAnywhere MFT does its job well. I find GoAnywhere MFT useful for keeping regular data transfers running without having to manage everything manually. There is a learning curve, at the beginning. Goanywhere MFT saves time and effort.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity

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Awards & Recognition

2026 Emotional Footprint Champion

GoAnywhere MFT Ratings

90 Likeliness to Recommend

96 Plan to Renew

82 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

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

Transport Security Security of the data transmission

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​

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

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

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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Managed File Transfer - Enterprise

GoAnywhere MFT Videos

GoAnywhere MFT

GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

Tejasree G.

Extensive Automation Capabilities

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Peter S.

Amazing solution for File Transfer

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Sanya P.

Makes Handling Data Transfers Much Easier.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Encryption Decryption

File Transfer

Large File Support

Transport Security

High Performance

Session Monitoring

Data Fidelity

Authentication

LDAP Support

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

Multi Platform Support

Vendor Capability Ratings

Business Value Created

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Implementation

Quality of Features

Vendor Support

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Usability and Intuitiveness

Availability and Quality of Training

Breadth of Features

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement