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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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99 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.

+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?

1% Negative
3% Neutral
96% Positive

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Respectful
  • Enables Productivity
  • Fair

Feature Ratings

Average 81

File Transfer

86

Encryption Decryption

82

High Performance

82

Transport Security

82

Large File Support

81

Data Fidelity

81

Authentication

80

Multi Platform Support

80

Session Monitoring

80

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

80

LDAP Support

79

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 80

Ease of Implementation

82

Business Value Created

82

Vendor Support

81

Quality of Features

81

Breadth of Features

80

Ease of Data Integration

80

Ease of IT Administration

80

Usability and Intuitiveness

79

Availability and Quality of Training

79

Ease of Customization

78

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

78

GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

Siya G.

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

Submitted Aug 2025

Secure simplified file transfer

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

GoAnywhere stands out because if this strong focus on automation, compliance and centralized management. It integrates encryption, job scheduling , audit trails and reporting all in one platform. Its ability to integrate with multiple systems and support a wide range of transfer protocols.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favourite aspect of this product is its workflows automation and user friendly interface. The detailed logging and notification features is amazing ensuring transfer is tracked and issues are flagged immediately.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Due to wide range of features, sometimes its challenging to learn each and every features. The initial learning curves are too steep.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would recommend to first assess and analyse the company's data transfer needs and compliance requirement. I would recommend it for for mid to large size of companies.

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Saves Time
  • Respectful

Tarek M.

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

Submitted Aug 2025

GoAnywehre everything I need to automate

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

Complete task creation eliminates the need for manual scripts, offers security with detailed author protection, and the ability to automate seamless file transfer workflow.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I really like the file transfer and that the visual user interface allows drag and drop and makes the whole job easier.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The learning curve is very steep, especially for users unfamiliar with MFT.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

With GoAnywhere, you can automate the delivery of critical files, improving security and regulatory compliance. I highly recommend it, its truly worth it.

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

Cons

  • Less Inspiring

Suhani S.

  • Role: Operations
  • Industry: Healthcare
  • Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2025

For secure, auditable & automated MFT platform

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

It works on Windows, Mac also with Linus that's the best part. I generally use its triggers for workflow automation & it works best as compare to others. Lastly, load balancing & high availability makes it different from others.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect is the visual & low code automation engine for designing secure & multiple steps workflow.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Not the dislike but I would like to mention that the cluster setup, role bases access control & integrating with databases takes longer time to smooth run after implementation.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

You can just try it works very well if fits into your budget, also you can try a POC also after meeting with the sales team.

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Saves Time
  • Performance Enhancing

Cons

  • Slower Product Innovation
  • Less Caring
  • Vendor Friendly Policies

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