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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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89 Likeliness to Recommend

95 Plan to Renew

81 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

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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
Performance Enhancing
Respectful
Helps Innovate

Feature Ratings

Average 80

Encryption Decryption

File Transfer

Transport Security

Large File Support

High Performance

Session Monitoring

Authentication

Data Fidelity

LDAP Support

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

Multi Platform Support

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 78

Business Value Created

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

Ease of IT Administration

Vendor Support

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Usability and Intuitiveness

Breadth of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

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Managed File Transfer - Enterprise

Score 8.8

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GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

Elena M.

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

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Submitted Oct 2025

An integration for the transfer of sensitive data

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

It differentiates itself from other products in its security and compliance features and B2D traffic control, as well as in the secure automation of critical data and the elimination of scripts.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite feature is drag and drop to eliminate manual errors, and I like that it simplifies complex file transfer logic, encryption, and processing.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I didnt like the initial setup curve at all, even through the workflows are well designed, because the setup of the base system is very complicated.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Its a worthwhile investment if you manage large-scale data, this tool is for your business.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Stefan H.

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

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Submitted Sep 2025

Best tool in file transfers.

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

GoAnywhere is reliable and it's connectivity with cloud storage tools is amazing

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

GOAnywhere is integrated with advanced threat protection and prevention data loss. Sensitive data is well protected.

What do you dislike most about this product?

It's uncomplicated

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It's complex but simplified with automation process.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Caring
Client Friendly Policies
Over Delivered

Julie K.

Role: Operations
Industry: Education
Involvement: End User of Application

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Submitted Sep 2025

Great For Automation But Steep Learning and Price

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

It eliminates so much manual work and provides multiple features in one unified platform.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It has soo much flexibility in deployments it works fine on premises and in cloud.

What do you dislike most about this product?

There are some security risks which must requires patch.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It should provides more documentation for new users.

Pros

Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Efficient Service
Client Friendly Policies

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GoAnywhere MFT Ratings

89 Likeliness to Recommend

95 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​

Authentication Verification of authenticity of identities between the two organizations​

Data Fidelity Consistent data integrity throughout the process​

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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GoAnywhere MFT

GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

Elena M.

An integration for the transfer of sensitive data

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Stefan H.

Best tool in file transfers.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Julie K.

Great For Automation But Steep Learning and Price

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Encryption Decryption

File Transfer

Transport Security

Large File Support

High Performance

Session Monitoring

Authentication

Data Fidelity

LDAP Support

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

Multi Platform Support

Vendor Capability Ratings

Business Value Created

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

Ease of IT Administration

Vendor Support

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Usability and Intuitiveness

Breadth of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement