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GoAnywhere MFT

Composite Score

8.7 /10

CX Score

9.0 /10

624 Reviews Write a Review

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

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

95 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.

+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 80

Encryption Decryption

File Transfer

Transport Security

Large File Support

High Performance

Session Monitoring

Data Fidelity

Authentication

LDAP Support

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

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

Breadth of Features

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

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GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

vijay t.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Finance
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

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Submitted Jan 2026

A great solution for secure file transfers

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

Go Anywhere MFT makes secure file transfer simple and easy to manage. It combines automation, encryption and compliance in one place and the transfers work smoothly even with large data and multiple tasks.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favourite feature is the automation and scheduling. I do not have to do file transfers again and again manually. Reports creative files, and large data can be scheduled easily. The audit logs are very useful for compliance and for quickly identifying any issues..

What do you dislike most about this product?

I do not see anything to dislike at the moment.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

GoAnywhere MFT is a good choice for secure file transfers. Automation and security features help a lot in managing important files and compliance. I would definitely recommend it

Pros

Reliable
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy
Unique Features

suresh k.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2026

It's Great Tool for developer

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

file zilla

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

file transfer duration

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing for now

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

May be file size

Pros

Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Unique Features

Seemaa E.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2026

GREAT INNOVATIVE PRODUCT

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

GoAnywhere MFT stands out for its ease of use, smooth integration with existing systems. It is great for all software.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Flexible integration is my favorite aspect

What do you dislike most about this product?

i feel product must do many upgrades

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

buy this software for your productivity increase and ease of use.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy

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GoAnywhere MFT Ratings

89 Likeliness to Recommend

95 Plan to Renew

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+92 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​

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 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.

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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GoAnywhere MFT Videos

GoAnywhere MFT

GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

vijay t.

A great solution for secure file transfers

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

suresh k.

It's Great Tool for developer

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Seemaa E.

GREAT INNOVATIVE PRODUCT

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

LDAP Support

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

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

Breadth of Features

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement