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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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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

81 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

2% Neutral

95% Positive

Pros

Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Respectful
Helps Innovate

Feature Ratings

Average 80

Encryption Decryption

File Transfer

Large File Support

Transport Security

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

Ease of Implementation

Quality of Features

Ease of IT Administration

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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GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

Ava C.

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

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2025

Easy file management and sharing

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

It has data loss prevention and anti virus with malware protection

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Love the GoDrive for team collaboration, can share files and folders with other users

What do you dislike most about this product?

Complex user interface

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Good software to protect all your data

Pros

Reliable
Enables Productivity
Unique Features
Efficient Service

Enidsa N.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2025

Transfer file easily with GoAnywhere

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

Its great because it ensures that critical data moves securely and reliably without having to manually invest in each step, which is really amazing.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

File transfer according to your query system and design processes visually by connecting systems.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I didn like that the support team took so long to respond.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Gain complete control and visibility over every data movement with GoAnywhere MFT.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Trustworthy
Efficient Service
Inspires Innovation

Cons

Less Productive
Vendor Friendly Policies
Inhibits Innovation

Ajith K.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2025

Great automated file transfer tool

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

It has powerful encryption and smooth workflow which reduces our implementation time differentiates it from the market tools.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

We use goanywhere to transfer all our firm files, since security is our primary concern it offers a great automated file transfers for confidential documents.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Sometimes the file transfers fails and we cannot find out why it happen so we can fix the issues, so a detailed logs like wordpress log would greatly benefit goanywhere.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It takes a little more time to setup but once it is up and running, it does a great job and would recommend it for any firm who have high transfer loads.

Pros

Effective Service
Acts with Integrity
Reliable
Enables Productivity

Cons

Vendor's Interest First
Less Friendly Negotiation
Slower Product Innovation

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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

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​

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.

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.

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.

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

Ava C.

Easy file management and sharing

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Enidsa N.

Transfer file easily with GoAnywhere

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

Ajith K.

Great automated file transfer tool

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

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Feature Ratings

Encryption Decryption

File Transfer

Large File Support

Transport Security

High Performance

Session Monitoring

Authentication

Data Fidelity

LDAP Support

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

Multi Platform Support

Vendor Capability Ratings

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

Quality of Features

Ease of IT Administration

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