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GoAnywhere MFT

Composite Score
8.7 /10
CX Score
9.0 /10
Category
GoAnywhere MFT
8.7 /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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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

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

82

File Transfer

82

Transport Security

81

Large File Support

81

High Performance

81

Session Monitoring

80

Data Fidelity

80

Authentication

80

LDAP Support

79

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

79

Multi Platform Support

79

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 78

Business Value Created

81

Ease of Implementation

80

Quality of Features

79

Vendor Support

79

Ease of IT Administration

79

Ease of Data Integration

78

Ease of Customization

78

Usability and Intuitiveness

78

Availability and Quality of Training

77

Breadth of Features

77

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

77

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GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

Amrutha V.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2025

GoAnywhere MFT: Secure, Scalable, and Seamless MFT

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

GoAnywhere MFT differentiates itself through its combination of security, scalability, and flexibility making it a top choice for businesses looking to securely automate and manage file transfers at scale while meeting regulatory compliance requirements. Intuitive interface and self-service portal for users and administrators, allowing them to manage transfers effortlessly. GoAnywhere provides detailed audit logs for all file transfers, tracking who transferred files, when, and where. This is crucial for compliance with industry standards like HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, and others.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of GoAnywhere MFT is its automation and workflow management capabilities. The ability to create complex, multi-step workflows that are automated with conditional logic and scheduling is incredibly powerful. It allows businesses to streamline repetitive tasks and reduce manual intervention, which not only saves time but also minimizes the risk of errors in file transfers. What really stands out is the flexibility in how those workflows can be designed. Users can integrate encryption, compression, data transformation, and even error handling into their automated processes.

What do you dislike most about this product?

One potential drawback of GoAnywhere MFT is its learning curve for new users. While the product is powerful and highly configurable, its feature-rich nature and broad set of capabilities can sometimes overwhelm new users or smaller teams without extensive technical expertise.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

GoAnywhere MFT is an excellent choice if you need a secure, automated, and compliant file transfer solution with strong integration options. However, make sure you have the technical resources available to navigate its setup and that it aligns with your organization's security and workflow needs. Test its features in a trial, plan for future growth, and ensure that your team is ready for adoption to fully unlock its capabilities.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy

Sana A.

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

Submitted Apr 2024

Worth the cost.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

User friendly, reliable

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Easy to use

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing as such

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Use it without hesitation

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Guo R.

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

Submitted Apr 2024

Excellent Product

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

Its advanced workflow orchestration capabilities enable the creation of complex, multi-step processes tailored to our financial operations, offering a competitive advantage in managing our unique data transfer workflows.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The platform's automation capabilities stand out, allowing us to automate file transfer processes, reducing manual errors, and enhancing operational efficiency, crucial for managing our extensive financial data.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Implementing and configuring GoAnywhere MFT might pose challenges due to its complexity, requiring substantial training and expertise for our team to fully utilize its features.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Consider conducting a pilot implementation of GoAnywhere MFT within a department or use case to assess its suitability and address any challenges before scaling it across the organization.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

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