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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

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

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

Tarasenko Y.

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

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Submitted Jun 2025

Secure and safe for file transfer

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

It connects with multiple cloud storages and makes file transfer easy.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I like it because it provides reports in the real time and also show users who are logged in the system and their IP address making it easy to track and manage file transfers.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Improve on customer service.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Easy to implement.

Pros

Reliable
Includes Product Enhancements
Helps Innovate
Performance Enhancing

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

Fei W.

Role: Operations
Industry: Biotechnology
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2024

Goanywhere is worth every buck

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

The way it allows you to schedule file transfers between various platforms.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

For me, my favorite feature is the project designer lab. After i set everything up, very little is required of me afterwards.

What do you dislike most about this product?

That we didn't purchase it earlier.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Get the pilot program first to see if its a fit before you fully commit.

Pros

Reliable
Efficient Service
Client Friendly Policies
Generous Negotitation

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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.

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.

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

Tarasenko Y.

Secure and safe for file transfer

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Amrutha V.

GoAnywhere MFT: Secure, Scalable, and Seamless MFT

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Fei W.

Goanywhere is worth every buck

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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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

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

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