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GoAnywhere MFT

Composite Score
8.7 /10
CX Score
9.1 /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.

90 Likeliness to Recommend

96 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.

+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
1% Neutral
96% Positive

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Helps Innovate
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Efficient Service

Feature Ratings

Average 80

Encryption Decryption

82

File Transfer

81

Large File Support

81

Transport Security

81

High Performance

80

Session Monitoring

80

Data Fidelity

80

Authentication

80

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

79

LDAP Support

79

Multi Platform Support

78

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 79

Business Value Created

80

Ease of Implementation

79

Quality of Features

79

Ease of IT Administration

79

Vendor Support

79

Ease of Data Integration

79

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

Jaysmit P.

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

Submitted Aug 2026

Reliable Tool for File Transfers

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

GoAnywhere MFT is easy to use and helps us manage file transfers from one place. We can automate file transfers and also keep track of the files and jobs. The security features are also good when we are working with sensitive data.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I like the automation feature the most. We can schedule file transfers and create workflows so that many tasks can run automatically. It saves time and reduces the need to do things manually. It is also easy to check the transfer status from the dashboard.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The main issue I have seen is that the interface can be a little slow sometimes, especially when there are many jobs or file transfers running at the same time. Apart from this, I have had a good experience with the product.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would recommend GoAnywhere MFT if you have regular file transfers and want to automate them. It is easy to manage once everything is set up properly and it can be useful for securely transferring business data.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Unique Features

CA Jinal H. S.

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

Submitted Aug 2026

Powerful & secured file transfer automation tool

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

The platform standout in terms of its delivering service on three core strengths / capabilities - secured file transfer, workflow automation, and centralized management

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I like its robust security and automation capability around enterprise file transfer by handling sensitive data with strong security controls and compliance requirements It has very strong capability around automating file movements, scheduling, encryption and other repetitive processes, eliminating manual internation and depending on scripts It also offers centralized management of workflows, transfers, and logs making user's life easier by monitoring multiple systems and enterprise partners Additionally, GoAnywhere offers great service support with quick response and expertise on issues

What do you dislike most about this product?

I think integrations and advanced workflow configuration at an implementation stage can give some complexity and felt overwhelming Apart from core transfer capabilities, some administrative functions like advanced scripting, variables, and password management tasks need some improvement as they feel slightly less intuitive

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

GoAnywhere MFT is robust solution for those looking for centrally manged, secured and reliable file transfer solution with capabilities around repetitive workflow automation with multiple internal system and external partners

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Unique Features
  • Efficient Service
  • Effective Service

Kajal Y.

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

Submitted Jul 2026

Helped us control routine file exchanges.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

GoAnywhere MFT helped us reduce the number of manual file transfers different teams were doing themselves. Before before, you had no insight into whether the planned transfers had performed correctly unless someone checked them manually. It was much easier to administer day-to-day with one platform to manage such activities.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I also liked the audit history. It was easy to check on the transfer in an internal review or when a business team asked whether a file had been sent than hunting via several servers." The scheduling features were flexible enough to handle recurring jobs without constant maintenance.

What do you dislike most about this product?

It takes a bit of getting used to, on the admin side of the product. Simple tasks are straightforward, but more complex workflows require careful planning. We also observed that upgrading existing jobs required to be well tested as even tiny changes could damage dependent processes if not properly tested.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

From an asset management standpoint, having a reliable platform for secured file transfers helped decrease operational costs and increased accountability. It isn't software that you configure once and forget forever, but once appropriate processes are built, it works consistently and gives the insight needed to support daily business operations.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Effective Service
  • Inspires Innovation
  • Caring

Cons

  • Less Performance Enhancing

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