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GoAnywhere MFT

Composite Score

8.8 /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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Awards & Recognition

GoAnywhere MFT won the following awards in the Managed File Transfer category

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2026 Emotional Footprint Champion

Latest Award, 2026

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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

File Transfer

Large File Support

Transport Security

High Performance

Session Monitoring

Data Fidelity

Authentication

LDAP Support

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

Multi Platform Support

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 79

Business Value Created

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Implementation

Quality of Features

Vendor Support

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Availability and Quality of Training

Usability and Intuitiveness

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Breadth of Features

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GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

Nilesh J.

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

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Submitted Oct 2026

Easy, Secure and Reliable File Transfer Solution.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

The main thing I like is that GoAnywhere MFT combines secure file transfer with automation. It is useful for regular file transfers because you can set things up once and avoid doing the same work manually every time.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I like that GoAnywhere MFT makes it easy to transfer files securely. It is useful when we need to share sensitive files between different systems or teams. I also like the automation because regular file transfers can be handled without doing everything manually.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I haven't faced any major issues yet but the interface could be little simpler for good GUI. Also it takes some time to understand all the features when you first start using it.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Go for it! I would highly recommend GoAnywhere MFT to teams that regularly deal with sensitive files and need a secure way to transfer them. It takes a little time to get used to, but once you understand the setup, it makes file transfers easier to manage.

Pros

Performance Enhancing
Efficient Service
Inspires Innovation
Caring

Avni G.

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

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2026

Wonderful and reliable file transfer platform

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

It is advanced solution that gives everything in single platform like file transfer with automation, integrations as well as monitoring. It allow us to build customised workflow for quick file transfer automatically with maintaining audit trails. Best advantage of this platform is automation and centralized control that reduce manual efforts.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It makes easy for us to manage file transfer workflow and automation like schedule transfer for quick and better productivity. Centralized control gives us the clear visibility what was transferred successfully and failed.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I don't like the user interface it could be more futuristic or modern. Some setup or configuration is time taking when we do complex customisation in workflows.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It is reliable solution for managing every single file transfer with full of security. I would recommend to everyone.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Reliable
Enables Productivity
Efficient Service

Luke M.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2026

Streamlined file transfer without scripting hassle

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

It combines secure file transfer and workflow automation in one platform compared to other similar systems platforms.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I like it’s visual automation with centralized control.It lets us to automate and monitor secure file transfers from one simple dashboard.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I have no negative thoughts towards this amazing platform.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

To start with a small pilot project to learn the interface before scaling to complex workflows.

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Helps Innovate
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
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Awards & Recognition

2026 Emotional Footprint Champion

GoAnywhere MFT Ratings

90 Likeliness to Recommend

96 Plan to Renew

82 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​

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 IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Managed File Transfer - Enterprise

GoAnywhere MFT Videos

GoAnywhere MFT

GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

Nilesh J.

Easy, Secure and Reliable File Transfer Solution.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Avni G.

Wonderful and reliable file transfer platform

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Luke M.

Streamlined file transfer without scripting hassle

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Encryption Decryption

File Transfer

Large File Support

Transport Security

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 IT Administration

Ease of Implementation

Quality of Features

Vendor Support

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Availability and Quality of Training

Usability and Intuitiveness

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Breadth of Features