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GoAnywhere MFT

Composite Score

8.8 /10

CX Score

9.1 /10

556 Reviews Write a Review

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

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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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

2% Neutral

95% Positive

Pros

Reliable
Respectful
Security Protects
Helps Innovate

Feature Ratings

Average 81

File Transfer

Encryption Decryption

High Performance

Transport Security

Large File Support

Session Monitoring

Data Fidelity

Authentication

Multi Platform Support

LDAP Support

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 79

Ease of Implementation

Business Value Created

Quality of Features

Vendor Support

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Customization

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Data Integration

Availability and Quality of Training

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Breadth of Features

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GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

suresh k.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2026

It's Great Tool for developer

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

file zilla

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

file transfer duration

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing for now

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

May be file size

Pros

Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Unique Features

Seemaa E.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2026

GREAT INNOVATIVE PRODUCT

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

GoAnywhere MFT stands out for its ease of use, smooth integration with existing systems. It is great for all software.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Flexible integration is my favorite aspect

What do you dislike most about this product?

i feel product must do many upgrades

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

buy this software for your productivity increase and ease of use.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy

Vikesh G.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Insurance
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2026

Trusted and Secure Platform

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

It makes secure file transfer simple and automatic. Strong encryption keeps data safe and helps meet compliance needs like HIPAA and GDPR. The platform works smoothly with both cloud and on-premises systems. GoAnywhere MFT is a reliable solution for small businesses as well as large enterprises. Its automation features also add value by allowing users to schedule and manage file transfers easily.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It improves secure file transfers by reducing manual work and speeding up delivery. Organizations can create and customize workflows that automatically handle transfers, send real-time alerts, and manage tasks after files are received. This automation helps increase productivity, ensures better compliance, and provides a scalable solution for companies handling frequent or complex data transfers.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing at the moment

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

GoAnywhere MFT helps organizations reduce operational work by automating file transfers. It provides a secure and reliable environment that supports both simple file sharing and complex workflows. Once it is set up, the system runs with very little manual effort, saving time and resources.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

How We Deliver

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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

File Transfer File transfer services

Encryption Decryption The encryption (source) and decryption (destination) of data transmitted

High Performance High bandwidth data transfer, encryption/decryption, authentication of the service​

Transport Security Security of the data transmission

Large File Support Support for large (>2GB) file transfers​

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​

Multi Platform Support Support for multiple clients on either side of the data transfer 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.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

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.

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.

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

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.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

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.

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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GoAnywhere MFT Videos

GoAnywhere MFT

GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

suresh k.

It's Great Tool for developer

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Seemaa E.

GREAT INNOVATIVE PRODUCT

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Vikesh G.

Trusted and Secure Platform

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

File Transfer

Encryption Decryption

High Performance

Transport Security

Large File Support

Session Monitoring

Data Fidelity

Authentication

Multi Platform Support

LDAP Support

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

Vendor Capability Ratings

Ease of Implementation

Business Value Created

Quality of Features

Vendor Support

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Customization

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Data Integration

Availability and Quality of Training

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Breadth of Features