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GoAnywhere MFT

Composite Score
8.9 /10
CX Score
9.2 /10
Category
GoAnywhere MFT
8.9 /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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Awards & Recognition

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

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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

2
Since last award

100 Plan to Renew

1
Since last award

83 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

4
Since last award


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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.

+94 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?

1% Negative
3% Neutral
96% Positive

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Respectful
  • Security Protects
  • Enables Productivity

Feature Ratings

Average 83

File Transfer

88

High Performance

84

Transport Security

84

Large File Support

83

Encryption Decryption

82

Multi Platform Support

82

Authentication

82

Data Fidelity

82

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

82

Session Monitoring

81

LDAP Support

81

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 82

Ease of Implementation

85

Business Value Created

84

Quality of Features

84

Vendor Support

83

Ease of IT Administration

83

Breadth of Features

82

Usability and Intuitiveness

82

Ease of Data Integration

81

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

80

Ease of Customization

80

Availability and Quality of Training

80

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GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

Maureen N.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Other
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2025

GoAnywhere MFT is a great web-based MFT platform.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar platforms is its ease of use, ease of configuration and exceptional report mechanism. It's usually easy to troubleshoot and the technical support is excellent.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

GoAnywhere MFT is a well built tool. In fact, it's a great, reliable and well regarded tool in the managed file transfer space. It's a great platform that allows us to generate forms quickly and with a very friendly programming flow to be able to save information safely in your repository.

What do you dislike most about this product?

More technical information is needed to comply with PCI DSS 4.0 requirements.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

GoAnywhere MFT is a great web-based MFT tool. I recommend it.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity

Tarasenko Y.

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

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

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