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GoAnywhere MFT

Composite Score

8.9 /10

CX Score

9.2 /10

403 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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Awards & Recognition

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

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2025 Data Quadrant Champion

Latest Award, 2025

11 Top Rated Capabilities

11 Top Rated Features

Latest Award, 2025

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024

Strategy and Innovation
Service Experience
Product Impact
Contract Negotiation
Conflict Resolution

2024

2024 Data Quadrant Champion

2024

11 Top Rated Capabilities

11 Top Rated Features

2024

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023

Strategy and Innovation
Service Experience
Product Impact
Contract Negotiation
Conflict Resolution

2023

2023 Data Quadrant Champion

2023

11 Top Rated Capabilities

11 Top Rated Features

2023

2022 Emotional Footprint Champion

2022

Strategy and Innovation
Service Experience
Product Impact
Contract Negotiation
Conflict Resolution

2022

2022 Data Quadrant Champion

2022

11 Top Rated Capabilities

11 Top Rated Features

2022

2021 Emotional Footprint Champion

2021

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

High Performance

Transport Security

Large File Support

Encryption Decryption

Multi Platform Support

Data Fidelity

Authentication

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

LDAP Support

Session Monitoring

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 82

Ease of Implementation

Business Value Created

Quality of Features

Vendor Support

Ease of IT Administration

Breadth of Features

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Data Integration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Customization

Availability and Quality of Training

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GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

Vinod R.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Insurance
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2021

Excellent Product for Legacy Systems.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

Excellent Product for Legacy Systems. User Friendly, Portable to other Platforms too.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Ability to run on Legacy systems like AS400.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Looking for more Sequel Features.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Just go for it. its easy to maintain. Good Support too.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity

akber a.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Engineering
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2021

very easy to use with great capabilities

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

security and capabilities

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

ease of use

What do you dislike most about this product?

nothing really

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

best that I have seen

Pros

Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy

Brian L.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Other
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2021

Easy to integrate into our existing systems.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

Ease of implementation and usage.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Dependability and ease of monitoring usage.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Documentation and training availability.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Get adequate training in initial setup and implementation.

Pros

Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product

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Awards & Recognition

2025 Data Quadrant Champion

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2024 Data Quadrant Champion

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023 Data Quadrant Champion

2022 Emotional Footprint Champion

2022 Data Quadrant Champion

2021 Emotional Footprint Champion

GoAnywhere MFT Ratings

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

Emotional Footprint Overview

+94 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

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​

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

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

Data Fidelity Consistent data integrity throughout the process​

Authentication Verification of authenticity of identities between the two organizations​

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment Supports one or many deployment models - On-prem, cloud or hybrid hosting of the database system.

LDAP Support Support for user ID authentication across both organizations using MS Active Directory credentials​

Session Monitoring Reporting and metrics of the data transferal session​

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

GoAnywhere MFT Videos

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GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

Vinod R.

Excellent Product for Legacy Systems.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

akber a.

very easy to use with great capabilities

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Brian L.

Easy to integrate into our existing systems.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

File Transfer

High Performance

Transport Security

Large File Support

Encryption Decryption

Multi Platform Support

Data Fidelity

Authentication

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

LDAP Support

Session Monitoring

Vendor Capability Ratings

Ease of Implementation

Business Value Created

Quality of Features

Vendor Support

Ease of IT Administration

Breadth of Features

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Data Integration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Customization

Availability and Quality of Training