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GoAnywhere MFT

Composite Score

9.0 /10

CX Score

9.3 /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 - 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

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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

84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

3
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.

+95 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
Transparent
Enables Productivity

Feature Ratings

Average 84

File Transfer

Transport Security

High Performance

Large File Support

Encryption Decryption

Multi Platform Support

LDAP Support

Authentication

Data Fidelity

Session Monitoring

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 83

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

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Customization

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GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

Sourabh P.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2025

Made moving files between systems easier

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

For us the main differentiator is how many transfer protocol and integration it along with built it automation workflow. Its interface is also clean compare to other MTF tools.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

once we set Automation work flow, file moves securely without any manual work. Transfer can also happen on the schedule.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Not for small organisation, it may be costly. Once should only choose this when they have a heavy and large file transfer on daily basis with a need of full security.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Take time to plan your workflow before set-up. Also explore all built in connectors and automation options early.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Sejak k.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2025

Great platform for secure file transfer

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

Its unified , centralized platform for file transfer makes it different from other similar platforms. Also it support for multiple protocols and built in workflows automation and seamless integrations with cloud storage and enterprise system makes it very usable in comparison to similar platforms.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favourite aspect of this product is its automation and visibility and control over each step of the data movement lifecycle is invaluable in multi-departmental IT environment where compliance and consistency are critical. .

What do you dislike most about this product?

The licensing price is little costlier which is not suitable for the new and small organization

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would highly recommend the platform , but evaluation of the team strength and the usage is must.

Pros

Trustworthy
Fair
Acts with Integrity
Over Delivered

Puneet S.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2025

Robust solution for file security

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

It's enterprise grade security compliance capabilities and ease of automation makes it different from other similar platforms. It comes with built in regulatory standards like HIPAA , GDPR and SOX in mind, proving peace of mind when transmitting confidential HR documents such as payroll files, benefits data and performance records.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

my favourite aspect of this product is its workflow automation and scheduling tools, It allows me to automatically send and receive files on a set or in response to specific events .

What do you dislike most about this product?

The initial setup and configuration is complex and challenging. Also user interface is not always intuitive for first time user.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I recommend fist conducting a compliance and workflow audit to determine which file transfer processes can be automated or secured through the platform

Pros

Helps Innovate
Trustworthy
Unique Features
Efficient Service

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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

84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

3 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+95 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

Transport Security Security of the data transmission

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

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​

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

Authentication Verification of authenticity of identities between the two organizations​

Data Fidelity Consistent data integrity throughout the process​

Session Monitoring Reporting and metrics of the data transferal session​

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.

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.

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.

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.

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GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

Sourabh P.

Made moving files between systems easier

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Sejak k.

Great platform for secure file transfer

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Puneet S.

Robust solution for file security

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

File Transfer

Transport Security

High Performance

Large File Support

Encryption Decryption

Multi Platform Support

LDAP Support

Authentication

Data Fidelity

Session Monitoring

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

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

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Customization