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GoAnywhere MFT

Composite Score
8.8 /10
CX Score
9.1 /10
Category
GoAnywhere MFT
8.8 /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

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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

83 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 82

File Transfer

86

Encryption Decryption

84

High Performance

83

Transport Security

83

Large File Support

82

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

82

Authentication

81

Multi Platform Support

81

Session Monitoring

81

Data Fidelity

81

LDAP Support

81

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 80

Business Value Created

82

Ease of Implementation

81

Quality of Features

81

Vendor Support

80

Ease of Customization

80

Ease of IT Administration

80

Usability and Intuitiveness

80

Ease of Data Integration

79

Availability and Quality of Training

79

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

78

Breadth of Features

77

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GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

Ganpat S.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Consulting
  • Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2026

Streamlined secure file transfers

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

In a consulting and marketing environment, secure file movement isn’t just an IT checkbox—it’s how we protect client strategies, budgets, and campaign data. GoAnywhere MFT distinguished itself for us because it turned what used to be a fragile, script‑driven process into a managed, predictable workflow. Before GoAnywhere, sharing assets and reports with clients meant juggling ad‑hoc SFTP scripts, manual uploads, and constant spot checks. With GoAnywhere, we orchestrate

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of this platform is that it works well for both developers and non-technical users. You can build and manage workflows with or without writing code, which makes it flexible for different teams. I also value its strong encrypted file transfer and built-in database integration, which give us a secure and reliable way to move and manage our data in one place.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I’d like GoAnywhere MFT to go further in addressing the realities of a consulting and marketing environment. Our work depends on moving large volumes of creative assets, campaign data, and client reports between many different platforms and stakeholders. Deeper, ready-made integrations with leading CRM, marketing automation, and analytics tools—along with reusable, branded templates for client-facing deliveries—would cut down on custom scripting, reduce handoffs between teams, and give us a more polished, end‑to‑end experience for securely sharing work with our clients.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

GoAnywhere MFT has been a standout tool for our consulting and marketing firm. It replaced scattered SFTP scripts and manual uploads with one secure, automated hub for sharing campaign assets, client reports, and data extracts. I’d recommend it to any agency or consultancy that wants to: * Protect client data while moving large creative and analytics files * Standardize how reports and deliverables are exchanged * Reduce time spent on manual transfers and troubleshooting If your business depends on reliably and securely moving client work across many platforms and stakeholders, GoAnywhere MFT is a smart, agency‑friendly choice.

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Efficient Service
  • Altruistic
  • Security Protects

Cons

  • Less Transparent

Lawrence C.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Manufacturing
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2025

Secure and automated file transfer

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

Secure file sharing with partners is now tension-free. It has automated error-handling and retries. We can now track file delivery with clarity. It has enabled us to proudly minimize human intervention in a number of repetitive tasks.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I mainly use it to automate report deliveries to multiple departments. I no longer have to worry about manual errors during data transfers. We’ve proudly reduced downtime with authentic job scheduling.

What do you dislike most about this product?

It took me some time to understand the job execution ladder.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I’d recommend using the secure folder sharing feature for stably exchanging files with external partners, as it’s much more secure than opting for the email option.

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy

Javier A.

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

Submitted Oct 2025

Platform designed to secure data movement

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

It stands out form the rest because GoAnywhere MFT is easy to use and works. the Other dont work well.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I really like this platform because of its ease of working in code and developing without code, and I love the encrypted file transfer and database integration.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I didnt like that the user interface wasnt intuitive or modern.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It was excellent and I would recommend it to any company to replace their unsafe seat with a safe one.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Trustworthy

Cons

  • Leverages Incumbent Status
  • Less Effective Service

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