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GoAnywhere MFT

Composite Score

8.8 /10

CX Score

9.1 /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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2026 Data Quadrant Champion

Latest Award, 2026

2025 Emotional Footprint Champion

2025

Service Experience
Product Impact
Contract Negotiation
Conflict Resolution

2025

2025 Data Quadrant Champion

2025

11 Top Rated Capabilities

11 Top Rated Features

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

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.

89 Likeliness to Recommend

1
Since last award

95 Plan to Renew

1
Since last award

81 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

2
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.

+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
Helps Innovate
Performance Enhancing

Feature Ratings

Average 82

File Transfer

Encryption Decryption

High Performance

Transport Security

Large File Support

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

Authentication

Multi Platform Support

Session Monitoring

Data Fidelity

LDAP Support

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 78

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

Vendor Support

Quality of Features

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Usability and Intuitiveness

Availability and Quality of Training

Breadth of Features

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

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GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

Ilaria G.

Role: Human Resources
Industry: Other
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2024

Files Management and Transfer Made Easy

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

I think what makes GoAnywhere MFT great are the security features and ease of transfering data.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I like that file management is easy and the software comes with helpful data security features. Transfering data/files is fast and secure

What do you dislike most about this product?

GoAnywhere MFT has not failed us. Has all helpful features.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

For effective management data transfer, I recommend GoAnywhere MFT. It has been our go to solution and is very helpful too.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Fei W.

Role: Operations
Industry: Biotechnology
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2024

Goanywhere is worth every buck

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

The way it allows you to schedule file transfers between various platforms.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

For me, my favorite feature is the project designer lab. After i set everything up, very little is required of me afterwards.

What do you dislike most about this product?

That we didn't purchase it earlier.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Get the pilot program first to see if its a fit before you fully commit.

Pros

Reliable
Efficient Service
Client Friendly Policies
Generous Negotitation

Sana A.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2024

Worth the cost.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates GoAnywhere MFT from other similar products?

User friendly, reliable

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Easy to use

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing as such

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Use it without hesitation

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

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Awards & Recognition

2026 Data Quadrant Champion

2025 Emotional Footprint Champion

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

GoAnywhere MFT Ratings

89 Likeliness to Recommend

1 Since last award

95 Plan to Renew

1 Since last award

81 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

2 Since last award

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​

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

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​

Session Monitoring Reporting and metrics of the data transferal session​

Data Fidelity Consistent data integrity throughout the process​

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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GoAnywhere MFT Videos

GoAnywhere MFT

GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

Ilaria G.

Files Management and Transfer Made Easy

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Fei W.

Goanywhere is worth every buck

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Sana A.

Worth the cost.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

File Transfer

Encryption Decryption

High Performance

Transport Security

Large File Support

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

Authentication

Multi Platform Support

Session Monitoring

Data Fidelity

LDAP Support

Vendor Capability Ratings

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

Vendor Support

Quality of Features

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Usability and Intuitiveness

Availability and Quality of Training

Breadth of Features

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement