Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer vs GoAnywhere MFT comparison

Axway and Fortra are both solutions in the Managed File Transfer (MFT) category. Axway is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.0, while Fortra is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.6. Axway holds a 3.7% mindshare in MFT, compared to Fortra’s 10.8% mindshare. Additionally, 81% of Axway users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 98% of Fortra users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 14, 2025

Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer and GoAnywhere MFT compete in the managed file transfer space. Users seem more satisfied with GoAnywhere MFT due to its comprehensive features and cost-effectiveness, even though Axway offers robust support and flexible pricing options.

Features: Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer supports strong data integration and security features, catering to complex enterprise solutions, and offers robust DMZ environments and auto-scaling for large data transfers. GoAnywhere MFT is distinguished by its seamless automation, simplified workflows, extensive connectors for cloud services, and effective project-based workflow automation, all of which appeal to organizations prioritizing efficiency and a more intuitive user interface.

Room for Improvement: Axway AMPLIFY could benefit from enhancing its ease of setup, making its user interface more intuitive, and reducing overall deployment time. GoAnywhere MFT might improve by offering more advanced customization tools, increasing interoperability with legacy systems, and enhancing scheduling features to better time file deliveries.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer provides flexible deployment options, making it adaptable for diverse IT environments, complemented by attentive customer service. GoAnywhere MFT is known for its straightforward deployment process, reducing setup time and providing reliable support with a focus on ease of adoption. Its intuitive interface also contributes to simplified user onboarding.

Pricing and ROI: Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer generally incurs higher setup costs but offers significant ROI for enterprises seeking detailed integrations. GoAnywhere MFT provides a more affordable entry point, achieving notable ROI through efficiency and automation capabilities, making it appealing to budget-conscious buyers seeking immediate benefits and cost alignment with business needs.

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Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer vs. GoAnywhere MFT

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Categories and Ranking

Axway AMPLIFY Managed File ...

Ranking in Managed File Transfer (MFT)

10th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

GoAnywhere MFT

Ranking in Managed File Transfer (MFT)

1st

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Managed File Transfer (MFT) category, the mindshare of Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer is 3.7%, down from 4.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of GoAnywhere MFT is 10.8%, up from 6.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Managed File Transfer (MFT) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
GoAnywhere MFT	10.8%
Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer	3.7%
Other	85.5%

Managed File Transfer (MFT)

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Sayantan Sarkar

Technical Lead at HCL Technologies

User-friendly and doesn't take much space when getting installed

When it comes to the tool's scalability, I cannot say that everything can be done in the best version. There is always a scope for improvement. The tool can try to make it a little bit more flexible so that we can easily invoke the APIs, and in such a way, it can be made a little bit better. In general, everything is fine with respect to the tool's scalability. My company has encountered some challenges. The tool does not allow the explicit port for some of the protocols, like FTP. We are still selling the tool to some of our clients. I feel they should allow us to do some testing for the SMB-related protocols or Windows path-related protocols, which we are not allowing, making it difficult for us to identify the issue with respect to those SMB protocols as well as Amazon S3's protocols. I believe it is an area that needs to be fixed so that it will help the end customer do those types of tests without the help of another external tool. As of now, I can remember only these two scenarios where improvements are needed.

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Rohan Suryawanshi

Senior Software Engineer at Opcito Technologies

Automation simplifies file transfer and builds confidence in security

I appreciate the features of GoAnywhere MFT such as advanced workflows to automate all the transfer and reduce manual effort. The logs and reporting are very helpful for checking all the compliances. The encryption is quite good. The main feature which is very useful is connectors to connect it with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, GCP. The automation in GoAnywhere MFT really helps us because it reduced the manual work significantly. We can transfer hundreds of files with zero manual interventions. The audit trails also help during the compliance audits. It has given stakeholders more confidence in the security of file transfer. It also helped developers to securely transfer the files. Overall, the impact was very good and positive in our business and personal improvements.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Axway consolidated all of our communications into one platform, simplifying network and port management. Now, all we have to do is open one port to this application, and we can remove all the firewall rules on that port. It's much more straightforward to manage from a security perspective. We used to rely on an archaic FTP solution, but Axway features SFTP, so it was an improvement security-wise."

"The product's initial setup phase is pretty straightforward."

"It provides a good amount of storage capacity for a reasonable price and has a good range of connectors."

"It’s very flexible."

"It makes a logical link between the inbound/outbound transfer, and makes it clearly visible. This is a very important feature for managing transfer with different environments, and it's very helpful in case of troubleshooting."

"It is an easy-to-use and stable product."

"The product is simple for encrypting data transfer of all the assets in our system."

"AMPLIFY has all the essential features for managing file transfer."

"If it's dealing with SFTP or any kind of secure transfer, we don't hear about it. It's good. Everything works."

"GoAnywhere makes it easy to move files around. We have quite a bit of information we have to transfer to around 300 different companies that require us to send data on a regular basis. If we did this manually, it would require several employees."

"Its speed is the most valuable because every integration used to take months with old SOA tools, integration buses, and that type of stuff. Now, we do integrations in a matter of days. Security is another valuable thing because every step in the workflow has an audit trace, which is great. This also brings a lot of confidence in automating business process workflows through this type of solution."

"The best features of GoAnywhere MFT are its automated process capabilities; it is scalable, reliable, and requires minimal time to receive files from external to internal systems, and it is more secure compared to other tools."

"The SFTP and encryption functionality works well, and SFTP is the bulk of what we use."

"The most valuable feature is the Advanced Workflows."

"The most valuable feature of MFT is the security it provides for our data. MFT allows us to add additional authorization and passwords to any file attachments we send via email, and also to limit the number of times the recipient can download the file."

"The security and vendor management features are helpful in terms of providing access to data."

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Cons

"We only hope that they continue to keep updating the solution and improving the offering. They could always do more updates and releases."

"Their monitoring is not up to the mark and needs improvement."

"The tool can try to make it a little bit more flexible so that we can easily invoke the APIs, and in such a way, it can be made a little bit better."

"It is complicated to manage multi-operations, particularly in handling file name changes within file transcripts."

"Sometimes, the application's embedded databases couldn't perform well for a higher volume of data."

"The initial setup was quite complex."

"The areas in need of improvement are the monitoring and the cut-off management, when needed. Today you have at least two solutions: Buy the other Axway suite, Sentinel, or integrate it into your monitoring system."

"Improvement in Data Encoding would be very appreciated (I'm thinking of ASCII-EBCDIC, ASCII-ASCII, etc.)."

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"The application uses resources such as network connections to shared directories or SFTP connections. I would appreciate seeing utilization metrics for these resources."

"On the platform side, I would like to see some improvements in the dashboarding and telemetry data."

"I tried to copy a file from an S3 bucket to another storage class. I don't know if it is a limitation from AWS, not the MFT. If I copy a file from the AWS S3 bucket to that storage class, it can't be transferred. It says that I can't remember the exact error, but it cannot be processed. I want MFT to be more compatible with cloud-based applications or services like AWS."

"The solution's support for the Unix platform and AS2 should be improved."

"While the technical support team is knowledgeable, their response time for critical issues needs improvement. A response within one business day is insufficient for urgent matters."

"Writing variables is sometimes difficult. It would be helpful if they provided additional basic training for administrators who manage this product."

"I would like to be able to do MFA and reset the password via email."

"I want to be able to use GoAnywhere to create customizable reports that I can share with the MSP containing any information related to file transfers."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The platform's price aligns with the market."

"Pricing and licensing is related to the protocols you choose to support."

"AMPLIFY's license is a one-time investment."

"It is quite expensive, and because of that, we get good service from them in return for the price paid."

"To have a solution like this for the price we're paying makes it cheap. Considering the time that it has saved us, and considering the development that we don't need to do, such as connectors and handling servers, the price is really affordable."

"For what we pay to GoAnywhere every year, we are getting a fantastic deal. From a dollar perspective, it provides very good value."

"The cost is fine. It is probably the best software that I've had for the money that we spend for it. I am not aware of any costs in addition to the standard licensing fees. I don't pay for it. IT pays for it."

"The pricing is decent for mid-sized and small-sized companies. It is good for startups or mid-scale companies."

"GoAnywhere was the most attractively priced product that met our needs. In our PoC it really came down to MOVEit and GoAnywhere, and GoAnywhere's pricing was about 30 percent less."

"Licensing can be expensive and it depends upon which features you want to buy."

"It is very attractive. In terms of the capacity of the product and functionality, it is a good price."

"I get the invoices, and its price is fine and appropriate. It is well priced. Even if it was double the price, we'd use it. For us, it is indispensable. We're not going to go anywhere else. There are no additional costs. Its licensing is good. There is just one charge that we get. That's it."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

24%

Healthcare Company

Retailer

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	7

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	41
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	36

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer?

The product is simple for encrypting data transfer of all the assets in our system.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer?

There's infinite pricing available on their portal, however, it's typically accompanied by a discount. However, detailed pricing information is confidential and was not shared in this call.

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What needs improvement with Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer?

Their monitoring is not up to the mark and needs improvement. They should have enhanced auto-reconnection capabilities for interrupted file transfers and implement features allowing chunk movement ...

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What do you like most about Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT?

GoDrive eliminates the need to use the exchange server for file sharing.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT?

Regarding GoAnywhere MFT's pricing, I think it is quite affordable since it was subscribed for me by my boss.

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What needs improvement with Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT?

In the areas where GoAnywhere MFT could improve, I find that for a few tasks, sometimes it becomes more complex because the workflows they have are complex to understand. Their product documentatio...

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Also Known As

SecureTransport, Axway SecureTransport, AMPLIFY MFT

HelpSystems GoAnywhere MFT, GoAnywhere MFT, GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer,

Overview

As a multi-protocol MFT gateway, Axway SecureTransport provides the flexibility you need to support virtually any MFT use case. Secure, manage, and track file flows among people and applications inside your enterprise, and beyond your firewall to your user communities, mobile devices, and the cloud. Perform high-volume automated file transfers between systems, sites, lines of business and external partners, to user-driven communications and mobile, folder- and portal-based file sharing.

Axway

GoAnywhere MFT offers user-friendly workflow features, advanced security, and seamless integrations. Its intuitive interface supports streamlined operations and rapid project creation, making it suitable for managing secure file transfers.

GoAnywhere MFT provides sophisticated automation through Advanced Workflows, enabling reduced manual tasks and improved efficiency. With centralized data exchange, file monitoring, and comprehensive security protocols, it supports scalability, encryption, and IP filtering for enhanced protection. Users appreciate its adaptability with systems including IBM and Epic, contributing to improved process management and significant time savings. While beneficial, enhancements in DNS support, user interface intuitiveness, and customer service responsiveness are potential growth areas. License costs are noted as high, with demands for better documentation, cloud service integrations, and improved scalability and load-balancing functionalities.

What are the key features of GoAnywhere MFT?

User-Friendly Workflows: Intuitive interface streamlines operations.
Advanced Security: Includes encryption, IP filters, and monitoring.
Seamless Integrations: Adapts to systems like IBM and Epic.
Automation: Simplifies processes with reduced manual tasks.
Scalability: Grows with business needs.

What are the benefits and ROI of using GoAnywhere MFT?

Improved Efficiency: Reduces workload through automation.
Time Savings: Accelerates project delivery.
Enhanced Security: Protects data with advanced protocols.
Adaptability: Supports multiple platforms and integrations.
Process Management: Simplifies and streamlines data exchange.

GoAnywhere MFT is deployed by organizations for secure file transfers across systems like financial, healthcare, and corporate sectors. It supports SFTP, FTP, and HTTPS for data exchanges and is highly effective in automating processes and managing large file movements efficiently. It integrates well with cloud platforms like Azure and accommodates environments such as Windows, Linux, and IBM iSeries.

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Sample Customers

BNP Paribas Securities Services, Bollor_, E.ON AG Group, BMW Group, IdenTrust, Gassco, International Post Corporation, SNCF, DB Schenker Logistics, Logius, CSCA, La Poste

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