We mainly use GoAnywhere MFT to transfer files.
IT Project Manager at a retailer with 11-50 employees
A reliable solution with great performance and powerful automations
Pros and Cons
- "I have seen a lot of return on investment because the built-in automations make the workflow fast and reduce our time significantly, allowing us to focus on other administrative roles rather than routine tasks."
- "Initially, the user interface was a bit complex, but after two weeks of training, I fully understood it."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
GoAnywhere MFT is the best because it makes file transfers easy and keeps everything secure. The GoFast feature increases the speed and offers security when sharing files due to being a built-in feature, alongside excellent automations compared to competitors.
What is most valuable?
GoAnywhere MFT includes many good features, but the most amazing part is how it automates file transfer across different platforms, its ability to create workflows, making complex tasks very simple without using manual scripts.
It has a smooth connection with the connectors for Salesforce, SharePoint, and Microsoft. It covers both the cloud connector and resource-based connector.
I use Secure Forms. For Secure Forms, when I want to receive a confidential document from the customer, it gives me peace of mind because it lets me have a customized web form, allowing me to enter data and upload files very easily, knowing that I do not have to worry about the document getting leaked or attacked by external attackers.
I use the GoFast feature to accelerate data transmission. I am very highly satisfied with the GoFast feature because it speeds up the process of transferring large files, making it fast and more reliable.
What needs improvement?
From my experience, the platform is quite complete. It works well across different devices, including on the web, so you don't need to download the app. I don’t have any major issues to report about this software. Initially, the user interface was a bit complex, but after two weeks of training, I fully understood it. I became familiar with the system, and using the platform became more efficient and effective. Overall, I don’t have many complaints about the software.
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For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for about five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability as 10 out of 10.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We work both on-site and remotely in multiple locations and departments.
In our department, there are approximately 15 employees. All of us use GoAnywhere, as we frequently share sensitive files. Therefore, it’s essential for all 15 of us to utilize this platform.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate technical support a nine out of ten because they are the best.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have not tried any other competitors as this is my first time using this kind of software in that category.
How was the initial setup?
We have the solution deployed on-premises. The solution was acquired by the company directly as part of the project.
Its deployment was easy. It has a very low maintenance cost.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a lot of return on investment because the built-in automations make the workflow fast and reduce our time significantly, allowing us to focus on other administrative roles rather than routine tasks. I estimate that it has saved us about 85% of our time.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
GoAnywhere MFT is affordable, even for small organizations, so I cannot complain about anything.
What other advice do I have?
I would highly recommend GoAnywhere MFT to other users because it is excellent, reliable, and offers great performance as a secure file transfer platform with powerful automations.
I would rate this solution 10 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Last updated: Oct 5, 2025
Flag as inappropriateCloud Engineer - ll at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
Has enabled secure file transfers for daily SOC analysis and supports cloud connectivity
Pros and Cons
- "We are the core users in our organization that use this application to transfer files between organizations in a secure manner, protecting data at rest and data in transit."
- "We had a few activities or events in the past where threat actors or hackers targeted MFT solutions or systems or software by exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities."
What is our primary use case?
I work as a SOC analyst in my organization, and we usually use GoAnywhere MFT to transfer files from one premises or cloud environment to our systems for analysis. We install the GoAnywhere agent on the cloud environment to transfer files from that system to our local machine for analysis.
In our case, we usually obtain user logs or system logs for analysis or to review the system logs for any compromises at the endpoint. The data is not much in the GB range; we can say it probably stays in the MB range. We do not use the GoFast feature, but there are a few cases in the past where my team used that feature, though I do not have details about it now.
For the deployment process of GoAnywhere MFT, we have a specific team dedicated to deploying this software and all the agents that we require. We are the core users in our organization that use this application to transfer files between organizations in a secure manner, protecting data at rest and data in transit. We use the encryption protocol provided by the software to secure our data and use GoAnywhere MFT to conduct our SFTP work.
Approximately, my team has 37 members total, including three teams: the main SOC team, the FR (first response team), and the cloud security supporting team. We are 12 members in the CSS team, and I am sure that 12 members use GoAnywhere MFT. The FR team also uses it, with approximately 15 to 16 members in that team. The total is around 28 to 30 members that use this. I do not know about the upper management and what they use, but if they purchased GoAnywhere MFT, they probably use it as well.
What is most valuable?
GoAnywhere MFT provides us with significant security features. We used previous software, possibly FileZilla, but we did not get any AES in-transit encryption in that software. With GoAnywhere MFT, we are getting in-transit encryption with the AES standard protocol or algorithm.
We use a hybrid model for GoAnywhere MFT deployment.
What needs improvement?
The UI in GoAnywhere MFT does not require improvements, but the backend side where file transfers occur should have one system used to transfer files from end-to-end, from end server to end system. We had a few activities or events in the past where threat actors or hackers targeted MFT solutions or systems or software by exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities. I would say that part should not occur with GoAnywhere MFT in the future. From 2023, I do not think there was any occurrence until now, but in the future, there should not be any because we transfer valuable data from our end-user system to our systems for analysis and all the reports that we generate. There should not be any vulnerability so that a threat actor will not gain access to our data or other things.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using GoAnywhere MFT for approximately eight to nine months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
For the stability of GoAnywhere MFT during file transfer, I faced a fail event. I am not sure if it is about a downtime or if it is a bug that the software has, or perhaps it is a connectivity issue at the end user. I rate this for stability at 9 out of 10 because there should be a scope for improvement.
I can say 9.5, or 9 to 9.5 out of 10 for the stability of GoAnywhere MFT.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
From the scalability perspective of GoAnywhere MFT, I did not transfer or use much data on the software because we transfer less than 1 GB of data within the systems or the cloud environment that we have. I can say during this range, it is the best experience. We had the best experience with the software and did not face any specific issue with it.
For scalability of GoAnywhere MFT, I am not sure about the perspective of highly transferring 100 to 200 GB of data. However, I can say with a 1 GB or 2 GB data transfer perspective, it is 9.3 out of 10.
How are customer service and support?
I did not get a chance to connect with technical support for GoAnywhere MFT because I have not had any incident that required engaging support. We use the software seamlessly to fulfill our goals and have all the resources and technology we want. I did not connect with technical support, but my senior probably did in the past, and I do not have details about that experience. On the UI perspective and software perspective, I give GoAnywhere MFT 9.5 out of 10. On technical support, it is probably the best one. We did not face any issue as far as I know.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used IBM software and FileZilla for file transfer. Compared to those options, the user interaction and UI that GoAnywhere MFT provides is much better. I am not very familiar with the previous software, but the latest one that we have, GoAnywhere MFT, is the easiest and best MFT solution that we have right now. I think it is easy to use.
How was the initial setup?
I did not use any connector to integrate the software with our environment. We do use GoAnywhere MFT software logs loaded in our SIEM tool, Splunk. We have to examine the errors and where the transfer failed and what the issue was.
What about the implementation team?
For the deployment process of GoAnywhere MFT, we have a specific team dedicated to deploying this software and all the agents that we require.
What was our ROI?
GoAnywhere MFT is likely for the updates only when it comes to maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I do not have any information about the pricing for GoAnywhere MFT, such as which package my organization received or which subscription they obtained. However, it is good software to use. I do not have details about the pricing. It is managed by the management team in the SOC.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I did not get a chance to explore all the solutions available in GoAnywhere MFT. Based on how much I have used this software in my field or in my day-to-day work, I would rate it at 9.5 out of 10.
What other advice do I have?
We do not use the secure forms in GoAnywhere MFT. I can recommend GoAnywhere MFT to other users. Previously we used an SFTP solution because it is specifically built for SFTP file transfer. Now with this software, it provides connectivity with the cloud, automation, and scripting capabilities. We can say it is the best solution for cloud security and the SOC analysts that we usually work with.
From the improvement perspective, I can say that for the configuration and automation part, my end team was using GoAnywhere MFT for all the vulnerability management and patches. From our team perspective, we use this for file transfer. It was a good experience with this software because it has multiple use cases. My team is using this software, probably because someone recommended it or they found this software through a recommendation from senior members. It is a good solution. We have a base of the software that is required for security, including Splunk and CrowdStrike. I can say it is the best one in the market.
On my side, we use the SOPs that were made by our own team. We did not go to the main actual product website that they have as the documented website because we have a specific use case and we know how to use GoAnywhere MFT, and all the knowledge transfer is conducted from team member to team member. The documentation is clear, similar to the AWS documentation that I use. I can say it is clear and easy to understand. My overall rating for this product is 9 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Last updated: Oct 30, 2025
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Senior Developer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Improved data transfer efficiency with some logging and reconnection improvements needed
Pros and Cons
- "This solution has improved my organization significantly."
- "In terms of scalability, I would rate it around five, as it needs further scaling. The interface built should be more stable, as performance varies across different browsers and deployed versions."
What is our primary use case?
Our use case involves using it for data transfer and the files that we are moving in and out for the external vendors that we have for the US-based clients such as Vanguard, IVR, and other things that we have.
We use the GoAnywhere MFT agent, which helps extend MFT automation to remote systems. External vendors that have automation on their side can keep their files in the agents we install, making transfers simple and hassle-free.
We used Secure Forms for one project, specifically for UPS file transfers where we created forms and had the integration done for the external vendor for SFTP.
What is most valuable?
The best features of GoAnywhere MFT include the data transfer they provided for the Cloud Connectors regarding the SharePoint connector, where previously it would be a single file transfer, but now it includes multi-file transfers in a single operation. With the integration that they developed with the Cloud Connector configuration version introduced in May this year, I was satisfied with the integrations we developed, and that was a good feature I could see.
Aside from the connectors and integration, we had the agents installed for external vendors, which allows for long-range data transfers and the accommodation of large files for single transfer. This setup is hassle-free and ensures data safety. It also includes some security features such as encryption and decryption, improving security features in this tool.
This solution has improved my organization significantly. Previously, the integration we had was with SOAP-based connectors and other integration tools that were hard to develop in a couple of months. With the introduction of the tool, the vendors that came in were satisfied with the solutions provided, and file transfers were easy, creating a robust solution. Any simple changes from their side take less time and cost, making it a genuine tool for our clients in our US company.
Using Secure Forms has positively affected our operations. Previously, we had single SFTP transfers, but introducing Secure Forms allowed us to handle many files in a single operation. When end users fill out and submit requests via web clients, it creates a hassle-free and easy way for us to work.
What needs improvement?
Regarding areas for improvement, the logging part needs enhancement. Currently, the logging we have includes custom backend Java default coding for error codes. Improving this to provide more precise insights on how connections close would significantly enhance error management in GoAnywhere MFT.
Aside from logging, the timeouts we experience on SSH connectors could be improved. During long-range file transfers, such as 1000 files, the connections tend to break. Providing precise reconnection attempts in the connector would help projects work more efficiently.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution in my company for almost 3 1/2 years, utilizing it for MFT, file transfers, and other integrations that we are dealing with.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
The deployment process was minimal work from the DevOps side. If we establish different environments for our working area on this platform, it is manageable. Having a single platform for all environments would complicate things.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability of the solution at around six.
The minimal bugs we've experienced are manageable, but there have been downtimes we dealt with, especially at the beginning of deployment. Now that downtime has significantly reduced.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
In terms of scalability, I would rate it around five, as it needs further scaling. The interface built should be more stable, as performance varies across different browsers and deployed versions.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
When comparing GoAnywhere MFT with other file management software, I have worked with integration tools such as Mulesoft, Logic Apps, and Thru. Thru is a big competitor of GoAnywhere MFT, but I find it easier to get templates developed with GoAnywhere MFT, and the installation and support from the backend are better compared to other tools. GoAnywhere MFT is a single combined platform for everything.
How was the initial setup?
The solution took more or less 4 months to deploy because we already had inbuilt templates, making subsequent deployment much easier.
Currently, we have around 50,000 web users onboarded. The production users benefit from hassle-free access and security measures such as a 90-day password change or single SSH key usage.
What was our ROI?
The return on investment seen since using GoAnywhere MFT is significant. After onboarding, the number of vendors increased considerably compared to the previous setup, reflecting the brilliant turnaround we've achieved.
Percentage-wise, the ROI is around 15%.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
In terms of pricing, I find it fairly priced.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I can recommend GoAnywhere MFT to more users, as this tool proves precise compared to other integrations we've seen. However, there are other tools such as Thru, which do offer more robustness. Nevertheless, in terms of stability, GoAnywhere MFT is a solid option.
What other advice do I have?
We have done the Cloud Connectors integration, and I worked with the HTTP online tool connector as well. However, I didn't get the chance to work on Salesforce and Dynamics, but I would be interested in exploring those, as they are also good options.
Apart from GoFast, we used the inbuilt connectors only, so I didn't get a chance to work on GoFast.
GoAnywhere MFT saves me time when connecting securely with third parties needed for collaboration. For larger projects, typically around six months, it reduces that time to about three months. Smaller integrations can be completed in more than enough time, often in about 15 days.
Maintenance is good in terms of patching, as GoAnywhere MFT releases patches for each connector and respective gateways they provide. Patching occurs phase-wise, roughly every 3 to 6 months, with a yearly review for thorough maintenance.
I would be interested in being a reference for the vendor. The vendor can contact me if they have any questions or comments about my review.
I rate GoAnywhere MFT an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
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Last updated: Jun 21, 2025
Flag as inappropriateFI Technical Lead at a university with 10,001+ employees
Supports complex file transfers between banks, vendors, and internal systems with reliable performance
Pros and Cons
- "It has all the things needed to build robust projects, giving you different resources, SFTP, and all the different things you might need to manipulate files."
- "The feature I find most valuable about GoAnywhere MFT is that it's intuitive—it has all the things needed to build robust projects, giving you different resources, SFTP, and all the different things you might need to manipulate files."
- "One area for improvement in GoAnywhere MFT is that they don't have a real debugger. You have to manually walk through your projects. If you build a big scripting project, you have no way at the beginning to step through; you can't skip straight to a line, nor can you put a breakpoint and say, 'stop here' as in any normal debugging process."
- "One area for improvement in GoAnywhere MFT is that they don't have a real debugger. You have to manually walk through your projects."
What is our primary use case?
My use cases for GoAnywhere MFT involve interfacing with both banks and outside vendors since it's the university. We do a lot of interfaces, and many of them come through for the banks using our GoAnywhere MFT product, and we process into our SAP system.
It's not just banks; we also do outside vendors and outside providers. We handle both ways—into our SAP system through GoAnywhere MFT and out to outside vendors, banks, and hospitals. You name it, we do it.
What is most valuable?
The feature I find most valuable about GoAnywhere MFT is that it's intuitive.
It has all the things needed to build robust projects, giving you different resources, SFTP, and all the different things you might need to manipulate files. It's somewhat tricky as it's intuitive, however. You have to learn the scripting language. That said, they provide fairly good help.
We were fortunate enough when we first purchased the product to have them assist us with demos and teaching as a group. They offer online help to look things up.
For us, it satisfies our needs. We are getting into some more complex matters that I am concerned about, as there are a couple of features I wish they had. Until now, we've been able to accomplish everything we wanted.
What needs improvement?
We keep asking them to implement a feature for our upcoming project, which would benefit all other companies using the product.
One area for improvement in GoAnywhere MFT is that they don't have a real debugger. You have to manually walk through your projects. If you build a big scripting project, you have no way at the beginning to step through; you can't skip straight to a line, nor can you put a breakpoint and say, 'stop here' as in any normal debugging process. That makes handling complex projects very tedious. We are currently working to streamline a process for about 240 providers—our interface partners—and it's going to be very difficult because every time you run a project, you need to step through each line of code. If you're testing line 98 and are unsure what's going on, you must step through every single line each time you run it. That is its biggest downfall.
What I would love to see in GoAnywhere MFT is the ability to compartmentalize some of the code, allowing you to call different pieces. Instead of building one project all within itself, you could insert modules that you can use in multiple projects. Currently, it's not compartmentalized, and you can't take a piece of code to use elsewhere without copying the entire thing. In my humble opinion, it would be much better if they had a class-based or class-oriented system so that you could easily transfer code from one location to another or use it in other places. You want modularity within the project, but that's not available right now, and this significantly slows down our development operations.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for about four years, since we first installed it.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have never seen any lagging, crashing, or downtime when using GoAnywhere MFT, and that's one of the best things I can say about it.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
From my perspective, working at the university, I find GoAnywhere MFT to be quite scalable.
We also have a hospital group that works with it, which operates differently, however, they appear to manage tasks well. Yet, it would be even more scalable and useful if they improved the ability to plug in components, allowing you to easily call pieces of code from a project and eliminate the need for repetition.
To go off the charts and be a leader, they really need a debugger and should focus on enabling the breakdown of modules for integration with other projects. A project isn't just one thing; it should allow for calling additional resources. This would greatly enhance scalability.
How are customer service and support?
If I had to rate the support, I would rate it as an eight on a scale from one to ten. I haven't dealt with them directly. That said, overall, they seem to perform at about an eight level.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial deployment of GoAnywhere MFT was pretty easy for us. Once everything was set up properly, it was not very hard. Out of all the projects I have been involved with over 26 years at the university, that one actually went more smoothly than most. We had a good team working to get everything handled, so I would say it wasn't difficult at all. It took us around a month to set it up.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have looked into alternatives to GoAnywhere MFT, and I remember examining a couple of options about four or five years ago when we made our decision. There was another one we compared it to. I cannot recall the name. We looked at MOVEit as the other option we evaluated.
What other advice do I have?
We do not use those connectors right now in GoAnywhere MFT. Our processes are very specific to our interface workflows.
Currently, we're not using it for workflow-type applications, although it might be something we can explore down the line.
We do not use the Agents or Secure Forms. Regarding data acceleration, we don't use GoFast either.
We're using it for very specific tasks, and if they explained options for utilizing it for other purposes, I would be open to exploring it.
I would indeed like to see better advanced documentation in GoAnywhere MFT.
I would rate GoAnywhere MFT overall as an eight out of ten. It's a great product and could easily reach a ten if it improved certain features.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
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Last updated: Oct 4, 2025
Flag as inappropriateTechnical Head - Cloud Services at a media company with 501-1,000 employees
Secure automation has replaced scripts and simplifies daily file transfers across cloud networks
Pros and Cons
- "The favorite feature is the secure managed file transfer that supports various secure protocols, including SFTP, FTPS, and SCP, and we also appreciate the centralized control and monitoring via a web-based admin console, strong security features like PGP encryption and support for FIPS 140-2, and the integration with our cloud and on-premise systems."
- "The UI can feel somewhat heavy when we perform advanced troubleshooting for complex workflows."
What is our primary use case?
We use GoAnywhere MFT to manage secure file transfer workflows and to replace scripts with an automated process.
What is most valuable?
The favorite feature is the secure managed file transfer that supports various secure protocols, including SFTP, FTPS, and SCP. We also appreciate the centralized control and monitoring via a web-based admin console. The strong security features, which include PGP encryption and support for FIPS 140-2, are valuable to us. Additionally, we value the integration with our cloud and on-premise systems.
The pre-built logic instead of scripts reduces our custom code significantly. The plug-and-play integration allows for faster deployment.
What needs improvement?
The UI can feel somewhat heavy when we perform advanced troubleshooting for complex workflows. Sometimes it requires us to dig deeper, and granular configurations are needed more than expected. Performance visibility should be improved, and easier version controls would be beneficial. This would make the product more efficient for a large ecosystem and for clients handling multiple customer environments. As a service delivery company handling many customers, we find that we need better visibility and easier controls over workflows.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using GoAnywhere MFT for nearly two to three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have experienced no stability issues. We deployed it on the public cloud and it is performing well with no sluggishness, though there may be occasional minor sluggishness which could be from the network side.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
GoAnywhere MFT is scalable from a small-scale industry to a large-scale industry or enterprise without any performance degradation or quality of features lagging.
How are customer service and support?
The response time from customer service is sometimes adequate. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate the response time as a seven. For simpler issues, the response time is faster. However, when there is a complex issue, the response time sometimes exceeds the SLAs. The team has knowledgeable personnel with a good set of people.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
In my previous organization, I was using MoveIt, which also offered secure managed file transfer automation. However, I did not like the integration aspect, as it was quite complicated to integrate with our existing solutions. That was at my previous organization. In this current organization, I have only been using GoAnywhere MFT.
How was the initial setup?
Although I was not present during the deployment, I understand from my colleagues that it was easy and went very well. It took two and a half months for the team to get it fully optimized.
What about the implementation team?
Although I was not present during implementation, I understand that two or three people can handle a whole deployment.
What was our ROI?
Currently, the ROI is going well. We have not required any maintenance. Our in-house team handles this product exclusively, so there has been no need for any maintenance to date.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is on the higher side to be straightforward. However, based on the features and services the team provides, it is quite worth the investment.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We have evaluated GoAnywhere MFT as an alternative to other solutions.
What other advice do I have?
We use GoAnywhere MFT on a daily basis.
We used a connector for AWS S3 and also for Google Cloud Storage.
The agents are lightweight, and the secure components can be installed on remote systems, allowing GoAnywhere MFT to perform file transfer and workflows between networks. These capabilities enable push or pull transfer to and from internal networks. The product shares detailed logging and status reporting, which is ideal for customer, partner, and DMZ environments. As an organization providing solutions for many customers, this feature is particularly helpful to us. GoAnywhere MFT simplifies deployment in customer-restricted networks and reduces the need for VPN or inbound access.
GoAnywhere MFT provides a web-based interface for users to download or upload files securely using an SFTP client. This eliminates secure email or file sharing and reduces support overhead for external users, which is the main advantage.
GoAnywhere MFT includes GoFast, a high-speed file transfer module that helps us accelerate large file transfers over long-distance networks. We appreciate that it features end-to-end encryption, optimizes large files, and secures files that have been shared. I would rate this product an overall 8 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
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Last updated: Dec 25, 2025
Flag as inappropriateEnterprise Application Analyst at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Offers excellent flexibility and impressive features such as Secure FTP and Secure Mail
Pros and Cons
- "The whole application of GoAnywhere MFT is excellent. The user interface is intuitive. The flexibility for creating projects for managed file transfer is quite robust. I"
- "The whole application of GoAnywhere MFT is excellent."
- "The application uses resources such as network connections to shared directories or SFTP connections. I would appreciate seeing utilization metrics for these resources."
- "We did have some issues a couple of months back where we were having some unscheduled outages, and the support team worked with me closely and provided a solution that appears to have fixed the problem."
What is our primary use case?
We use GoAnywhere MFT for managed file transfer, secure mail feature, and SFTP. It serves as our SFTP system.
How has it helped my organization?
We utilize the GoAnywhere Agent, which allows us to connect internally to our network. It functions similarly to a VPN tunnel. With the cloud version, there is minimal maintenance involved, including no need to worry about security certificate updates.
Overall, it's been a good product for us, and I'm very happy with the support. There is also the ease of administration. You don't have to be a coding expert or anything like that to be able to create complex managed file transfer jobs.
What is most valuable?
The whole application of GoAnywhere MFT is excellent. The user interface is intuitive. The flexibility for creating projects for managed file transfer is quite robust. I can easily add new modules to any project through a drag and drop process, which is really nice. I have the ability to manually edit the XML code that is produced when creating a project using that method. I can also export the XML code.
The Secure FTP feature gives me the ability to manually block IP addresses. It's a very secure system that automatically blocks certain IP addresses after multiple malicious connection attempts. Setting up new accounts is straightforward, and it's a robust SFTP system that uses the same interface as the regular GoAnywhere MFT, making it familiar for users. I can produce reports for security and have full control over secure protocols allowed on the system, making it easy to comply with security standards such as Sarbanes-Oxley.
The Secure Mail feature is impressive. I've worked with several different secure mail applications, and this one has comparable features. You can dictate security levels, such as requiring a username and password or simply sending links. It also allows business users to request large files from vendors or partners without utilizing an FTP system for large file transfers. When requesting files, recipients can click on a link and upload their file through a secure file transfer. If I needed a 200-gig file from you, I could send you a request. You click on the link, and then you can upload your file. It's a secure file transfer. That's a nice feature about it.
What needs improvement?
The application uses resources such as network connections to shared directories or SFTP connections. I would appreciate seeing utilization metrics for these resources. For example, when opening a resource, it would be beneficial to see which projects are utilizing that resource. A project transfers files from one location to another, and these locations are the resources. When opening the configuration for a resource such as an SFTP site, it would be helpful if it displayed which projects are utilizing that resource.
Overall, I'm very satisfied with the product. We did have some issues a couple of months back where we were having some unscheduled outages, and the support team worked with me closely and provided a solution that appears to have fixed the problem. I haven't seen any issues in over a month now.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using the cloud version of GoAnywhere MFT for approximately two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We experienced some unscheduled outages a couple of months back, but the support team worked closely with us and provided a solution that appears to have fixed the problem. Essentially, the application needed to be updated to the current version, so I really can't blame the application because our cloud wasn't on the current version. We have a very crowded schedule as far as our MFT jobs are concerned. The delay was because I had to wait after we went through payroll and month closing tasks before doing an upgrade. We did experience a little bit of trouble, but it was resolved quickly.
How are customer service and support?
The experience was excellent. The support technician who worked with me initially owned the ticket through the whole process, even after escalating to developers or higher-level support. The technician stayed with the ticket until resolution and followed up afterward.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
The nearest alternative I've used is Oracle Cloud Integrations, which is essentially a fancy managed file transfer system. It has connections similar to resources and file transfer capability, including SFTP capability. It does not have secure mail capability, but it is comparable to an Oracle Integration type system.
How was the initial setup?
I've been with the company for 25 years. Prior to using the cloud version of GoAnywhere MFT, we were hosting GoAnywhere MFT in-house. It was an on-prem system, whereas now, we're in the cloud. We've been using the cloud version for only two years, but we used the in-house version for six years prior to that. I was instrumental in moving to the cloud version. I also did the proposal to use GoAnywhere SFTP. I did a proof of concept and all that. I pushed it through. I was pretty much the one who pushed for GoAnywhere SFTP, but we have been using the MFT service for years and years.
Deploying GoAnywhere MFT was straightforward, especially the cloud version. We encountered minor issues with whitelisting IP addresses during the learning process. The challenging part was transferring our old MFT on-premises jobs to the new cloud version.
There was some confusion with the agent because it functions as two different sides of the same application. The agent side communicates with your network while the other side operates independently. Creating projects in the correct area is crucial. For example, projects needing an internal network connection should be created inside the agent console. The process of switching between the regular console and agent console could be improved, as it's somewhat cumbersome.
The cloud version deployment was simple, though on-premises installation can be more complex.
In terms of maintenance, I don't even have to worry about security certificates anymore. Previously, I had to update the security certificates on the on-prem servers, but that's true for any application. There's almost no management.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing for GoAnywhere MFT seems reasonable when compared to other similar services, especially cloud services. Azure is significantly more expensive.
What other advice do I have?
We don't use its connectors at this point. It's pretty much standalone. We are an Oracle cloud customer as well. Most integrations are managed within the cloud because they have their own connectors. Cloud-to-cloud transfers for services like Salesforce don't require routing through our system unless it's for archival purposes.
It's an excellent product. I would recommend it. I would rate GoAnywhere MFT a nine out of ten. The cloud version is relatively new to everyone, and there were instances where the support team was going through their own learning process. However, they handled everything professionally. The pace of technology advancement is rapid, but they maintain excellent service.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
Disclosure: PeerSpot contacted the reviewer to collect the review and to validate authenticity. The reviewer was referred by the vendor, but the review is not subject to editing or approval by the vendor.
Last updated: May 10, 2025
Flag as inappropriateSr Software Engineer at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
An affordable solution for secure and streamlined file transfers
Pros and Cons
- "It helps me keep all my sensitive data and files secure and safe. The software's user interface is friendly and intuitive, making it easy to use and navigate without any hassle."
- "I would highly recommend the use of GoAnywhere MFT to any individual or organization because it enhances managed and secure file transfer processes between systems and with partners."
- "would like to see GoAnywhere MFT integrating with more connectors or rather more integration with third-party tools. I feel there is still room for improvement in that area, but I'm quite satisfied overall."
- "I would like to see GoAnywhere MFT integrating with more connectors or rather more integration with third-party tools."
What is our primary use case?
I use GoAnywhere MFT to simplify and automate the file transfer process.
How has it helped my organization?
GoAnywhere MFT streamlines, automates, and simplifies the secure file transfer process, helping to reduce the manual efforts and repetitive tasks of file transfer, which tends to be cost-effective and time-saving.
GoAnywhere MFT always keeps me in compliance with data security requirements, such as global data protection regulations (GDPR).
Some of the connectors that I have used or integrated GoAnywhere MFT with include Box, Microsoft SharePoint, and Google Drive. While integrating this product, GoAnywhere MFT simplifies the process of transferring files securely. I am satisfied with the range of out-of-the-box connectors.
I use the GoFast feature to accelerate data transmission. The GoFast feature helps me speed up the exchange of data and improves the process of exchanging data.
What is most valuable?
It helps me keep all my sensitive data and files secure and safe. The software's user interface is friendly and intuitive, making it easy to use and navigate without any hassle.
I'm delighted with the top-notch customer support that we get. The support team is highly dedicated to resolving any issues I may have faced whenever using the product.
I'm able to track all my file transfer activities while using GoAnywhere MFT.
One of the best features of GoAnywhere MFT is its integration with other third-party tools, such as Microsoft SharePoint, Box, Dropbox, and Google Drive. This integration simplifies the file transfer process, saving me more time because its purpose is to enable time-saving during the file transfer process.
What needs improvement?
I would like to see GoAnywhere MFT integrating with more connectors or rather more integration with third-party tools. I feel there is still room for improvement in that area, but I'm quite satisfied overall.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for about one and a half years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's stable. I would rate the stability as a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability is simple. I would give it a nine out of ten for scalability.
In our organization, the number of users is between 10 to 20, as our organization size is between 10 to 50.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate the technical support a ten out of ten. GoAnywhere offers top-rated customer support. They are always available whenever I need them.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The deployment process was easy and fast. For me to get GoAnywhere MFT running, it took between one to three days.
We have it deployed both on-premise and in the cloud. The cloud deployment is with Amazon and Azure.
It requires some maintenance, but it is easy to maintain GoAnywhere MFT.
What was our ROI?
I've seen a return on investment of between 25% to 30% of the total amount of time saved.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing of GoAnywhere MFT is affordable compared to other similar products. It's not expensive, according to me. What influenced my purchase decision was the fact that the product was quite affordable.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
One thing that makes GoAnywhere MFT stand out against its competitors is its compatibility with multiple platforms, as I can use it on Windows, Mac, and Linux. It offers flexible deployment options, allowing me to deploy it on-premise or in the cloud.
GoAnywhere MFT offers a browser-based user interface that I find intuitive and user-friendly. Additionally, it enhances the automation of the file transfer process, and I recommend its file and data encryption features for their high security compared to other similar products.
What other advice do I have?
I would suggest giving it a trial because it's worth the time, as it will help save more time and reduce human effort during the file transfer process. Consider it even when the price seems high because it allows management of all file transfers from a centralized place, making it easy to access and manage files.
I would highly recommend the use of GoAnywhere MFT to any individual or organization because it enhances managed and secure file transfer processes between systems and with partners. Additionally, it's cost-effective, saving more time and money through file transfer automation, making it a more economical choice.
I would rate GoAnywhere MFT a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: PeerSpot contacted the reviewer to collect the review and to validate authenticity. The reviewer was referred by the vendor, but the review is not subject to editing or approval by the vendor.
Last updated: Jun 18, 2025
Flag as inappropriateManager, Account Services Delivery at a media company with 501-1,000 employees
Automation has improved secure data transfers and compliance visibility for financial workflows
Pros and Cons
- "Overall, GoAnywhere MFT has positively impacted my organization by reducing manual effort through automation, strengthening data security with encrypted and secure transfer protocols, and simplifying compliance with centralized audit logs for adherence to my compliance requirements."
- "Overall, GoAnywhere MFT has positively impacted my organization by reducing manual effort through automation, strengthening data security with encrypted and secure transfer protocols, and simplifying compliance with centralized audit logs for adherence to my compliance requirements."
- "While there is not a lot for improvement, the UI interface could use a modern touch to avoid its outdated appearance for faster navigation in the console."
- "While there is not a lot for improvement, the UI interface could use a modern touch to avoid its outdated appearance for faster navigation in the console."
What is our primary use case?
As a Service Delivery Manager, my main use case for GoAnywhere MFT is to securely automate file transfer between internal systems and external partners, ensuring that the compliance of both the internal organization and the customer organization is met. I also use this for encrypted transfer of files and for end-to-end visibility of all data movements.
One key workflow I automated with GoAnywhere MFT is the daily SFTP transfer of large financial reports from my internal data warehouse to a client's secure endpoint. The workflow includes PGP encryption, automatic retry logic, email alerts on failure, and audit logging, which has reduced my manual intervention and improved both security and the reliability of my team.
Apart from this, I also use GoAnywhere MFT to automate scheduled data feeds between my internal application and third-party vendors using secure protocols as well as APIs, which include validation steps, error handling, and audit tracking.
What is most valuable?
GoAnywhere MFT offers strong security and encryption support to various secure protocols like SFTP, FTP, FTPS, and HTTPS, along with automated workflow and scheduling features. I can build automated processes with triggers and folder monitoring to ensure that the files are transferred and processing happens without manual interruption. The audit and compliance support provide a single interface to manage all transfers with detailed audit reporting and report generation, which helps me comply with security compliance standards such as PCI, HIPAA, and GDPR.
The biggest difference GoAnywhere MFT made to my company is that it provided strong encryption, secure protocols, and centralized access control, significantly improving how I protect my sensitive data during transfer and reducing the risk of compliance issues and data breaches.
A handy feature I appreciate is the inbuilt alerting and notification system, which immediately notifies me if there is a failure or delay in the task, helping my team respond faster and maintain the SLAs.
Overall, GoAnywhere MFT has positively impacted my organization by reducing manual effort through automation, strengthening data security with encrypted and secure transfer protocols, and simplifying compliance with centralized audit logs for adherence to my compliance requirements. I have reduced manual transfer work by approximately 30 to 35 percent through the automation GoAnywhere MFT provides, and I have also noticed a significant drop in my transfer errors now that validation is done by GoAnywhere MFT, along with centralized audit logs and reporting.
What needs improvement?
While there is not a lot for improvement, the UI interface could use a modern touch to avoid its outdated appearance for faster navigation in the console.
Regarding the integration aspect, it would be beneficial for GoAnywhere MFT to provide out-of-the-box connectors for modern SAP platforms, and having faster support ticket responses along with more proactive guidance on better configuration practices would greatly assist my team managing larger workloads.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for the last two and a half years.
What other advice do I have?
My advice for others considering GoAnywhere MFT is that it is very powerful, and they should utilize the training provided by the vendors to maximize the use of the software. I recommend leveraging its automation features early and setting up clear monitoring and alerts so that issues can be quickly detected. Additionally, it is essential to plan the workflows and security requirements before the purchase or implementation of this product. I would rate my experience with GoAnywhere MFT as an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Microsoft Azure
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Last updated: Dec 18, 2025
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