I use GoAnywhere MFT primarily as an enterprise managed file transfer solution for securing files between internal systems and external windows in cloud platforms. My use case includes SFTP, file encryption, and related functionalities.
Senior Cloud Engineer at Applied Cloud Computing
Secure file transfers have become centralized and simple for internal and external partners
Pros and Cons
- "GoAnywhere MFT is stable, and I have not seen any lags in the product."
- "I want to highlight the user interface as an area for improvement in GoAnywhere MFT, as it is slightly difficult to understand."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I use Secure Forms in GoAnywhere MFT for external and internal users to upload and download files through a secure web interface without giving them my SFTP credentials.
I also use agents in GoAnywhere MFT for file transfer and encryption purposes. They are used for file transcription, agent execution for file transfer and encryption.
Regarding the agents in GoAnywhere MFT, they are used for remote or internal servers that allow secure connections. The agents are installed on my target servers such as Linux and Windows Server and they make an inbound TLS connection with GoAnywhere MFT.
What needs improvement?
I want to highlight the user interface as an area for improvement in GoAnywhere MFT, as it is slightly difficult to understand. If this aspect can be improved, it would be a very good product.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for approximately six months.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
GoAnywhere MFT is stable. I have not seen any lags in the product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Minor upgrades in GoAnywhere MFT require planning and testing. Whenever I perform minor upgrades, they are generally smooth, but the process does require some planning and testing. The upgrades did not introduce instability.
How are customer service and support?
I have not contacted technical support regarding GoAnywhere MFT, but I have technical support available.
How was the initial setup?
The initial deployment of GoAnywhere MFT is good. I just have to install the agents and it is easy.
What about the implementation team?
I am the only person involved in the deployment of GoAnywhere MFT. My tech lead is helping me, but I am the only person managing the implementation.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
GoAnywhere MFT pricing is fine for me. I do not have any complaints regarding the pricing because SFTP is the most valuable asset in the organization.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Regarding alternatives to GoAnywhere MFT, I previously used SFTP directly on the server. I have not used any third-party alternative, and this is the first managed file transfer solution I have used.
What other advice do I have?
I have not currently used connectors for Salesforce, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, and other services.
When I first started using GoAnywhere MFT, it took around two days to set up everything because SFTP requires all port openings and proper configuration. From my experience, GoAnywhere MFT does not require any maintenance on my end.
My overall rating for this product is 9 out of 10.
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Software Engineer Intern at a university with 11-50 employees
Automated student data transfers have improved efficiency but pricing and user limitations require attention
Pros and Cons
- "Whenever a student has uploaded his or her data on our website, it is automatically sent to the universities, and no manual work is needed anymore, so I appreciate this as the best feature in GoAnywhere MFT."
- "The pricing is somewhat high, and if they reduce their pricing, then more colleges can use it."
What is our primary use case?
I am an IT department head in my college, and I use GoAnywhere MFT to send student marksheets and records to Anna University. When students are placed at top companies, those companies request a verification process, and we send our student data via GoAnywhere MFT during this time. GoAnywhere MFT is used to automate student records to the universities. Whenever a new file or new student data is inserted, it automatically checks and sends it to the university and reports back to me. If I want to send student data to any top companies, I do this manually, and this represents most of the use cases in our college.
I use GoAnywhere MFT to send files most of the time, and I consider those connectors. Whenever we want to connect our student data with cloud services without writing code, we integrate it at that time. This is actually a good feature and a wonderful feature. We are currently maintaining our data on a database only, but if I want to move into the cloud, we will use these connectors very easily. This is the greatest benefit.
Student data is very crucial to both the college and students, so if the file format is right, the encrypted PDF is connected to SFTP and uploads safely. It also generates a receipt and emails it back to me, so in this way the data is encrypted and sent, making it very secure.
I use that automation, and in our college, we have the My Camu app. If any student currently enters or edits his data and uploads it to that app, it will be saved into my folder, and I will check it through GoAnywhere MFT. If any new file or folder arrives, it encrypts it and sends it to the universities and reviews me about the status of the file, whether it is sent or received, or what the university said about it. This is the automation that I use here.
What is most valuable?
The automation is my favorite feature. If I declare it once, I do not want to do it or repeat it manually. If I want to fix it, it will automatically check if there are any new files currently entering. If any new file is entered, it automatically sends, encrypts, and sends it to the destinations and automatically notifies me back. This is the greatest feature I like. Whenever a student has uploaded his or her data on our website, it is automatically sent to the universities, and no manual work is needed anymore, so I appreciate this as the best feature in GoAnywhere MFT.
What needs improvement?
I struggled initially while setting the automation process, and at that time I needed customer support. There is live chat available, and phone support is also available. We can also email them, so through live chat I asked my questions and they cleared them, providing good technical support.
The pricing is somewhat high, and if they reduce their pricing, then more colleges can use it. This is the major concern, as this is one significant problem. They provide the first five users free, but beyond that, they do not offer free access for certain modules. If they increase that, then users will use it more, and they will begin to wish to use it permanently.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Sometimes it loads with high demand, and at that time I wondered why it was experiencing this. When thinking about the stability, I believe it is good, and I can give it seven out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The pricing is somewhat high, and if they reduce their pricing, then more colleges can use it. This is the major concern, as this is one significant problem. They provide the first five users free, but beyond that, they do not offer free access for certain modules. If they increase that, then users will use it more, and they will begin to wish to use it permanently.
How are customer service and support?
I struggled initially while setting the automation process, and at that time I needed customer support. There is live chat available, and phone support is also available. We can also email them, so through live chat I asked my questions and they cleared them, providing good technical support.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
Installation is the easiest thing. We can do it via the guidelines provided, and there are good guidelines. By following them, we can easily install it, and there are no more difficulties, but we have to carefully set up the environment for it.
What was our ROI?
Usually, for each student uploaded, we charge 150 rupees for a university transformation. If we are sending any document for their working profession or to companies, then we charge up to 500 to 1,000 rupees per transaction.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is somewhat high, and if they reduce their pricing, then more colleges can use it. This is the major concern, as this is one significant problem. They provide the first five users free, but beyond that, they do not offer free access for certain modules. If they increase that, then users will use it more, and they will begin to wish to use it permanently.
What other advice do I have?
We are the client using GoAnywhere MFT at our college. Currently, I support GoAnywhere MFT, and I can refer it to many people to use it. As it is useful for our college, it may also be useful for many colleges, startups, and services. I give this product an overall rating of seven out of ten.
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Data Engineer at Proton Technologies
Unified platform has simplified secure data pipelines and automated large file transfers
Pros and Cons
- "What I appreciate most about GoAnywhere MFT is that without maintaining separate Python scripts, shell scripts, cron jobs in Linux, or any other encryption tools and monitoring for every file transfer, I can manage most of that from one platform: GoAnywhere MFT."
- "Sometimes it gets slowed because we have to transfer big data, though this is natural because it takes some time."
What is our primary use case?
I mainly use GoAnywhere MFT for file transfer and data integrations. We use it to move files between internal systems and external vendors, and also databases like Oracle and SQL, as well as cloud storage like Azure and AWS. This is our main use case for GoAnywhere MFT. After vendors send files or data, we validate it and move it to Azure Blob or ADLS on Azure.
What is most valuable?
What I appreciate most about GoAnywhere MFT is that without maintaining separate Python scripts, shell scripts, cron jobs in Linux, or any other encryption tools and monitoring for every file transfer, I can manage most of that from one platform: GoAnywhere MFT. I also appreciate the automations in GoAnywhere MFT, the security is excellent, and the monitoring and the number of integrations available for cloud storage are valuable.
I use connectors for services such as Azure Blob and Amazon S3. I have used the connectors for GoAnywhere MFT via SFTP or FTP, which makes it easier to connect external vendors and cloud storage and also databases without building everything from scratch. Connectors are very useful for establishing a secured connection between GoAnywhere MFT and external systems. The integration of cloud storage is really helpful for us. We have configured our Azure Blob and ADLS connection and use it to upload or download files.
The connectors I use in GoAnywhere MFT are out of the box, such as SFTP and FTP, as they are commonly used protocols and are already available.
I have used GoAnywhere Agents, which are useful when I need to automate file transfers or workflows on a remote system or without exposing those systems directly to a central server. We have used the agents for that purpose.
We have used Secure Forms to transfer text data securely when we need to collect files or information from users through a secured web-based form, instead of asking them to use FTP or email for credential data or banking information. An external user or business partner can upload documents through a secure form, and submitted data or files can be processed through the workflow. Secure Forms is very useful for encrypted data or credential data.
I have tried using GoFast, which is mainly useful for accelerating large file transfers whenever we are dealing with large files or transferring data over a long network or long distance. When we are working with big data, GoFast helps because transfers get slow because of latency or network issues. GoFast is very helpful in that scenario.
What needs improvement?
I have not found any dislikes regarding GoAnywhere MFT. Sometimes it gets slowed because we have to transfer big data, though this is natural because it takes some time. There are no such issues beyond that. With respect to cost, I do not have any special insights about that. There is some learning required for configurations at the starting stage, but after learning all the configurations and setup, it is really easy to use.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for around one year.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
GoAnywhere MFT is highly scalable. We use it with our cloud integration, and GoAnywhere MFT is independently very scalable. It can scale in terms of number of users, file transfer workflows, or connections with our cloud. It is very good in scalability.
How are customer service and support?
I have contacted the technical support for GoAnywhere MFT on one of my projects when there was a complex issue such as a certificate problem or authentication failure. There was also a connector issue for Azure. The support team helped us for around two to three days to troubleshoot that issue. I give the support for GoAnywhere MFT a rating of nine out of ten. I give the support this rating because they were really helpful for the configuration as we were facing many issues in that area. Even our seniors were quite confused, but they really helped us with the configuration and connectivity.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have not used any alternatives to GoAnywhere MFT, as I use GoAnywhere MFT only. I am working with GoAnywhere MFT or the data file transfer tool for the first time.
How was the initial setup?
When I joined the company, GoAnywhere MFT was already in place and had been deployed before I joined. Learning how to use GoAnywhere MFT is not very difficult. We have to take some help from the support team or seniors. The basic file transfer operations like SFTP, scheduling, and simple workflows are fairly easy to understand. When we have to start working on advanced features such as encryption, agents, or multiple connectors, it gets quite difficult, and we have to take help from the seniors or the support team for GoAnywhere MFT.
What other advice do I have?
There is no maintenance required from my end for GoAnywhere MFT, as there is another maintenance team for this, including networking engineers. They maintain all the requirements, and we only focus on the data pipeline and maintaining all the environments to run that pipeline easily and smoothly. I would give GoAnywhere MFT a rating of nine out of ten.
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Microsoft Azure
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Last updated: Oct 8, 2026
Flag as inappropriateSenior FMS Engineer at Wysetek System technologists
Automation has streamlined secure file exchanges and improves daily operational efficiency
Pros and Cons
- "GoAnywhere MFT has been a reliable and secure solution for managed file transfer, and its automation, security, and monitoring capabilities have helped improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort."
- "GoAnywhere MFT could be improved in some areas. Overall, the product works well, but the user interface could be more modern and intuitive."
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for GoAnywhere MFT is secure automated file transfer between internal systems and external partners. For example, I use GoAnywhere MFT to automatically transfer daily business files between our ERP system and third-party vendors without manual intervention.
I also use GoAnywhere MFT for workflow automation and integration with internal applications. It helps me to schedule transfers, monitor file movements, and receive alerts for failed jobs, reducing manual effort and improving reliability. The best features that GoAnywhere MFT offers are secure file transfer protocol, workflow automation, job scheduling, and centralized monitoring with detailed audit logs. These features help improve security, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Centralized monitoring gives me a single dashboard to track all file transfers, making it easy to identify and resolve issues quickly. Audit logs are especially useful for compliance and troubleshooting. For example, if a file transfer fails or a partner asks whether a file was delivered, I can quickly verify the status and review the transfer history.
Another valuable feature I find in GoAnywhere MFT is its automation capability. It eliminates repeated manual tasks by scheduling and managing file transfers automatically. I save time and reduce the risk of human error.
What is most valuable?
GoAnywhere MFT has positively impacted my organization by improving efficiency through automating file transfers and reducing manual effort. It has also enhanced security through encrypted transfers and better access controls. Overall, it has helped me save time, reduce errors, and improve the reliability of my file exchange process.
While I don't track exact metrics, I can share that I have seen a noticeable reduction in manual effort and transfer-related errors since using GoAnywhere MFT. Tasks that previously required manual monitoring are now automated, saving several hours each week and improving the reliability and consistency of file transfers.
What needs improvement?
GoAnywhere MFT could be improved in some areas. Overall, the product works well, but the user interface could be more modern and intuitive. Some advanced configurations and workflows have a learning curve, so simplifying those areas or improving supporting capabilities would make the experience even better.
While the documentation is generally good, more detailed examples for advanced workflows and integrations would be helpful. Customer support has been responsive, though faster resolution times for complex issues would be appreciated. Overall, these are minor improvements, and the product has met expectations very well.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for around two years.
How are customer service and support?
Customer support has been responsive, though faster resolution times for complex issues would be appreciated.
What other advice do I have?
When considering GoAnywhere MFT's AI capabilities, I recognize it is not primarily an AI-driven product, so this is not a major area of focus. However, in terms of automation, monitoring, and file transfer processing, it has been very reliable and consistent with accurate execution of configured workflows and minimal errors.
I deploy GoAnywhere MFT in a hybrid deployment model with integration across on-premises systems and cloud-based applications. This provides flexibility while maintaining security and control over file transfer operations.
For my cloud-based applications, I primarily use Microsoft Azure and integrate it with GoAnywhere MFT.
I purchased GoAnywhere MFT through a partner, not through the AWS Marketplace.
The main improvements I would suggest for GoAnywhere MFT are a more modern user interface, simplified advanced configuration, and enhanced reporting and analytics. Other than that, GoAnywhere MFT has met my requirements well and has been a reliable solution for secure file transfer and automation.
My advice for others looking into using GoAnywhere MFT would be to clearly define file transfer and automation requirements before implementation. Take advantage of the workflow automation, security features, and monitoring capabilities from the start. Proper planning and configuration will help you get the most value from the platform and reduce manual effort significantly.
GoAnywhere MFT has been a reliable and secure solution for managed file transfer. Its automation, security, and monitoring capabilities have helped improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort. I have had a positive experience with the product and would recommend it to organizations looking for a robust MFT solution. I rate this product an 8 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
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Last updated: Jun 9, 2026
Flag as inappropriateSpatial Data Specialist at Here Technologies
Automation has streamlined secure data workflows and now supports reliable audit tracking
Pros and Cons
- "GoAnywhere MFT delivers strong automation, security, and reliability for enterprise file transfer operations, performing very well when it comes to secure managed file transfers, workflow automation, scheduling, centralized monitoring, and audit logging, which have improved operational efficiency and reduced manual effort."
- "GoAnywhere MFT delivers strong automation, security, and reliability for enterprise file transfer operations, but there are still some areas where the overall experience could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
Our main use case for GoAnywhere MFT is secure automated file transfer and workflow management for large and mapping data assets across internal teams and external partners. At HERE Technology, we work with spatial data that needs to be transferred securely and consistently between processing environments, analytics teams, and vendor systems. GoAnywhere MFT helps to automate these transfers while maintaining visibility, audit tracking, and schedule control.
One specific example involves automating the transfer of validated road network and map update datasets from our internal processing environment to downstream analytical and quality assurance systems.
Handling large-volume geospatial datasets that require reliable and secure delivery across multiple operational workflows is particularly important for our team. Since mapping and spatial data processing can involve continuous updates, we rely heavily on automation and scheduling to avoid delays in downstream systems. Day-to-day, GoAnywhere MFT is mainly used for monitoring scheduled transfers, validating successful job execution, logging secure integration, tracking audit logs, and troubleshooting transfer-related issues. The centralized dashboard and workflow visibility are especially useful for operational monitoring.
What is most valuable?
The best features that GoAnywhere MFT offers are that it is focused on reliable file transfer.
The features that stand out the most with GoAnywhere MFT are workflow automation, centralized monitoring, secure file transfer support, and detailed audit logging. From an operational perspective, the automation capabilities are probably the most valuable feature for our team. We use scheduled workflows and event-based triggers for recurring file transfers, which especially reduces manual intervention and improves consistency. This is especially useful when handling large geospatial datasets and recurring data chain processes.
Another strong feature is the centralized management interface. Having visibility into transfer job status and logs in a single dashboard makes day-to-day monitoring much easier for our operational team. The workflow tracking and audit trails are also very useful for troubleshooting and compliance-related reporting.
What needs improvement?
GoAnywhere MFT is a strong platform overall, but there are a few areas where the product could still improve. One area for improvement would be enhanced reporting and analytical capabilities. The platform provides solid audit logging and monitoring, but more advanced visualizations, customizable reporting dashboards, and deeper operational analytics would help teams analyze transfer performance and troubleshoot issues faster in large enterprise environments.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
GoAnywhere MFT is stable. We have not experienced any downtime or reliability issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
GoAnywhere MFT has scaled well in our environment.
What was our ROI?
Overall, we have seen a positive return on investment for using GoAnywhere MFT through operational efficiency, reduced manual effort, and improved reliability for recurring file transfer workflows. One of the biggest benefits was time savings from automation. Before standardizing transfers through GoAnywhere MFT, some workflows required manual monitoring, scripting maintenance, and validation checks. After implementing automated scheduled workflows and centralized monitoring, the amount of manual intervention required to manage transfers decreased noticeably.
We also saw an improvement in transfer reliability and fewer operational issues related to failed or delayed transfers because monitoring, notifications, and tracking became centralized.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Our experience with the pricing of the solution has been generally positive. The platform is suitable for small to large-sized organizations. The license model was flexible because an organization can license additional capabilities based on their specific requirements. For setup and implementation, standard planning and configuration effort was required.
What other advice do I have?
I would advise others considering GoAnywhere MFT to first thoroughly assess their file transfer workflows, integration requirements, security policies, and operational goals before implementation. The platform delivers the most value when it is used not just as a simple file transfer tool, but as a centralized managed file transfer and workflow automation solution.
Another strength for GoAnywhere MFT is the support for secure protocols such as SFTP, FTPS, and AS2. This simplifies secure integration with external vendor and partner systems. We also found the encryption and security controls useful for protecting sensitive data transfers.
GoAnywhere MFT delivers strong automation, security, and reliability for enterprise file transfer operations, but there are still some areas where the overall experience could be improved. The platform performs very well when it comes to secure managed file transfers, workflow automation, scheduling, centralized monitoring, and audit logging. These capabilities have improved operational efficiency and reduced manual effort. The areas for improvement are mainly related to usability and administrative complexity. I rate GoAnywhere MFT an 8 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?
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Last updated: May 18, 2026
Flag as inappropriateSecure file sharing across hospitals has improved patient report reviews and collaboration
Pros and Cons
- "The main benefits I have seen from using GoAnywhere MFT are related to data security because our patient reports are very critical, and it was very challenging for us to securely deliver these reports to different hospitals."
- "Overall, GoAnywhere MFT is good for our organization, but sometimes we receive complaints from clients about lag, particularly when transferring larger files."
What is our primary use case?
We are using GoAnywhere MFT in our software to create reports for patients, and we are placing those reports, which are basically PDF files, into GoAnywhere MFT so that different hospitals with their different software can fetch the reports. We use this to share PDF reports across the hospital chain.
In development, with GoAnywhere Secure Forms, we have a process where a patient report is created and then reviewed by multiple senior doctors, and for that purpose, we use this form to review and share feedback.
What is most valuable?
From my developer perspective, I appreciate GoAnywhere MFT because it supports almost all file transfer protocols including SFTP, HTTPS, and FTP, which are my main requirements since we are integrating from many third-party systems. The maximum file transfer support is the main feature I appreciate, as it is very useful for our operations.
The main benefits I have seen from using GoAnywhere MFT are related to data security because our patient reports are very critical, and it was very challenging for us to securely deliver these reports to different hospitals. This was our main challenge, and GoAnywhere MFT handles our data security needs very securely.
In terms of measurable benefits with GoAnywhere MFT, we have improved efficiency because we can now share secure files across our hospitals' networks very efficiently and safely.
GoAnywhere MFT has saved us time in securely connecting with the third parties we need to collaborate with, and I would give it a ten for security, as it is our main requirement.
The use of Secure Forms is useful for us in terms of getting feedback from multiple stakeholders, so it is beneficial for our operations.
What needs improvement?
Overall, GoAnywhere MFT is good for our organization, but sometimes we receive complaints from clients about lag, particularly when transferring larger files. We get feedback that it sometimes fails or takes too much time, causing operations to time out. I would appreciate improvements in performance.
I think GoAnywhere MFT could include more AI in the next release, as it deals with files containing lots of content, and broader AI integration would be a great help.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with GoAnywhere MFT for more than a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have not experienced downtime with GoAnywhere MFT, but for large files, we do get reports from clients about timing out during transfers.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
GoAnywhere MFT is very scalable.
How are customer service and support?
We have connected with the technical support team multiple times after implementation while testing, but now everything is stable.
I would rate the technical support around nine on a scale of one to ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of GoAnywhere MFT was straightforward, as there was no complexity. We had some documentation from the vendor, and we followed the steps, and it worked.
What was our ROI?
GoAnywhere MFT is time-saving for us.
What other advice do I have?
We are using SharePoint as part of our GoAnywhere MFT integrations.
We have sufficient connectors to connect with other vendors using GoAnywhere MFT, so we are satisfied on that front.
The connectors provided by GoAnywhere MFT are very important because we need to connect to many third-party vendors, making them essential for our operations.
While we have achieved a lot with GoAnywhere MFT, we are communicating with additional vendors and will need a further solution to centralize processes.
I would advise other organizations considering GoAnywhere MFT that it is very good for handling secured file sharing across networks. I rate this product a nine overall.
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?
IBM
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Project Manager - DevOps Engineer at ACC
Has improved operational efficiency with faster transfers and centralized monitoring
Pros and Cons
- "The standout feature of GoAnywhere MFT is the centralized dashboard for monitoring all file transfers, which saves time and gives me a sense of reliability."
- "We can improve GoAnywhere MFT's API documentation and automation logs, which will make it more user-friendly and help people comprehend it much more effectively, reducing friction."
What is our primary use case?
Our use case for GoAnywhere MFT is automating secure file transfers between internal systems and client applications.
What is most valuable?
The standout feature of GoAnywhere MFT is the centralized dashboard for monitoring all file transfers, which saves time and gives me a sense of reliability.
We use Secure Forms for client onboarding, allowing external users to upload sensitive data.
I use Secure Forms 80 to 90% for client onboarding.
We are using the GoFast feature for large data transfers.
My data transfer times have been reduced by 50%; previously, it used to take an hour or more, but now it takes between 15 to 30 minutes.
The ROI of using GoAnywhere MFT is a 50% reduction in operational time, allowing me to use that time for more productive environments.
What needs improvement?
We can improve GoAnywhere MFT's API documentation and automation logs, which will make it more user-friendly and help people comprehend it much more effectively, reducing friction.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for six months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability of GoAnywhere MFT an eight.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate scalability of GoAnywhere MFT an eight.
How are customer service and support?
In regards to the technical support for GoAnywhere MFT, I would rate support an eight out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
When comparing GoAnywhere MFT with other solutions, it offers a balance between security, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness.
I am comparing GoAnywhere MFT to MuleSoft, IBM Sterling, and Axway.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My thoughts on the pricing for GoAnywhere MFT are that it's relatively high, and we have to think twice.
What other advice do I have?
I do not use the connectors for services such as Salesforce, SharePoint, Dynamics, or any other services.
I do not use GoAnywhere Agents.
I have not considered GoAnywhere MFT for API and integrations yet.
I highly recommend GoAnywhere MFT to other users.
I will share about GoAnywhere MFT features; most of my teammates have been struggling to find a centralized dashboard for file transferring, which is the main thing we want, along with the time savings and reliability it provides.
I rate GoAnywhere MFT a nine out of ten.
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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Presales Engineer - IT Automation at Bridgeway Communication System, Inc.
Automation has streamlined secure workflows and connects diverse third-party services
Pros and Cons
- "GoAnywhere MFT's connectors are very important to my daily operations because the flexibility to connect to different third-party applications makes GoAnywhere MFT shine compared to other MFT solutions."
- "Security measures still have a long way to go, but since GoAnywhere MFT focuses on IT automation, this enables the company to provide IT staff with more productivity on other aspects of their jobs."
What is our primary use case?
With GoAnywhere MFT, I am able to move between and explore the use cases from automation to data translation, REST API, SOAP API calls, and integration with third-party applications like ICAP and its sister solution, Clearswift Secure ICAP Gateway and more. Most importantly, I specialize in the project workflow and the automation feature of GoAnywhere MFT.
Most of the connectors that I use within GoAnywhere MFT is the ICAP connector, which connects to a secure internet content adaptation protocol to provide an additional feature of GoAnywhere MFT, which is data leak prevention and antivirus scanning.
On the range of connectors available in GoAnywhere MFT, I have not received any complaints from the customers we have installed or deployed GoAnywhere MFT for, but I understand technology is fast-growing, and I hope GoAnywhere MFT will not be left behind.
GoAnywhere MFT's connectors are very important to my daily operations because the flexibility to connect to different third-party applications makes GoAnywhere MFT shine compared to other MFT solutions.
With my company being represented, it will be better for my review to be published.
What is most valuable?
In my opinion, the best function in GoAnywhere MFT is the Secure Forms. My personal favorite is the Secure Forms, wherein I can create custom fields that support different types of fields such as text boxes, radio buttons, and more. The back end is integrated with a project workflow that creates the automation, making everything in the process much easier and more accurate within the organization.
The main benefits I receive from using or acquiring GoAnywhere MFT in the organization are, first of all, the return on investment when it comes to automation itself. Security measures still have a long way to go, but since GoAnywhere MFT focuses on IT automation, this enables the company to provide IT staff with more productivity on other aspects of their jobs.
What needs improvement?
Recently, I have been working with bulk web user imports for existing clients, and I introduced the CSV upload for bulk importation of web user registration. I would suggest that providing a sample CSV file with the exact columns would be very beneficial to end users.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with GoAnywhere MFT for approximately four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
For stability, I would rate it as nine because I understand GoAnywhere MFT is still improving itself.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
For scalability, I will rate it as ten.
How are customer service and support?
For technical support, I will rate it as ten. We already have our own technical team who is very proficient with GoAnywhere MFT.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The configuration of GoAnywhere MFT from deployment to completion is straightforward, and that is also one of our main drivers when comparing it to other MFT solutions.
What was our ROI?
The main benefits I receive from using or acquiring GoAnywhere MFT in the organization are, first of all, the return on investment when it comes to automation itself. Security measures still have a long way to go, but since GoAnywhere MFT focuses on IT automation, this enables the company to provide IT staff with more productivity on other aspects of their jobs.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Our main competitor in the market for GoAnywhere MFT is Progress MoveIt.
With recent biddings and client rollouts, MoveIt has not won any projects against our GoAnywhere MFT solution.
What other advice do I have?
For MFT automation, GoAnywhere MFT Agents enable remote offices, branches, or other remote servers that do not have FTP capability to be visible to my orchestration diagrams.
Regarding the functionality of GoAnywhere MFT, I am satisfied. I have not seen any flaws so far.
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?
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. reseller
Last updated: Mar 20, 2026
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Automation has streamlined secure file transfers and now reduces manual effort across teams
Pros and Cons
- "The automation is the best part of GoAnywhere MFT, because once the workflows are set up, the transfer runs consistently and without any manual effort."
- "The UI/UX of GoAnywhere MFT feels somewhat cluttered. Some of the options I need are in a very cluttered space, and I need to search for them frequently."
What is our primary use case?
I mostly use SFTP and FTPS connectors with GoAnywhere MFT to establish secure connections and integrate them into the workforce for automatic transfers.
What is most valuable?
The automation is the best part of GoAnywhere MFT. Once the workflows are set up, the transfer runs consistently and without any manual effort.
The file transfer and scheduler agents for GoAnywhere MFT run the workflows in the background and handle all the recurring jobs. I can rely on them.
I appreciate the range of connectors provided with GoAnywhere MFT.
What needs improvement?
The UI/UX of GoAnywhere MFT feels somewhat cluttered. Some of the options I need are in a very cluttered space, and I need to search for them frequently. If the interface could be more simplified, I would prefer it much more.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for six to eight months for file transfers only.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have never experienced any downtime with GoAnywhere MFT, though I may have seen a few glitches once or twice. After I restarted the software, it was fixed. Nothing was particularly significant, and it was manageable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Even large corporations can use GoAnywhere MFT. In my corporation, there are eleven to thirty people right now, but for large corporations as well, this solution works nicely and can be scaled.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
This is the first time I am using GoAnywhere MFT.
How was the initial setup?
The initial deployment of GoAnywhere MFT was really smooth. The bigger time investment was in configuring the connections and testing the workflows that we created. Everything else was really smooth.
What about the implementation team?
We required two or three people for this type of deployment of GoAnywhere MFT, and it did not take a lot of time.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing of GoAnywhere MFT is fair. I don't have any complaints about it. It feels really reasonable, and for the automation features that they provide, it is nice. It may feel high for basic needs, but the stability makes it all worth it.
What other advice do I have?
I cannot recall using this exact feature of GoAnywhere MFT, but my colleagues might have used them, and I have never received any complaints about any feature of this kind.
There is very minimal maintenance for GoAnywhere MFT from our side, mostly checking the logs, updating the credentials, and adjusting the workflows whenever anything changes. Nothing extraordinary is required for maintenance.
I have not done this with GoAnywhere MFT, but my colleagues have done it quite a few times, two or three times, and I have never heard any complaints about it from them.
I would rate this product an 8 out of 10.
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Cyber Security Analyst at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
Centralized automation has transformed secure file transfers and reduces manual intervention
Pros and Cons
- "Overall, GoAnywhere MFT has been a reliable and efficient platform for secure file transfer automation, especially in environments where security, compliance, and workflow reliability are important."
- "The UI of GoAnywhere MFT could be more modern, and some advanced workflow configurations and troubleshooting steps could be made easier for administrators."
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for GoAnywhere MFT is secure file transferring and workflow automation to schedule data exchange between internal systems and external vendors.
I use GoAnywhere MFT to automatically transfer and encrypt financial and reporting files between our internal servers and external partners on scheduled workflows with alerts for failed and delayed transfers.
What stands out about my main use case with GoAnywhere MFT is how much manual effort it removes by centralizing transfer scheduling, encryption, and monitoring in a single platform.
What is most valuable?
The best features GoAnywhere MFT offers, in my opinion, are workflow automation, secure file transfer protocols, centralized monitoring with detailed audit logging, and the ability to automate complex multi-step file transferring processes without relying on custom scripts.
The centralized monitoring and audit logging help a lot because I can track all files, transfers, failures, and user activities from one dashboard, which makes troubleshooting and compliance reporting easy.
The automation builder is really useful because it reduces the need for custom scripting and makes recurring transfer workflows much easier to manage.
GoAnywhere MFT has positively impacted my organization by improving transfer reliability, reducing manual file handling, and helping standardize secure data exchange processes across different teams and external partners.
We have seen fewer transfer failures and a significant reduction in our manual interventions since most recurring file exchange tasks are now automated and centrally monitored.
What needs improvement?
The UI of GoAnywhere MFT could be more modern, and some advanced workflow configurations and troubleshooting steps could be made easier for administrators. Better API integrations and more detailed troubleshooting documentation would definitely help, especially when integrating with the newer cloud platforms and third-party systems.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for over one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
GoAnywhere MFT is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
GoAnywhere MFT scales very well for enterprise environments, especially when handling high volumes of automated file transfers across hybrid and multi-system environments. The clustering and load balancing capabilities help a lot as transfer volumes grow, although large deployments may still require some performance tuning and infrastructure planning.
How are customer service and support?
Customer support for GoAnywhere MFT is excellent and very relevant.
I would rate the customer support a nine out of ten.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously relied on custom scripts and basic FTP/SFTP tools, but we switched to GoAnywhere MFT for better automation, centralized management, auditing, and more secure file transfer workflows.
How was the initial setup?
The pricing and licensing are definitely more enterprise-oriented, but the automation, security features, and centralized management justify the cost in environments with a lot of file transfer activity. Initial setup takes some planning, but once deployed, it is pretty stable and manageable.
What about the implementation team?
We licensed GoAnywhere MFT directly from the vendor instead of purchasing it through the AWS Marketplace, although AWS Marketplace deployment options are available.
What was our ROI?
We have seen a solid ROI mainly through automation and reduced manual interventions. Tasks that previously required constant monitoring are now mostly unattended, which saves several hours each week for the operations teams. We have also seen fewer transfer-related issues because everything is centralized and easier to track.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing and licensing are definitely more enterprise-oriented, but the automation, security features, and centralized management justify the cost in environments with a lot of file transfer activity.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated a few other MFT solutions including Progress MOVEit, Globalscape EFT, IBM Sterling, and Axway before selecting GoAnywhere MFT.
What other advice do I have?
My advice to others looking into using GoAnywhere MFT is to take time to properly design your workflow security policies and integrations early on because GoAnywhere MFT delivers the most value when automation and monitoring are well-planned from the start.
Overall, GoAnywhere MFT has been a reliable and efficient platform for secure file transfer automation, especially in environments where security, compliance, and workflow reliability are important. I would rate this review an eight out of ten.
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)
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Last updated: May 10, 2026
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