GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

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.

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.

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.

I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for approximately six months.

GoAnywhere MFT is stable. I have not seen any lags in the product.

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.

I have not contacted technical support regarding GoAnywhere MFT, but I have technical support available.

The initial deployment of GoAnywhere MFT is good. I just have to install the agents and it is easy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Positive

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.

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.

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.

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.

My main use case for GoAnywhere MFT is secure file transfer and automation for data exchange between systems and users. I use GoAnywhere MFT to automate daily file transfers between our internal server and external vendors using SFTP instead of manual uploads. I schedule workflows to handle the transfer encryption and delivery automatically, which ensures files are transferred securely and on time without manual efforts.

The most valuable features for me are automation and security. Automation helps significantly because I can schedule and run file transfers without manual work, which saves time and reduces errors. It supports workflows and triggers, so everything runs automatically. Security is another important feature; GoAnywhere MFT supports secure protocols such as SFTP, FTPS, and encryption, which ensures data is protected during transfer and helps with compliance.

A useful feature is detailed login and alerts, which helps me track every file transfer and quickly identify failures or issues, thereby improving monitoring and making troubleshooting much easier.

GoAnywhere MFT has improved my organization by automatically handling file transfers and reducing manual work, which increases efficiency, reduces errors, and improves data security. After implementing GoAnywhere MFT, I have reduced manual efforts by around forty to fifty percent due to automation, and file transfer errors have also decreased significantly since the workflow handles validation and delivery. The process has become faster and more reliable, saving both time and effort.

GoAnywhere MFT helps me meet compliance requirements by providing secure file transfer with encryption, detailed audit logs, and user access control. All file transfers are tracked and logged, which aids during audits.

GoAnywhere MFT is a strong tool, but a few improvements could make it even better. The user interface could be more modern and easier to navigate, especially for new users, and internal setup and configuration could be simplified. More customization in reports would also be helpful, and improving performance for large workloads would enhance the overall experience.

Overall, it works very well, but small improvements such as faster navigation, better search options, and more ready-made templates for workflows would make daily tasks easier. These enhancements would improve usability while retaining the strong features it already has.

I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for around four years.

GoAnywhere MFT is stable in my experience.

GoAnywhere MFT handles scalability well, and as my file transfer volume increases, it continues to perform smoothly. GoAnywhere MFT is highly scalable; as my file transfer needs increase, it handles growth smoothly without any major issues.

Customer support is good, with all team members being supportive and knowledgeable, helping to resolve issues efficiently.

I did not use any dedicated solution before; I handled file transfers manually, so I moved to GoAnywhere MFT to improve security and efficiency.

My experience with pricing and licensing has been reasonable, and the internal setup required some effort during configuration. Licensing is flexible based on usage and environment, making it scalable. Overall, it provides good value considering the automation and security features.

GoAnywhere MFT has shown a good return on investment through automation, reducing manual efforts by around forty to fifty percent, which saves a lot of time.

I formally evaluated other tools and selected GoAnywhere MFT based on my requirement for secure and automated file transfers.

My advice would be to clearly understand your file transfer requirements and plan thoroughly. Make full use of automation features to reduce manual work and ensure security settings, such as encryption and access control, are configured correctly for the best results.

GoAnywhere MFT integrates well with other systems using standard protocols such as SFTP, FTP, HTTPS, and APIs.

GoAnywhere MFT manages user access and permissions through role-based access control, allowing me to assign specific roles and permissions to users based on their responsibilities, ensuring they only have access to what they need. I would rate this product a nine out of ten.

On-premises

Every day at 6:00 AM, GoAnywhere MFT automatically pulls the CSV file from the vendor's SFTP server, validates the file, encrypts it using the stored PGP keys, moves it to the internal folder, uploads it to the ERP and SAP system, and sends a success or failure email to the respective team. It logs everything, so audit compliance is maintained. Previously, we were performing manual labor, but now it is all run on one automated workflow.

GoAnywhere MFT offers workflow automation, secure file transfer, partner integration connectivity, centralized audit and compliance, drag-and-drop workflow builder, and schedule and job management.

The automation stands out as the feature that makes the biggest difference for my team. The automation removes the manual SFTP downloads and uploads, eliminates human error in transferring wrong files, runs every day, handles multi-step processes automatically, and sends alerts when something fails.

Because of the automation, our manual tasks are now reduced. The manual work has been significantly decreased. There are no more manual SFTP downloads and fewer human errors. These are the main strong points in the way that it has impacted me positively. GoAnywhere MFT provides stronger security for sensitive data, allowing us to encrypt files based on the critical severity of the data and decrypt files based on our requirements. Whenever required, with the help of encryption, we can pull the data or automatically send the data to the user. Centralized monitoring allows us to see what is happening with the data, how it is being accessed, and who is accessing it.

I am currently exploring the product. GoAnywhere MFT is very familiar and performs well, and the GUI stands out very well. I am satisfied with the product, so there is no improvement suggested from my side at this time. In the future, if required, I will definitely update my feedback so the rest of the team can consider it.

I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for approximately seven to eight months, or less than one year.

GoAnywhere MFT is stable.

It provides very good scalability and delivers better scalability for my use cases.

I have not used customer support yet, but in the future, if I use customer support, I will definitely update.

We have not used any SFTP or MFT solution previously, or any similar solution.

Because of the automation, our manual tasks are now reduced, and the manual work has been significantly decreased. There are no more manual SFTP downloads and fewer human errors. These are the main strong points in the way that it has impacted me positively.

The main benefit is that time is very much saved. Automating 20 to 22 daily file transfers saves one to two hours per day. Overnight jobs that were previously required due to manual work are eliminated, and removing manual work has saved eight to ten hours per week that the user or administrator can focus on other tasks. The second benefit is error reduction. Manual transfer errors have been reduced by 70 to 90%. While doing manual transfers, there may be mistakes such as files uploaded from another folder or files downloaded from the wrong location, but because of GoAnywhere MFT, these manual errors are reduced by 70 to 90%. Missed file pickups are almost eliminated. Some files may have been missed by administration previously, but because of GoAnywhere MFT, no files are missed.

GoAnywhere MFT automates the process and saves time. Because of the automation, this solution is worth implementing for the reason of automation. I gave this solution a rating of 9 out of 10.

On-premises

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.

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.

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.

I have been working with GoAnywhere MFT for more than a year.

We have not experienced downtime with GoAnywhere MFT, but for large files, we do get reports from clients about timing out during transfers.

GoAnywhere MFT is very scalable.

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.

Positive

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.

GoAnywhere MFT is time-saving for us.

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.

On-premises

IBM

Our use case for GoAnywhere MFT is automating secure file transfers between internal systems and client applications.

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.

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.

I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for six months.

I would rate the stability of GoAnywhere MFT an eight.

I would rate scalability of GoAnywhere MFT an eight.

In regards to the technical support for GoAnywhere MFT, I would rate support an eight out of ten.

Positive

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.

My thoughts on the pricing for GoAnywhere MFT are that it's relatively high, and we have to think twice.

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.

On-premises

Other

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.

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.

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.

I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for over one year.

GoAnywhere MFT is very stable.

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.

Customer support for GoAnywhere MFT is excellent and very relevant.

I would rate the customer support a nine out of ten.

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.

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.

We licensed GoAnywhere MFT directly from the vendor instead of purchasing it through the AWS Marketplace, although AWS Marketplace deployment options are available.

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.

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.

We evaluated a few other MFT solutions including Progress MOVEit, Globalscape EFT, IBM Sterling, and Axway before selecting GoAnywhere MFT.

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.

Hybrid Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

We manipulate data in XML format. We parse the XML file and make modifications using shell scripting in the GoAnywhere MFT tool itself. After that, we place the files using FTP and SFTP protocols.

My favorite feature is shell scripting. When there is compatibility with the GoAnywhere MFT tool, we can implement shell scripting with respect to the functionality. 

I use Amazon S3 bucket connectors, FTP and SFTP connectors, and several DB connectors. All necessary information can be found in the GoAnywhere MFT documentation. If I am unfamiliar with any connector, I first consult the documentation. After reviewing the documentation, if changes or scripting are needed, I opt for shell scripting. Otherwise, I proceed with the existing configuration. I used SSL security certifications for security purposes.

Regarding data parsing on files such as XML and JSON, we mostly perform manipulations on the files themselves. I am unable to accomplish this with the predefined functions provided by GoAnywhere MFT, which is why I use shell scripting. It would be better if more predefined functions were included for these operations.

I have used GoAnywhere MFT for approximately 1.5 years.

When running in production, it operates smoothly, but on a local system, there might be issues due to load balancing.

The scalability was very good.

Initially during my training period, I contacted the technical team. However, I didn't receive responses as quickly as expected, possibly due to limitations in L1 support.

Positive

I have used APIs as alternatives. In such cases, I use REST calls to pass the data, perform manipulations, get the response, and then continue with the flow.

The deployment was very good. There wasn't any complexity. It was an easy process.

Pricing was handled by my project management and higher management team. I personally used a 30-day free trial account. I didn't take any subscriptions.

I would rate GoAnywhere MFT a nine out of ten because it's quite good and easy to learn. If someone in IT is picking it up, they can typically master it within 10 to 20 days, so that's not a concern. The documentation is also well-written, which makes the learning process much simpler.

Public Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS)