GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

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

My main use case for GoAnywhere MFT is file transfer. Before using GoAnywhere MFT for file transfer, we could only transfer 2GB of data using one of the free tools, but after we started using GoAnywhere, our files are very secure and encrypted because we work on client data, so we can securely share all the database and all the code with our clients.

We started using GoAnywhere MFT four months ago, and our major use case is file transfer because we are working on some tools related to banking and e-commerce, so we use this tool for sending data to our clients.

The best feature of GoAnywhere MFT, in my opinion, is file sharing in encrypted form. The encryption feature in GoAnywhere MFT stands out for me because while the initial setup is a bit complicated, the encrypted use cases are excellent compared to other tools, which is why we can use this tool.

I would add that GoAnywhere MFT includes secure transfer protocols such as HTTPS, SFTP, and FTPS and more advanced B2B standards, and the encryption, authentication, and access control are features I appreciate most, along with reporting. GoAnywhere MFT has impacted my organization positively, with security being the most important reason we use this tool.

I believe that GoAnywhere MFT can be improved because the initial setup is somewhat challenging for a new user, so they need to make the initial feature easier for everyone, whether new or experienced users. I also think that the UI needs improvement, aiming for cleaner and quicker visuals.

I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for the last four months.

GoAnywhere MFT is stable in my experience.

GoAnywhere MFT's scalability is great.

The customer support for GoAnywhere MFT is good.

Negative

Previously, we used WeTransfer. We decided to switch from WeTransfer to GoAnywhere MFT because WeTransfer is not secure and there is a limit of only 2GB that we can send to clients, but with GoAnywhere, we can send more than 2GB.

We purchased GoAnywhere MFT directly from their website.

We purchased GoAnywhere MFT directly from their website.

We have seen a return on investment. GoAnywhere MFT saves a lot of time for our team, allowing us to share files securely with our clients.

I did not evaluate other options before choosing GoAnywhere MFT; I researched this tool and after that, I purchased it without looking at other tools.

This tool is much faster compared to other tools, and our clients feel more secure about their data. Although we have faced errors in some cases, not with this tool. I would advise others to use GoAnywhere MFT instead of other tools because it is secure and faster than the competition.

Overall, GoAnywhere MFT has been a reliable and secure solution for managing file transfers in our organization, being very helpful for our team and clients in terms of security, workflow, and automation. I would recommend GoAnywhere MFT to my friends and other organizations if anyone asks me because it is an amazing tool for the file transfer field. I gave this product a rating of eight out of ten.

Private Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

My use case with GoAnywhere MFT differs from organization to organization. In my previous organization, the purpose of using GoAnywhere MFT was multiple—specifically, they were using it for automating user file transfers, which includes securely storing files that had to be protected. The system provides a folder in encrypted format, and the files at rest would also be encrypted, meaning only the authorized personnel can access and download them. In addition to this, there was a secure mail feature in GoAnywhere MFT that allowed transferring files of any size through email.

However, in my current organization, they primarily use it just for file transfers without storing the files.

The biggest improvement I've seen since using GoAnywhere MFT for three to four years is in security; control over our network security is the biggest factor to consider, and the solution automatically identifies and blocks attempts to attack our system. Additionally, the transfer speed is impressive; even if files are in GBs, it doesn't take much time to transfer, increasing our organization's efficiency significantly.

In my opinion, the best feature of GoAnywhere MFT is its user-friendly UI; it's very simple to use compared to other managed file transfer tools such as MOVEit and Axway, which are a bit more complicated.

While we don't use any connectors for services such as Salesforce, SharePoint Online, or MS365, GoAnywhere MFT does have the capability of connecting to these systems either through SFTP, HTTPS protocols, or API-based connections. The way it works here is different; we set up a resource-based connection to connect to various services such as SAP or Salesforce.

The range of connectors that GoAnywhere MFT provides out of the box is quite extensive; it covers everything from legacy tools that support AS2 connections to the latest services such as AWS and Azure Blobs.

I'm very satisfied with the connectivity options available in GoAnywhere MFT; they include everything you can think of, and as long as the system you want to connect to accepts connections, we can connect using AS2, AS4, and other cloud connectors.

In relation to the agents, they are crucial for extending MFT automation to remote systems. I've noticed that in my previous organization, agents were not used as we connected via network shares, which led to occasional connectivity issues. Now, using agents increases the file transfer speed by about 20 to 30%, and they provide a more stable connection compared to legacy network shares.

One area where GoAnywhere MFT has room for improvement is in how the application reports issues; when the application runs on a server and encounters problems, it doesn't provide detailed information on the server issues, which could help users troubleshoot better. Additionally, I've had experiences where support teams focused on upgrading to the latest version instead of addressing existing issues, which is concerning.

These server issues are the main concern; otherwise, the tool is smooth and easy to use.

I started using GoAnywhere MFT in March 2021, and now it's July, so I have been using it for four years and three to four months.

From one to ten, I would rate the stability of GoAnywhere MFT an 8.5 to nine.

As for scalability, I would say it has some issues, and I would rate it a 7.5 to eight, as sometimes it can be unpredictable.

For technical support, I would rate it a 7.5.

If I had to give a solid number for support, it would be a 7.5.

Prior to using GoAnywhere MFT, I had experience with MOVEit and Axway. Compared to MOVEit, I feel that GoAnywhere MFT has more features and a better UI, although Axway does provide more API-based solutions.

The setup of GoAnywhere MFT is not complex, but I wouldn't categorize it as easy either. I would rate it as medium in terms of complexity.

I have seen a good return on investment with GoAnywhere MFT. Although I'm not exactly sure about the percentage, I would say the value we get corresponds well to what we invest.

Regarding pricing, I would categorize GoAnywhere MFT as an expensive solution; it's definitely not cheap.

The machines are provided by Dell, but we manage the infrastructure ourselves; it's not related to any specific cloud provider such as Amazon, Azure, or GCP.

Approximately 1,200 to 1,300 users utilize GoAnywhere MFT in my organization. My organization is considered an enterprise business.

Regarding deployment time, it depends on how big the implementation is; at a minimum, it would take about 20 to 30 days to set up from scratch.

The solution does require some maintenance; this includes maintaining accumulated files that are no longer useful, which can involve manual intervention.

GoAnywhere MFT has saved me time in connecting securely with third parties that I need to collaborate with. I would estimate that it has saved me approximately 70 to 80% of the time.

We have multiple automations or processes running on different platforms, servers, or APIs. We typically have one server, and GoAnywhere MFT handles all of our file transfers and API usage; aside from that, we use another tool called PagerDuty for alert management.

On a scale of one to ten, I rate GoAnywhere MFT a 9.5.

Hybrid Cloud

Other

My use case is for secure file transfer between internal systems and external partners in a financial service environment. We rely on it for automated nightly batches of jobs.

The best features I enjoy about GoAnywhere MFT are its automation and workflow studio. We use its drag and drop interface for building workflows in interpreter and powerful mode, which is the best feature we appreciate about this tool.

GoAnywhere MFT has improved my organization by making it easy to share files between two or more servers. From one computer, a user can share a file with a different user in an easy and secure way. End-to-end encryption allows data to be transferred between two servers or between two users. It is far more secure and easy for transferring files.

I think GoAnywhere MFT can improve in UI/UX redesigning and better cloud-native deployments. My environment is mostly built on the cloud, so if it were more compatible with the cloud, deployment would be easier for us.

I have it deployed on the cloud, but it does not provide better features on the cloud. I would appreciate enhancements for Kubernetes and serverless compute services.

I have been using this solution for one and a half years.

I would rate the stability a seven. I think it is a seven because sometimes it lags.

I would rate the scalability of GoAnywhere MFT as a nine. It is easy to use and scalable.

I would rate the technical support between eight to nine. They provide great help. I would rate it a nine.

Positive

I do not use any other platforms to compare GoAnywhere MFT. We are compatible with MFT, which is why we are using it on our domain.

The deployment overall was easier to use.

GoAnywhere MFT was purchased earlier by my seniors. We have been using it since then.

I have seen a return on investment of fifty percent.

My thoughts on the pricing are that it is cheap.

I do not use GoAnywhere Connectors for Salesforce, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or any other software.

I have deployed GoAnywhere MFT Agents on remote servers to push and pull files securely. Using the agents is a great way to extend GoAnywhere MFT capability to branch offices and partner systems without exposing the main server.

I use Secure Forms with GoAnywhere MFT for collecting sensitive data from clients, such as KYC documents or onboarding forms. These Secure Forms have helped my business by being customizable and encrypted, which helps us avoid insecure emails and attachments.

I have not yet integrated the GoFast feature to accelerate data transmission with our environment, but I am expecting to in the future.

Between seven to eight people use GoAnywhere MFT. Maintenance such as updates or patching does not fall under our team responsibilities. I can recommend this product to different users and teams as it supports PING, SFTP, and HTTP protocols, which are more secure and easy to use. I gave this product a rating of nine.

Public Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

My main use case for GoAnywhere MFT is managed file transfer for both user-to-user based file transfer and automation-based file transfer, where we automatically transfer files between one source server to another destination server on a scheduled-based or on a monitored-based.

For user-to-user transfers, we allow the user to log in using Active Directory accounts or using their single sign-on integration, and once they log in, they simply upload their files and share those files with other users in the same organization or outside the organization. Sometimes, we create shared folders where multiple departments can use these shared folders to collaborate and use our shared files among each other. Similarly, I use the automation part from server to server where I have a specific infrastructure where files come to it; I use GoAnywhere MFT to automatically take a copy of those files and send it to another destination server in a separate infrastructure without having to do any of it manually.

Our main use case also involves sharing large files, especially with people who are outside the organization, since we have a lot of limitations when it comes to Outlook; we cannot share big files on Outlook, so we use GoAnywhere MFT to share any number of files or any file size or file type with any organization outside the network because we work with a lot of third-party companies where we require to share a lot of data with them or sometimes we need a lot of data from them, so we use it accordingly.

GoAnywhere MFT has positively impacted my organization by simplifying the file transfer process, making it easier, and enhancing security.

Specific outcomes or metrics that show this positive impact include time saving and scalability; on any given day, you can share any file you want with anyone you want.

GoAnywhere MFT does save a lot of time on a daily basis, especially with the automation workflow; it allows you to focus on your work rather than sitting and copying files manually from one place to another, so you come back the next day and find all the files you need in the destination where you needed them.

The best features GoAnywhere MFT offers include scalability, security, ease of use, and technical features overall.

What stands out to me with its scalability is that we can deploy multiple servers easily, and we can set them up running as high availability in active-active mode; another point for scalability is that we can deploy MFT agents, which can simplify the scalability and we can run automation on multiple locations or remote sites. In terms of security, all the file transfers are moved in a secure way using secure protocols like HTTPS or SFTP, utilizing AES 256 encryption, and it is a FIPS 140-2 supported solution. Additionally, it features extensive customization concerning role-based access, allowing better security because if I give any access to any user inside of my system, I can customize the exact role and the permissions that user gets when using GoAnywhere MFT.

The automation engine I have seen in GoAnywhere MFT is one of the strongest in the market; I have seen other Move It or other automation systems when it comes to file transfers, but they do not have the extensive capabilities of GoAnywhere MFT, especially the customization that you can do in the automation engine, as well as integration with the ICAP solution so that the file, when moving from one place to another through automation, is sent to an external third-party system that does the scanning and verification that this file is secure, does not have any malware, or does not possess any threat against the organization.

I make use of GoAnywhere MFT agents, and it is very important to my operations because we want to move files within remote locations. If you have only one GoAnywhere MFT server and want to move files within a remote location, this external server would cause delays in file transfer since the file would have to leave the organization and then come back to it. Using an agent in that remote location simplifies the process, allowing faster movement of files within the same organization while providing full control and audit logs from the GoAnywhere MFT server, ensuring complete visibility over the GoAnywhere MFT agents.

I believe GoAnywhere MFT could be improved with a better UI regarding user-to-user file sharing; one of the most requested features is related to user collaboration. Currently, if I share a Word document with another user inside of GoAnywhere MFT, that user lacks the capability to edit the document directly. Multiple users cannot access or collaborate on the same file simultaneously; each user has to download the file separately, edit it, and then overwrite the existing file on MFT. A great addition would be to allow multiple users to collaborate and edit the same file without needing to download it to their machines and re-upload it.

I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for the last five years.

GoAnywhere MFT is stable.

GoAnywhere MFT's scalability is very easy to scale.

Customer support honestly needs to be improved because we faced a lot of issues with customer support, and it is probably the most significant downside about GoAnywhere MFT. From my experience, we have faced many challenges, including slow responses and a lack of responses from the support team, with many issues remaining unresolved for extended periods due to the support team's inaction or lack of support.

I previously used Move It Automation; we switched to GoAnywhere MFT because its automation engine is much more powerful, allowing more customization and especially the ICAP integration, which I did not have in Move It Automation.

I have seen a return on investment primarily consisting of time saved and effort saved; the return on investment involves saving time and reducing workload.

My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing has been good overall.

Before choosing GoAnywhere MFT, I did not evaluate other options.

GoAnywhere MFT is a great tool that saves you a lot of time; it has a lot of security features and a strong automation engine. The best use cases are server-to-server file transfers and user-to-user file transfers, all coming in one single solution.

Regarding GoAnywhere MFT's AI capabilities, I have not seen any AI capabilities in GoAnywhere MFT.

Currently, I am not using any connectors for services such as Salesforce, SharePoint online, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or other services.

I rate GoAnywhere MFT an eight out of ten because, as I mentioned, there are these two missing features I have talked about, and once they are integrated, it can be considered as ten out of ten.

On-premises

My major use is always file transferring. We're a big IT team, so different IT people use different parts, but my major case is always file transferring. Using the automated features helps me save time.

Using the automated features helps me save time. I have tried using the connectors that go with GoAnywhere MFT for Salesforce, SharePoint Online, Dynamics 365, and others. In most cases, I use Google Cloud storage, which is the main case. Secure Forms enable end-users to fill out and submit information through a secure platform that keeps our data protected.

I have no major dislikes generally. I just had some challenges when I was starting to use it. Sometimes I could lose files and maybe lose trace of where they had been hidden, but with time, I got used to the system, and it becomes so much easier to use.

Initially, the setup was kind of hard for me. I had to take a long time to adapt to the system.

At my end, I'm okay with everything at the moment. There are no major issues. My major challenges were getting used to it, and once that happened, I have no major challenges now. Every feature is okay currently for me.

I started in November and think to get used to the system took me about two and a half months, by January.

It is a good solution. It is stable.

I look at scalability, and I say both are good. Stability and scalability are both good.

I had to contact technical support once at the start when I was getting used to it. The support is good. I got feedback on time, and I was able to resolve whatever I wanted. Though I forgot what I was inquiring about, the response was good, and I resolved my issue.

If I were to put the support on a scale from one to ten, I would give them eight out of ten.

Positive

The setup was initially kind of hard for me. It took a long time to adapt to the system.

I have not used any alternatives to GoAnywhere MFT. At my new job, I had nothing to deal with this previously, so I just got this as a new thing at my new workplace.

I think about the agents, and they are not bad. I mention that I am using Secure Forms whereby I get the end-users to fill out and submit information through the online secure platform that helps us to keep our data secure with no traces and no leaks. Being online-based, it helps us save a lot of time.

I'm somewhat familiar with pricing. I just have a small clue about it since I'm mostly in the IT department, but what I know is the pricing is fair. Though it is always charged with add-ons, the more features you need, the more add-ons you get. It is fairly priced and not so expensive.

I would give this product a rating of eight out of ten.

Public Cloud

Google

I use GoAnywhere MFT for file management, as well as for converting file extensions from one type to another.

GoAnywhere agents have helped me extend MFT automations to remote systems; for example, using schedulers, I can schedule jobs weekly, monthly, or hourly, and even halt jobs on specific holidays with cron jobs.

GoAnywhere MFT has saved us approximately 30% of the time in securely connecting with third parties, as it previously took about 50 minutes to transfer files manually, but now it takes about 35 minutes.

The best features of GoAnywhere MFT include a very seamless approach to transfer files from one location to another, providing authentication, and authorization using PGP, along with many protocols such as HTTPS, SFTP, and FTP for secure file transfers. 

I use the GoFast feature to accelerate data transmission. GoFast has generally affected my operations by helping in encryption and compression, allowing data packets to be encrypted using AES 128 or 256, and supporting optional ZLIB compression to reduce bandwidth usage while facilitating workflow integration and automation for projects and data transfers using UDP instead of just TCP, which is significant for fast delivery.

The solution is quite effective, primarily because most of the comments and commands we utilize are based on Linux commands. Additionally, there is the shell script part. We have the ability to drag and drop various elements, which generates an HTML output for us.

In GoAnywhere MFT, there are areas with room for improvement. Some areas of improvement include simpler deployment in certain environments and better documentation. It's important to note that it is proprietary software with limited community documentation.

There are some security vulnerabilities to address, such as patch delays. Additionally, there is an issue with the installation of certificates. This process is proprietary, which means that installing the certificates takes a significant amount of time, including for error logging and troubleshooting. Some reviews indicate that file transfers may fail, and the error logs or diagnostics provided are insufficient. To mitigate this, we employ a redundancy strategy using duplicate use cases. For instance, when transferring files from one location to another, we utilize both a temporary location and an archive location. This redundancy can slow down the process. The reason for this approach is that sometimes, during the transfer of multiple files, some files may get lost. Therefore, we copy files from the temporary location to the archive before completing the transfer. This means that if we attempt to transfer, say, a hundred files and only twenty are successfully transferred, we have no clear way of identifying which twenty have moved successfully since the log feature does not provide this information clearly. These are areas where GoAnywhere MFT can be improved.

I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for four years, which is a managed file transfer protocol.

I would rate the stability of GoAnywhere MFT at eight out of ten, as it is a good stable product.

GoAnywhere MFT is scalable, as I have transferred large volumes of files, ranging from a few to millions in various environments.

Initially, we bought it for development purposes, and then we used it across different environments. Mainly, the users consist of myself and another developer, so there are around 10 to 15 users in total.

I would rate the technical support that GoAnywhere provides as a seven out of ten because being proprietary software means there is limited community support online, forcing reliance on the GoAnywhere community page for problem-solving.

Neutral

I have deployed it as a standalone application, not primarily in the cloud. It was used with Java, and we had to make some changes using Fuse for deployment. So, we are not using a cloud solution; instead, it is deployed as a standalone application.

Maintenance is required. I'm not entirely sure about the details, as there is another team responsible for maintaining it.

The licensing is complex, and there are various modules and add-on features available. It really depends on what you want in terms of features and specific functionalities. The model is subscription-based, so it varies according to the type of subscription you choose.

It is cost-efficient. One of the most important aspects is that it's not solely based on TCP; it also focuses on UDP. The advantage of UDP is that it allows for faster file transfers, but consistency is not as critical in this case. However, most of the time, users prioritize consistency, which is a key consideration.

It was a direct purchase.

I haven't encountered any use cases where there were problems with GoAnywhere MFT, so I am content with the services provided.

I would recommend GoAnywhere MFT to other users if they have the budget, as it is a proprietary solution; it's essential if secured file transfer is required.

Overall, I would rate GoAnywhere MFT an eight out of ten for its ease of understanding and functionality.

On-premises

My main use case for GoAnywhere MFT is secure file transfers, workflow automation, and scheduled data exchanges between internal systems and external vendors.

A specific example of how I use GoAnywhere MFT for secure file transfers and automations between our internal systems and external vendors is that we automatically transfer encrypted financial and reporting files between our internal servers and external partners on scheduling workflows with alerts for failed or delayed transfers.

What stands out about my main use case with GoAnywhere MFT is how much manual effort it removes by centralizing transfers, scheduling, encryption, and monitoring in a single platform.

The best features GoAnywhere MFT offers for me are workflow automation, secure file transfer protocols, centralized monitoring, detailed audit logging, and the ability to automate complex multi-step file transfer processes without relying on custom scripts.

The centralized monitoring and audit logging features help me significantly because we can track all of our file transfers, failures, and user activities from one dashboard, which makes troubleshooting and compliance reporting much easier.

The automation builder is also valuable 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.

To improve GoAnywhere MFT, the UI 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 newer cloud platforms and third-party systems.

I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for about three years.

GoAnywhere MFT is very stable.

GoAnywhere MFT scales very well for enterprise environments, especially when handling high volumes of automated file transfer across hybrid and multi-system environments. The clustering and load balancing capabilities help significantly as transfer volumes grow. Although large deployments may still require some performance tuning and infrastructure planning.

Scalability is good overall, but performance tuning and monitoring could be streamlined more effectively in very large environments with high transfer volumes.

Customer support is excellent and very helpful.

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.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for GoAnywhere MFT shows that the pricing and licensing are definitely more enterprise-oriented, but the automation, security features, and centralized management justify the cost in environments with significant file transfer activity. Initial setup took some planning, but once deployed it is stable and manageable.

We have seen a return on investment mainly through the automation that reduces manual interventions. Tasks that previously required constant monitoring are now mostly unattended, which saves several hours each week for operations teams. We have also seen fewer transfer-related issues because everything is centralized and easy to track.

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

The advice I would give to others looking into GoAnywhere MFT is to take time to properly design your workflow, security policies, and integration 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 securing file transfer automation, especially in environments where visibility, compliance, and workflow reliability are important. I would rate this product a nine out of ten.

Hybrid Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

I have used GoAnywhere MFT for secure file transfer automation. The primary use for this product is scheduling automated file transfers, managing SFTP and FTPS connections, and creating workflows for system-to-system file movement, as well as secure data exchange between internal and external systems.

The most impressive feature of GoAnywhere MFT is the strong security options. It supports encryption, secure protocols, auditing, and key management. Additionally, the centralized administration is excellent, with everything managed from one dashboard. The product is also stable for large file transfers. These are the best features I have experienced over six months.

GoAnywhere MFT agent is useful for automating tasks on remote servers without exposing them publicly. This is the main agent use I am utilizing in GoAnywhere MFT.

Secure Forms features in GoAnywhere MFT allow safe data collection directly from users with automatic routing and encryption. This is the Secure Forms feature I am currently using in my project.

GoFast noticeably improves transfer speed for large files in GoAnywhere MFT by accelerating file transfers in distributed environments.

GoAnywhere MFT supports connectors for multiple systems, including SAP, database, cloud storage, and REST APIs. I am specifically using the SAP integration through SAP connectors and APIs.

One of the main important improvements I need for GoAnywhere MFT is a better real-time monitoring dashboard and an improved user interface. I think a more modern and user-friendly interface would be beneficial, as multiple competing products have modern and user-friendly interfaces. Additionally, better debugging tools and clearer error logs would be helpful.

When I started using GoAnywhere MFT, I experienced complexities for projects that required experience to create them. The error logs can be hard to understand at first sight. However, with continued use of this product, I became more familiar and comfortable with it.

I believe GoAnywhere MFT could be more stable and enterprise-friendly overall. It is a strong and reliable solution for secure file transfers and workflow automation, offering excellent security features and dependable performance. The main areas of improvement are the user interface and debugging simplicity.

I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for more than six months.

GoAnywhere MFT supports active-active clustering, meaning more than one MFT instance can run in parallel. For load balancing, it can be more scalable for companies distributed across their cluster nodes, improving throughput. If one node fails, the system remains scalable. GoAnywhere MFT can be deployed on-premises, in the cloud such as AWS or Azure, or in any hybrid model. This flexibility makes it suitable for both large-scale and small-scale companies depending on the requirements of the company.

The price range for GoAnywhere MFT is around four to five thousand dollars annually. Since it is a large-scale product, the price can be adjustable within this range.

I have used IBM Sterling as an alternative to GoAnywhere MFT. GoAnywhere MFT is easier and more stable than IBM Sterling, and it is also more enterprise-friendly. It is less expensive than Cleo but has fewer advanced APIs. Overall, it offers better automation than many basic SFTP servers and provides a good balance of security, automation, and integration at an enterprise level.

I would rate this product an 8 out of 10.

My use cases for GoAnywhere MFT are automating and securing file transfer workflows.

What I appreciate most about GoAnywhere MFT is the SFTP file transfer capability, which is a secure file transfer protocol. It also includes a file encryption module, scheduling, and email notification features, which are very useful. GoAnywhere MFT does not require any maintenance on my end; it is all being taken care of by the developers.

One area where they could improve GoAnywhere MFT is the UI, as it feels outdated.

I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for about six to twelve months.

I have not seen any instability or issues with stability in GoAnywhere MFT, but I mentioned that the UI feels outdated.

I have contacted their customer support, but they are quite busy and reply in approximately three to four days. The quality of their support for GoAnywhere MFT was not as they mentioned on their website; it was supposed to be 24/7, but they are taking two to three days to reply to my emails. I messaged them three to four times, but they are consistently late in responding.

When they did answer, the quality of their responses was good, but the response time was not satisfactory. They advertise 24/7 support and response within 24 hours, but they are taking at least two days to reply.

Neutral

I switched from Salesforce Workflow to GoAnywhere MFT.

When I first started using GoAnywhere MFT, it was very easy. I watched a video tutorial on YouTube and it took me approximately 23 minutes to fully understand how to use GoAnywhere MFT. After that, I did not need any additional explanation.

We are not using the included connectors in GoAnywhere MFT right now; I mentioned that we were using them before, but I am not using them currently. I do use the Agents in GoAnywhere MFT. The review which I wrote on G2 about this was based on my usage of this software approximately three to four months prior, but I am not using it currently.

I have never used features in GoAnywhere MFT such as Secure Forms, GoFast, or Agents; I only use the SFTP transfer protocol. Leaving the support aside, I would rate GoAnywhere MFT 7 out of 10. If I were to rate only the support, I would give them a 5 out of 10.