Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT for Linux (BYOL)

What do you like best about the product?

I appreciate GoAnywhere MFT's topmost security features, ensuring all my file transfers are protected from cybersecurity threats and unauthorized access. The setup process was the simplest I have experienced, with no hidden processes, making it easy to customize necessary features. The user interface is very straightforward, and the automation features save me significant time, especially with large file transfers. I also value the collaboration features that facilitate teamwork while transferring files.

What do you dislike about the product?

There has nothing much to hate about GoAnywhere MFT. It has satisfied my file transfer needs.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use the product to ensure secure file transfers, preventing data loss and unauthorized access. Its straightforward setup and automation features save time, while team collaboration capabilities enhance efficiency.

What do you like best about the product?

The feature which I like most about it are its strong and ease API integration support and automation capabilities within development workflows.
Not only this, but it also allows me to schedule and monitor my file transfer on daily basis with custom scripts.
Also its easy installation and well structured interface make it simple to configure complex workflows and make our frequent use comfortable.

What do you dislike about the product?

I platform is feature-rich but still there are some areas of improvement when dealing with complex large files.
Also the customer support needs to provide a propre channel for communication.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is a problem solver for me in development and deployment pipelines problems.
I have automated the repetitive file exchange across my testing and development departments.

What do you like best about the product?

I do really prefer it for its robust security and seamless integration with our current work system.
I use it on daily basis as there is a frequent requirement for automating the file transfer.
Its ease of implementation and user friendly interface allows me to operate efficiently.
Most preferably my favourite feature is its automation and scheduling capabilities.

What do you dislike about the product?

Its comes exceptionally great features to work but its customer support response could is recommended to reduce as there is a frequent lag in response.
Also the initial learning curve curve are too steep but once learn it runs smoothly.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

I come with various problems like data exchange , repetitive file transfer and compliant data movement, here GoAnywhere helps me in solving these problems.
It helps me in secure my data transfer and process automation.

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

What do you like best about the product?

I feature which I really like are its ease of implementation and integration with our existing system which makes it ease of use in our daily practices.
Not only this but the interface is too intuitive.
We use it daily due to its automation features which saves my time by scheduling and managing routine file exchanges.
It also support variety of protocols like SFTP, FTPS and APIs.

What do you dislike about the product?

There are some major drawbacks like customer time could be more faster as compared to now.
Also Advance setup configuration and its learning methods are too steep.

What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?

It helps in eliminating manual file transfer errors, also ensures data compliance and improve cross departmental collaboration.