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    reviewer2761626

Supports complex file transfers between banks, vendors, and internal systems with reliable performance

  • October 02, 2025
  • Review provided by PeerSpot

What is our primary use case?

My use cases for GoAnywhere MFT involve interfacing with both banks and outside vendors since it's the university. We do a lot of interfaces, and many of them come through for the banks using our GoAnywhere MFT product, and we process into our SAP system. 

It's not just banks; we also do outside vendors and outside providers. We handle both ways—into our SAP system through GoAnywhere MFT and out to outside vendors, banks, and hospitals. You name it, we do it.

What is most valuable?

The feature I find most valuable about GoAnywhere MFT is that it's intuitive. 

It has all the things needed to build robust projects, giving you different resources, SFTP, and all the different things you might need to manipulate files. It's somewhat tricky as it's intuitive, however. You have to learn the scripting language. That said, they provide fairly good help.  

We were fortunate enough when we first purchased the product to have them assist us with demos and teaching as a group. They offer online help to look things up. 

For us, it satisfies our needs. We are getting into some more complex matters that I am concerned about, as there are a couple of features I wish they had. Until now, we've been able to accomplish everything we wanted. 

What needs improvement?

We keep asking them to implement a feature for our upcoming project, which would benefit all other companies using the product.

One area for improvement in GoAnywhere MFT is that they don't have a real debugger. You have to manually walk through your projects. If you build a big scripting project, you have no way at the beginning to step through; you can't skip straight to a line, nor can you put a breakpoint and say, 'stop here' as in any normal debugging process. That makes handling complex projects very tedious. We are currently working to streamline a process for about 240 providers—our interface partners—and it's going to be very difficult because every time you run a project, you need to step through each line of code. If you're testing line 98 and are unsure what's going on, you must step through every single line each time you run it. That is its biggest downfall.

What I would love to see in GoAnywhere MFT is the ability to compartmentalize some of the code, allowing you to call different pieces. Instead of building one project all within itself, you could insert modules that you can use in multiple projects. Currently, it's not compartmentalized, and you can't take a piece of code to use elsewhere without copying the entire thing. In my humble opinion, it would be much better if they had a class-based or class-oriented system so that you could easily transfer code from one location to another or use it in other places. You want modularity within the project, but that's not available right now, and this significantly slows down our development operations.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for about four years, since we first installed it.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I have never seen any lagging, crashing, or downtime when using GoAnywhere MFT, and that's one of the best things I can say about it.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

From my perspective, working at the university, I find GoAnywhere MFT to be quite scalable. 

We also have a hospital group that works with it, which operates differently, however, they appear to manage tasks well. Yet, it would be even more scalable and useful if they improved the ability to plug in components, allowing you to easily call pieces of code from a project and eliminate the need for repetition. 

To go off the charts and be a leader, they really need a debugger and should focus on enabling the breakdown of modules for integration with other projects. A project isn't just one thing; it should allow for calling additional resources. This would greatly enhance scalability.

How are customer service and support?

If I had to rate the support, I would rate it as an eight on a scale from one to ten. I haven't dealt with them directly. That said, overall, they seem to perform at about an eight level.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The initial deployment of GoAnywhere MFT was pretty easy for us. Once everything was set up properly, it was not very hard. Out of all the projects I have been involved with over 26 years at the university, that one actually went more smoothly than most. We had a good team working to get everything handled, so I would say it wasn't difficult at all. It took us around a month to set it up.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I have looked into alternatives to GoAnywhere MFT, and I remember examining a couple of options about four or five years ago when we made our decision. There was another one we compared it to. I cannot recall the name. We looked at MOVEit as the other option we evaluated.

What other advice do I have?

We do not use those connectors right now in GoAnywhere MFT. Our processes are very specific to our interface workflows. 

Currently, we're not using it for workflow-type applications, although it might be something we can explore down the line. 

We do not use the Agents or Secure Forms. Regarding data acceleration, we don't use GoFast either. 

We're using it for very specific tasks, and if they explained options for utilizing it for other purposes, I would be open to exploring it. 

I would indeed like to see better advanced documentation in GoAnywhere MFT. 

I would rate GoAnywhere MFT overall as an eight out of ten. It's a great product and could easily reach a ten if it improved certain features.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Other


    Chiranjit D.

Secure and reliable file transfer solution

  • October 02, 2025
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
GoAnywhere MFT provides a secure and reliable way to automate file transfers across different systems. I like that it reduces manual steps and offers strong compliance features, which makes handling sensitive data much easier. It’s flexible enough to integrate with multiple platforms and helps maintain a smooth workflow.
What do you dislike about the product?
The interface could be more modern and intuitive, especially for new users, it takes some training to get comfortable. At times, performance can feel slower with larger file transfers, and upgrades require careful planning.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The automation and scheduling features are the biggest upsides. They save a significant amount of time by eliminating repetitive manual tasks, and the logging/audit trails are very useful for tracking and compliance reporting.


    Jorge A.

Secure and reliable way to transfer files

  • October 01, 2025
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
What I like best is how reliable and secure it is when transferring files. The automation of workflows saves a lot of time, and I don’t have to worry about sensitive data being exposed. The interface is also clear enough once you get used to it.
What do you dislike about the product?
It can feel a bit complex at the beginning, especially if you’re not familiar with managed file transfer tools. Some settings take time to configure, and the documentation could be more user-friendly.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It solves the problem of securely transferring large or sensitive files between partners and systems. Before, this was a manual and risky process, but now it’s automated and encrypted. It helps us save time and reduce errors.


    Elavazhagan Palanisamy

Drag-and-drop interface has simplified file transfers

  • September 30, 2025
  • Review from a verified AWS customer

What is our primary use case?

I use GoAnywhere MFT for files and transfer management.

What is most valuable?

The best feature of GoAnywhere MFT is that it's easy to use, and the drag-and-drop option is available. Instead of coding or hard coding, the drag-and-drop option is good. 

I use the SharePoint connector. The connector with SharePoint allowed me to share Excel and different files. 

What needs improvement?

The interface could be more customizable.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for six to seven months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

GoAnywhere MFT is stable, and I would rate it a nine out of ten for stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of the solution is good.

More than 10,000 users utilize the solution.

How are customer service and support?

I would rate the technical support an eight out of ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

It was easy. The setup took less than half an hour to complete.

What was our ROI?

The solution has saved a significant amount of time.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing is moderate.

My team management purchased the solution and provided me with credentials for coding.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to other users because it's very easy to use and many companies are using this product nowadays. 

I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises


    Sarah D.

My Best Software For Managed File Transfer

  • September 26, 2025
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
What i like most about this MFT is that its security is very strong, you can encrypt files, control who can access it and you can see detail logs of every transfer. Additionally GoAnywhere MFT is easy to setup, it took us little time to set it up.
What do you dislike about the product?
At first our team was hesitant to opt for it because of its cost, the cost is very high especially when you're small business although it is worth to purchase.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Initially we were using email to share files which was a risky way and also had upload size limitations but now we can send our files encrypted and securely.


    Amine G.

Flexible and Secure, but Needs Better Support

  • September 24, 2025
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
I love GoAnywhere MFT for its control and visibility over file transfers. The flexibility in its deployment architecture makes it easy to fit our needs. Its automation functions save us time by simplifying repetitive file transfers, and the user-friendly interface requires no programming skills. The ability to compress and encrypt files ensures secure transfers. It scales and customizes to fit our growing needs, integrating smoothly with tools like Jira and Microsoft OneDrive.
What do you dislike about the product?
I find the online documentation lacking in healthy, comprehensive information, which makes it difficult to quickly resolve issues. Additionally, the customer support team takes a bit of time to respond to our issues, which can be frustrating when immediate assistance is needed.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use the product to manage secure file transfers, ensuring file safety during transit, full control, and visibility, which helps in day-to-day operations.


    Sandrine K.

Streamlined File Transfers with Robust Security

  • September 24, 2025
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
I love how GoAnywhere MFT ensures the secure exchange and transfer of files, providing a seamless setup process. The quick file processing speeds are essential for handling large volumes efficiently. Its automation functions simplify routine transfers, and the audit reports offer detailed tracking of file activities. The team collaboration functions help us work together effortlessly. The security functions, including advanced encryption, reassure us against modern cyber threats.
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes we encounter bugs which interrupts the whole files transfer process and troubleshooting these bugs usually takes time therefore delaying our files transfers.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use the product for secure file transfers, automating workflows, and quickly processing high volumes of data without security concerns. It enhances team collaboration and provides audit reports for tracking file activities.


    Miguel L.

Effortless Setup and Robust Security Features

  • September 24, 2025
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
I appreciate how GoAnywhere MFT streamlines our file transfer experience by automating and safeguarding all our activities, making it both comprehensive and secure. The ease and flexibility of deployment were significant, thanks in part to its high customizability and seamless integration with our existing products. I find the advanced security functions particularly invaluable in protecting us from modern cyber threats. Additionally, the task automation actions are incredibly beneficial, especially when handling large numbers of files. The system's fast and reliable security processes ensure every transfer is safe and secure, a core reason for my choice to continue using it.
What do you dislike about the product?
I would prefer to have a more well-documented knowledge base to make it easier to troubleshoot and resolve common issues.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use GoAnywhere MFT to automate and secure our file transfer activities, resolving previous security issues. It offers comprehensive solutions, ensures quick, safe file exchanges, and integrates seamlessly with existing products, improving our file transfer process.


    Andrii L.

file transfer management tools / devops

  • September 23, 2025
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
That is focused mostly on private cloud file transfers and secures access to all domain under single VPN. GA is acceccible via web interface and regular https protocol that makes it working in any environment. High speed of file transfers due to optimisation and regular jobs automatic scheduling. That works good and reduces work for proprietory automations in private coulds. Public cloud services have their own tools but the cost of external disk services could be significantly higher of private cloud operating under file management system. There is large variety of web connectors to integrate services.
What do you dislike about the product?
That is private cloud specifical. If you using external disc service as a source that could be not very relevant for using MFT. That is good for file centric repositories like jpg, pdf, csv or stored repositories with protocols to automate regular file servicing and routine. Not popular in EU.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We use SAS system which consolidates csv files with reports containing data from 15-20 entities each having access to FTP. MFT makes it possible for automation of regular backups and integration to high level SAP solution.


    AvinashJadhav

Improved performance through faster file transfers and seamless API-based workflows

  • September 23, 2025
  • Review from a verified AWS customer

What is our primary use case?

My use cases for GoAnywhere MFT include file transfers, file downloading using REST API, and in some cases, file processing.

What is most valuable?

The best features of GoAnywhere MFT are file transfer and calling the REST API to get responses back and process those responses again. I appreciate the business logic we can use inside the workflow, which is feasible to implement.

I have used various connectors including SFTP, HTTPS, SharePoint, AWS S3 bucket, AS2, and other protocols for GoAnywhere MFT. Most connectors for GoAnywhere MFT are provided, and there is a cloud connector in the latest version, which allows connections with SharePoint or other cloud providers, such as Azure Blob or Azure Storage. These connectors are very important to operations because new connections are available. Connectivity to the cloud is crucial, and without connectors, we cannot perform file transfers.

The GoFast feature has accelerated file transfer to an optimum level and improved performance. It saves us about 15%.

What needs improvement?

They can add more functionalities in their workflow. For example, they could add improved functionalities for B2B integration similar to other competitors which are providing mapping. I want better mapping tools and file mapping for file conversion functionality.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I experience occasional downtime and some glitches. I would rate the stability of GoAnywhere MFT a seven out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would rate the scalability of GoAnywhere MFT a nine out of ten.

In my organization, around five people have hands-on experience with this solution. Our client is a large global organization.

How are customer service and support?

I would rate the technical support for GoAnywhere MFT 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?

I have worked with TIBCO MFT before using GoAnywhere MFT.

GoAnywhere MFT is good compared to other MFT tools. It's easy to learn, very flexible and secure, while supporting many protocols and features that other MFT tools don't offer.

How was the initial setup?

The deployment is very easy, but there should be some automation for deployment.

The initial installation or deployment takes approximately two to three days, depending on the number of clusters, nodes we are using, and gateways. In total, we can complete the setup within a week.

The solution requires regular maintenance, and upgrading the product is straightforward.

What was our ROI?

It saves us about 15% in efficiency.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

It's a cost-effective solution.

What other advice do I have?

I am using GoAnywhere Agent, which is a separate instance of GoAnywhere MFT that allows us to integrate remotely. I'm also using the GoFast feature to accelerate data transmission.

I will definitely recommend this product to other users because it's very easy to deploy, develop, and learn. It's also more cost-effective than other products. Learning GoAnywhere MFT takes about four weeks to feel comfortable. 

I would rate GoAnywhere MFT overall a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)