I had the opportunity to evaluate GoAnywhere MFT through a trial license provided by the GoAnywhere sales team after a short call to discuss my use case. The setup was smooth and straightforward, with clear documentation that made implementation easy even for a first-time user. I explored the platform for almost 1 month, including an extended period to complete my evaluation and a short proof of concept (POC) for secure data transfer scenarios.

During my evaluation, I frequently used GoAnywhere for testing various workflows and integrations. I explored several key capabilities — Advanced Workflows, secure file transfers (SFTP/FTPS/HTTPS), user management, encryption, scheduling and detailed audit reporting. The interface felt intuitive, making it simple to build, automate and monitor workflows from a single dashboard.

One thing that really stood out was the Cloud Connector Marketplace. I installed the Salesforce Connector directly from within the platform and it took less than five minutes — no external downloads or complex setup required. Everything is managed within the environment, which makes it extremely convenient. There are also many other connectors available for applications like AWS, Jira, Trello and Google Cloud Storage, expanding integration possibilities significantly.

The customer support experience was excellent. The team was quick to respond whenever I encountered an issue and even extended my trial period to ensure I could complete my testing comfortably.

Overall, GoAnywhere MFT provides an impressive mix of security, automation and integration features. My hands-on experience gave me a clear understanding of its capabilities and how it can support our future requirements for secure and automated data movement across systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is nothing I dislike about GoAnywhere MFT. I evaluated the platform for almost a month using a trial license and found its features and functionalities impressive. From Advanced Workflows and secure file transfers to the intuitive Cloud Connector Marketplace, everything worked seamlessly. I look forward to exploring more of its capabilities for future automation and integration needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I appreciate most about GoAnywhere MFT is its strong emphasis on secure, automated file transfers, complete with detailed audit trails. The platform streamlines complex workflows by offering seamless integration with a variety of systems using APIs and connectors. Its centralized management console allows for straightforward monitoring and control of all file movements. In summary, GoAnywhere MFT significantly improves security, compliance, and efficiency when it comes to enterprise data transfers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One aspect I find challenging about GoAnywhere MFT is that the initial setup and configuration process can be quite complicated, especially for those who are new to the platform. Although the interface offers robust features, it often appears outdated and is less user-friendly than more modern solutions. The licensing fees can also be a significant burden for smaller organizations. Furthermore, resolving some integration issues may demand advanced technical knowledge or assistance from the vendor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We implemented GoAnywhere MFT as our file transfer solution to manage both external vendor communications and various internal processes. Because of our transfer requirements, we handle several thousand incoming PDF files each day, and GoAnywhere offered a straightforward way to ensure all these files are directed to the correct locations for our business operations. For more routine tasks, creating jobs is simple, and the auditing features give us clear visibility into the activity on our transfer server at any time. We also chose to deploy the MFT server and gateway to facilite external connections through a static IP provided by Azure allowing for high avallavbility accros our data centers. In the past year, we had one support incident during a upgrade that the GoAnywhere team was able to quickly resolve over the phone and get our environment work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One area that we would like to see an additional feature is the ability to browse a partner SFTP server when testing. Luckily due to feature set of GoAnywhere, I've created a job that emails the directory listing or contents of a server so we can review and determine what connections we need to make. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use a very small piece in GoAnywhere (Resources & Workflows for SFTP Transfers), but there is so much available that the options are unlimited. We now have files transferring hourly, daily, & weekly to our cloud environment. I appreciate everything available including scheduling, monitors, reports, and notifications. It really makes it nice to set it up and forget it, but also receive emails if something fails. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I am not a programmer and worked with our system engineer to set up our transfers and he was also new to GoAnywhere. When he got stuck, GoAnywhere Support provided the answers and after much trial and error, we finally got everything working. I did finally get training, but it was too high level. Instead, it would be nice to receive detailed training on setting up different Resources & Projects with all the options before we started using the product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about GoAnywhere MFT is the automation and visibility it gives us over file transfers. Earlier, we were relying on custom scripts and manual scheduling, which made it hard to track failures or prove compliance during audits. With GoAnywhere, every transfer is logged with detailed audit trails, so I don’t need to chase logs across multiple servers anymore. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes the initial setup can feel a bit overwhelming because there are so many configuration options. Few features like PGP key management and advanced triggers weren’t immediately intuitive without digging through documentation. I also wish the web interface was a little more modern and responsive, as it can feel dated compared to other enterprise tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Automated file transfers allow me to avoid relying on multiple products and scripts to manage our processes. Like inbuilt scheduler to run workflows, automated email alerts and file processing when done.

Has secure cloud file transfers and can also connect with web apps i use like dropbox and salesforce.

Client support is fair Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

At first, implementing the software was challenging, and most workers struggled to use it. However, as time went on, it became easier for everyone to adapt. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We used GoAnywhere MFT mainly for moving files from different on-prem healthcare systems to Azure for our cloud data platform.

We used it to pull files from systems like SAP and other EHR/EMR sources and then move those to Azure Blob and mount in Databricks

Best things i noticed,

The trigger-based jobs are useful for automating things without too much manual work

SFTP, FTPS support

Audit logs helped during compliance

Reusable templates for file transfers

Biggest help was reducing manual scripts and FTP headaches

Also useful for handling file encryption/decryption (PGP) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

UI can feel old design and sometime i feel navigating and improve the UI design

License cost & subscriptions should be little more better in teh competitive world

Getting more add-on direct connectors for modern systems Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for approximately one year, primarily to manage secure file transfers across our organization and with external partners. I appreciate its automation capabilities for file workflows and encryption of sensitive data, which ensure compliance with data protection regulations. The robust security features and automation capabilities were key factors in selecting GoAnywhere MFT over other options, as they replaced our previous manual processes and some disconnected tools effectively. The implementation process was straightforward and enabled us to quickly centralize our file transfer workflows. I find the ease of integration with existing systems, comprehensive security features, user and role management, and centralized management view to be extremely beneficial. Additionally, the ability to monitor different transfers from a single interface provides enhanced visibility and control across the organization. These features have significantly improved our efficiency and security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find the user interface for configuring advanced automation tasks to be somewhat challenging. Although the platform is powerful, the more complex workflows and scripting features can become a bit technical and overwhelming for new users. I believe improving these aspects would simplify the learning curve for customers who are beginning to use the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.