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We performed a comparison between Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer and Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Managed File Transfer (MFT) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer vs. Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"It makes a logical link between the inbound/outbound transfer, and makes it clearly visible. This is a very important feature for managing transfer with different environments, and it's very helpful in case of troubleshooting.""The product is simple for encrypting data transfer of all the assets in our system.""It’s very flexible.""Axway consolidated all of our communications into one platform, simplifying network and port management. Now, all we have to do is open one port to this application, and we can remove all the firewall rules on that port. It's much more straightforward to manage from a security perspective. We used to rely on an archaic FTP solution, but Axway features SFTP, so it was an improvement security-wise.""AMPLIFY has all the essential features for managing file transfer.""It is an easy-to-use and stable product."

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"Another nice feature is that you can invoke a native program from GoAnywhere. That helps you because you don't have to get fancy with agents. If a native program runs on the server that GoAnywhere is running on, like sed or perl, you can use it,""All of it is valuable, but the most valuable would be the ability to release medical records without having a limitation for size and not having to deal with the fax machine.""The solution is easy to learn and user-friendly, which makes it accessible even to those without programming backgrounds and extensive scripting training. Newcomers can quickly get to grips with the platform, and as it's a more object-oriented application, it's easier to use and program.""When we were doing the demo, we took one project from the old system and got it running in GoAnywhere in less than 30 minutes. That says a lot. I've written queries and understand code, so I'm not a novice. Still, I think that's pretty impressive for a software product to be able to deliver a functional use case in half an hour.""The most valuable feature of MFT is the security it provides for our data. MFT allows us to add additional authorization and passwords to any file attachments we send via email, and also to limit the number of times the recipient can download the file.""We also use the Secure Folders module and the Web Client a lot. For example, we set up external vendors to come in and review files or folders in a Secure Folder. That way they can go in and review whatever information or data they need to do.""File monitors are one of the most valuable features. We have about 400 file monitors running in GoAnywhere. They monitor the NAS locations where files arrive, and they kick off workflows. When a file arrives, GoAnywhere will identify that the file is there, move it to a consumption zone, then reach out to our enterprise scheduler through a REST API call.""The most valuable feature is the Advanced Workflows."

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Cons
"One area of improvement is troubleshooting. When a transfer fails, they provide little information about the login, which makes troubleshooting difficult. Also, file transfer scheduling is primitive. By that, I mean you can't define a complex schedule, like scheduling a job to run at particular hours multiple times in a day.""Sometimes, the application's embedded databases couldn't perform well for a higher volume of data.""Improvement in Data Encoding would be very appreciated (I'm thinking of ASCII-EBCDIC, ASCII-ASCII, etc.).""We only hope that they continue to keep updating the solution and improving the offering. They could always do more updates and releases.""The areas in need of improvement are the monitoring and the cut-off management, when needed. Today you have at least two solutions: Buy the other Axway suite, Sentinel, or integrate it into your monitoring system.""The initial setup was quite complex.""It is complicated to manage multi-operations, particularly in handling file name changes within file transcripts."

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"GoAnywhere's interface could be a little more intuitive.""There are a number of built-in tasks in GoAnywhere. One, in particular, the write to CSV task, is slow. If you have, say, 100,000 records in your row set and you want to write them to a CSV file, it takes a long time. That definitely requires performance improvement.""The security could be upgraded to address novel cyberattacks. I'm not sure whether the product's security is being updated periodically.""At present, HelpSystems GoAnywhere MFT integrates with an antivirus solution, but it's a bit kludgy.""The support could be enhanced a little bit... If the first echelon of support could say, 'Okay, you are trying to create a variable,' and could tell you what you have to do, that would be good.""Its user interface can be improved. The current user interface is a little basic for some of the use cases. We have to use an external component to enhance it. When we need a more appealing user interface, we use an additional component, and that works okay.""When a monitor invokes a project to accomplish something, that gets logged as a job. I've had a little difficulty figuring out where to look to see the monitor's activities itself, to see if the monitor is having a problem. For instance, if an account on a secure FTP server has expired, the monitor that uses that account doesn't announce to us that it's having a problem. I want to work with them on this to get it fixed.""Improvement in support or product relies on being ingenious, supportive, and listening to its customer base."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Pricing and licensing is related to the protocols you choose to support."
  • "It is quite expensive, and because of that, we get good service from them in return for the price paid."
  • "AMPLIFY's license is a one-time investment."
  • "The platform's price aligns with the market."
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  • "Licensing can be expensive and it depends upon which features you want to buy."
  • "Pricing is based on a one-time license."
  • "It would be good for the company to explore a modular approach to selling the product so it could be cheaper and more attractive to users."
  • "For what we pay to GoAnywhere every year, we are getting a fantastic deal. From a dollar perspective, it provides very good value."
  • "The cost of GoAnywhere versus the value it brings to our data transfer operations is reasonable... The cost is relatively expensive but, back to the car analogy, that's to be expected with a Ferrari."
  • "I get the invoices, and its price is fine and appropriate. It is well priced. Even if it was double the price, we'd use it. For us, it is indispensable. We're not going to go anywhere else. There are no additional costs. Its licensing is good. There is just one charge that we get. That's it."
  • "To have a solution like this for the price we're paying makes it cheap. Considering the time that it has saved us, and considering the development that we don't need to do, such as connectors and handling servers, the price is really affordable."
  • "HelpSystems GoAnywhere MFT is very reasonably priced for the value it brings."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product is simple for encrypting data transfer of all the assets in our system.
    Top Answer:It is complicated to manage multi-operations, particularly in handling file name changes within file transcripts. This particular area needs improvement. There could be an endpoint connection for… more »
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of MFT is the security it provides for our data. MFT allows us to add additional authorization and passwords to any file attachments we send via email, and also to limit the… more »
    Top Answer:Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT carries a higher price tag than other MFT solutions. The comprehensive features it offers justify the cost, provided we can utilize its full process and functionalities.
    Top Answer:I want to be able to use GoAnywhere to create customizable reports that I can share with the MSP containing any information related to file transfers.
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    Also Known As
    SecureTransport, Axway SecureTransport, AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer, AMPLIFY MFT
    HelpSystems GoAnywhere MFT, GoAnywhere MFT, GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer,
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    Overview
    As a multi-protocol MFT gateway, Axway SecureTransport provides the flexibility you need to support virtually any MFT use case. Secure, manage, and track file flows among people and applications inside your enterprise, and beyond your firewall to your user communities, mobile devices, and the cloud. Perform high-volume automated file transfers between systems, sites, lines of business and external partners, to user-driven communications and mobile, folder- and portal-based file sharing.

    GoAnywhere MFT is an award-winning managed file transfer software which streamlines, secures, and automates critical file transfers through a centralized enterprise-level solution. The software allows organizations to connect to internal and external systems and exchange encrypted data using industry-standard protocols (e.g. OpenPGP, AES, FTPS, SFTP, HTTPS, AS2, and GPG).

    This solution can save you time & money, improve security, and help meet compliance requirements.

    Key Features: 

     - Browser-to-browser or sever-to-server file transfer and encryption 

     - Security features to help meet HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, GDPR, and other compliance requirements

    - Cloud integration and hosted deployments

    - Secure file sharing, email, and collaboration 

    Sample Customers
    BNP Paribas Securities Services, Bollor_, E.ON AG Group, BMW Group, IdenTrust, Gassco, International Post Corporation, SNCF, DB Schenker Logistics, Logius, CSCA, La Poste
    McKesson City of Modesto, California Kwik Trip Northwestern University Charter Communications
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm29%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Healthcare Company24%
    Wellness & Fitness Company16%
    Government12%
    Comms Service Provider8%
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    Financial Services Firm18%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Healthcare Company9%
    Government8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise56%
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    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise76%
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    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise45%
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    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise72%
    Buyer's Guide
    Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer vs. Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer vs. Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer is ranked 12th in Managed File Transfer (MFT) with 7 reviews while Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT is ranked 8th in Managed File Transfer (MFT) with 24 reviews. Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer is rated 7.8, while Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT is rated 9.2. The top reviewer of Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer writes "Secure application with efficient features for file transfer management ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT writes "Key to our workflow and our workload automation strategy, helping us trade and consume files". Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer is most compared with MOVEit, IBM Sterling File Gateway, Sterling Commerce Connect:Direct, BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer and TIBCO Managed File Transfer, whereas Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT is most compared with MOVEit, Sterling Commerce Connect:Direct, IBM Sterling File Gateway, Kiteworks and SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite. See our Axway AMPLIFY Managed File Transfer vs. Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT report.

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