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CompleteFTP vs GoAnywhere MFT comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 22, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

CompleteFTP
Ranking in Managed File Transfer (MFT)
19th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
GoAnywhere MFT
Ranking in Managed File Transfer (MFT)
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
120
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Managed File Transfer (MFT) category, the mindshare of CompleteFTP is 1.6%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of GoAnywhere MFT is 7.1%, down from 10.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed File Transfer (MFT) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
GoAnywhere MFT7.1%
CompleteFTP1.6%
Other91.3%
Managed File Transfer (MFT)
 

Featured Reviews

it_user375522 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director, Information Systems/IT Manager/IT Specialist at a translation and localization position with 501-1,000 employees
There are a number of security options that allow you to use ciphers of your preference, as well as very high key length.
They have built a Dropbox-like interface for secure file sharing to external parties using their CompleteBox client and I'd like to see this feature set expanded and built upon further as having a secure internal-only Dropbox solution is very attractive to us. Also, we would like the ability to whitelist IP addresses/networks so that those IP addresses are always allowed access and aren't put on the ban/abusers list.
Anuj Bhagwat - PeerSpot reviewer
Dev Ops Engineer at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Has enabled secure, centralized file sharing while saving significant time and resources
The best features in GoAnywhere MFT are that it's fast, reliable, and secure. First, the improvement is that we have resolved one of our security points with compliance. So that compliance point we resolved. And also it's a centralized file sharing system. All the users are able to access the file. There is no one-to-one sharing. It's improved about 80 to 85%. It saves about 80 to 90% resources. In terms of time, we can say 90 to 95% time is also saved because it avoids the one-to-one sharing and simply a user can put one centralized directory and all the users are able to access this solution and access the file. So it's 95%.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Overall, it's a solid secure file transferring server - SFTP/FTPS/SCP/HTTPS."
"I would highly recommend the use of GoAnywhere MFT to any individual or organization because it enhances managed and secure file transfer processes between systems and with partners."
"We like that GoAnywhere helps to centralize the exchange of data among our systems, employees, and customers."
"I have seen a lot of return on investment because the built-in automations make the workflow fast and reduce our time significantly, allowing us to focus on other administrative roles rather than routine tasks."
"For me, the best feature of GoAnywhere MFT is definitely the automation for workflow design, as it makes a complex file transfer process very easy to build and manage without needing to make custom scripting."
"GoAnywhere MFT is the best; we prefer it."
"I like the versatility GoAnywhere provides, allowing transfers through HTTPS and different protocols. It can also transfer through a server and a client."
"Over the time we have had it, and given the things we have been able to do with it, it has paid for itself."
"There is a very flexible and extended way to automate processes exactly the way we are looking for."
 

Cons

"The only hassle that sometimes happens is that some of our international IP addresses get blacklisted sometimes and have to be removed from the blacklist."
"GoAnywhere MFT has lower capabilities because it has limited features, but it serves its purpose."
"Upgrading was a challenge and I ran into some problems along the way."
"The customer support is a bit slow from their end. The time lag they take to respond to our queries is more than expected, so I would give a solid seven out of ten for the customer support."
"They advertise 24/7 support and response within 24 hours, but they are taking at least two days to reply."
"Sometimes file sharing gets failed. Many of the users in the last week faced the issue that the files are not delivered."
"I like that you can tweak the interface so much, but it would be nice to be able to tweak it some more. The ability to further tweak the interface would be advantageous, as our end users had some questions about modifications that we could not address."
"GoAnywhere MFT delivers strong automation, security, and reliability for enterprise file transfer operations, but there are still some areas where the overall experience could be improved."
"The limitation with GoAnywhere MFT is that it primarily offers an upload option to SharePoint without allowing flexibility in terms of selecting and mapping SharePoint fields."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"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."
"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."
"I find it to be very fair. It is very good."
"Compared to other tools it's less expensive."
"The cost was definitely within reason and it has definitely been worth the cost, based on how much we can automate. It has exceeded my expectations."
"It is very attractive. In terms of the capacity of the product and functionality, it is a good price."
"GoAnywhere's price is justified by its features and the time it saves me."
"The product is not cheap, but it is not expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Non Profit
21%
Comms Service Provider
21%
Computer Software Company
8%
Performing Arts
8%
Outsourcing Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business116
Midsize Enterprise38
Large Enterprise59
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT?
My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing has been good overall.
What needs improvement with Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT?
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 do...
What is your primary use case for Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT?
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 s...
 

Also Known As

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HelpSystems GoAnywhere MFT, GoAnywhere MFT, GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer,
 

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