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Files.com vs GoAnywhere MFT comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 8, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Files.com
Ranking in Managed File Transfer (MFT)
17th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
GoAnywhere MFT
Ranking in Managed File Transfer (MFT)
1st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
71
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Managed File Transfer (MFT) category, the mindshare of Files.com is 0.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of GoAnywhere MFT is 10.8%, up from 6.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed File Transfer (MFT) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
GoAnywhere MFT10.8%
Files.com0.4%
Other88.8%
Managed File Transfer (MFT)
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2330397 - PeerSpot reviewer
IP whitelisting allows for specific IP addresses within an organization to be restricted, mitigating potential hazards
There is a requirement to simplify access, particularly for managing large amounts of stored data within Files.com. Instead of navigating through firewall rules, etc., users seek the ability to bypass two-factor authentication when logging in via username and password. Missing this toggle could necessitate recreating the account. Additionally, there's a lack of clarity regarding users under this system, making monitoring challenging. However, Files.com does offer SSO, which addresses many of these concerns. The solution should show more in terms of the way we navigate things like FTP or FTPS with a username/password configuration, if not through SSO. It requires the use of an API key, among other things. There are workarounds and ways to address a few of these issues.
Rohan Suryawanshi - PeerSpot reviewer
Automation simplifies file transfer and builds confidence in security
I appreciate the features of GoAnywhere MFT such as advanced workflows to automate all the transfer and reduce manual effort. The logs and reporting are very helpful for checking all the compliances. The encryption is quite good. The main feature which is very useful is connectors to connect it with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, GCP. The automation in GoAnywhere MFT really helps us because it reduced the manual work significantly. We can transfer hundreds of files with zero manual interventions. The audit trails also help during the compliance audits. It has given stakeholders more confidence in the security of file transfer. It also helped developers to securely transfer the files. Overall, the impact was very good and positive in our business and personal improvements.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Healthcare Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise36
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Files.com?
The data was valuable. We needed it. The pricing is not bad for the level of service.
What needs improvement with Files.com?
There is a requirement to simplify access, particularly for managing large amounts of stored data within Files.com. Instead of navigating through firewall rules, etc., users seek the ability to byp...
What is your primary use case for Files.com?
Files.com saves large amounts of data post-TSA exit, enabling divestment from the initial company and data migration from specific mainframe teams to newer systems. This includes data updates, with...
What do you like most about Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT?
GoDrive eliminates the need to use the exchange server for file sharing.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT?
Regarding GoAnywhere MFT's pricing, I think it is quite affordable since it was subscribed for me by my boss.
What needs improvement with Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT?
In the areas where GoAnywhere MFT could improve, I find that for a few tasks, sometimes it becomes more complex because the workflows they have are complex to understand. Their product documentatio...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

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

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Sample Customers

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McKesson City of Modesto, California Kwik Trip Northwestern University Charter Communications
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