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We performed a comparison between Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT and MOVEit 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 Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT vs. MOVEit Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"GoAnywhere makes it easy to move files around. We have quite a bit of information we have to transfer to around 300 different companies that require us to send data on a regular basis. If we did this manually, it would require several employees.""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.""The most valuable feature is the Advanced Workflows.""I like the organization of resources, specifically listing out all of our FTPs and having a name and description to easily organize them. I also like the scheduler. The organization and the scheduling, being able to create the folders and the jobs, have been really helpful.""Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT supports the PeSIT protocol.""The most valuable feature is the ability to call a workflow from another workflow. That really gives you an edge by increasing reusability and speeding up development time. You can create a workflow which is a type of template and then call that workflow from any other workflow... It has sped up development time by 80 to 90 percent.""When users say, 'I'm building spreadsheets that I would like to be uploaded on a regular basis into the IBM i,' we are able to accommodate that request within a matter of hours rather than the days it would take to create programs to do that. That is very useful. It has eliminated several dozens of scripts for us.""GoAnywhere centralizes data exchanges, helping to facilitate file transfers between our critical systems."

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"Especially at the time of monitoring, it's a nice way to take a look at the script and take a look at run time, which gives enough information for the files that are getting picked or not.""The renaming and timestamp features are great.""MOVEit's best features were the number of options available, like folder creation, and user-friendliness.""From an administration standpoint, it's very easy to manage, and I feel pretty confident in the security of the product. From an end-user standpoint also, it's very easy.""I admire its ability to transfer really large files. One of the files that we transferred was 70 gigs. We didn't try anything larger than that, but so far, whenever somebody came to us to process a really large file, we were able to do it successfully. It can handle large files. That is one thing that I like about Automation.""Offers a large collection of very good path planning algorithms.""The log findings and troubleshooting on MOVEit are pretty easy. When you go to the logs, it clearly tells you what time a transfer happened, what time it failed, what is the source path, what is the destination path, and what is the failure reason. It's pretty straightforward.""The most valuable feature of MOVEit is the upload speed."

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Cons
"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 features must be updated regularly.""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.""The support desk has room for improvement. I keep opening tickets and they keep telling me that they're closed, but they're not resolved.""The solution's support for the Unix platform and AS2 should be improved.""Improvement in support or product relies on being ingenious, supportive, and listening to its customer base.""If the hostname has a dash in it then it does not work.""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."

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"We have had some challenges. Earlier when we were setting it up, a component called gateway, which runs in the DMV, was not working as expected. It was going down very often. That means most of our vendors were not able to connect using SFTP because that service was down. We had to put in a lot of monitoring to make sure if that goes down, there is some visibility instantaneously so that our system admins can go and do a restart.""With the new other vendors coming up, they come up with certain features, in addition to the file transfer. But MOVEit does not develop their product. That's why we are looking out for other solutions.""Something that I would like to see is better upgrade support. We had looked at getting help with an upgrade, and to do it after hours, it was going to be $6,000. It only takes 15 minutes to do. It'd be nice if the after-hour support was a little more reasonable.""Since I have to monitor two times a day, it would be nice if they have script templates.""At times, we had connection issues with MOVEit, and it had a tendency to reboot without any reason.""It would be beneficial to include a feature that allows you to hide items and not be locked out if someone has made too many password attempts.""If the transfers are more or the file size is big, it takes more time. It doesn't have much capacity to process multiple files at the same time. It can get stuck or take a lot of time to process the files.""Communication can be improved between the product owners and users."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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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  • "I haven't really priced out many other products like this, but I feel it's reasonable. Their upgrade support after hours was going to be $6,000. I just made the decision to wing it and just do it during business hours and call support if there was a problem."
  • "When compared to other products I've used, I believe MoveIt is worth the money someone might pay to use it."
  • "Technical support is only available with a paid license."
  • "It's cost-effective."
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    Questions from the Community
    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.
    Top Answer:The log findings and troubleshooting on MOVEit are pretty easy. When you go to the logs, it clearly tells you what time a transfer happened, what time it failed, what is the source path, what is the… more »
    Top Answer:If the transfers are more or the file size is big, it takes more time. It doesn't have much capacity to process multiple files at the same time. It can get stuck or take a lot of time to process the… more »
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    Also Known As
    HelpSystems GoAnywhere MFT, GoAnywhere MFT, GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer,
    Ipswitch File Transfer, Ipswitch Managed File Transfer
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    Overview

    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 

    Ipswitch Managed File Transfer is an automated file transfer system to manage, view, and control all file transfer services. You will always know where your files are with predictable and secure delivery, extensive reporting, and easy integration with existing systems.
    Sample Customers
    McKesson City of Modesto, California Kwik Trip Northwestern University Charter Communications
    Cambridgeshire County Council, Capita Document & Information Services, Enterasys, City of Guelph, Hermes
    Top Industries
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    Healthcare Company24%
    Wellness & Fitness Company16%
    Government12%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Healthcare Company9%
    Government8%
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    Healthcare Company29%
    Financial Services Firm29%
    Logistics Company14%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Government10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Company Size
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    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise46%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise72%
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    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise8%
    Large Enterprise75%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise71%
    Buyer's Guide
    Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT vs. MOVEit
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT vs. MOVEit and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT is ranked 8th in Managed File Transfer (MFT) with 24 reviews while MOVEit is ranked 1st in Managed File Transfer (MFT) with 11 reviews. Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT is rated 9.2, while MOVEit is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT writes "Key to our workflow and our workload automation strategy, helping us trade and consume files". On the other hand, the top reviewer of MOVEit writes "Provides the ability to securely transfer very large files and has great logging capability". Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT is most compared with Sterling Commerce Connect:Direct, IBM Sterling File Gateway, Kiteworks, JSCAPE by Redwood and BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer, whereas MOVEit is most compared with IBM Sterling File Gateway, BMC Control-M Managed File Transfer, WS_FTP Server, Kiteworks and JSCAPE by Redwood. See our Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT vs. MOVEit report.

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