GoAnywhere MFT Reviews

We had legacy integration tools like TIBCO. We needed a quick, cloud-based integration solution that could easily handle file transfers, manage heavy workloads, and provide a user-friendly interface. Additionally, if any file transformations are required, those should be simple to execute. GoAnywhere MFT meets all these needs, which is why we decided to use it.

We previously used a legacy integration tool, which had limitations on the systems it could connect to. For instance, I need to upload files to SharePoint, and GoAnywhere MFT has a default SharePoint Online connector, which makes my life easier. It includes various built-in connectors like Blob Storage, SFTP, SMB, and a Cloud Connector, along with a separate Data Lake Connector. You simply select the connector you need, fill out the necessary details, and you're ready to go. This has allowed me to focus more on file transformation rather than just connectivity with different systems. Additionally, I’ve observed that GoAnywhere MFT effectively manages heavy loads and large file sizes, which improves efficiency and meets client expectations for the file transfer tool. It enhances visibility and provides improvements in many areas, from the in-built connectors to managing the load of larger files. Overall, I can confidently say that it is a significant improvement over legacy tools.

We aim to achieve automation wherever possible. For example, we have a large number of applications. During an outage, we need to shut them down, which was previously done manually. Now, using a Secure Form, we can create a script that includes the necessary commands, and we can simply execute it. This process saves us time and reduces manual effort. Secure Form allows us to build automated scripts that manage this process, eliminating the need for manual intervention and saving both time and effort. 

The best aspect is how user-friendly it is. When you log into the platform, everything is right in front of you. If you want to see transfers or schedules, it's easily accessible. You can also view logs and performance characteristics, as well as details about expiring certificates and keys and what actions you need to take. Everything is straightforward and user-friendly.

One of the unique characteristics of GoAnywhere MFT is that it can manage various platforms, which is a significant advantage. This is where its reliability shines, as it is compatible with most systems. For example, it works well with SharePoint, SFTP, and REST API calls. Overall, it's very user-friendly and reliable across different platforms in our managed environment.

We extensively use connectors, especially with SharePoint. From my perspective, the connectors in GoAnywhere MFT are quite reliable. One of the most important aspects is their security. The organization I work for places a strong emphasis on data security, as our data is sensitive. These connectors play a crucial role in maintaining secure connections because access isn’t granted without passing a token. After that, you can exchange data smoothly. In addition to SharePoint, we also utilize data lake connectors and Azure Blob connectors. The choice of connector often depends on the type of end system or the system on the other side. Overall, these connectors are dependable and help establish a secure trust between systems while also being user-friendly.

I recently came across an area that needs improvement. For instance, there's a lack of flexibility when it comes to transferring files between systems, specifically when one of those systems is SharePoint. SharePoint has some default fields, such as name, modified by, and modified time. Now, imagine a scenario where the SharePoint admin adds a custom field for the file creation date and time. They're looking for this to reflect when the file was created at the source, not when it was uploaded to SharePoint. The requirement is for TMFT (the Transfer Management File Transfer) to extract that creation time from the source and input it into the custom field in SharePoint. However, 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. This lack of adaptability can be problematic. There are default connectors and datasets in GoAnywhere MFT that can be modified to some extent for specific needs. Yet, when unique requirements arise, users often have to find workarounds or navigate through different processes to achieve their goals. If GoAnywhere MFT could enhance its flexibility in selecting data and transferring files, it would significantly improve the overall user experience.

I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for approximately four years.

Obviously, there are no solutions in IT that are completely free of bugs. However, in terms of stability, GoAnywhere MFT is quite reliable. I would rate it a nine for stability.

It's scalable. However, within our organization, we have some architectural restrictions that prevent us from utilizing API calls. Therefore, while it is scalable, there are certain limitations. For example, some connectors like SAP are not available, so I would rate scalability at seven.

Currently, there are over 150 to 180 users utilizing the GoAnywhere solution in our organization.

I would rate them a ten out of ten. The vendor support is one of the best ones I've ever worked with. They are always available, even if I need to call them in the middle of the night. They not only help you resolve issues but also ensure that you feel comfortable managing them in the future. Their support team is friendly and accommodating, making vendor support one of the best features of GoAnywhere MFT.

I have worked with on-premises TIBCO MFT. The GoAnywhere MFT platform is an outstanding MFT solution. If I were to rate the effectiveness of various MFT systems, I would place TIBCO MFT at about 50%, while GoAnywhere MFT easily stands at 90%. This is because other MFT tools, like TIBCO MFT, can be quite complex. They typically require multiple components, such as an internet server platform, a server command center, and various infrastructure platforms, to ensure that file transfers occur smoothly. In contrast, GoAnywhere MFT consolidates everything into one platform, making the process much simpler.

Additionally, when comparing GoAnywhere MFT to other tools, one of its significant advantages is reliability. The way GoAnywhere MFT handles issue investigation is much more efficient. It features an extensive logging system that allows users to easily review logs and identify what went wrong and how to fix it. On the other hand, with other MFT systems, like TIBCO MFT, we often had to struggle to pinpoint the exact problems. In this regard, GoAnywhere MFT surpasses other MFT platforms that I have experience with.

One more thing to consider when comparing GoAnywhere MFT to other tools is its reliability and the approach it takes to investigate issues. GoAnywhere MFT has a much more extensive logging system, making it easier to navigate the logs and determine what went wrong or how to fix a problem. In contrast, with other MFTs, like TIBCO MFT, we often struggled to pinpoint the exact issue. In this regard, GoAnywhere MFT outperforms other MFT platforms that I have worked with.

It’s on the cloud. It’s on Azure Linux servers.

I was not the primary point of contact during the initial deployment, but I worked with the team that handled it. It was quite complicated because when you set up the GoAnywhere MFT for the first time, there are many components to configure. You need to set up storage separately, manage the database, configure the GoAnywhere MFT nodes, and set up the gateway nodes. Additionally, you have to create user groups and ensure that access is limited to the right individuals. Overall, the initial setup was lengthy and a bit complicated. It took months. If I remember correctly, it was around two to two and a half months.

It does require maintenance. There are different types of maintenance we need to consider. First, there are the Linux servers on which it's installed, specifically the Azure Linux servers. The Azure Linux team provides guidelines that require us to perform certain installations and upgrades on those servers. For instance, if we are using Tomcat with GoAnywhere MFT, it's installed on that server as well. If the server team plans to upgrade Tomcat, we must check with the GoAnywhere MFT product team to ensure that the new GoAnywhere MFT version will be compatible with Tomcat. If it is compatible, we need to ensure the maintenance and upgrade process goes smoothly without impacting GoAnywhere MFT. If it’s not compatible, we’ll need to find ways to make the GoAnywhere MFT version compatible.

Also, the GoAnywhere MFT team releases a new version every six months, so we must make thorough preparations and develop a plan for the upgrade. Additionally, from a performance standpoint, if volume utilization increases, we need to assess whether to remove some items or increase the storage size. Just a couple of weeks ago, I had to increase the storage from 1TB to 1.5TB because it was impacting performance—the file transfers were becoming slow. Therefore, various maintenance activities need to be performed regularly.

I'm not the best person to discuss this, but from my experience, I can estimate a return on investment (ROI) of about 30% to 40%. This is because you often spend a lot on legacy tools but receive very little value in return. However, when you transition to this platform, you can implement many solutions using existing products and licenses without incurring significant additional costs. As a result, you can implement more solutions that can generate additional revenue. So, I would assume a return on investment of around 30% to 40% percent.

It is cost-efficient.

The purchase of the solution was a direct purchase.

I would strongly recommend it. The way it manages our file transfers, along with the excellent vendor support and automation capabilities, makes it a worthwhile tool for file transfers.

I would rate it a ten out of ten.

The main use case for GoAnywhere MFT is to automate file transfer between the internal application and external partners. This ensures that files are delivered correctly and in a secured manner on a given timeline, which reduces manual efforts in data transfer.

In real-time, day-to-day activities, daily reports are automatically generated and transferred to another system without requiring manual action. The automation has reduced manual handling of file transfer and ensures that tasks are done consistently, saving time and reducing errors.

The alert and monitoring features provide real-time visibility of whether any file is stuck or if any issues occur. The alerts help identify quickly when a file transfer fails or is delayed, allowing us to take immediate action and troubleshoot instead of checking logs manually.

The best features include centralized management capabilities, alert and monitoring features, and automated file transfer. These key features are helping our organization significantly.

GoAnywhere MFT has improved the reliability and security of file transfers. Manual errors have been reduced, and the activity has been very smooth.

It has improved operational views and reliability because file transfer is scheduled instead of being handled manually. Data transfer errors, such as wrong files or missed uploads, are handled effectively because transfers are predefined. There are no such issues, and we are getting good monitoring.

Currently, GoAnywhere MFT is a perfect solution, and no improvement is needed at this time, though the documentation part could be improved.

I have taken two points off because future improvements may be needed based on features.

I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for more than ten months.

GoAnywhere MFT is stable.

Scalability-wise, GoAnywhere MFT is a very scalable solution and is able to handle our requirements.

The customer support is excellent. They are ready to support at any time with technical matters whenever we encounter technical issues.

We have not switched solutions; we have been using GoAnywhere MFT from the start.

We have seen a positive return on investment with GoAnywhere MFT. Manual effort has been reduced by around forty to fifty percent, and file transfer errors have decreased, making this solution time-saving and money-saving.

GoAnywhere MFT is a very reliable and powerful solution for secure and automated file transfer. It improves efficiency and reduces manual efforts, making it very suitable for organizations handling data, and I would recommend this solution as one of the best available. I gave this review a rating of eight.

On-premises

I work as a SOC analyst in my organization, and we usually use GoAnywhere MFT to transfer files from one premises or cloud environment to our systems for analysis. We install the GoAnywhere agent on the cloud environment to transfer files from that system to our local machine for analysis.

In our case, we usually obtain user logs or system logs for analysis or to review the system logs for any compromises at the endpoint. The data is not much in the GB range; we can say it probably stays in the MB range. We do not use the GoFast feature, but there are a few cases in the past where my team used that feature, though I do not have details about it now.

For the deployment process of GoAnywhere MFT, we have a specific team dedicated to deploying this software and all the agents that we require. We are the core users in our organization that use this application to transfer files between organizations in a secure manner, protecting data at rest and data in transit. We use the encryption protocol provided by the software to secure our data and use GoAnywhere MFT to conduct our SFTP work.

Approximately, my team has 37 members total, including three teams: the main SOC team, the FR (first response team), and the cloud security supporting team. We are 12 members in the CSS team, and I am sure that 12 members use GoAnywhere MFT. The FR team also uses it, with approximately 15 to 16 members in that team. The total is around 28 to 30 members that use this. I do not know about the upper management and what they use, but if they purchased GoAnywhere MFT, they probably use it as well.

GoAnywhere MFT provides us with significant security features. We used previous software, possibly FileZilla, but we did not get any AES in-transit encryption in that software. With GoAnywhere MFT, we are getting in-transit encryption with the AES standard protocol or algorithm.

We use a hybrid model for GoAnywhere MFT deployment.

The UI in GoAnywhere MFT does not require improvements, but the backend side where file transfers occur should have one system used to transfer files from end-to-end, from end server to end system. We had a few activities or events in the past where threat actors or hackers targeted MFT solutions or systems or software by exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities. I would say that part should not occur with GoAnywhere MFT in the future. From 2023, I do not think there was any occurrence until now, but in the future, there should not be any because we transfer valuable data from our end-user system to our systems for analysis and all the reports that we generate. There should not be any vulnerability so that a threat actor will not gain access to our data or other things.

We have been using GoAnywhere MFT for approximately eight to nine months.

For the stability of GoAnywhere MFT during file transfer, I faced a fail event. I am not sure if it is about a downtime or if it is a bug that the software has, or perhaps it is a connectivity issue at the end user. I rate this for stability at 9 out of 10 because there should be a scope for improvement.

I can say 9.5, or 9 to 9.5 out of 10 for the stability of GoAnywhere MFT.

From the scalability perspective of GoAnywhere MFT, I did not transfer or use much data on the software because we transfer less than 1 GB of data within the systems or the cloud environment that we have. I can say during this range, it is the best experience. We had the best experience with the software and did not face any specific issue with it.

For scalability of GoAnywhere MFT, I am not sure about the perspective of highly transferring 100 to 200 GB of data. However, I can say with a 1 GB or 2 GB data transfer perspective, it is 9.3 out of 10.

I did not get a chance to connect with technical support for GoAnywhere MFT because I have not had any incident that required engaging support. We use the software seamlessly to fulfill our goals and have all the resources and technology we want. I did not connect with technical support, but my senior probably did in the past, and I do not have details about that experience. On the UI perspective and software perspective, I give GoAnywhere MFT 9.5 out of 10. On technical support, it is probably the best one. We did not face any issue as far as I know.

Positive

We previously used IBM software and FileZilla for file transfer. Compared to those options, the user interaction and UI that GoAnywhere MFT provides is much better. I am not very familiar with the previous software, but the latest one that we have, GoAnywhere MFT, is the easiest and best MFT solution that we have right now. I think it is easy to use.

I did not use any connector to integrate the software with our environment. We do use GoAnywhere MFT software logs loaded in our SIEM tool, Splunk. We have to examine the errors and where the transfer failed and what the issue was.

For the deployment process of GoAnywhere MFT, we have a specific team dedicated to deploying this software and all the agents that we require.

GoAnywhere MFT is likely for the updates only when it comes to maintenance.

I do not have any information about the pricing for GoAnywhere MFT, such as which package my organization received or which subscription they obtained. However, it is good software to use. I do not have details about the pricing. It is managed by the management team in the SOC.

I did not get a chance to explore all the solutions available in GoAnywhere MFT. Based on how much I have used this software in my field or in my day-to-day work, I would rate it at 9.5 out of 10.

We do not use the secure forms in GoAnywhere MFT. I can recommend GoAnywhere MFT to other users. Previously we used an SFTP solution because it is specifically built for SFTP file transfer. Now with this software, it provides connectivity with the cloud, automation, and scripting capabilities. We can say it is the best solution for cloud security and the SOC analysts that we usually work with.

From the improvement perspective, I can say that for the configuration and automation part, my end team was using GoAnywhere MFT for all the vulnerability management and patches. From our team perspective, we use this for file transfer. It was a good experience with this software because it has multiple use cases. My team is using this software, probably because someone recommended it or they found this software through a recommendation from senior members. It is a good solution. We have a base of the software that is required for security, including Splunk and CrowdStrike. I can say it is the best one in the market.

On my side, we use the SOPs that were made by our own team. We did not go to the main actual product website that they have as the documented website because we have a specific use case and we know how to use GoAnywhere MFT, and all the knowledge transfer is conducted from team member to team member. The documentation is clear, similar to the AWS documentation that I use. I can say it is clear and easy to understand. My overall rating for this product is 9 out of 10.

Hybrid Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for around two years for secure file transfer and automation activities.

I mainly use GoAnywhere MFT for secure file transfer and automated data exchange between internal servers and external partners. For example, I use it to automate scheduled file transfers and monitor transfers for success or failures.

Automating those transfers and monitoring for failures significantly impacts my daily work, as it has reduced manual effort and saved time for the operation team. Automated transfers and failure alerts help us avoid manual monitoring and ensure files are delivered securely and on time.

GoAnywhere MFT has also helped me with secure partner file sharing, scheduling recurring transfers, and maintaining audit logs for tracking file transfer activities.

The best features GoAnywhere MFT offers include secure file transfer, automation, scheduling, centralized monitoring, detailed audit logs, and support for multiple transfer protocols like SFTP and HTTPS.

I rely most on the automation and centralized monitoring features in my daily operations. The scheduling and alerting capabilities stand out because they help ensure file transfers run smoothly without constant manual intervention.

Additionally, I find the audit logging and reporting very useful for troubleshooting and compliance tracking, especially when handling critical file transfers.

GoAnywhere MFT positively impacts my organization by improving the security and reliability of my file transfer process. It has reduced manual effort, improved monitoring, and helped automate routing transfer activities across teams.

Specific outcomes include reduced manual monitoring effort and improved reliability of scheduled file transfers. Automated workflows and alerts have helped save operational time and reduce transfer-related errors.

GoAnywhere MFT could be improved in terms of UI modernization and faster troubleshooting visibility for failed transfers, with more advanced reporting customization being very helpful.

Better integration with other security tools would improve overall management, and faster response time for some complex support cases would also be beneficial.

I have been working in my current field for over fourteen years.

GoAnywhere MFT has been stable in my environment and handles scheduled file transfer operations reliably with minimal issues.

GoAnywhere MFT is scalable and can handle multiple automated workflows, users, and file transfer activity efficiently in an enterprise environment.

My customer support experience has been good overall, as the support team is helpful during troubleshooting and technical issue resolution.

Previously, many file transfers were handled manually using scripts and standard SFTP tools. I moved to GoAnywhere MFT to get centralized management, automation, better monitoring, and secure audit tracking.

I evaluated a few other managed file transfer solutions, but GoAnywhere MFT was selected because of its automation capabilities, centralized monitoring, and ease of managing secure file transfers.

GoAnywhere MFT is deployed in my on-premises environment and integrated with the internal server and external partner connections for secure file transfer.

Our use case involves using it for data transfer and the files that we are moving in and out for the external vendors that we have for the US-based clients such as Vanguard, IVR, and other things that we have.

We use the GoAnywhere MFT agent, which helps extend MFT automation to remote systems. External vendors that have automation on their side can keep their files in the agents we install, making transfers simple and hassle-free.

We used Secure Forms for one project, specifically for UPS file transfers where we created forms and had the integration done for the external vendor for SFTP.

The best features of GoAnywhere MFT include the data transfer they provided for the Cloud Connectors regarding the SharePoint connector, where previously it would be a single file transfer, but now it includes multi-file transfers in a single operation. With the integration that they developed with the Cloud Connector configuration version introduced in May this year, I was satisfied with the integrations we developed, and that was a good feature I could see.

Aside from the connectors and integration, we had the agents installed for external vendors, which allows for long-range data transfers and the accommodation of large files for single transfer. This setup is hassle-free and ensures data safety. It also includes some security features such as encryption and decryption, improving security features in this tool.

This solution has improved my organization significantly. Previously, the integration we had was with SOAP-based connectors and other integration tools that were hard to develop in a couple of months. With the introduction of the tool, the vendors that came in were satisfied with the solutions provided, and file transfers were easy, creating a robust solution. Any simple changes from their side take less time and cost, making it a genuine tool for our clients in our US company.

Using Secure Forms has positively affected our operations. Previously, we had single SFTP transfers, but introducing Secure Forms allowed us to handle many files in a single operation. When end users fill out and submit requests via web clients, it creates a hassle-free and easy way for us to work.

Regarding areas for improvement, the logging part needs enhancement. Currently, the logging we have includes custom backend Java default coding for error codes. Improving this to provide more precise insights on how connections close would significantly enhance error management in GoAnywhere MFT.

Aside from logging, the timeouts we experience on SSH connectors could be improved. During long-range file transfers, such as 1000 files, the connections tend to break. Providing precise reconnection attempts in the connector would help projects work more efficiently.

I have been using this solution in my company for almost 3 1/2 years, utilizing it for MFT, file transfers, and other integrations that we are dealing with.

The deployment process was minimal work from the DevOps side. If we establish different environments for our working area on this platform, it is manageable. Having a single platform for all environments would complicate things.

I would rate the stability of the solution at around six.

The minimal bugs we've experienced are manageable, but there have been downtimes we dealt with, especially at the beginning of deployment. Now that downtime has significantly reduced.

In terms of scalability, I would rate it around five, as it needs further scaling. The interface built should be more stable, as performance varies across different browsers and deployed versions.

When comparing GoAnywhere MFT with other file management software, I have worked with integration tools such as Mulesoft, Logic Apps, and Thru. Thru is a big competitor of GoAnywhere MFT, but I find it easier to get templates developed with GoAnywhere MFT, and the installation and support from the backend are better compared to other tools. GoAnywhere MFT is a single combined platform for everything.

The solution took more or less 4 months to deploy because we already had inbuilt templates, making subsequent deployment much easier.

Currently, we have around 50,000 web users onboarded. The production users benefit from hassle-free access and security measures such as a 90-day password change or single SSH key usage.

The return on investment seen since using GoAnywhere MFT is significant. After onboarding, the number of vendors increased considerably compared to the previous setup, reflecting the brilliant turnaround we've achieved.

Percentage-wise, the ROI is around 15%.

In terms of pricing, I find it fairly priced.

I can recommend GoAnywhere MFT to more users, as this tool proves precise compared to other integrations we've seen. However, there are other tools such as Thru, which do offer more robustness. Nevertheless, in terms of stability, GoAnywhere MFT is a solid option.

We have done the Cloud Connectors integration, and I worked with the HTTP online tool connector as well. However, I didn't get the chance to work on Salesforce and Dynamics, but I would be interested in exploring those, as they are also good options.

Apart from GoFast, we used the inbuilt connectors only, so I didn't get a chance to work on GoFast.

GoAnywhere MFT saves me time when connecting securely with third parties needed for collaboration. For larger projects, typically around six months, it reduces that time to about three months. Smaller integrations can be completed in more than enough time, often in about 15 days.

Maintenance is good in terms of patching, as GoAnywhere MFT releases patches for each connector and respective gateways they provide. Patching occurs phase-wise, roughly every 3 to 6 months, with a yearly review for thorough maintenance.

I would be interested in being a reference for the vendor. The vendor can contact me if they have any questions or comments about my review.

I rate GoAnywhere MFT an eight out of ten.

Public Cloud

Other

GoAnywhere MFT is used to securely move files between the system and external partners, replacing the traditional file transfer method with a more controlled and secure approach.

For example, daily reports are automatically generated and transferred to another system at a scheduled time, so no action is required and this ensures timely delivery of the file.

The best feature of GoAnywhere MFT is the automation of file transfer, so once configured, processes run without manual effort, improving efficiency and reliability while also providing strong security and encryption along with centralized management control.

The centralized management feature in GoAnywhere MFT has been the most impactful aspect for our team, mainly because it replaced multiple tools and scripts with a single unified platform, helping provide a single pane of glass for all the transfers and faster troubleshooting and issue resolution with the help of this solution.

GoAnywhere MFT has positively impacted my organization by improving the reliability and security of file transfers, so manual errors have been reduced and operations have become more efficient.

It has significantly improved efficiency, and the time savings have been quite noticeable in our day-to-day operations, really saving time through automation and faster troubleshooting and issue resolution whenever any issue occurs.

GoAnywhere MFT is a powerful solution, and as of now, there is no need for any improvements since it is working perfectly and workflows are also properly defined.

I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for more than three years.

GoAnywhere MFT is a pretty stable solution in my experience.

Scalability-wise, GoAnywhere MFT is a very good solution, well-suited for my organization over time based on growth.

Customer support for GoAnywhere MFT is good and knowledgeable in their technical areas, providing resolution within a timeline.

Since starting, I am using GoAnywhere MFT and have not used a different solution before.

I have seen a good return on investment mainly through automation, reduced manual efforts, and improved reliability, with time savings, a reduction in errors and failures, faster troubleshooting, and good visibility.

I have had a good experience with the sales team of the vendor and also experience with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing since they provide help in procuring the solution.

Before choosing GoAnywhere MFT, I have not gone for evaluation of other options.

I rate GoAnywhere MFT nine out of ten.

I chose nine out of ten because every solution needs to be improved based on future requirements, and as of now, it delivers excellent value in terms of automation, security, and reliability, which are critical for a managed file transfer solution.

I really recommend GoAnywhere MFT and my main advice for any organization considering this solution is to focus on automation and plan properly at the initial stage, as good planning is really needed to identify use cases, leverage full automation features, and design workflows. My overall review rating for GoAnywhere MFT is nine out of ten.

On-premises

My main use case for GoAnywhere MFT is for secure file transfer workflow automation and scheduled data exchanges between internal systems and external vendors.

A recent scenario that stands out is that I use GoAnywhere MFT to automatically transfer encrypted financial and reporting files between our internal server and external partners on scheduled workflows with alerts for failed or delayed transfers.

One thing that stands out about my main use case is how much manual effort it removes by centralizing transfer scheduling, encryption, and monitoring in a single platform.

The best features GoAnywhere MFT offers for me are workflow automation, secure file transfer protocols, centralized monitoring, detailed audit logging, and the ability to automate complex multi-step file transfer processes without relying on custom scripts.

I find myself relying on centralized monitoring the most often because it helps tremendously. I can track all the files, transfers, failures, and user activity from one dashboard, which makes troubleshooting and compliance reporting much easier.

The pre-built functions are very useful because they reduce the need for custom scripting and make recurring transfer workflows much easier to manage.

GoAnywhere MFT has positively impacted my organization by improving transfer reliability, reducing manual file handling, and helping to standardize secure data exchange processes across different teams and external partners.

I measure those improvements by noting that we have seen fewer transfer failures and a significant reduction in manual intervention since most recurring file exchange tasks are now automated and centrally monitored.

The UI of GoAnywhere MFT could be more modern, and some advanced workflow configuration and troubleshooting steps could be made easier for administrators.

Better API integrations and more detailed troubleshooting documentation would definitely help, especially when integrating with newer cloud platforms and third-party systems.

I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for two years.

While scalability is good overall, I note that performance tuning and monitoring could be a bit more streamlined in very large environments.

My advice for others looking into using GoAnywhere MFT is to take time to properly design your workflow and security policies and integrations early on because GoAnywhere MFT delivers the most value when automation and monitoring are well-planned from the start.

GoAnywhere MFT has been a reliable and efficient platform for secure file transfer automation, especially in environments where visibility, compliance, and workflow reliability are important. I would rate this product an 8 out of 10.

Hybrid Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

My use cases for GoAnywhere MFT involve interfacing with both banks and outside vendors since it's the university. We do a lot of interfaces, and many of them come through for the banks using our GoAnywhere MFT product, and we process into our SAP system. 

It's not just banks; we also do outside vendors and outside providers. We handle both ways—into our SAP system through GoAnywhere MFT and out to outside vendors, banks, and hospitals. You name it, we do it.

The feature I find most valuable about GoAnywhere MFT is that it's intuitive. 

It has all the things needed to build robust projects, giving you different resources, SFTP, and all the different things you might need to manipulate files. It's somewhat tricky as it's intuitive, however. You have to learn the scripting language. That said, they provide fairly good help.  

We were fortunate enough when we first purchased the product to have them assist us with demos and teaching as a group. They offer online help to look things up. 

For us, it satisfies our needs. We are getting into some more complex matters that I am concerned about, as there are a couple of features I wish they had. Until now, we've been able to accomplish everything we wanted. 

We keep asking them to implement a feature for our upcoming project, which would benefit all other companies using the product.

One area for improvement in GoAnywhere MFT is that they don't have a real debugger. You have to manually walk through your projects. If you build a big scripting project, you have no way at the beginning to step through; you can't skip straight to a line, nor can you put a breakpoint and say, 'stop here' as in any normal debugging process. That makes handling complex projects very tedious. We are currently working to streamline a process for about 240 providers—our interface partners—and it's going to be very difficult because every time you run a project, you need to step through each line of code. If you're testing line 98 and are unsure what's going on, you must step through every single line each time you run it. That is its biggest downfall.

What I would love to see in GoAnywhere MFT is the ability to compartmentalize some of the code, allowing you to call different pieces. Instead of building one project all within itself, you could insert modules that you can use in multiple projects. Currently, it's not compartmentalized, and you can't take a piece of code to use elsewhere without copying the entire thing. In my humble opinion, it would be much better if they had a class-based or class-oriented system so that you could easily transfer code from one location to another or use it in other places. You want modularity within the project, but that's not available right now, and this significantly slows down our development operations.

I have been using GoAnywhere MFT for about four years, since we first installed it.

I have never seen any lagging, crashing, or downtime when using GoAnywhere MFT, and that's one of the best things I can say about it.

From my perspective, working at the university, I find GoAnywhere MFT to be quite scalable. 

We also have a hospital group that works with it, which operates differently, however, they appear to manage tasks well. Yet, it would be even more scalable and useful if they improved the ability to plug in components, allowing you to easily call pieces of code from a project and eliminate the need for repetition. 

To go off the charts and be a leader, they really need a debugger and should focus on enabling the breakdown of modules for integration with other projects. A project isn't just one thing; it should allow for calling additional resources. This would greatly enhance scalability.

If I had to rate the support, I would rate it as an eight on a scale from one to ten. I haven't dealt with them directly. That said, overall, they seem to perform at about an eight level.

Positive

The initial deployment of GoAnywhere MFT was pretty easy for us. Once everything was set up properly, it was not very hard. Out of all the projects I have been involved with over 26 years at the university, that one actually went more smoothly than most. We had a good team working to get everything handled, so I would say it wasn't difficult at all. It took us around a month to set it up.

I have looked into alternatives to GoAnywhere MFT, and I remember examining a couple of options about four or five years ago when we made our decision. There was another one we compared it to. I cannot recall the name. We looked at MOVEit as the other option we evaluated.

We do not use those connectors right now in GoAnywhere MFT. Our processes are very specific to our interface workflows. 

Currently, we're not using it for workflow-type applications, although it might be something we can explore down the line. 

We do not use the Agents or Secure Forms. Regarding data acceleration, we don't use GoFast either. 

We're using it for very specific tasks, and if they explained options for utilizing it for other purposes, I would be open to exploring it. 

I would indeed like to see better advanced documentation in GoAnywhere MFT. 

I would rate GoAnywhere MFT overall as an eight out of ten. It's a great product and could easily reach a ten if it improved certain features.

On-premises

Other

We use GoAnywhere MFT for managed file transfer, secure mail feature, and SFTP. It serves as our SFTP system.

We utilize the GoAnywhere Agent, which allows us to connect internally to our network. It functions similarly to a VPN tunnel. With the cloud version, there is minimal maintenance involved, including no need to worry about security certificate updates.

Overall, it's been a good product for us, and I'm very happy with the support. There is also the ease of administration. You don't have to be a coding expert or anything like that to be able to create complex managed file transfer jobs.

The whole application of GoAnywhere MFT is excellent. The user interface is intuitive. The flexibility for creating projects for managed file transfer is quite robust. I can easily add new modules to any project through a drag and drop process, which is really nice. I have the ability to manually edit the XML code that is produced when creating a project using that method. I can also export the XML code.

The Secure FTP feature gives me the ability to manually block IP addresses. It's a very secure system that automatically blocks certain IP addresses after multiple malicious connection attempts. Setting up new accounts is straightforward, and it's a robust SFTP system that uses the same interface as the regular GoAnywhere MFT, making it familiar for users. I can produce reports for security and have full control over secure protocols allowed on the system, making it easy to comply with security standards such as Sarbanes-Oxley.

The Secure Mail feature is impressive. I've worked with several different secure mail applications, and this one has comparable features. You can dictate security levels, such as requiring a username and password or simply sending links. It also allows business users to request large files from vendors or partners without utilizing an FTP system for large file transfers. When requesting files, recipients can click on a link and upload their file through a secure file transfer. If I needed a 200-gig file from you, I could send you a request. You click on the link, and then you can upload your file. It's a secure file transfer. That's a nice feature about it. 

The application uses resources such as network connections to shared directories or SFTP connections. I would appreciate seeing utilization metrics for these resources. For example, when opening a resource, it would be beneficial to see which projects are utilizing that resource. A project transfers files from one location to another, and these locations are the resources. When opening the configuration for a resource such as an SFTP site, it would be helpful if it displayed which projects are utilizing that resource. 

Overall, I'm very satisfied with the product. We did have some issues a couple of months back where we were having some unscheduled outages, and the support team worked with me closely and provided a solution that appears to have fixed the problem. I haven't seen any issues in over a month now.

We have been using the cloud version of GoAnywhere MFT for approximately two years.

We experienced some unscheduled outages a couple of months back, but the support team worked closely with us and provided a solution that appears to have fixed the problem. Essentially, the application needed to be updated to the current version, so I really can't blame the application because our cloud wasn't on the current version. We have a very crowded schedule as far as our MFT jobs are concerned. The delay was because I had to wait after we went through payroll and month closing tasks before doing an upgrade. We did experience a little bit of trouble, but it was resolved quickly.

The experience was excellent. The support technician who worked with me initially owned the ticket through the whole process, even after escalating to developers or higher-level support. The technician stayed with the ticket until resolution and followed up afterward.

Positive

The nearest alternative I've used is Oracle Cloud Integrations, which is essentially a fancy managed file transfer system. It has connections similar to resources and file transfer capability, including SFTP capability. It does not have secure mail capability, but it is comparable to an Oracle Integration type system.

I've been with the company for 25 years. Prior to using the cloud version of GoAnywhere MFT, we were hosting GoAnywhere MFT in-house. It was an on-prem system, whereas now, we're in the cloud. We've been using the cloud version for only two years, but we used the in-house version for six years prior to that. I was instrumental in moving to the cloud version. I also did the proposal to use GoAnywhere SFTP. I did a proof of concept and all that. I pushed it through. I was pretty much the one who pushed for GoAnywhere SFTP, but we have been using the MFT service for years and years.

Deploying GoAnywhere MFT was straightforward, especially the cloud version. We encountered minor issues with whitelisting IP addresses during the learning process. The challenging part was transferring our old MFT on-premises jobs to the new cloud version.

There was some confusion with the agent because it functions as two different sides of the same application. The agent side communicates with your network while the other side operates independently. Creating projects in the correct area is crucial. For example, projects needing an internal network connection should be created inside the agent console. The process of switching between the regular console and agent console could be improved, as it's somewhat cumbersome.

The cloud version deployment was simple, though on-premises installation can be more complex.

In terms of maintenance, I don't even have to worry about security certificates anymore. Previously, I had to update the security certificates on the on-prem servers, but that's true for any application. There's almost no management.

The pricing for GoAnywhere MFT seems reasonable when compared to other similar services, especially cloud services. Azure is significantly more expensive.

We don't use its connectors at this point. It's pretty much standalone. We are an Oracle cloud customer as well. Most integrations are managed within the cloud because they have their own connectors. Cloud-to-cloud transfers for services like Salesforce don't require routing through our system unless it's for archival purposes.

It's an excellent product. I would recommend it. I would rate GoAnywhere MFT a nine out of ten. The cloud version is relatively new to everyone, and there were instances where the support team was going through their own learning process. However, they handled everything professionally. The pace of technology advancement is rapid, but they maintain excellent service.

Public Cloud

Other

I use GoAnywhere MFT for securely transferring files between different systems and environments, moving data files such as CSV or other structured files between our internal systems, the Azure cloud storage, and external partners. I mainly use it to automate file transfers and schedule workflows, which reduces our workload.

The main important features I appreciate about GoAnywhere MFT are its security, monitoring, and automation capabilities. Once a workflow is configured, it becomes very easy to automate file transferring.

The overall speed of the support is very good, but it depends upon the size of the data. The service is reliable and performs well, making file transfers generally quick. If the data is regular and consistent, it works smoothly, and monitoring helps me identify any delays or issues. Overall, the speed is good but can depend on file size and network conditions.

When I first started using GoAnywhere MFT, I faced some issues configuring it, especially with setting up complex workflows, permissions, and integrations. I encountered some challenges initially, but after that, I became accustomed to the interface and overall functionality. While there have been no significant issues with GoAnywhere MFT, new users may need some time to learn and become comfortable with it.

I have used GoAnywhere MFT for approximately six to twelve months, working as a data engineer.

I have never seen errors or bugs on GoAnywhere MFT platform. However, while transferring data, we have faced some issues due to inconsistent data or some pipeline issues, but the platform itself has been stable.

The scalability of GoAnywhere MFT is great as it scales well with the number of file transfer workflows and data volume increases. For very large and highly complex environments, the configuration is really good, making it easy to maintain performance and scalability.

I have contacted GoAnywhere MFT customer support a few times for configuration or integration-related issues, especially in the beginning. They provided me with good assistance and guided me to troubleshoot and resolve those technical issues.

The initial deployment of GoAnywhere MFT is very easy but does require some configuration and planning. With support from customer service, we identified the system and file transfer needs, and according to their guidance, we configured the necessary connections, users, permissions, and security settings. Overall, the initial deployment was very easy with their help.

I have used alternatives to GoAnywhere MFT, such as SFTP-based solutions or cloud-native file transfer services like Azure storage with SFTP support.

I have explored the Agent-based functionality mainly to automate and manage file transfer activities across our different systems, whether on-premises or in the cloud. This is useful for reducing manual work and ensuring files are transferred consistently.

I have exposure to the Secure Forms feature, which is useful for collecting files or information securely from users or external parties. It allows us to submit credential information in a controlled way instead of relying on emails or less secure file-sharing methods.

I have used GoFast, which provides a more streamlined user experience for managing file transfer activities. It makes common tasks easier to access and helps users work with the platform more efficiently, making it a nice improvement from a usability perspective.

I would rate this product an eight out of ten.

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