# ActiveBatch, Stonebranch vs GoAnywhere MFT Comparison

| | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 229 | 129 | 435 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (39.6% of reviews) | Enterprise (52.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (43.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us | No pricing available | Free Trial | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### ActiveBatch

Pros:
- Workflow Automation (17 reviews)
- Automation (15 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (16 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (16 reviews)

### Stonebranch

Pros:
- Ease of Use (24 reviews)
- Automation (17 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (16 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (7 reviews)

### GoAnywhere MFT

Pros:
- Features (101 reviews)
- Automation (83 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (77 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (53 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (178 reviews) | 8.8 (105 reviews) | 9.2 (317 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (176 reviews) | 8.7 (108 reviews) | 8.9 (322 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.4 (127 reviews) | 8.2 (84 reviews) | 8.6 (292 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (103 reviews) | 8.4 (75 reviews) | 9.1 (214 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (169 reviews) | 8.9 (101 reviews) | 8.9 (311 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (101 reviews) | 9.0 (74 reviews) | 9.2 (210 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.4 (165 reviews) | 9.4 (103 reviews) | 9.0 (318 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### ActiveBatch

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Simple, Usage-Based Pricing

Price: Contact Us

Key Features:
- Ease of use - connect to your entire tech stack with our low-code API adapter and no-code connectors for SQL Server, SharePoint, Informatica, ServiceNow, VMware and more.
- Outstanding out-of-the-box features, including predictive SLA, change management, auto-remediation and a complete managed transfer file suite.
- Monitoring, alerting and reporting - reduce time troubleshooting and manage dependencies better with flexible and customizable monitoring and alerting.

[Learn more about ActiveBatch](https://www.g2.com/products/activebatch/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Stonebranch

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### GoAnywhere MFT

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: 30 day free trial

Price: Free Trial

Description: Protect, simplify, and automate your data exchanges with GoAnywhere MFT. Start your 30-day on-premises or cloud trial today, and improve your file transfer processes

Key Features:
- Support for Any Environment
- Automatic Encryption
- Secure File Exchange with Trading Partners

[Learn more about GoAnywhere MFT](https://www.g2.com/products/goanywhere-mft/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### Workload Automation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActiveBatch** | 9.0/10 | 128 |
| **Stonebranch** | 8.1/10 | 98 |
| **GoAnywhere MFT** | N/A | N/A |

#### Automation

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Workload Processing** | 9.4 (103 reviews) | 8.9 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | 9.0 (95 reviews) | 8.6 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Intelligent Automation** | 9.1 (56 reviews) | 7.9 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Administration Console** | 8.8 (101 reviews) | 8.6 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | 9.1 (99 reviews) | 8.8 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **IT Issue Identification** | 8.9 (77 reviews) | 8.5 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Workflow** | 9.0 (55 reviews) | 8.6 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Error Alerts** | 9.1 (62 reviews) | 8.7 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Service Management** | 9.1 (53 reviews) | 8.8 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Job Scheduling** | 9.6 (115 reviews) | 9.2 (82 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **API / Integrations** | 8.8 (84 reviews) | 8.5 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | 9.1 (57 reviews) | 8.4 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Workload Automation

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 6.5 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 7.4 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 9.5 (10 reviews) | 8.3 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 7.1 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 7.0 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 6.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 7.0 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Managed File Transfer (MFT)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActiveBatch** | 8.8/10 | 67 |
| **Stonebranch** | 8.6/10 | 38 |
| **GoAnywhere MFT** | 8.5/10 | 231 |

#### Data Delivery

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Load Balancing** | 8.7 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (158 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Application Integration** | 8.7 (47 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (181 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **File Transfer Acceleration** | 9.4 (46 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (173 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Content Routing** | 9.0 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (157 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Support** | 8.8 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.9 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.4 (140 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Encryption** | 8.7 (35 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (201 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Extensibility** | 8.8 (44 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (161 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Reporting and Analytics** | 7.9 (46 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (181 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Governance

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | 8.9 (47 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (173 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Compliance** | 8.9 (36 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (173 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Provisioning and Governance** | 9.0 (47 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (168 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Core Transfer Infrastructure - Managed File Transfer (MFT)

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Load Balancing** | 8.7 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (158 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **File Transfer Acceleration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (31 reviews) | 
| **Application Integration** | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 
| **Content Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (27 reviews) | 

#### Platform Capabilities - Managed File Transfer (MFT)

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | 8.7 (35 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (201 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (25 reviews) | 
| **Reporting and Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (33 reviews) | 
| **Extensibility** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 8.7 (32 reviews) | 

#### Security & Compliance Controls - Managed File Transfer (MFT)

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | 8.9 (47 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (173 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Compliance** | 8.9 (36 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (173 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Provisioning and Governance** | 9.0 (47 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (168 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Intelligent Automation & AI - Managed File Transfer (MFT)

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 7.2 (22 reviews) | 
| **Automated Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (23 reviews) | 
| **Predictive Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (22 reviews) | 
| **Intelligent Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 

### File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActiveBatch** | N/A | N/A |
| **Stonebranch** | N/A | N/A |
| **GoAnywhere MFT** | 8.8/10 | 102 |

#### Management

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (88 reviews) | 
| **Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (82 reviews) | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (92 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (90 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (89 reviews) | 
| **Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (73 reviews) | 
| **File Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (80 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (73 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (84 reviews) | 
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (86 reviews) | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (83 reviews) | 

### DataOps Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActiveBatch** | N/A | N/A |
| **Stonebranch** | 8.7/10 | 17 |
| **GoAnywhere MFT** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Management

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Integration** | Not enough data | 9.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata** | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Self-service** | Not enough data | 9.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated workflows** | Not enough data | 9.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - DataOps Platforms

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Analytics capabilities** | Not enough data | 8.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dasboard visualizations** | Not enough data | 9.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring and Management

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Observability** | Not enough data | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Testing capabilities** | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Cloud Deployment

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hybrid cloud support** | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud migration capabilities** | Not enough data | 9.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Data Warehouse Automation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActiveBatch** | 9.1/10 | 28 |
| **Stonebranch** | N/A | N/A |
| **GoAnywhere MFT** | N/A | N/A |

#### Automation

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Workflow Automation** | 9.4 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-platform support** | 9.2 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Management** | 8.8 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Simplicity** | 9.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation management** | 8.7 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Platform support** | 9.3 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Template functionality** | 9.0 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Error Alerts** | 9.3 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Service Automation** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow management** | 9.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Data Warehouse Automation

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Process Orchestration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActiveBatch** | 9.4/10 | 6 |
| **Stonebranch** | N/A | N/A |
| **GoAnywhere MFT** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality - Process Orchestration

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Peak Demand Handling** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Process Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Process Automation** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **High-Stakes Process Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration & Adaptability - Process Orchestration

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Third-Party Software Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intuitive Process Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Process Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Business Process Adaptation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer-Facing Process Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Endpoint Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### SAP Store

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActiveBatch** | N/A | N/A |
| **Stonebranch** | N/A | N/A |
| **GoAnywhere MFT** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - SAP Store

| Feature | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Managed File Transfer (MFT) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-file-transfer-mft)

**Unique to ActiveBatch (3):** [Data Warehouse Automation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-warehouse-automation), [Workload Automation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workload-automation), [Process Orchestration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/process-orchestration)

**Unique to Stonebranch (3):** [SAP Store Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sap-store), [Workload Automation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workload-automation), [DataOps Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/dataops-platforms)

**Unique to GoAnywhere MFT (1):** [File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/file-transfer-protocol-ftp)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | ActiveBatch | Stonebranch | GoAnywhere MFT | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 24.2% | 17.9% | 20.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 36.1% | 30.1% | 43.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 39.6% | 52.0% | 36.0% | 

### By Industry

#### ActiveBatch

- **Information Technology and Services:** 19.0%
- **Financial Services:** 16.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 7.1%
- **Insurance:** 6.2%
- **Computer Software:** 5.8%
- **Banking:** 5.8%
- **Automotive:** 2.7%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 2.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.2%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 31.0%

#### Stonebranch

- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.3%
- **Insurance:** 11.7%
- **Banking:** 9.2%
- **Computer Software:** 8.3%
- **Retail:** 8.3%
- **Financial Services:** 5.8%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 4.2%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.3%
- **Government Administration:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 25.0%

#### GoAnywhere MFT

- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 10.4%
- **Financial Services:** 9.0%
- **Computer Software:** 5.0%
- **Insurance:** 3.6%
- **Retail:** 3.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.5%
- **Government Administration:** 2.5%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 1.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 42.3%

---
## Alternatives

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- [Thru](https://www.g2.com/products/thru/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (97 reviews)
- [FileZilla](https://www.g2.com/products/filezilla/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (767 reviews)
- [Kiteworks](https://www.g2.com/products/kiteworks/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (118 reviews)
- [Progress ShareFile](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1534 reviews)
- [Axway Managed File Transfer (MFT)](https://www.g2.com/products/axway-managed-file-transfer-mft/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (120 reviews)
- [IBM Sterling B2B Integrator](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-sterling-b2b-integrator/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (42 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### ActiveBatch

- Title: [What is the best way to retain 10 days of log information on each job.  This is one area where the documentation can use recommendations.  For example, I want to see how the job performed, via the log, from 10 days ago.  Today, the log would show GetFile failed if older than three days, or thereabouts.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31795-what-is-the-best-way-to-retain-10-days-of-log-information-on-each-job-this-is-one-area-where-the-documentation-can-use-recommendations-for-example-i-want-to-see-how-the-job-performed-via-the-log-from-10-days-ago-today-the-log-would-show-getfile-fail) — 2 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "All jobs have properties that determine how job log files are managed. The factory default setting is Centrally Managed Logging. This means that the location..."
- Title: [What is the best way to retain 10 days of log information on each job?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33076-what-is-the-best-way-to-retain-10-days-of-log-information-on-each-job) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "create a log file instead of having active batch manage it,"

### Stonebranch

- Title: [Do you have pros and cons in upgrading stonebranch?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/29764-do-you-have-pros-and-cons-in-upgrading-stonebranch) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "There should be no problem but contact support@stonebranch.com if you encounter any. Also check out our documentation website."
- Title: [What is Stonebranch used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-stonebranch-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Stonebranch is a scheduling software that is based on a "CLOUD" interface. 
With a Graphical User Interface, your jobs can be scheduled and executed
from..."
- Title: [What does Stonebranch do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-stonebranch-do) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Amazing product - Integrates even with Legacy systems, which is what we are using it for. IBM AS400. "
- Title: [In the future we are looking for a connection to KAFKA; can this also be built via API?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/in-the-future-we-are-looking-for-a-connection-to-kafka-can-this-also-be-built-via-api) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Werner.  The answer is yes. We already have a few Kafka integrations available on the Stonebranch Integration Hub. Here is the link:  ..."
- Title: [What is workload automation software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/stonebranch-what-is-workload-automation-software) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Workload automation software allows users to schedule and manage tasks that are part of IT processes and business transactions. This means that you can set..."

### GoAnywhere MFT

- Title: [Should it be a priority to update for every newly released version?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24184-should-it-be-a-priority-to-update-for-every-newly-released-version) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You should be at least with 2 or 3 releases at a min.  However, it's always best to see the release notes to check if there are any emergency fixes that may..."
- Title: [What is GoAnywhere MFT?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-goanywhere-mft) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It is a managed file transfer solution that allows you to move files from point A to point B. You can move data from various sources -using connectors..."
- Title: [What is GoAnywhere MFT used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-goanywhere-mft-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "To automate file transfer using industry standard file transfer protocols."
- Title: [What type of patterns does MFT support?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-type-of-patterns-does-mft-support) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "If by "patterns" you mean file naming patterns, then there would be no restrictions at all. If conversion between types is required, the GoAnywhere toolset..."
- Title: [How do I transfer files using MFT?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-transfer-files-using-mft) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "GoAnywhere MFT  (GAMFT) allows you to transfer files server to server, person to person, and in between (a mix).  GAMFT support several protocols  like SFTP,..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/activebatch-vs-stonebranch-vs-goanywhere-mft)