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# ExaVault vs GoAnywhere MFT Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**ExaVault** [

4.5/5(194)

](https://www.g2.com/products/exavault/reviews#reviews)

**GoAnywhere MFT** [

4.6/5(456)

](https://www.g2.com/products/goanywhere-mft/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**ExaVault**
Free Trial

**$99.00** 50 Users Per Month · Paid Service

**GoAnywhere MFT**
Free Trial

**Free Trial** · 30 day free trial

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**ExaVault**
1 monthFaster

Based on 48 responses

**GoAnywhere MFT**
2 months

Based on 13 responses

Return on Investment

**ExaVault**
10 months

Based on 36 responses

**GoAnywhere MFT**
10 months

Based on 10 responses

Perceived Cost

**ExaVault**
$$$$$

**GoAnywhere MFT**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**ExaVault**
7%

**GoAnywhere MFT**
9%2% more

Pros & Cons

**ExaVault**
[
Data Security (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/exavault/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2097388&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Reliability (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/exavault/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2160600&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/exavault/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2160564&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Usability (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/exavault/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2160570&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**GoAnywhere MFT**
[
Features (101)
](https://www.g2.com/products/goanywhere-mft/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1121623&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Automation (83)
](https://www.g2.com/products/goanywhere-mft/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1120455&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complexity (77)
](https://www.g2.com/products/goanywhere-mft/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1119963&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficult Learning (53)
](https://www.g2.com/products/goanywhere-mft/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1119837&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**ExaVault**
Not enough data

**GoAnywhere MFT**
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Screenshots

**ExaVault**
 ![ExaVault screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/163850/file-manager.jpg)

**GoAnywhere MFT**
 ![GoAnywhere MFT screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/66523/expirable-direct-uploads_2Ff89c6ee7-f668-4c95-a353-38e259ef0b5e_2FGAMFTdashboard3.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**ExaVault**

9.3

9.3136

**GoAnywhere MFT**

9.2

9.2339

Ease of Use

**ExaVault**

9.5

9.5137

**GoAnywhere MFT**

8.9

8.9344

Ease of Setup

**ExaVault**

9.5

9.5116

**GoAnywhere MFT**

8.6

8.6314

Ease of Admin

**ExaVault**

9.4

9.4115

**GoAnywhere MFT**

9.1

9.1235

Quality of Support

**ExaVault**

9.0

9.0115

**GoAnywhere MFT**

8.9

8.9333

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**ExaVault**

9.2

9.2112

**GoAnywhere MFT**

9.1

9.1231

Product Direction (% positive)

**ExaVault**

7.7

7.7120

**GoAnywhere MFT**

9.1

9.1333

Features

Managed File Transfer (MFT)[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.8

32

8.5

245

Data Delivery

Load Balancing

Feature Not Available

8.5(won by default)

159

|

Verified

Application Integration

Feature Not Available

8.7(won by default)

185

|

Verified

File Transfer Acceleration

Feature Not Available

9.0(won by default)

180

|

Verified

Content Routing

Feature Not Available

8.6(won by default)

157

|

Verified

Functionality

Mobile Support

8.7(won by 1.3)

5

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.4

140

|

Verified

Encryption

9.0

17

|

Verified

9.4(won by 0.4)

206

|

Verified

Extensibility

8.7(tied score)

13

|

Verified

8.7(tied score)

160

|

Verified

Reporting and Analytics

Feature Not Available

8.3(won by default)

185

|

Verified

Governance

Access Control

8.7

21

|

Verified

8.9(won by 0.2)

174

|

Verified

Compliance

8.7

21

|

Verified

8.9(won by 0.2)

176

|

Verified

Provisioning and Governance

8.9(tied score)

22

|

Verified

8.9(tied score)

169

|

Verified

Core Transfer Infrastructure - Managed File Transfer (MFT)

Load Balancing

Feature Not Available

8.5(won by default)

159

|

Verified

File Transfer Acceleration

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

31

Application Integration

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

38

Content Routing

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

27

Platform Capabilities - Managed File Transfer (MFT)

Encryption

9.0

17

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Verified

9.4(won by 0.4)

206

|

Verified

Mobile Support

Not enough data

7.3(won by default)

25

Reporting and Analytics

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

36

Extensibility

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

34

Security & Compliance Controls - Managed File Transfer (MFT)

Access Control

8.7

21

|

Verified

8.9(won by 0.2)

174

|

Verified

Compliance

8.7

21

|

Verified

8.9(won by 0.2)

176

|

Verified

Provisioning and Governance

8.9(tied score)

22

|

Verified

8.9(tied score)

169

|

Verified

Intelligent Automation & AI - Managed File Transfer (MFT)

Anomaly Detection

Feature Not Available

7.2(won by default)

22

Automated Policy Enforcement

Feature Not Available

7.9(won by default)

23

Predictive Resource Allocation

Feature Not Available

7.5(won by default)

22

Intelligent Routing

Feature Not Available

8.1(won by default)

26

Additional Functionality

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer Protocol (FTP)[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

86

8.9

124

Management

File Management

9.3(won by 0.1)

70

9.2

97

Synchronization

8.8

47

9.0(won by 0.2)

83

Scheduling

8.6

33

9.3(won by 0.7)

103

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Performance

8.9

67

9.1(won by 0.2)

96

Functionality

File Transfer

9.3

81

9.5(won by 0.2)

103

Language Support

8.3(won by 0.2)

14

8.1

74

File Backup

8.8(won by 0.5)

42

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

83

Mobile Support

Feature Not Available

7.2(won by default)

72

Security

Encryption

9.3(tied score)

58

9.3(tied score)

91

Authentication

9.3(won by 0.1)

67

9.2

89

Access Control

9.2

71

9.3(won by 0.1)

85

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![ExaVault](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/81dc09a4473d137be4d7152943d45d18/exavault.svg "ExaVault")](https://www.g2.com/products/exavault/reviews)

ExaVault

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

53.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

39.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

6.8%

[![GoAnywhere MFT](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3035052d6bfeb5a52ef3d5aa9204586d/goanywhere-mft.svg "GoAnywhere MFT")](https://www.g2.com/products/goanywhere-mft/reviews)

GoAnywhere MFT

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

20.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

42.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

37.0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

53.9%

20.5%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

39.3%

42.5%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

6.8%

37.0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![ExaVault](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/81dc09a4473d137be4d7152943d45d18/exavault.svg "ExaVault")](https://www.g2.com/products/exavault/reviews)
ExaVault

Computer Software

12.0%

Information Technology and Services

5.8%

Marketing and Advertising

5.2%

Retail

4.7%

Automotive

3.7%

Other

68.6%

[![GoAnywhere MFT](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/3035052d6bfeb5a52ef3d5aa9204586d/goanywhere-mft.svg "GoAnywhere MFT")](https://www.g2.com/products/goanywhere-mft/reviews)
GoAnywhere MFT

Information Technology and Services

17.5%

Hospital & Health Care

11.1%

Financial Services

9.0%

Computer Software

4.5%

Insurance

3.7%

Other

54.1%

FAQs

## ExaVault vs GoAnywhere MFT FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

### What is the difference between GoAnywhere MFT vs ExaVault?

GoAnywhere MFT stands out for its workflow automation and enterprise features, while ExaVault is favored for ease of use and setup, with both products scoring highly on support and reliability.

| [GoAnywhere MFT](https://www.g2.com/products/goanywhere-mft/reviews) | [ExaVault](https://www.g2.com/products/exavault/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.6/5 (456 reviews) | 4.5/5 (194 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Small-Business |
| 8.6 | 9.5 |
| 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Workflow Automation (73 all-time mentions) | Ease of Use (recent reviews) |

### How do the pricing models of GoAnywhere MFT and ExaVault compare?

ExaVault is rated as the stronger value on price and cost satisfaction, with a higher reviewer score than GoAnywhere MFT.

- **GoAnywhere MFT:** Reviewers note that pricing can be on the higher end, especially for smaller organizations or when scaling up with add-ons, but appreciate the value for enterprise-grade features.
- **ExaVault:** Reviewers consistently highlight ExaVault's competitive pricing, cost savings compared to previous solutions, and satisfaction with the value received.
- **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers mention switching to ExaVault for lower costs and easier management compared to AWS-hosted or on-premise solutions.

### What are the best alternatives to GoAnywhere MFT and ExaVault?

The top 3 alternatives to GoAnywhere MFT and ExaVault are Progress MOVEit, JSCAPE MFT Server, and Files.com.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [GoAnywhere MFT](https://www.g2.com/products/goanywhere-mft/reviews) | 4.6/5 (456 reviews) | Mid-Market | Pricing can be high for small orgs, but strong value for enterprise features | Workflow Automation (73 all-time mentions) |
| [ExaVault](https://www.g2.com/products/exavault/reviews) | 4.5/5 (194 reviews) | Small-Business | Competitive pricing, cost savings vs. AWS and on-premise | Ease of Use (recent reviews) |
| [Progress MOVEit](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-moveit/reviews) | 4.4/5 (529 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Security and compliance (recent reviews) |
| [JSCAPE MFT Server](https://www.g2.com/products/jscape-mft-server/reviews) | 4.5/5 (99 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Flexibility and protocol support (recent reviews) |
| [Files.com](https://www.g2.com/products/files-com/reviews) | 4.6/5 (310 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Cloud integration and scalability (recent reviews) |

### Which Managed File Transfer (MFT) features should I prioritize when comparing GoAnywhere MFT and ExaVault?

Buyers should prioritize workflow automation, integration capabilities, security and encryption, ease of use, and reporting/monitoring when comparing GoAnywhere MFT and ExaVault.

- **Workflow Automation:** GoAnywhere MFT is cited in 73 all-time reviews for workflow automation, while ExaVault has no comparable mention.
- **Integration Capabilities:** GoAnywhere MFT is mentioned for integrations with Box (17 all-time mentions), Dropbox (4), and Databricks (2); ExaVault reviewers request more integration options.
- **Security and Encryption:** Both products are praised for secure file transfer, with GoAnywhere MFT frequently cited for encryption and compliance features.
- **Ease of Use:** ExaVault scores 9.5 on Ease of Use, with reviewers consistently highlighting its user-friendly interface; GoAnywhere MFT scores 8.9.
- **Reporting/Monitoring:** GoAnywhere MFT offers reporting and analytics as a feature, with reviewers noting strong audit and monitoring capabilities.

### What are the pros and cons of GoAnywhere MFT vs ExaVault?

GoAnywhere MFT's headline strength is workflow automation and enterprise-grade features, while ExaVault's is ease of use and rapid setup.

- **GoAnywhere MFT strengths:** Workflow automation (73 all-time mentions), broad feature set (101), centralization (19), and strong integration capabilities (recent reviews).
- **GoAnywhere MFT trade-offs:** Complexity (77 all-time mentions), integration issues (30), and some reviewers cite support responsiveness as a challenge (22).
- **ExaVault strengths:** Ease of use (recent reviews), rapid setup, competitive pricing, and reliable secure file transfer (recent reviews).
- **ExaVault trade-offs:** Reviewers mention limited integration options, some usability issues, and occasional concerns about security and user management.

### Is GoAnywhere MFT or ExaVault better for small businesses?

ExaVault is the better fit for small businesses, as reflected by its largest reviewer segment and positive small-business sentiment.

- **GoAnywhere MFT:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers from smaller organizations note a steeper learning curve and higher cost for small teams.
- **ExaVault:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight ease of use, quick setup, and strong value for small business needs.

### Which Managed File Transfer (MFT) platform has better integrations?

GoAnywhere MFT is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited third-party connections than ExaVault.

- **GoAnywhere MFT:** Integrates with Box (17 all-time mentions), Dropbox (4), and Databricks (2), with reviewers highlighting its broad integration capabilities.
- **ExaVault:** Reviewers request more integration options and mention limited integration capabilities in recent feedback.

### How do GoAnywhere MFT and ExaVault compare on customer support?

GoAnywhere MFT and ExaVault are rated at parity on Quality of Support, with scores of 8.9 and 9.0 respectively, below the materiality threshold for a meaningful difference.

- **GoAnywhere MFT:** Reviewers describe support as knowledgeable and responsive, though some mention slow response times and challenges with complex issues.
- **ExaVault:** Reviewers consistently praise ExaVault's support for being helpful, responsive, and resolving issues quickly, with only occasional negative feedback.

### Which is easier to implement, GoAnywhere MFT or ExaVault?

ExaVault is rated higher for Ease of Setup, with a 0.9-point advantage over GoAnywhere MFT, indicating a meaningfully easier implementation experience.

- **GoAnywhere MFT:** Reviewers note a learning curve and complexity in initial setup, especially for advanced workflows and integrations, but also mention comprehensive guides and onboarding support.
- **ExaVault:** Reviewers consistently highlight rapid, straightforward setup, with many citing the ability to start transferring files within minutes of signup.

### Which product has better Encryption?

GoAnywhere MFT is more frequently cited for its encryption capabilities, with reviewers highlighting its enterprise-grade encryption and compliance features.

- **GoAnywhere MFT:** Encryption is a core feature, frequently mentioned in reviews for secure file transfer, compliance, and auditability; reviewers cite strong support for protocols like SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, and PGP/AES encryption.
- **ExaVault:** Reviewers mention secure file transfer and encryption positively, but with fewer specific mentions and less emphasis on advanced encryption protocols.

Alternatives

**ExaVault Alternatives**

 ![Progress MOVEit](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/5b00e6dcd9914c9bcd5d86a4aeac7af2/progress-moveit.svg "Progress MOVEit")

[
Progress MOVEit
](/products/progress-moveit/reviews)

 ![Progress ShareFile](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0f72809916b93e221e68872730635739/progress-sharefile.svg "Progress ShareFile")

[
Progress ShareFile
](/products/progress-sharefile/reviews)

 ![FileZilla](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_816854961e0fdefd2810e97e959c72f1/filezilla.png "FileZilla")

[
FileZilla
](/products/filezilla/reviews)

 ![Cleo Integration Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1529526410/cleo-integration-cloud.svg "Cleo Integration Cloud")

[
Cleo
](/products/cleo-integration-cloud/reviews)

**GoAnywhere MFT Alternatives**

 ![Progress MOVEit](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/5b00e6dcd9914c9bcd5d86a4aeac7af2/progress-moveit.svg "Progress MOVEit")

[
Progress MOVEit
](/products/progress-moveit/reviews)

 ![JSCAPE MFT Server](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a4f10878217e30e444fea3bdc481f362/jscape-mft-server.svg "JSCAPE MFT Server")

[
JSCAPE MFT Server
](/products/jscape-mft-server/reviews)

 ![Files.com](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b5fa13faaf3936b3111918d90922c0de/files-com.svg "Files.com")

[
Files.com
](/products/files-com/reviews)

 ![Cleo Integration Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1529526410/cleo-integration-cloud.svg "Cleo Integration Cloud")

[
Cleo
](/products/cleo-integration-cloud/reviews)