Compare Files.com and GoAnywhere MFT

At a Glance
Files.com
Files.com
Star Rating
(275)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
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GoAnywhere MFT
GoAnywhere MFT
Star Rating
(381)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that GoAnywhere MFT excels in providing a robust and secure file transfer experience, with users highlighting its encryption services and centralized monitoring control system, which allows for effective tracking of file transfers.
  • Users say that Files.com stands out for its user-friendly interface and quick setup process, making it accessible for teams without extensive technical knowledge. Reviewers appreciate the ease of controlling permissions and customizing the interface to fit their branding needs.
  • According to verified reviews, GoAnywhere MFT is praised for its ability to automate routine tasks, significantly reducing the manual effort required for file transfers. Users mention that once configured, it efficiently manages high-frequency file movements between cloud and partner systems.
  • Reviewers mention that while Files.com offers a solid feature set, including strong encryption and a secure login process, some users feel it may not match the advanced automation capabilities found in GoAnywhere MFT, which can handle more complex workflows with ease.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that GoAnywhere MFT has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong performance in areas like file transfer acceleration and scheduling, which are crucial for businesses that rely on timely data exchange.
  • Users report that both products offer free trials, but Files.com is noted for its straightforward setup that requires minimal technical expertise, making it a good choice for smaller teams or those new to managed file transfer solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Files.com
Files.com
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GoAnywhere MFT
30 day free trial
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Free Trial
Files.com
Free Trial is available
GoAnywhere MFT
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
231
9.3
304
Ease of Use
9.3
237
9.0
308
Ease of Setup
9.4
212
8.7
278
Ease of Admin
9.4
188
9.1
212
Quality of Support
9.5
200
8.9
300
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
184
9.2
208
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
217
9.0
305
Features by Category
Managed File Transfer (MFT)Hide 26 FeaturesShow 26 Features
8.6
108
8.5
211
Data Delivery
Feature Not Available
8.5
161
|
Verified
9.0
93
8.7
181
|
Verified
9.1
86
8.9
175
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.6
161
|
Verified
Functionality
8.7
86
7.5
145
|
Verified
9.4
94
9.4
190
|
Verified
9.1
88
8.7
166
|
Verified
8.4
89
8.3
177
|
Verified
Governance
8.9
90
8.8
175
|
Verified
9.3
88
8.8
169
|
Verified
9.5
91
8.8
171
|
Verified
Core Transfer Infrastructure - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
Feature Not Available
8.5
161
|
Verified
8.9
23
9.1
34
9.3
25
8.7
37
8.5
23
8.4
32
Platform Capabilities - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
9.4
94
9.4
190
|
Verified
8.0
20
7.7
30
8.6
21
8.4
33
9.2
21
8.6
35
Security & Compliance Controls - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
8.9
90
8.8
175
|
Verified
9.3
88
8.8
169
|
Verified
9.5
91
8.8
171
|
Verified
Intelligent Automation & AI - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
6.8
19
7.6
27
6.8
19
8.0
28
6.9
19
7.7
27
7.4
19
8.2
29
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
9.3
173
8.8
97
Management
9.5
167
9.2
89
9.3
148
8.9
84
9.0
134
9.3
90
9.4
158
9.1
89
Functionality
9.7
166
9.5
88
9.0
123
8.1
75
9.1
129
8.3
82
8.6
120
7.3
75
Security
9.3
142
9.2
83
9.5
156
9.2
87
9.5
157
9.2
84
8.5
28
Not enough data
Development
9.2
20
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
Management
8.2
12
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
Security
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.7
11
Not enough data
Integration Options
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.7
11
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
Deployment
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Files.com
Files.com
GoAnywhere MFT
GoAnywhere MFT
Files.com and GoAnywhere MFT are categorized as File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and Managed File Transfer (MFT)
Unique Categories
Files.com
Files.com is categorized as iPaaS
GoAnywhere MFT
GoAnywhere MFT has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Files.com
Files.com
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
34.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
45.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
19.5%
GoAnywhere MFT
GoAnywhere MFT
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
15.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
44.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
39.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Files.com
Files.com
Information Technology and Services
10.2%
Computer Software
9.8%
Hospital & Health Care
9.1%
Financial Services
5.7%
Retail
4.5%
Other
60.6%
GoAnywhere MFT
GoAnywhere MFT
Information Technology and Services
17.3%
Hospital & Health Care
10.8%
Financial Services
9.4%
Computer Software
4.1%
Insurance
3.5%
Other
55.0%
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Discussions
Files.com
Files.com Discussions
How good is files com?
2 Comments
Felix  L.
FL
It's good.Read more
What is Brickftp?
2 Comments
KJ
BrickFTP is the former name of files.com. Same company. New name (as of a few years ago).Read more
How to use file com?
2 Comments
BB
I had to leave files.com because they raised their rates exponentially (as they all do once they think you have too much data there to switch). L8r!Read more
GoAnywhere MFT
GoAnywhere MFT Discussions
Should it be a priority to update for every newly released version?
3 Comments
JW
I would look at the release notes and make sure you don't need the fixes or features added. I try to stay with the latest version. I do 2-3 updates a year....Read more
What is GoAnywhere MFT?
2 Comments
Heath K.
HK
GoAnywhere MFT - a full centralized solution that offers ease of use to help you manage and secure your file transfer. GoAnywhere offers both Client...Read more
What is MFT tool?
1 Comment
Heath K.
HK
MFT - Managed File Transfer - A centralized solution that offers a lot of built in features around automating your file transfers and more. An MFT solution...Read more