# FileZilla, GoAnywhere MFT vs WinSCP Comparison | | FileZilla | GoAnywhere MFT | WinSCP | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 767 | 435 | 228 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (52.9% of reviews) | Mid-Market (43.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (38.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free Trial | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### FileZilla Pros: - Ease of Use (10 reviews) - File Transfer (10 reviews) Cons: - Outdated Interface (6 reviews) - Security Issues (6 reviews) ### GoAnywhere MFT Pros: - Features (101 reviews) - Automation (83 reviews) Cons: - Complexity (77 reviews) - Difficult Learning (53 reviews) ### WinSCP Pros: - Security (3 reviews) - User Interface (3 reviews) Cons: - Outdated Interface (2 reviews) - Unreliable Connectivity (2 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | FileZilla | GoAnywhere MFT | WinSCP | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (695 reviews) | 9.2 (317 reviews) | 9.3 (192 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (698 reviews) | 8.9 (322 reviews) | 9.2 (194 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (146 reviews) | 8.6 (292 reviews) | 9.5 (37 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (124 reviews) | 9.1 (214 reviews) | 9.5 (29 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (444 reviews) | 8.9 (311 reviews) | 8.5 (146 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (93 reviews) | 9.2 (210 reviews) | 8.8 (23 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.1 (682 reviews) | 9.0 (318 reviews) | 8.9 (188 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### FileZilla #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### 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 ### WinSCP #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Managed File Transfer (MFT) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FileZilla** | N/A | N/A | | **GoAnywhere MFT** | 8.5/10 | 231 | | **WinSCP** | N/A | N/A | #### Data Delivery | Feature | FileZilla | GoAnywhere MFT | WinSCP | |---|---|---|---| | **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | 8.5 (158 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Application Integration** | Not enough data | 8.7 (181 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **File Transfer Acceleration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (173 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Content Routing** | Not enough data | 8.5 (157 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Functionality | Feature | FileZilla | GoAnywhere MFT | WinSCP | |---|---|---|---| | **Mobile Support** | Not enough data | 7.4 (140 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Encryption** | Not enough data | 9.4 (201 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Extensibility** | Not enough data | 8.7 (161 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Reporting and Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.3 (181 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Governance | Feature | FileZilla | GoAnywhere MFT | WinSCP | |---|---|---|---| | **Access Control** | Not enough data | 8.9 (173 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.9 (173 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Provisioning and Governance** | Not enough data | 8.9 (168 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Core Transfer Infrastructure - Managed File Transfer (MFT) | Feature | FileZilla | GoAnywhere MFT | WinSCP | |---|---|---|---| | **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | 8.5 (158 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **File Transfer Acceleration** | Not enough data | 9.1 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Application Integration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Content Routing** | Not enough data | 8.5 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform Capabilities - Managed File Transfer (MFT) | Feature | FileZilla | GoAnywhere MFT | WinSCP | |---|---|---|---| | **Encryption** | Not enough data | 9.4 (201 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Mobile Support** | Not enough data | 7.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reporting and Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.5 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Extensibility** | Not enough data | 8.7 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Security & Compliance Controls - Managed File Transfer (MFT) | Feature | FileZilla | GoAnywhere MFT | WinSCP | |---|---|---|---| | **Access Control** | Not enough data | 8.9 (173 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.9 (173 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Provisioning and Governance** | Not enough data | 8.9 (168 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Intelligent Automation & AI - Managed File Transfer (MFT) | Feature | FileZilla | GoAnywhere MFT | WinSCP | |---|---|---|---| | **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | 7.2 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Automated Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | 7.9 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Predictive Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | 7.5 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Intelligent Routing** | Not enough data | 8.1 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | ### File Transfer Protocol (FTP) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FileZilla** | 8.8/10 | 126 | | **GoAnywhere MFT** | 8.8/10 | 102 | | **WinSCP** | 8.8/10 | 72 | #### Management | Feature | FileZilla | GoAnywhere MFT | WinSCP | |---|---|---|---| | **File Management** | 9.4 (107 reviews) | 9.1 (88 reviews) | 9.6 (67 reviews) | | **Synchronization** | 8.9 (100 reviews) | 8.9 (82 reviews) | 9.1 (64 reviews) | | **Scheduling** | 8.3 (83 reviews) | 9.3 (92 reviews) | 8.8 (51 reviews) | | **Performance** | 8.9 (110 reviews) | 9.0 (90 reviews) | 8.8 (67 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | FileZilla | GoAnywhere MFT | WinSCP | |---|---|---|---| | **File Transfer** | 9.4 (114 reviews) | 9.5 (89 reviews) | 9.5 (70 reviews) | | **Language Support** | 8.8 (77 reviews) | 8.1 (73 reviews) | 8.5 (53 reviews) | | **File Backup** | 8.8 (89 reviews) | 8.3 (80 reviews) | 8.5 (55 reviews) | | **Mobile Support** | 7.5 (57 reviews) | 7.2 (73 reviews) | 7.1 (40 reviews) | #### Security | Feature | FileZilla | GoAnywhere MFT | WinSCP | |---|---|---|---| | **Encryption** | 8.8 (89 reviews) | 9.2 (84 reviews) | 8.8 (59 reviews) | | **Authentication** | 9.1 (97 reviews) | 9.1 (86 reviews) | 9.1 (64 reviews) | | **Access Control** | 9.1 (90 reviews) | 9.3 (83 reviews) | 9.2 (63 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/file-transfer-protocol-ftp) **Unique to GoAnywhere MFT (1):** [Managed File Transfer (MFT) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-file-transfer-mft) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | FileZilla | GoAnywhere MFT | WinSCP | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 52.9% | 20.6% | 32.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 29.2% | 43.4% | 29.4% | | **Enterprise** | 17.9% | 36.0% | 38.5% | ### By Industry #### FileZilla - **Information Technology and Services:** 19.6% - **Computer Software:** 12.9% - **Internet:** 5.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.8% - **Design:** 2.8% - **Higher Education:** 2.7% - **Computer & Network Security:** 2.3% - **Computer Networking:** 2.0% - **Education Management:** 1.9% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.9% - **Other:** 44.0% #### 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% #### WinSCP - **Information Technology and Services:** 36.2% - **Computer Software:** 13.6% - **Computer & Network Security:** 4.1% - **Telecommunications:** 3.2% - **Higher Education:** 2.7% - **Banking:** 2.3% - **Financial Services:** 2.3% - **Education Management:** 2.3% - **Internet:** 1.8% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.8% - **Other:** 29.9% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to FileZilla - [Cerberus FTP Server](https://www.g2.com/products/cerberus-ftp-server/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (43 reviews) - [CuteFTP](https://www.g2.com/products/cuteftp/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (23 reviews) - [SmartFTP](https://www.g2.com/products/smartftp/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (21 reviews) - [Progress MOVEit](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-moveit/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (525 reviews) - [Progress ShareFile](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1535 reviews) - [Fetch Softworks](https://www.g2.com/products/fetch-softworks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (19 reviews) - [Files.com](https://www.g2.com/products/files-com/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (295 reviews) - [Titan SFTP Server](https://www.g2.com/products/titan-sftp-server/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (34 reviews) - [Globalscape](https://www.g2.com/products/globalscape/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (77 reviews) - [ExaVault](https://www.g2.com/products/exavault/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (194 reviews) ### Alternatives to GoAnywhere MFT - [Progress MOVEit](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-moveit/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (525 reviews) - [JSCAPE MFT Server](https://www.g2.com/products/jscape-mft-server/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (98 reviews) - [Cleo Integration Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/cleo-integration-cloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (557 reviews) - [Files.com](https://www.g2.com/products/files-com/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (295 reviews) - [Thru](https://www.g2.com/products/thru/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (97 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 (1535 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) - [ExaVault](https://www.g2.com/products/exavault/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (194 reviews) ### Alternatives to WinSCP - [CuteFTP](https://www.g2.com/products/cuteftp/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (23 reviews) - [Progress MOVEit](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-moveit/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (525 reviews) - [Progress ShareFile](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1535 reviews) - [SmartFTP](https://www.g2.com/products/smartftp/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (21 reviews) - [Globalscape](https://www.g2.com/products/globalscape/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (77 reviews) - [Cerberus FTP Server](https://www.g2.com/products/cerberus-ftp-server/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (43 reviews) - [Files.com](https://www.g2.com/products/files-com/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (295 reviews) - [ExaVault](https://www.g2.com/products/exavault/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (194 reviews) - [Kiteworks](https://www.g2.com/products/kiteworks/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (118 reviews) - [SFTP To Go](https://www.g2.com/products/sftp-to-go/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (160 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### FileZilla - Title: [What is FileZilla used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-filezilla-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "FileZilla is used for transferring files to and from sites and devices on your local network. It's most common application is file backup." - Title: [Is FileZilla Safe 2020?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-filezilla-safe-2020) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Yes, I have used it for 5+ years. There has been no security failure attributable for Filezilla. It's frequently updated ! Always keep updating your version..." - Title: [What are the features of FTP?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/filezilla-what-are-the-features-of-ftp) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, allows computers to share files over the internet. It uses usernames and passwords for security, organizes files into..." - Title: [What is use of FileZilla software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-use-of-filezilla-software) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "For uploading / downloading files to website hosting via FTP" - Title: [Is there any way to copy paste in remote server, other than drag and drop within file?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-any-way-to-copy-paste-in-remote-server-other-than-drag-and-drop-within-file) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "As it's been 24 days, you've probably figured this out by now, but, no, you can't use the copy-and-paste metaphor in the FileZilla window to transfer files." ### 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,..." ### WinSCP - Title: [Is WinSCP safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-winscp-safe) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Yes, I've been using it for years and it's a pretty good client" - Title: [When shall we get updated version?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/52239-when-shall-we-get-updated-version) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** " Update newer version doesn't directly update the app" - Title: [What does WinSCP software do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-winscp-software-do) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "winscp is used for file management to transfer files from local to remotely locations " - Title: [Setting up FTP? Please help!](https://www.g2.com/discussions/setting-up-ftp-please-help) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Sounds like you need FTP server software, and not FTP client software (which WinSCP is). I'm using TitanFTP Server; it's not cheap, but best in the industry..." - Title: [The tools seems have a lot functionality, is there any tips rather than to be used for transfer file?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/30066-the-tools-seems-have-a-lot-functionality-is-there-any-tips-rather-than-to-be-used-for-transfer-file) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "We can upload and download the data between different networks which could be accessed through the same Host." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/filezilla-vs-goanywhere-mft-vs-winscp)