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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (39.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial 1 Trial License
GoAnywhere MFT
Star Rating
(355)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
Learn more about GoAnywhere MFTProgress ShareFile
Star Rating
(1,469)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 Trial License
Free Trial is available
Browse all 6 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that GoAnywhere MFT excels in file transfer capabilities, scoring 9.4 compared to Progress ShareFile's 8.8. Reviewers mention that GoAnywhere's "Automated File Transfer" feature significantly enhances efficiency, making it a preferred choice for businesses with high-volume transfer needs.
- Reviewers mention that GoAnywhere MFT offers superior ease of administration, scoring 9.1 against ShareFile's 8.5. Users say that the "Centralized Administration" feature simplifies user management and permissions, which is particularly beneficial for larger teams.
- Users on G2 highlight GoAnywhere MFT's strong performance rating of 9.0, while Progress ShareFile scores 8.5. Reviewers say that GoAnywhere's "Performance Monitoring" tools provide real-time insights, helping teams quickly address any issues that arise.
- Reviewers mention that GoAnywhere MFT shines in encryption, scoring 9.2 compared to ShareFile's 8.9. Users report that the "End-to-End Encryption" feature gives them peace of mind regarding data security, which is crucial for compliance-heavy industries.
- Users say that GoAnywhere MFT's access control features are robust, scoring 9.3 versus ShareFile's 8.8. Reviewers mention that the "Granular Access Control" allows for detailed permission settings, making it easier to manage sensitive information.
- G2 users report that both products offer a free trial, but GoAnywhere MFT's overall user satisfaction and higher scores in key areas make it a more compelling option for mid-market businesses looking for reliable file management solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GoAnywhere MFT
30 day free trial
Free Trial
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
- Support for Any Environment
- Automatic Encryption
- Secure File Exchange with Trading Partners
Progress ShareFile
FREE TRIAL
Free Trial
1 Trial License
Try ShareFile Premium free for 30 days.
- All ShareFile PREMIUM Features Included in Trial
Free Trial
GoAnywhere MFT
Free Trial is available
Progress ShareFile
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
294
8.7
1,231
Ease of Use
8.9
298
8.5
1,232
Ease of Setup
8.7
268
8.5
457
Ease of Admin
9.1
209
8.5
438
Quality of Support
8.9
290
8.2
1,019
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
205
8.6
419
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
295
7.6
1,198
Features by Category
Signature Process
Not enough data
9.2
191
Not enough data
8.8
166
Not enough data
8.9
186
Not enough data
8.4
123
Not enough data
8.9
178
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
8.7
134
Not enough data
8.8
175
Agentic AI - E-Signature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security and Scalability
Not enough data
9.2
139
Not enough data
9.2
156
Not enough data
8.9
105
Platform
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.5
96
Not enough data
8.2
62
Not enough data
9.0
107
Not enough data
8.4
60
File Management
Not enough data
8.5
607
Not enough data
8.5
716
Not enough data
8.7
722
Not enough data
8.2
654
Not enough data
8.1
473
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
5.6
6
Not enough data
6.1
6
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.6
618
Not enough data
9.0
751
Not enough data
7.9
528
Not enough data
8.2
546
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
517
Not enough data
8.6
493
Not enough data
8.5
455
Not enough data
8.8
501
Not enough data
8.5
428
Not enough data
9.1
534
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
271
Not enough data
8.3
220
Not enough data
8.3
201
Not enough data
8.2
158
Data Delivery
8.5
158
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
177
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
169
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
158
|
Verified
Not enough data
Functionality
7.5
142
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
183
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
164
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
173
|
Verified
Not enough data
Governance
8.8
171
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
165
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
167
|
Verified
Not enough data
Core Transfer Infrastructure - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
8.5
158
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.5
30
Not enough data
Platform Capabilities - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
9.3
183
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
28
Not enough data
8.3
30
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
Security & Compliance Controls - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
8.8
171
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
165
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
167
|
Verified
Not enough data
Intelligent Automation & AI - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
7.4
25
Not enough data
7.9
25
Not enough data
7.6
25
Not enough data
8.1
27
Not enough data
Setup
Not enough data
8.2
22
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Management
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.1
22
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.8
18
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
4.3
5
Not enough data
5.3
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Goal Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Content Planning
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Marketing Campaign Performance
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Other Features
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Management
9.1
88
8.9
79
8.9
84
8.6
73
9.3
90
Feature Not Available
9.1
89
8.5
76
Functionality
9.5
88
8.8
77
8.1
75
8.1
58
8.3
82
8.6
73
7.3
75
8.2
66
Security
9.2
83
9.0
72
9.2
87
9.0
74
9.2
84
8.8
76
Agentic AI - Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Management
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.6
12
Workflow
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Platform
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.1
11
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
GoAnywhere MFT and Progress ShareFile are categorized as File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Unique Categories
GoAnywhere MFT is categorized as Managed File Transfer (MFT)
Progress ShareFile is categorized as Marketing Calendar, Objectives and Key Results (OKR), Workflow Management, Cloud Content Collaboration, Enterprise Content Management (ECM), and E-Signature
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GoAnywhere MFT
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Progress ShareFile
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
16.9%
Hospital & Health Care
10.5%
Financial Services
9.6%
Computer Software
4.2%
Insurance
3.6%
Other
55.1%
Accounting
10.1%
Information Technology and Services
7.7%
Financial Services
6.6%
Hospital & Health Care
5.7%
Insurance
3.9%
Other
66.0%
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
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
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
Is there a file size limit on uploading or sending files?
2 Comments
AH
Not to my knowledge. We've sent many many files of all sizes, and many of them very large, in the 100++++ MB's with no issues.Read more
How does ShareFile send large files through email?
2 Comments
AH
With microsoft outlook, you can add the ShareFile button to your e-mail. To send a file securely, attached the file, click the ShareFile button and it...Read more
Is ShareFile secure?
2 Comments
AH
Yes it is. You can share whole folders or select just one or more files to share with those not added to the folder.Read more
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