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At a Glance
AWS Transfer Family
AWS Transfer Family
Star Rating
(200)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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GoAnywhere MFT
GoAnywhere MFT
Star Rating
(361)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
Learn more about GoAnywhere MFT
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that GoAnywhere MFT excels in ease of use, with users appreciating its intuitive interface and centralized monitoring control system. This allows for effective tracking of file transfers, making it a strong choice for organizations that prioritize user-friendly solutions.
  • Users say that AWS Transfer Family shines in its fully managed service aspect, eliminating the need for server maintenance. Reviewers highlight its seamless integration with Amazon S3 and EFS, which simplifies secure file transfers and enhances scalability without operational overhead.
  • According to verified reviews, GoAnywhere MFT is praised for its encryption services, which provide robust security for automated file transfers. Users find that it significantly reduces the effort required for routine tasks, allowing for high-frequency file movement with minimal input.
  • Reviewers mention that AWS Transfer Family is particularly well-suited for enterprise-level needs, offering strong security features and automatic scaling. This makes it an attractive option for businesses looking for a reliable and secure file transfer solution without a significant upfront investment.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that GoAnywhere MFT has a higher overall satisfaction score compared to AWS Transfer Family, indicating that users feel more positively about their experience with GoAnywhere. This is reflected in its strong ratings for quality of support and ease of setup.
  • Users report that while AWS Transfer Family provides a solid service, it may not match the customization options available in GoAnywhere MFT. Some users express a desire for more flexibility in configuring workflows, which can be a deciding factor for organizations with specific needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AWS Transfer Family
No pricing available
GoAnywhere MFT
30 day free trial
Free Trial
Learn more about GoAnywhere MFT
Free Trial
AWS Transfer Family
No trial information available
GoAnywhere MFT
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
180
9.3
297
Ease of Use
8.7
187
9.0
301
Ease of Setup
8.2
167
8.7
271
Ease of Admin
8.5
77
9.1
210
Quality of Support
8.7
172
8.9
293
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
78
9.2
206
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
183
9.0
298
Features by Category
Managed File Transfer (MFT)Hide 26 FeaturesShow 26 Features
8.1
148
8.5
204
Data Delivery
8.3
139
8.5
160
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Verified
8.4
138
8.6
179
|
Verified
8.5
139
8.9
172
|
Verified
7.9
137
8.5
160
|
Verified
Functionality
Feature Not Available
7.5
144
|
Verified
8.7
142
9.3
185
|
Verified
8.2
138
8.7
166
|
Verified
7.9
137
8.3
175
|
Verified
Governance
8.4
142
8.8
173
|
Verified
8.4
139
8.8
167
|
Verified
8.3
137
8.8
169
|
Verified
Core Transfer Infrastructure - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
8.3
139
8.5
160
|
Verified
7.9
33
9.1
34
8.4
34
8.7
36
8.0
33
8.4
32
Platform Capabilities - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
8.7
142
9.3
185
|
Verified
7.7
29
7.7
30
7.6
31
8.3
32
7.8
33
8.6
35
Security & Compliance Controls - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
8.4
142
8.8
173
|
Verified
8.4
139
8.8
167
|
Verified
8.3
137
8.8
169
|
Verified
Intelligent Automation & AI - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
7.5
29
7.6
27
7.6
30
8.0
28
7.3
29
7.7
27
7.8
31
8.2
29
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.8
96
Management
Not enough data
9.1
88
Not enough data
8.9
84
Not enough data
9.3
90
Not enough data
9.1
89
Functionality
Not enough data
9.5
88
Not enough data
8.1
75
Not enough data
8.3
82
Not enough data
7.3
75
Security
Not enough data
9.2
83
Not enough data
9.2
87
Not enough data
9.2
84
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.4
27
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
Management
8.2
27
Not enough data
8.1
26
Not enough data
8.4
27
Not enough data
Integrations
8.3
26
Not enough data
7.8
27
Not enough data
Security
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
Support
8.5
27
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AWS Transfer Family
AWS Transfer Family
GoAnywhere MFT
GoAnywhere MFT
AWS Transfer Family and GoAnywhere MFT are categorized as Managed File Transfer (MFT)
Unique Categories
AWS Transfer Family
AWS Transfer Family is categorized as Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
GoAnywhere MFT
GoAnywhere MFT is categorized as File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AWS Transfer Family
AWS Transfer Family
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
48.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.9%
GoAnywhere MFT
GoAnywhere MFT
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
15.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
44.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
39.7%
Reviewers' Industry
AWS Transfer Family
AWS Transfer Family
Information Technology and Services
22.0%
Computer Software
18.8%
Financial Services
5.2%
Telecommunications
4.7%
Education Management
3.7%
Other
45.5%
GoAnywhere MFT
GoAnywhere MFT
Information Technology and Services
17.0%
Hospital & Health Care
10.4%
Financial Services
9.6%
Computer Software
4.2%
Insurance
3.6%
Other
55.2%
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Discussions
AWS Transfer Family
AWS Transfer Family Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
AWS Transfer Family has no discussions with answers
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