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Compare AWS Transfer Family and GoAnywhere MFT 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (44.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AWS Transfer Family
Star Rating
(200)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AWS Transfer FamilyGoAnywhere MFT
Star Rating
(361)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
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- 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 availableGoAnywhere 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
Free Trial
AWS Transfer Family
No trial information availableGoAnywhere 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
Data Delivery
8.3
139
8.5
160
|
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
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
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 and GoAnywhere MFT are categorized as Managed File Transfer (MFT)
Unique Categories
AWS Transfer Family is categorized as Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
GoAnywhere MFT is categorized as File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AWS Transfer Family
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
GoAnywhere MFT
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
22.0%
Computer Software
18.8%
Financial Services
5.2%
Telecommunications
4.7%
Education Management
3.7%
Other
45.5%
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%
Alternatives
Discussions
AWS Transfer Family has no discussions with answers
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
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