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At a Glance
AWS Transfer for SFTP
AWS Transfer for SFTP
Star Rating
(21)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (33.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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GoAnywhere MFT
GoAnywhere MFT
Star Rating
(245)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that GoAnywhere MFT excels in its File Transfer Acceleration feature, scoring 9.0, which allows for faster data transfers compared to AWS Transfer for SFTP, which scored 8.6. This is particularly beneficial for enterprises needing to move large files quickly.
  • Reviewers mention that GoAnywhere MFT offers superior File Management capabilities with a score of 9.1, while AWS Transfer for SFTP scored 9.5. Users appreciate GoAnywhere's comprehensive file management tools that streamline operations.
  • G2 users highlight GoAnywhere MFT's robust Governance features, particularly in Access Control and Compliance, both scoring 9.2 and 9.1 respectively, which are crucial for enterprises needing to adhere to strict regulatory standards. In contrast, AWS Transfer for SFTP scored 8.6 in both areas.
  • Users on G2 report that GoAnywhere MFT's Scheduling feature, with a score of 9.2, allows for more flexible and automated file transfer processes compared to AWS Transfer for SFTP, which scored 8.1, making it less efficient for users who require regular transfers.
  • Reviewers say that GoAnywhere MFT's Reporting and Analytics capabilities, scoring 8.3, provide valuable insights into file transfer activities, while AWS Transfer for SFTP's lower score of 7.0 indicates a lack of depth in this area, which can hinder users' ability to track and analyze their data transfers effectively.
  • Users report that both products offer strong Encryption features, with GoAnywhere MFT scoring 9.3 and AWS Transfer for SFTP slightly higher at 9.8. However, users mention that GoAnywhere's encryption options are more customizable, which is a significant advantage for organizations with specific security needs.
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
16
9.4
201
Ease of Use
9.4
16
9.0
203
Ease of Setup
8.7
5
8.6
178
Ease of Admin
9.7
5
9.2
175
Quality of Support
8.8
13
8.9
198
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
5
9.2
171
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
15
9.0
201
Features by Category
Managed File Transfer (MFT)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.7
1,053
Data Delivery
Not enough data
8.4
85
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
99
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
97
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
89
|
Verified
Functionality
Not enough data
7.6
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
110
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
95
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
102
|
Verified
Governance
Not enough data
9.1
103
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
97
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
102
|
Verified
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
9.1
76
8.8
499
Management
9.5
7
9.1
46
9.2
6
8.8
46
8.1
7
9.3
49
9.8
7
9.1
48
Functionality
9.5
7
9.5
47
9.3
7
7.9
38
8.6
7
7.9
44
8.1
7
7.1
38
Security
9.8
7
9.3
46
9.3
7
9.2
49
9.3
7
9.3
48
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AWS Transfer for SFTP
AWS Transfer for SFTP
GoAnywhere MFT
GoAnywhere MFT
AWS Transfer for SFTP and GoAnywhere MFT are categorized as File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Unique Categories
AWS Transfer for SFTP
AWS Transfer for SFTP has no unique categories
GoAnywhere MFT
GoAnywhere MFT is categorized as Managed File Transfer (MFT)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AWS Transfer for SFTP
AWS Transfer for SFTP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
33.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
33.3%
GoAnywhere MFT
GoAnywhere MFT
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
10.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
45.8%
Reviewers' Industry
AWS Transfer for SFTP
AWS Transfer for SFTP
Information Technology and Services
44.4%
Computer Software
22.2%
Program Development
5.6%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
5.6%
Financial Services
5.6%
Other
16.7%
GoAnywhere MFT
GoAnywhere MFT
Information Technology and Services
12.6%
Hospital & Health Care
12.6%
Financial Services
10.1%
Insurance
4.6%
Government Administration
2.9%
Other
57.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
AWS Transfer for SFTP
AWS Transfer for SFTP
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Medical Practice
GM
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness

It allows you to upload quite a few files and exchange data with other organizations.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

Very expensive for what it provides. Similar offering in aws marketplace significantly cheaper, albeit with slightly more administrative overhead

GoAnywhere MFT
GoAnywhere MFT
Most Helpful Favorable Review
GM
George M.
Verified User in Food Production

Easy of use and flexibility. Support is great

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Semiconductors

we did not like the GMFT support and the time they are taking to analyze and troubleshoot the issue is months. we had opened an case as soon as we have put the site in the production for slow speed issues on upload and download and its been 3 months but no...

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Discussions
AWS Transfer for SFTP
AWS Transfer for SFTP Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
AWS Transfer for SFTP 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
How do I transfer files using MFT?
1 comment
Heath K.
HK
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,...Read more