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At a Glance
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
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Thru
Thru
Star Rating
(97)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that GoAnywhere MFT excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Thru. Users appreciate its secure and automated file transfers, highlighting the effectiveness of its encryption services and centralized monitoring control system.
  • Users say that Thru offers a more intuitive experience when it comes to ease of use and setup. Reviewers have noted that the tool meets their file transferring needs effectively, providing a range of options for exposing endpoints and destinations.
  • According to verified reviews, GoAnywhere MFT stands out for its ability to handle routine tasks with minimal input once configured. Users mention that it efficiently manages a high frequency of file movements between cloud and partner systems, which significantly reduces their workload.
  • Reviewers mention that Thru provides exceptional support, with many praising the responsiveness of the team and the ease of contract negotiations. This level of customer service can be a deciding factor for businesses looking for reliable support.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that GoAnywhere MFT has a robust feature set that includes file transfer acceleration and scheduling capabilities, which are essential for organizations that require timely and efficient file handling.
  • Users report that while both products have similar star ratings, the volume of recent reviews for GoAnywhere MFT indicates a more active user base, suggesting that it may be better suited for businesses looking for a well-supported and frequently updated solution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GoAnywhere MFT
30 day free trial
Free Trial
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Thru
Enterprise
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Free Trial
GoAnywhere MFT
Free Trial is available
Thru
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
297
9.4
62
Ease of Use
9.0
301
9.4
62
Ease of Setup
8.7
271
9.1
31
Ease of Admin
9.1
210
9.4
29
Quality of Support
8.9
293
9.5
60
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
206
9.4
27
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
298
9.1
52
Features by Category
Managed File Transfer (MFT)Hide 26 FeaturesShow 26 Features
8.5
204
9.3
39
Data Delivery
8.5
160
|
Verified
9.3
24
8.6
179
|
Verified
9.3
27
8.9
172
|
Verified
9.5
28
8.5
160
|
Verified
9.0
24
Functionality
7.5
144
|
Verified
8.6
23
9.3
185
|
Verified
9.8
32
8.7
166
|
Verified
9.1
29
8.3
175
|
Verified
9.1
31
Governance
8.8
173
|
Verified
9.4
31
8.8
167
|
Verified
9.5
32
8.8
169
|
Verified
9.2
33
Core Transfer Infrastructure - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
8.5
160
|
Verified
9.3
24
9.1
34
Not enough data
8.7
36
Not enough data
8.4
32
Not enough data
Platform Capabilities - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
9.3
185
|
Verified
9.8
32
7.7
30
Not enough data
8.3
32
Not enough data
8.6
35
Not enough data
Security & Compliance Controls - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
8.8
173
|
Verified
9.4
31
8.8
167
|
Verified
9.5
32
8.8
169
|
Verified
9.2
33
Intelligent Automation & AI - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
7.6
27
Not enough data
8.0
28
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
8.2
29
Not enough data
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.8
96
8.8
9
Management
9.1
88
9.4
8
8.9
84
8.3
8
9.3
90
8.6
7
9.1
89
8.3
8
Functionality
9.5
88
9.6
8
8.1
75
8.1
8
8.3
82
8.3
8
7.3
75
7.1
7
Security
9.2
83
9.8
8
9.2
87
10.0
8
9.2
84
9.8
8
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
GoAnywhere MFT
GoAnywhere MFT
Thru
Thru
GoAnywhere MFT and Thru are categorized as File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and Managed File Transfer (MFT)
Unique Categories
GoAnywhere MFT
GoAnywhere MFT has no unique categories
Thru
Thru has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GoAnywhere MFT
GoAnywhere MFT
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
15.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
44.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
39.7%
Thru
Thru
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
18.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
50.5%
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Thru
Thru
Luxury Goods & Jewelry
11.6%
Information Technology and Services
10.5%
Financial Services
9.5%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
8.4%
Marketing and Advertising
7.4%
Other
52.6%
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Discussions
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
Thru
Thru Discussions
EFSS Integration with Outlook?
2 Comments
Husam A.
HA
I think you can use the one drive, it's available on outlook.comRead more
Will you any soon review the Thru update process so that it becomes more automatic and avoid (if not completly remove) manual actions when updating to newer versions onpremises?
1 Comment
Official Response from Thru
Hi Andre thank you for your question. We are working on process improvements for updating Thru applications deployed on-premises.Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Thru has no more discussions with answers