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Compare GoAnywhere MFT and Kiteworks 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (54.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
No pricing available
GoAnywhere MFT
Star Rating
(286)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
Learn more about GoAnywhere MFTKiteworks
Star Rating
(37)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (54.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Kiteworks excels in its mobile support with a score of 9.0, allowing for seamless file access on the go, while GoAnywhere MFT's mobile app received a lower score of 6.7, indicating room for improvement in mobile functionality.
- Reviewers mention that GoAnywhere MFT shines in its file transfer capabilities, scoring 9.4, which is significantly higher than Kiteworks' score of 8.7, highlighting GoAnywhere's efficiency in handling large file transfers.
- G2 users note that GoAnywhere MFT offers superior ease of administration with a score of 9.2 compared to Kiteworks' 8.2, making it a more user-friendly option for IT teams managing the software.
- Users on G2 highlight that Kiteworks has a strong focus on collaboration features, particularly in file sharing and change tracking, with scores of 8.9 and 8.3 respectively, while GoAnywhere MFT outperforms in file following and simultaneous editing, scoring 9.5 and 8.5.
- Reviewers say that GoAnywhere MFT provides better data protection features, particularly in encryption techniques, scoring 9.3 compared to Kiteworks' 8.7, which is crucial for organizations handling sensitive information.
- Users report that Kiteworks has a more robust web interface, scoring 8.7, but GoAnywhere MFT surpasses it with a score of 9.2, indicating a more intuitive and user-friendly experience for managing files online.
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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
Kiteworks
No pricing availableFree Trial
GoAnywhere MFT
Free Trial is available
Kiteworks
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
243
9.3
28
Ease of Use
9.0
245
9.0
28
Ease of Setup
8.7
218
7.9
13
Ease of Admin
9.1
195
8.2
10
Quality of Support
8.9
240
8.5
25
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
191
7.7
10
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
243
8.1
25
Features by Category
File Management
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
9.0
13
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Administration
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
9.6
12
Not enough data
9.2
14
Platform
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.3
5
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Standards
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Governance
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
Data Delivery
8.3
124
|
Verified
8.9
6
8.6
138
|
Verified
8.8
7
8.8
134
|
Verified
9.0
7
8.5
126
|
Verified
8.9
6
Functionality
7.4
109
|
Verified
9.4
6
9.3
146
|
Verified
9.3
7
8.6
131
|
Verified
9.7
6
8.2
138
|
Verified
8.1
6
Governance
8.9
138
|
Verified
9.0
7
8.9
131
|
Verified
8.6
6
8.9
138
|
Verified
9.0
5
Core Transfer Infrastructure - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
8.3
124
|
Verified
8.9
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Capabilities - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
9.3
146
|
Verified
9.3
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security & Compliance Controls - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
8.9
138
|
Verified
9.0
7
8.9
131
|
Verified
8.6
6
8.9
138
|
Verified
9.0
5
Intelligent Automation & AI - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Protection
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Usability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.3
5
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.3
5
Platform Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
9.1
72
8.8
7
9.0
69
8.3
6
9.3
74
9.0
7
9.0
73
8.8
7
Functionality
9.4
70
8.9
6
8.1
60
8.6
7
8.2
67
8.6
6
7.4
61
8.6
7
Security
9.2
69
8.9
6
9.1
72
8.9
6
9.2
70
9.4
6
Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway
Not enough data
Not enough data
Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption
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 Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
GoAnywhere MFT and Kiteworks are categorized as File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and Managed File Transfer (MFT)
Unique Categories
GoAnywhere MFT has no unique categories
Kiteworks is categorized as Email Encryption, Digital Governance, Virtual Data Room (VDR), Secure Email Gateway, Cloud Content Collaboration, and Data-Centric Security
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GoAnywhere MFT
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Kiteworks
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
14.7%
Hospital & Health Care
11.5%
Financial Services
10.0%
Computer Software
5.0%
Insurance
4.3%
Other
54.5%
Information Technology and Services
24.3%
Market Research
8.1%
Computer Software
8.1%
Pharmaceuticals
5.4%
Marketing and Advertising
5.4%
Other
48.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
GoAnywhere MFT
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
The ease of use and by far the bang for the buck
Most Helpful Critical Review
Douglas B.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
They are requiring us to convert our perpetual license to a subscription license and doubling the price of our annual maintenance for the subscription fee.
Kiteworks
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Services
kiteworks is a cloud-based enterprise content management platform that aims to simplify and enhance collaboration and file management for businesses. Some of its features include secure file sharing, document editing, version control, and access control. It...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Rainer W.
Verified User in Consumer Goods
It's not for everyone. It's actually quite a behemoth that involves a learning curve.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
The ease of use and by far the bang for the buck
Verified User in Information Services
kiteworks is a cloud-based enterprise content management platform that aims to simplify and enhance collaboration and file management for businesses. Some of its features include secure file sharing, document editing, version control, and access control. It...
Douglas B.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
They are requiring us to convert our perpetual license to a subscription license and doubling the price of our annual maintenance for the subscription fee.
Rainer W.
Verified User in Consumer Goods
It's not for everyone. It's actually quite a behemoth that involves a learning curve.
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
To transfer files using MFT (Managed File Transfer), follow these steps:
1. Select the files you want to transfer.
2. Choose the MFT software or service you will use.
3. Configure the transfer settings, including the destination and any security protocols.
4. Initiate the transfer process.
5. Monitor the transfer to ensure it completes successfully.
6. Verify the integrity of the transferred files at the destination.
1 comment
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
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