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Head-to-head · SFTP Server Software

Bitvise SSH Server vs GoAnywhere MFT

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Bitvise SSH Server #4 in SFTP Server Software 8.0/10 Free plan · paid from $99.95 · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Bitvise
GoAnywhere MFT #7 in SFTP Server Software 6.8/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit GoAnywhere MFT

Bitvise SSH Server leads on 3 checks, GoAnywhere MFT on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBitvise SSH Server · 8.0/10
  • Free planonly Bitvise SSH Server
  • Most featuresBitvise SSH Server · 2 of 4

Bitvise SSH Server scores higher on our rubric for sftp server software: 8.0 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Bitvise SSH Server offers free plan; GoAnywhere MFT doesn't. Bitvise SSH Server offers audit logging; GoAnywhere MFT doesn't publish it. Bitvise SSH Server offers automation api; GoAnywhere MFT doesn't publish it.

Bitvise SSH Server is the better fit for windows-centric SFTP administration. GoAnywhere MFT is the better fit for large enterprises needing extensive MFT workflows.

  • Bitvise SSH Server fits best

    Windows-centric SFTP administration

  • GoAnywhere MFT fits best

    Large enterprises needing extensive MFT workflows

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Side by side

Feature Bitvise SSH Server 8.0/10 Visit ↗ GoAnywhere MFT 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.0 6.8
Ranking #4 in SFTP Server Software #7 in SFTP Server Software
Best for Windows-centric SFTP administration Large enterprises needing extensive MFT workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 30 days 30 days
Deployment Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Windows Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Docs Email, Phone, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Bitvise SSH Server 2/4 · GoAnywhere MFT 0/4
Folder access controls Not published Not published
SSO support Not published Not published
Audit logging ✓ (best) Not published
Automation API ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Deployment model Not published Not published
Included users Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Supports SFTP, SCP, and FTPS with virtual filesystems and mount points
  • Adds quotas, bandwidth limits, MFA, logging, and scheduled tasks
  • Supports Windows accounts, Active Directory, PowerShell, and multi-instance setups
  • Supports a broad range of transfer protocols and cloud storage connectivity
  • Builds graphical workflows with conditions, chained tasks, and scheduled jobs
  • Provides audit logs, APIs, encryption, reporting, and database connectivity
Cons
  • Runs on Windows and is self-hosted rather than cross-platform
  • Web administration is not available
  • Paid per-installation licensing includes 12 months of upgrade access
  • Pricing requires contacting sales for a quote
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of basic transfer teams
  • The product is not open source and has no free plan
Our verdict

Bitvise SSH Server is a Windows-based server for secure file transfer, terminal access, and network tunneling. It supports SFTP, SCP, and secure FTP over TLS, making it suitable for organizations that need controlled file exchange on…

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GoAnywhere MFT is managed file transfer software for organizations exchanging files with internal systems, customers, employees, and trading partners. Fortra positions it for mid-market and enterprise organizations with demanding security,…

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  1. Bitvise SSH ServerSFTP Server Software 8.0Free plan · paid from $99.95 · 30-day trial
  2. GoAnywhere MFTSFTP Server Software 6.8Pricing on request · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Bitvise SSH Server — where it wins

    • Supports SFTP, SCP, and FTPS with virtual filesystems and mount points
    • Adds quotas, bandwidth limits, MFA, logging, and scheduled tasks
    • Supports Windows accounts, Active Directory, PowerShell, and multi-instance setups

    Where it doesn't

    • Runs on Windows and is self-hosted rather than cross-platform
    • Web administration is not available
    • Paid per-installation licensing includes 12 months of upgrade access

  • GoAnywhere MFT — where it wins

    • Supports a broad range of transfer protocols and cloud storage connectivity
    • Builds graphical workflows with conditions, chained tasks, and scheduled jobs
    • Provides audit logs, APIs, encryption, reporting, and database connectivity

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales for a quote
    • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of basic transfer teams
    • The product is not open source and has no free plan
  • Bitvise SSH Server8.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $99.95 · 30-day trial

    A Windows-focused SFTP server with broad administration, automation, and licensing options.

    Visit BitviseFull verdict →
  • GoAnywhere MFT6.8/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    A broad managed file transfer suite for complex enterprise workflows.

    Visit GoAnywhere MFTFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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