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Head-to-head · SFTP Hosting

Cloud FTP vs GoAnywhere MFT

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Cloud FTP #2 in SFTP Hosting 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Google Cloud
GoAnywhere MFT #3 in SFTP Hosting 8.8/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Fortra

Cloud FTP leads on 0 checks, GoAnywhere MFT on 0, and 3 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 scoreCloud FTP · 9.0/10
  • Free trialonly GoAnywhere MFT
  • Most featuresGoAnywhere MFT · 2 of 4

Cloud FTP scores higher on our rubric for sftp hosting: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Cloud FTP is the better fit for teams already using Google Cloud Storage. GoAnywhere MFT is the better fit for enterprises automating complex file transfers.

  • Cloud FTP fits best

    Teams already using Google Cloud Storage

  • GoAnywhere MFT fits best

    Enterprises automating complex file transfers

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Side by side

Feature Cloud FTP 9.0/10 Visit ↗ GoAnywhere MFT 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #2 in SFTP Hosting #3 in SFTP Hosting
Best for Teams already using Google Cloud Storage Enterprises automating complex file transfers
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $0.04/GB usage-based Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan — —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Docs, Community, Tickets Email, Phone, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cloud FTP 0/4 · GoAnywhere MFT 2/4
Workflow automation Not checked yet ✓ (best)
SSO support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Audit logs Not checked yet Not checked yet
API access Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Included storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Monthly transfer Not checked yet Not checked yet
User accounts Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Connects SFTP users directly to Cloud Storage buckets
  • Offers internet-accessible or VPC-connected server endpoints
  • Supports public-key authentication and up to 500 concurrent sessions
  • Supports a broad range of transfer protocols and cloud storage connectivity
  • Graphical workflows, scheduled jobs, retries, and email alerts automate transfers
  • Audit logs, REST API, and cloud or self-hosted deployment support operations
Cons
  • Usage-based charges vary with server hours and transfer volume
  • Cloud Storage and related Google Cloud charges are billed separately
  • Focused on SFTP access to Cloud Storage rather than general file hosting
  • Pricing requires a quote, making costs harder to assess
  • No free plan; the advertised trial lasts 30 days
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of teams seeking basic SFTP hosting
Our verdict

Cloud FTP is Google Cloud’s managed SFTP service for organizations that need partners, employees, or data-processing workflows to exchange files with Cloud Storage buckets. Users connect through standard SFTP clients, while administrators…

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GoAnywhere MFT is managed file transfer software from Fortra for mid-market and enterprise organizations exchanging files with internal systems, customers, employees, and trading partners. It supports SFTP alongside protocols including…

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  1. Cloud FTPSFTP Hosting 9.0Paid
  2. GoAnywhere MFTSFTP Hosting 8.8Pricing on request · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cloud FTP — where it wins

    • Connects SFTP users directly to Cloud Storage buckets
    • Offers internet-accessible or VPC-connected server endpoints
    • Supports public-key authentication and up to 500 concurrent sessions

    Where it doesn't

    • Usage-based charges vary with server hours and transfer volume
    • Cloud Storage and related Google Cloud charges are billed separately
    • Focused on SFTP access to Cloud Storage rather than general file hosting

  • GoAnywhere MFT — where it wins

    • Supports a broad range of transfer protocols and cloud storage connectivity
    • Graphical workflows, scheduled jobs, retries, and email alerts automate transfers
    • Audit logs, REST API, and cloud or self-hosted deployment support operations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a quote, making costs harder to assess
    • No free plan; the advertised trial lasts 30 days
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of teams seeking basic SFTP hosting
  • Cloud FTP9.0/10 · Paid

    Managed SFTP access to Cloud Storage, billed by server uptime and data transferred.

    Visit Google CloudFull verdict →
  • GoAnywhere MFT8.8/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    Broad-protocol managed file transfer with workflow automation and hybrid deployment.

    Visit FortraFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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