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Head-to-head · SFTP Server Software

CompleteFTP vs GoAnywhere MFT

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score CompleteFTP #2 in SFTP Server Software 8.4/10 Free plan · paid from $369 · 31-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit CompleteFTP
GoAnywhere MFT #7 in SFTP Server Software 6.8/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit GoAnywhere MFT

CompleteFTP leads on 1 check, GoAnywhere MFT on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCompleteFTP · 8.4/10
  • Free planonly CompleteFTP

CompleteFTP scores higher on our rubric for sftp server software: 8.4 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

CompleteFTP offers free plan; GoAnywhere MFT doesn't.

CompleteFTP is the better fit for feature-rich deployments needing high availability. GoAnywhere MFT is the better fit for large enterprises needing extensive MFT workflows.

  • CompleteFTP fits best

    Feature-rich deployments needing high availability

  • GoAnywhere MFT fits best

    Large enterprises needing extensive MFT workflows

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Side by side

Feature CompleteFTP 8.4/10 Visit ↗ GoAnywhere MFT 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 6.8
Ranking #2 in SFTP Server Software #7 in SFTP Server Software
Best for Feature-rich deployments needing high availability 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 31 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CompleteFTP 0/4 · GoAnywhere MFT 0/4
Folder access controls Not published Not published
SSO support Not published Not published
Audit logging Not published Not published
Automation API Not published Not published
Specs
Deployment model Not published Not published
Included users Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, HTTP/HTTPS and SSH
  • Includes automation, scripting, audit logging and administration APIs
  • Offers clustering, load balancing and failover for enterprise deployments
  • 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
  • SFTP is not included in the Free plan
  • Linux support is limited to the Enterprise MFT edition
  • Standard does not document audit logging
  • 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

CompleteFTP is a server-based managed file transfer product for organizations that need secure, automated file exchange. It supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, HTTP/HTTPS and SSH, alongside user, group, quota and permission management.…

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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. CompleteFTPSFTP Server Software 8.4Free plan · paid from $369 · 31-day trial
  2. GoAnywhere MFTSFTP Server Software 6.8Pricing on request · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CompleteFTP — where it wins

    • Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, HTTP/HTTPS and SSH
    • Includes automation, scripting, audit logging and administration APIs
    • Offers clustering, load balancing and failover for enterprise deployments

    Where it doesn't

    • SFTP is not included in the Free plan
    • Linux support is limited to the Enterprise MFT edition
    • Standard does not document audit logging

  • 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
  • CompleteFTP8.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $369 · 31-day trial

    A broad managed file transfer server for automated, high-availability deployments.

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  • 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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