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Head-to-head · SFTP Server Software

CrushFTP vs GoAnywhere MFT

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score CrushFTP #5 in SFTP Server Software 7.5/10 From $70 · 30-day trial ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit CrushFTP
GoAnywhere MFT #7 in SFTP Server Software 6.8/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit GoAnywhere MFT

CrushFTP leads on 2 checks, GoAnywhere MFT on 0, and 1 is 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 scoreCrushFTP · 7.5/10
  • Most featuresCrushFTP · 2 of 4

CrushFTP scores higher on our rubric for sftp server software: 7.5 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

CrushFTP offers audit logging; GoAnywhere MFT doesn't publish it. CrushFTP offers automation api; GoAnywhere MFT doesn't publish it.

CrushFTP is the better fit for low-cost, integration-heavy file transfer. GoAnywhere MFT is the better fit for large enterprises needing extensive MFT workflows.

  • CrushFTP fits best

    Low-cost, integration-heavy file transfer

  • GoAnywhere MFT fits best

    Large enterprises needing extensive MFT workflows

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Side by side

Feature CrushFTP 7.5/10 Visit ↗ GoAnywhere MFT 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.5 6.8
Ranking #5 in SFTP Server Software #7 in SFTP Server Software
Best for Low-cost, integration-heavy file transfer Large enterprises needing extensive MFT workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 30 days 30 days
Deployment Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CrushFTP 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
  • $70 one-time Small Business license with a 30-day trial
  • SFTP, SCP, FTP, and FTPS support with browser-based administration
  • Automation, synchronization, APIs, monitoring, logs, and cloud integrations
  • 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
  • There is no free plan; access starts with a paid license
  • Small Business and Professional plans provide email support only
  • Self-hosted deployment requires an organization-managed server environment
  • 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

CrushFTP is a self-hosted file transfer server for individuals, small businesses, and enterprises. It supports SFTP, SCP, FTP, FTPS, HTTPS, WebDAV, and related workflows, with browser-based administration for users, virtual file systems,…

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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. CrushFTPSFTP Server Software 7.5From $70 · 30-day trial
  2. GoAnywhere MFTSFTP Server Software 6.8Pricing on request · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CrushFTP — where it wins

    • $70 one-time Small Business license with a 30-day trial
    • SFTP, SCP, FTP, and FTPS support with browser-based administration
    • Automation, synchronization, APIs, monitoring, logs, and cloud integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan; access starts with a paid license
    • Small Business and Professional plans provide email support only
    • Self-hosted deployment requires an organization-managed server environment

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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