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Head-to-head · Managed File Transfer Software

Fortra GoAnywhere MFT vs SFTPPlus

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Fortra GoAnywhere MFT #2 in Managed File Transfer Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Fortra
SFTPPlus #16 in Managed File Transfer Software 6.3/10 From $1,900 · 30-day trial ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit SFTPPlus

Fortra GoAnywhere MFT leads on 0 checks, SFTPPlus on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFortra GoAnywhere MFT · 8.2/10

Fortra GoAnywhere MFT scores higher on our rubric for managed file transfer software: 8.2 against 6.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #16.

On protocol support, Fortra GoAnywhere MFT gives you Enterprise where SFTPPlus offers Broad.

Fortra GoAnywhere MFT is the better fit for enterprise MFT with rich workflows. SFTPPlus is the better fit for broad protocol and identity coverage.

  • Fortra GoAnywhere MFT fits best

    Enterprise MFT with rich workflows

  • SFTPPlus fits best

    Broad protocol and identity coverage

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Side by side

Feature Fortra GoAnywhere MFT 8.2/10 Visit ↗ SFTPPlus 6.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 6.3
Ranking #2 in Managed File Transfer Software #16 in Managed File Transfer Software
Best for Enterprise MFT with rich workflows Broad protocol and identity coverage
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 30 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets · 24/7 Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 9 integrations 16 integrations
Built for Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Fortra GoAnywhere MFT 3/3 · SFTPPlus 3/3
Workflow automation ✓ ✓
Audit trail ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Protocol support Enterprise Broad
Deployment options Hybrid Hybrid
Managed connectors Not published Not published
Maximum file size Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Multi-step automation with scheduling and transfer monitoring
  • Supports enterprise protocols, EDI translation, and cloud connectors
  • Centralized audit reporting with active-active clustering
  • Supports SFTP, FTPS, SCP, HTTPS, AS2, WebDAV, and more
  • Automates scheduled and event-triggered transfers with retries
  • Connects with LDAP, Entra ID, Okta, cloud storage, and databases
Cons
  • Quote-based pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Feature breadth may exceed the needs of smaller teams
  • No free plan for ongoing use
  • Starts at $1,900 per installation
  • No free plan is available
  • Broader deployment and orchestration features may exceed narrow-use needs
Our verdict

Fortra GoAnywhere MFT is an enterprise managed file transfer solution for organizations exchanging data with employees, customers, vendors, trading partners, and internal systems. It centralizes administration through a browser-based…

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SFTPPlus is managed file transfer software for organizations exchanging files among internal systems, customers, suppliers, trading partners, and cloud services. It combines server-side transfer services with client-side orchestration,…

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  1. Fortra GoAnywhere MFTManaged File Transfer Software 8.2Pricing on request · 30-day trial
  2. SFTPPlusManaged File Transfer Software 6.3From $1,900 · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Fortra GoAnywhere MFT — where it wins

    • Multi-step automation with scheduling and transfer monitoring
    • Supports enterprise protocols, EDI translation, and cloud connectors
    • Centralized audit reporting with active-active clustering

    Where it doesn't

    • Quote-based pricing requires a sales conversation
    • Feature breadth may exceed the needs of smaller teams
    • No free plan for ongoing use

  • SFTPPlus — where it wins

    • Supports SFTP, FTPS, SCP, HTTPS, AS2, WebDAV, and more
    • Automates scheduled and event-triggered transfers with retries
    • Connects with LDAP, Entra ID, Okta, cloud storage, and databases

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $1,900 per installation
    • No free plan is available
    • Broader deployment and orchestration features may exceed narrow-use needs
  • Fortra GoAnywhere MFT8.2/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    A broad enterprise MFT suite for automated, governed, multi-system data exchange.

    Visit FortraFull verdict →
  • SFTPPlus6.3/10 · From $1,900 · 30-day trial

    A broad, automation-focused MFT platform with a high starting price for smaller deployments.

    Visit SFTPPlusFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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