Head-to-head · Managed File Transfer - Midmarket Software
Fortra GoAnywhere MFT vs SolarWinds Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server
Fortra GoAnywhere MFT leads on 0 checks, SolarWinds Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server 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 · 9.3/10
- Free trialonly Fortra GoAnywhere MFT
- Most featuresSolarWinds Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server · 3 of 3
Fortra GoAnywhere MFT scores higher on our rubric for managed file transfer - midmarket software: 9.3 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
Fortra GoAnywhere MFT is the better fit for enterprise teams needing full MFT orchestration. SolarWinds Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server is the better fit for midmarket IT teams needing on-prem file transfer.
- Fortra GoAnywhere MFT fits best
Enterprise teams needing full MFT orchestration
- SolarWinds Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server fits best
Midmarket IT teams needing on-prem file transfer
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Side by side
| Feature | Fortra GoAnywhere MFT 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | SolarWinds Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #1 in Managed File Transfer - Midmarket Software | #5 in Managed File Transfer - Midmarket Software |
| Best for | Enterprise teams needing full MFT orchestration | Midmarket IT teams needing on-prem file transfer |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request · 30-day trial | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Self-hosted, Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux, Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets · 24/7 | Docs, Tickets, Phone |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Fortra GoAnywhere MFT 2/3 · SolarWinds Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server 3/3 | ||
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audit logs | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Not checked yet | On_premises |
| Protocol support | Not checked yet | Sftp |
| Maximum file size | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Support coverage | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Fortra GoAnywhere MFT centralizes managed file transfers for organizations exchanging data with employees, customers, vendors, trading partners, and internal systems. It is aimed at enterprise teams that need to coordinate secure transfers… Read the review → |
SolarWinds Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server is a self-hosted file-transfer platform for midmarket and enterprise IT teams managing recurring exchanges with employees, partners, applications and customers. It supports Windows, Linux and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Fortra GoAnywhere MFT — where it wins
- Automates scheduled, monitored, multi-step transfer workflows
- Supports AS2, FTP, FTPS, HTTPS, SFTP, and GoFast servers
- Combines EDI and other data translation with audit reporting
Where it doesn't
- Quote-based pricing requires contacting sales
- No free plan is offered
- Its broad enterprise scope may exceed simpler transfer needs
SolarWinds Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server — where it wins
- Supports SFTP, FTP, FTPS and HTTP/HTTPS transfers.
- Automates scheduled and event-driven transfer workflows.
- Includes access controls, audit logging and high-availability options.
Where it doesn't
- Licensing and commercial terms require a sales quote.
- Its integration options center on Active Directory and LDAP.
- The feature set is comparatively narrower than some alternatives.
- Fortra GoAnywhere MFT9.3/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial
A broad MFT suite for teams coordinating secure transfers, automation, and data translation.
Visit FortraFull verdict → - SolarWinds Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server9.0/10 · Pricing on request
Established transfer protocols and workflow controls for teams managing recurring file exchanges.
Visit SolarWindsFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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