Head-to-head · SFTP Hosting
GoAnywhere MFT vs ExaVault
GoAnywhere MFT leads on 1 check, ExaVault on 1, and 2 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 scoreGoAnywhere MFT · 8.8/10
- Free planonly ExaVault
- Free trialonly GoAnywhere MFT
- Most featuresGoAnywhere MFT · 2 of 4
GoAnywhere MFT scores higher on our rubric for sftp hosting: 8.8 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
ExaVault offers free plan; GoAnywhere MFT doesn't. GoAnywhere MFT offers api access; ExaVault doesn't.
GoAnywhere MFT is the better fit for enterprises automating complex file transfers. ExaVault is the better fit for teams wanting self-hosted transfers and a free option.
- GoAnywhere MFT fits best
Enterprises automating complex file transfers
- ExaVault fits best
Teams wanting self-hosted transfers and a free option
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Side by side
| Feature | GoAnywhere MFT 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | ExaVault 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #3 in SFTP Hosting | #8 in SFTP Hosting |
| Best for | Enterprises automating complex file transfers | Teams wanting self-hosted transfers and a free option |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request · 30-day trial | $99/unit/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features GoAnywhere MFT 2/4 · ExaVault 1/4 | ||
| Workflow automation | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| SSO support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Audit logs | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| API access | ✓ (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 |
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| Our verdict | 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… Read the review → |
ExaVault is a self-hosted file-transfer appliance maintained by Files.com for organizations that need FTP, SFTP, FTPS, WebDAV and browser-based file access in infrastructure they operate. Its free plan supports up to 50 users, making it… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
ExaVault — where it wins
- Free plan supports up to 50 users and four transfer protocols
- Browser file manager, share links, permissions and audit logging
- Integrates with Active Directory, LDAP, SAML and SCIM
Where it doesn't
- API access is unavailable
- Self-hosted deployment requires infrastructure the organization operates
- Appliance compliance posture depends on the customer's infrastructure
- GoAnywhere MFT8.8/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Broad-protocol managed file transfer with workflow automation and hybrid deployment.
Visit FortraFull verdict → - ExaVault8.4/10 · Free plan
A free, self-hosted transfer appliance with browser file access and permission controls.
Visit Files.comFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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