Progress MOVEit Transfer vs GoAnywhere MFT

Progress MOVEit Transfer9.3Visit GMGoAnywhere MFT8.8Visit

Higher score Progress MOVEit Transfer #1 in File Transfer Services 9.3/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Progress

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GM GoAnywhere MFT #4 in File Transfer Services 8.8/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit GoAnywhere

• Progress MOVEit Transfer fits best

  Regulated enterprises needing secure transfers

• GoAnywhere MFT fits best

  Enterprise hybrid MFT deployments

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Side by side

Feature	Progress MOVEit Transfer 9.3/10 Visit ↗	GMGoAnywhere MFT 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.8
Ranking	#1 in File Transfer Services	#4 in File Transfer Services
Best for	Regulated enterprises needing secure transfers	Enterprise hybrid MFT deployments
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request · 30-day trial	Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Docs, Community	Email, Phone, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance	GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Progress MOVEit Transfer 1/4 · GoAnywhere MFT 1/4
Download tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
API access	✓	✓
Custom branding	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Desktop app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Max file size	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Link expiry	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports SFTP, FTPS and HTTP/S with encryption in transit and at rest Tamper-evident, searchable and exportable audit logs support oversight Cloud and self-hosted deployment with MFA, SSO and high-availability patterns	Broad support for SFTP, AS2/AS4, REST, SOAP, and cloud storage Multi-step workflow automation with scheduling, retries, and alerts Detailed audit logs, encryption, APIs, and hybrid deployment options
Cons	Pricing is quote-based rather than published by plan No permanent free plan is available Advanced capabilities may require MOVEit Automation or related modules	Pricing requires contact with sales for a quote No free plan is offered The breadth of features may exceed simpler file-transfer needs
Our verdict	Progress MOVEit Transfer is managed file transfer software for organizations exchanging sensitive files with internal teams, customers, partners and external systems. It fits mid-market and enterprise environments that need encrypted… Read the review →	GoAnywhere MFT is managed file transfer software for organizations exchanging files with internal systems, customers, employees, and trading partners. It is designed for mid-market and enterprise teams that need centralized administration,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Progress MOVEit Transfer — where it wins

  • Supports SFTP, FTPS and HTTP/S with encryption in transit and at rest
  • Tamper-evident, searchable and exportable audit logs support oversight
  • Cloud and self-hosted deployment with MFA, SSO and high-availability patterns

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is quote-based rather than published by plan
  • No permanent free plan is available
  • Advanced capabilities may require MOVEit Automation or related modules

• GoAnywhere MFT — where it wins

  • Broad support for SFTP, AS2/AS4, REST, SOAP, and cloud storage
  • Multi-step workflow automation with scheduling, retries, and alerts
  • Detailed audit logs, encryption, APIs, and hybrid deployment options

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contact with sales for a quote
  • No free plan is offered
  • The breadth of features may exceed simpler file-transfer needs

• Progress MOVEit Transfer9.3/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A compliance-focused managed file transfer service for regulated organizations.

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• GMGoAnywhere MFT8.8/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A broad, compliance-focused MFT platform for complex hybrid enterprise environments.

  Visit GoAnywhereFull verdict →