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Head-to-head · SFTP Server Software

Wing FTP Server vs GoAnywhere MFT

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Wing FTP Server #3 in SFTP Server Software 8.3/10 Free plan · paid from $199 · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Wing FTP
GoAnywhere MFT #7 in SFTP Server Software 6.8/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit GoAnywhere MFT

Wing FTP Server leads on 3 checks, GoAnywhere MFT on 0, and 0 are 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 scoreWing FTP Server · 8.3/10
  • Free planonly Wing FTP Server
  • Most featuresWing FTP Server · 2 of 4

Wing FTP Server scores higher on our rubric for sftp server software: 8.3 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Wing FTP Server offers free plan; GoAnywhere MFT doesn't. Wing FTP Server offers audit logging; GoAnywhere MFT doesn't publish it. Wing FTP Server offers automation api; GoAnywhere MFT doesn't publish it.

Wing FTP Server is the better fit for cross-platform teams wanting web administration. GoAnywhere MFT is the better fit for large enterprises needing extensive MFT workflows.

  • Wing FTP Server fits best

    Cross-platform teams wanting web administration

  • GoAnywhere MFT fits best

    Large enterprises needing extensive MFT workflows

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Side by side

Feature Wing FTP Server 8.3/10 Visit ↗ GoAnywhere MFT 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 6.8
Ranking #3 in SFTP Server Software #7 in SFTP Server Software
Best for Cross-platform teams wanting web administration Large enterprises needing extensive MFT workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 30 days 30 days
Deployment Self-hosted, Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, Web Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Wing FTP Server 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
  • Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTP, and HTTPS transfers
  • Browser-based administration and web client
  • Automation, audit reporting, APIs, and clustering support
  • 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
  • Free Edition is limited to non-commercial use and one domain
  • SFTP, FTPS, and HTTPS require the Secure Edition
  • Advanced authentication and scheduling start with Corporate Edition
  • 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

Wing FTP Server is self-hosted file-transfer software for Windows, macOS, Linux, and the web. It suits teams that need more than a basic SFTP endpoint, particularly those managing multiple transfer protocols through a browser.…

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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. Wing FTP ServerSFTP Server Software 8.3Free plan · paid from $199 · 30-day trial
  2. GoAnywhere MFTSFTP Server Software 6.8Pricing on request · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Wing FTP Server — where it wins

    • Supports FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTP, and HTTPS transfers
    • Browser-based administration and web client
    • Automation, audit reporting, APIs, and clustering support

    Where it doesn't

    • Free Edition is limited to non-commercial use and one domain
    • SFTP, FTPS, and HTTPS require the Secure Edition
    • Advanced authentication and scheduling start with Corporate Edition

  • 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
  • Wing FTP Server8.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $199 · 30-day trial

    A flexible cross-platform SFTP server with browser management and enterprise controls.

    Visit Wing FTPFull verdict →
  • GoAnywhere MFT6.8/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    A broad managed file transfer suite for complex enterprise workflows.

    Visit GoAnywhere MFTFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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