GoAnywhere MFT
7.9#15 in file transfer servicesAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitGoAnywhere MFT vs Serv-U FTP Server
Serv-U FTP Server
7.8#2 in managed file transfer softwareAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | GoAnywhere MFT | Serv-U FTP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Company legal name | Crunchbase lists the legal name as Fortra LLC and also identifies HelpSystems as a former name. | SolarWinds documentation identifies the maker as SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. |
| Encryption | GoAnywhere provides OpenPGP, GPG, AES, SSL and SSH encryption, with FIPS-validated cryptography described for protected communications. | The product uses SSL/TLS to encrypt file transfers and help prevent tampering or exposure during transfer. |
| Founded | 1982 | 1999 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Integrations | Cloud Connectors integrate with services including SharePoint, Salesforce, and Dropbox, and the Cloud Connector Marketplace includes APIs such as Jenkins, JIRA, Trello, Zendesk, and Google Cloud Storage. | Serv-U can use ODBC-compliant databases such as Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL and can integrate with Active Directory or LDAP servers. |
| Protocols | Supported protocols include SFTP, SCP, FTP, FTPS, HTTP(S), PeSIT, AS2, AS3, AS4, SMTP, POP3, IMAP, REST, and SOAP. | The FTP Server edition supports FTP and FTPS over IPv4 and IPv6; the comparison page lists HTTP as included as well. |
| Purpose | GoAnywhere MFT manages file transfers, file sharing, secure FTP, and automation through a single interface for organizations handling high volumes of sensitive data. | Serv-U FTP Server provides FTP and FTPS file transfers for organizations. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.6 out of 5 from 456 reviews | 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.8 out of 5 from 133 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 17 reviews |
GoAnywhere MFT plans
- GoAnywhere MFTPriced on request
Serv-U FTP Server plans
- Serv-U FTP Server$55 a month
- Serv-U File Transfer Protocol Server$55
- Serv-U Gateway$111 a month
- Serv-U Managed File Transfer Server$335 a month
Pick GoAnywhere MFT if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Serv-U FTP Server if…
Serv-U FTP Server suits small businesses and project teams that need FTPS, scripted transfers, and a smaller number of users and domains on one server. It may also suit administrators who need account, quota, and transfer controls.