DataMotion vs. Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
DataMotion
Score 9.3 out of 10
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DataMotion integrates modern secure information exchange through a variety of APIs, a no-code web component, connectors, and pre-built solutions that enable integration with existing workflows without having to replace systems or develop a new solution from scratch.N/A
Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT
Score 9.7 out of 10
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Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT is a secure file transfer solution that automates and encrypts data using industry standard protocols (e.g. OpenPGP, SFTP, HTTPS). With auditing and reporting, GoAnywhere can help organizations meet compliance regulations like PCI DSS and HIPAA. GoAnywhere can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud. As a VMware-validated product, it also runs in several virtualized environments including VMware, Amazon AWS, and Microsoft Azure. GoAnywhere exchanges batch and ad…N/A
Pricing
DataMotionFortra's GoAnywhere MFT
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
DataMotionFortra's GoAnywhere MFT
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalOptional
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User Ratings
DataMotionFortra's GoAnywhere MFT
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
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9.9
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Likelihood to Renew
7.1
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10.0
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Usability
6.3
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8.1
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Availability
7.0
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9.0
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Performance
8.0
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10.0
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Support Rating
7.3
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8.6
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Implementation Rating
7.0
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10.0
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Configurability
7.0
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8.0
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Ease of integration
8.8
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Product Scalability
7.0
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9.0
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Vendor post-sale
7.0
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10.0
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Vendor pre-sale
7.0
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User Testimonials
DataMotionFortra's GoAnywhere MFT
Likelihood to Recommend
The Datamotion Secure Mail plug-in can be installed and used in Outlook while sending mail. In the search category, if you keep SecureMail 500 Admin and hit go, you can see how many admins there are. You can also see how many users there are and the license consumption.
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Go Anywhere is perfect for moving data between systems. It is great for pulling data and emailing it or sending it to another server. However, Go Anywhere is limited as an ETL tool. It is not good for large datasets. When we had to move millions of rows from one server to another, it totally choked.
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Pros
  • It gives us a view of email usage on the network, as well as a view of all email viruses hitting the mail servers. This allows us to quickly identify and respond to any security threats and ensure that their email infrastructure is protected against potential attacks.
  • Tracking of communications and monitoring of audit transfers.
  • filtering of email messages and encryption of sensitive customer data.
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  • Automated Task Scheduling - This is a no-brainer. Schedules are easily set up to accomplish anything from basic file transfer tasks to advanced database queries and e-mails.
  • User Interface - Easy to navigate and organized. A central administration dashboard is available to keep up with processes and users.
  • Multiple file transfer solutions - GA MFT provides FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTPS, Secure E-Mail as options for secure file transfers. If one method does not suit the needs internally or for a vendor, other options are available.
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Cons
  • The address book interface to add users could be made simpler
  • The copy and paste feature could be improved
  • When composing an email the system should automatically search address book to provide less typing of Contact names already existing as a send to the person
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  • In the beginning, when implementing, it can take a while to understand how it works thoroughly.
  • Due to the added abilities learning to configure the software can take some time.
  • Training for this product will cost extra. The training is also not excellent.
  • The software seems glitchy at times, sometimes being slow or corrupting jobs.
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Likelihood to Renew
We have more testing to do before we decide if we will make a final decision to use the product as we believe we would also implement datamotion for the acquisitions we have planned for this year
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Usability
I could see DataMotion being used anywhere that needs to send confidential data or information within our outside of the workplace. This platform sends and receives emails securely. Also, the DataMotion support team response time is very helpful/appreciated and they will help you get things up and running quickly. I would definitely recommend [it].
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Since using it and having time to work with it, its process and actions are growing on me and once a project is created one can implement across numerous location or platforms
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Reliability and Availability
Why are you asking me
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Support Rating
Responses always seem timely and the support seems to be pretty good. We haven't really had any major issues with the software yet, so I that's the reason I gave only an 8. If something more difficult were to pop up, I'd have a little more to say on the support for the product.
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GoAnywhere's support team is absolutely wonderful. They are always very fast to respond and will do anything that they can to help you with whatever dilemma you are facing. They also have a great user forum that is very helpful if you are looking for the solution to a problem or just want some advice from others. They are constantly looking to improve and always looking for suggestions on what customers would like to see next which is refreshing.
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Implementation Rating
Make sure to break up the implementation in phases
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Implementation was straight forward. We paid for 50 hours of professional service in case, we need help. We end using only 10 hours. I have only 1 month to convert over 120 scripts from FTP voyager to goanywhere. Old script was had written using bat files. Some of the batch file were written by some other person, who passed away. Documents for old script was not in details. With the professional service, I was able to convert all script within windows
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Alternatives Considered
For us, the deciding factor was the ease with which DataMotion SecureMail could be deployed and managed. We really needed a type of product that wouldn't place too much pressure on the IT department. We also delighted with the DataMotion SecureMail's effectiveness and how drastically it would cut our spam.
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I've never used a product that handles file transfers in the way GoAnywhere does. I have used other SFTP servers and this is by far the most robust and easiest to use. I've used FileZilla, Cerberus and Windows for FTP services and this by far is easier to set up and manage than the other options.
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Scalability
Ridiculous question. It’s scalable and that is why we would want to use it
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Return on Investment
  • Increased efficiency with information sharing as it prevents the need for a cumbersome portal to transmit information/documentation.
  • Allows for accurate detail of document timing and deadlines with the tracking of emails sent and read.
  • Complies with a number of our audit industries standards for secure encrypted data transmission.
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  • With the Secure Mail feature we automated massive secure mail distributions that were previously done by post.
  • By building corporate and EDI frameworks with the Project designer, we reduce the complexity of adding new project to adding a new configuration file to the framework.
  • Simplify security administration by having a single point of entry for process that need file transfers with external partners.
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ScreenShots

DataMotion Screenshots

Screenshot of the DataMotion self-service center provides one-stop access for DataMotion products and free trials. It also has answers to frequently asked questions, documentation, and options to get support.Screenshot of the DataMotion mobile app for Apple iPhone and iPad is available for all DataMotion customers. Linking with an existing DataMotion account, disk quota, and message retention period, it extends secure exchange with users wherever they are.Screenshot of the DataMotion secure message portal login includes single sign-in option with Google, Microsoft, and Apple credentials. OAuth2 support is available for corporate IdP integration (Okta). The portal can be customized and co-branded with corporate colors and logos.Screenshot of where DataMotion offers documentation, helper libraries, and SDKs, available in a self-service customer center, for API integration.

Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT Screenshots

Screenshot of The GoAnywhere Dashboard, where users can access features and choose customizable Gadgets that display vital system statistics and file transfer activity