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GoAnywhere MFT vs Diplomat MFT
Why replace GoAnywhere MFT with Diplomat MFT?
GoAnywhere MFT is a managed file transfer solution that’s been available since the 1990s, developed by Fortra (formerly HelpSystems). It supports SFTP, FTPS, SCP, HTTPS, and AS2 protocols and is available as on-premises software or a cloud-hosted service. GoAnywhere is widely used in enterprise environments but has faced significant security scrutiny that has led many organizations to re-evaluate their MFT vendor relationships.
The Sunburst supply chain attack in 2020, which the US government described as one of the worst cyber-espionage incidents in history with over 18,000 Fortra (GoAnywhere) customers including federal agencies were compromised. GoAnywhere MFT wasn’t directly involved in that incident, but the platform hasn’t escaped scrutiny. CVE-2024-28995, a path traversal vulnerability disclosed in June 2024, allowed unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server. Rapid7 described it as “trivially exploitable,” and active exploitation was observed within days of disclosure. For organizations handling sensitive file transfers, these patterns raise legitimate questions about vendor security practices.
Diplomat MFT offers a different approach: 20 years of operation without a single CVE, transparent pricing starting at $1,149/year, and an architecture designed to minimise attack surface from the ground up. Rather than inheriting the security legacy of a large vendor acquisition, organizations choose platforms with proven track records and direct access to the engineering team who built them.
Compare Diplomat MFT with GoAnywhere
Diplomat MFT offers these advantages over GoAnywhere MFT
| FILE TRANSFER SERVER | DIPLOMAT MFT ENTERPRISE | GoAnywhere MFT |
|---|---|---|
| Users, Groups, Virtual File System | ✅ | ✅ |
| User IP Whitelisting | ✅ | ✅ |
| File Retention Policies | ✅ | ✅ |
| Folder Automation Events | ✅ | ✅ |
| Logging, Auditing & Reporting | ✅ | ✅ |
| 24/7 Severity 1 Support Availability | ✅ | ✅ (premium tier) |
| Edge Gateway (Included) | ✅ | ✅ (GoAnywhere Gateway, separate licence) |
| OpenPGP File Encryption and Decryption | ✅ | ✅ |
| Auto-Rotating PGP Subkeys | ✅ | ❌ |
| High Watermark File Detection | ✅ | ❌ |
| Cloud Storage Integration | ✅ | ✅ |
| Job Monitor Visibility | ✅ | ✅ |
| Sync and Replication | ✅ | ✅ |
| Published Transparent Pricing | ✅ | ❌ (Contact for quote) |
| Typical Implementation Time | Weeks | Weeks–months |
| Zero CVEs (22-Year Track Record) | ✅ | ❌ (CVE-2023-0669 critical RCE, CVE-2024-0204 auth bypass, actively exploited pre-patch) |
*Research based on publicly available information as of January 2026. GoAnywhere MFT (Fortra) experienced a critical zero-day exploit (CVE-2023-0669) in 2023, actively exploited by the Clop ransomware group prior to any public disclosure, affecting 130+ organizations.
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| Compliance Automation | - | Automated |
| Vendor Support | - | Highly rated on G2 (as of Jan 2026) |
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MFT Migration Service:
Here’s an Overview of How It Works
Our MFT Migration Service provides a structured approach to help you seamlessly transition from your existing file transfer solution to Diplomat MFT. Many of the world’s largest organizations in industries like healthcare, financial services, retail, and more trust Coviant Software with their most sensitive file transfers. You can, too.
Step 1: Initial Discussion
In a 1–2-hour virtual session, our MFT experts meet with your team to understand your current file transfer setup. We identify which file transfer workflows should be migrated, and how you can do it easily and effectively.
Step 2: Deliver Tailored Migration Plan
We review what we’ve learned and prepare a clear, actionable Statement of Work (SOW)—outlining timeframes, required resources, and what you can expect.
Step 3: Review & Decide
You evaluate the SOW at your own pace. Need more clarity? We’re happy to consult further—at no cost.
Step 4: Fast, Professional Delivery
Once approved, we can quickly start assisting with your migration. We keep in close contact throughout the process, with regular updates and zero guesswork.
Step 5: Final Review & Sign-Off
We walk through the results with you to ensure everything meets expectations. Only when you’re satisfied do we consider the job done.
If you have questions, please reach out to schedule a discussion and quick demonstration of Diplomat MFT. Or you can take Diplomat MFT for a free 15-day test drive with no obligations.
Understanding the features and benefits of the technologies
GoAnywhere MFT is an enterprise-grade managed file transfer platform designed for organizations that need to move large volumes of data between internal systems and external partners. It supports a broad range of protocols including SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, and AS2, and is commonly deployed in environments that require structured B2B integration and compliance controls.
The platform is built for flexibility and scale. However, that flexibility comes with complexity. GoAnywhere uses a modular architecture, meaning capabilities such as secure gateway deployment, advanced automation, and certain integrations often require additional configuration, components, or licensing. As environments grow, this can increase operational overhead and reliance on specialist expertise.
For organizations with dedicated MFT or integration teams, this model can be effective. For those prioritizing faster deployment, simpler management, and reduced maintenance, the complexity becomes a key consideration.
Employs SFTP and OpenPGP encryption for highest security
Calendar exclusions prevent transfers on bank holidays
Reducing risk of human error by automating transfers
Robust scheduler for easy configuration of transfer times
Full audit trails, file archiving, and notifications
Integrates with various protocols (SFTP, FTPS, AS2, HTTPS)
What does “Enterprise” file transfer really mean?
The term “enterprise” implies a product has the features, capacity, and job management capabilities to handle the demands of the largest organizations. With managed file transfer software, that means automating the largest file transfers to an extensive digital supply chain, doing it securely and reliably, and keeping pace no matter how your needs expand. It also means including enterprise-class features such as full auditing, alerting, data archiving and retention, directory management integration, PGP encryption management, and 24×7 support. We’ve helped a lot of organizations that found GoAnywhere MFT fell short of those expectations. And so, if you’re looking for an alternative to GoAnywhere MFT and need an MFT solution that has been proven in the most demanding enterprise environments, take a look at Diplomat MFT. You’ll be glad you did.
What's new in Diplomat MFT?
Key Diplomat MFT enhancements include:
Secure, Browser-Based File Transfers: Allows your partners to simply use a standard web browser. Just send a URL and login credentials. No third-party tools, no software, no training needed.
Automated PGP Browser-Based File Transfers: Mandate PGP policy across your entire information supply chain, removing complexity and enhancing security.
Threat Intelligence: Real-time blocking of malicious IP addresses with automated threat detection to prevent intrusions and advanced persistent threats.
IP Access Rules: Granular control to block high-risk IP addresses, ensuring only trusted users and networks have access.
PGP Enforcement Rules: Automatically removes files that aren't PGP encrypted, preventing exposure of sensitive information and ensuring data protection compliance.
SFTP Connections Report: Complete visibility into file access for compliance audits and security monitoring with full transparency.
Syslog Logging: Centralized monitoring of all system logins to identify suspicious activity across the entire network.
Zoho WorkDrive Transport Type: Easy integration and automated file transfers to Zoho WorkDrive, reducing manual work and errors.
Expanded RegEx: More flexibility in organizing file names and file types, reducing manual sorting and errors.
Connection Map Report: Visual documentation of data flow for compliance (HIPAA, etc.) showing connections between systems made by Diplomat MFT.
Granular Permissions and Custom Roles: Fine-tuned access control for improved security and regulatory compliance with role-based security.
Support for SSO (Single Sign-On) for Administrators: Simplifies administrator login, centralizes user management, and reduces administrative overhead.
If you have questions, please reach out to schedule a discussion and quick demonstration of Diplomat MFT. Or you can take Diplomat MFT for a free 15-day test drive with no obligations.
Years of experience
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Years of experience
Individual transfers per day
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We have three editions of Diplomat MFT to suit varying business requirements and budgets.
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Once your evaluation is complete, we'll review the results together against your original requirements. You'll have everything you need to make an informed decision — with no obligation to purchase.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the best alternative to GoAnywhere MFT?
The best alternative to GoAnywhere MFT is a solution that delivers enterprise-grade performance, multi-protocol support, and robust automation, without the architectural vulnerabilities that have resulted in data breaches or the escalating costs of legacy platforms. An enterprise-ready MFT solution must provide centralized control, no-code workflow automation, OpenPGP encryption, and detailed audit trails with one-click reporting to meet regulatory industry standards like HIPAA, PCI DSS, DORA, GLBA and GDPR. Diplomat MFT can be considered a good GoAnywhere replacement because it offers these mission-critical capabilities alongside a security-first architecture that eliminates common attack vectors. While larger vendors focus on adding excessive features, Diplomat MFT focuses on high-reliability orchestration and “set-it-and-forget-it” workflows that reduce operational friction, while retaining enterprise-grade MFT performance.
Is Diplomat MFT a good replacement for Fortra GoAnywhere MFT?
Yes, Diplomat MFT is a powerful and direct replacement for Fortra GoAnywhere, providing feature parity for secure SFTP, PGP automation, and hybrid cloud integration. Organizations such as the City of Los Angeles have successfully migrated from GoAnywhere to Diplomat MFT to resolve the security issues, escalating costs, and complex configurations that often plague GoAnywhere deployments. Reviewers on G2 rate Diplomat MFT higher in key areas such as Quality of Support (9.7 vs. 8.9) and Ease of Setup (9.2 vs. 8.7). Additionally, Diplomat MFT’s Edge Gateway architecture provides a more robust security boundary than many legacy competitors by ensuring no credentials or unencrypted files are ever stored in the DMZ.
Why do companies switch from GoAnywhere to Diplomat MFT?
Companies primarily switch from GoAnywhere to Diplomat MFT due to rising licensing costs and critical security concerns associated with GoAnywhere’s recent history.
- Ethical vs. PE-Driven Pricing: GoAnywhere is owned by private equity, leading to expensive subscription costs, hidden modules, and prices that can reach 5X the cost of Diplomat MFT Enterprise Edition – which is available at a flat rate of $10,999 per year; with full functionality including support and connections with unlimited information supply chain partners.
- Zero-Breach History: GoAnywhere has suffered several high-profile exploitations, including a pre-authentication remote command injection exploit (CVE-2023-0669) in 2023. The vulnerability existed in the License Response Servlet within the applications administrative console. Because the servlet did not properly validate the data it received from network requests, attackers could send a specially crafted malicious object that, when processed, allowed them to execute arbitrary commands on the server without needing login credentials. A major factor was that many organizations had their administrative consoles exposed directly to the public internet, providing a clear path for attackers. Over 130 organizations were affected including Community Health Systems (CHS), Hatch Bank, Hitachi Energy and Procter & Gamble. Diplomat MFT uses a secure-by-design architecture that fundamentally differs from the vulnerable GoAnywhere configuration in several ways:
- Internal-only administration: Unlike the GoAnywhere exploit, which targeted administrative portals exposed on the web, Diplomat MFT is administered strictly through an internal browser interface. This ensures that administrative functions are never accessible from the public internet.
- Proprietary Edge Gateway: Diplomat MFT uses a proprietary gateway that sits in the network’s DMZ (protected zone). This gateway is “not autonomous” and only operates as directed by the internal server through inside-out connectivity.
- Zero Data Exposure at the Edge: The Diplomat MFT Edge Gateway stores no sensitive information. No user lists, no credentials, and no encryption keys. Even if the gateway itself were compromised, an attacker would find nothing useful to exploit, as files never exist in an unencrypted state.
- Minimized Attack Surface: Diplomat MFT streamlines its architecture to include only necessary functionalities, intentionally excluding unnecessary browser features (like sharable links) that often create larger attack surfaces in competing products.
- Active Threat Intelligence: Diplomat MFT includes real-time threat intelligence that scans and blocks known malicious or risky IP addresses before they can even attempt to connect to the server.
Diplomat MFT has maintained a 20+ year breach-free track record through careful design and a security-first approach.
Our organization was affected by the CVE-2023-0669 breach. What’s the fastest, safe migration path?
For organizations that were affected by the CVE-2023-0669 breach, which involved a high-severity pre-authentication command injection vulnerability in the Fortra GoAnywhere MFT administrator console, the fastest safe migration path includes a structured transition to an enterprise-grade managed file transfer.
The following steps define the most efficient and secure route to replacing a compromised instance:
- Scoping and Audit (Immediate Risk Reduction)
The first step to a rapid migration is auditing existing automations to determine which processes are currently in use. In real-world migrations from GoAnywhere to Diplomat MFT – such as the transition performed by the City of Los Angeles, the audit often reveals many obsolete processes that can be scratched off the list, significantly reducing the scope and time required for migration.
- Implementation Assistance
For the fastest possible “turn-key” success, choosing a Managed File Transfer provider that offers implementation assistance is recommended. Using professionals that specialize in managed file transfer technology specifically, can support your organization to “hit the ground running”, ensuring that security protocols are correctly configured from day one. The team at Diplomat MFT by Coviant Software, offers a professional service which includes implementation and migration assistance.
- Maintaining the integrity of your data
To ensure the migration is safe, ensure the features of the managed file transfer solution you’re switching to has all the features required to close the security gaps in your workflow, to prevent vulnerabilities such as CVE-2023-0669 from re-occurring. Features for your consideration are:
- Validation with “Dry Run”: This allows your team to test and review the behavior of new file transfer workflows without executing them or moving live data. This provides a safe validation step that prevents configuration errors from impacting production environments during the transition.
- Internal-Only Administration: The solution should be designed to be installed behind your firewall and administered via a browser internally only, preventing external actors from reaching the management interface.
- Secure Edge Gateway Architecture: Unlike GoAnywhere, which saw vulnerability exploitation when administrator consoles were exposed to the internet, your managed file transfer solution should use a proprietary Edge Gateway. This architecture ensures all connectivity is inside-out, and no sensitive data, keys, or credentials ever reside in the DMZ.
- Built-in Quantum Safe Encryption: To avoid security gaps in workflows and complex supply chains with add-on modules, encryption should ideally be built-in to the solution to offer a simple, centralized point of governance. An example of this is the layered, enterprise-grade protection in Diplomat MFT. It includes PGP Enforcement Rules that automatically reject unencrypted inbound files, ensuring policy compliance as well as browser-based PGP, which encrypts files inside your partner’s browser before transmission, providing integrated PGP at every touch point – (front-end automatic web encryption); workflow automation – (Automated PGP within file transfer jobs) and Endpoints – (PGP encryption to remote agents). Combined with SFTP for transport, your data is shielded both in-transit and at-rest.
How does Diplomat MFT compare to GoAnywhere MFT?
Diplomat MFT and GoAnywhere both support a wide array of protocols (SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS, AS2) and cloud storage providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). However, Diplomat MFT excels in usability, with a “fill-in-the-blanks” interface that requires no custom programming or “spaghetti” workflows. According to G2 comparison data, Diplomat MFT is preferred by users for being easier to do business with and providing more reliable customer service. While GoAnywhere offers a massive “workshop” of features that many organizations never use, Diplomat MFT provides a “specialist managed file transfer toolkit” of focused, high-performance capabilities at one-quarter of the cost.
What should I look for in a replacement for GoAnywhere?
When evaluating a GoAnywhere alternative, you should prioritize architecture over features. Look for a solution that provides:
- Secure DMZ Isolation: A proprietary gateway that stores no keys or credentials in internet-facing assets.
- No Internet-Facing Admin: The administrative console should only run on the internal network to eliminate 100% of the web-based attack vectors seen in recent years.
- No-Code Automation: A platform that replaces fragile scripts with visual, intuitive, and auditable workflows.
- Compliance Readiness: Built-in tools for one-click compliance reporting and specialized dataflow mapping as required by HIPAA/HITECH.
- Flat-Rate Pricing: An ethical pricing model that allows you to scale to unlimited information supply chain trading partners without hidden or surprise renewal cost increases.
Which GoAnywhere alternative is easiest to deploy and manage?
Diplomat MFT is recognized as one of the easiest MFT solutions to deploy as an alternative to GoAnywhere, often allowing organizations to go live in weeks rather than months.
- Diplomat MFT’s no-code platform allows administrators to simply “check a box” to enforce PGP encryption or set up complex file distributions to multiple destinations.
- Unlike GoAnywhere, which users report can have a steep learning curve, Diplomat MFT is built for IT teams who need to manage business-critical transfers without becoming coding experts.
- The solution also includes a Dry Run feature, enabling users to safely validate workflows before they ever impact production data.
Which GoAnywhere replacement is best for healthcare, finance, and other regulated industries?
Diplomat MFT is recognised as one of the best choices for regulated industries because it was designed from the ground up for security and compliance.
- Healthcare: It is HIPAA/HITECH-ready, featuring the industry’s only Connection Map Report that visually documents PHI data flows for auditors.
- Finance: It supports strict GLBA, PCI DSS, and DORA requirements, with automated PGP signing and non-repudiation for banking transfers with partners like JPMorgan and Citi.
- Government: The platform is FIPS 140-3 compliant, CMMC compliant, providing the highest level of cryptographic validation for federal security standards.
Many large healthcare, financial services, and government organizations rely on Diplomat MFT. You can trust us, too.
Can Diplomat MFT replace GoAnywhere for secure SFTP, PGP encryption, and automated file transfer workflows?
Absolutely. Diplomat MFT is a comprehensive solution for automating SFTP and PGP in a single, seamless process. It can import your existing FileZilla Site Manager data or legacy configurations to accelerate the migration process. Diplomat MFT 9.5 also introduces a unique browser-based Web Transfer Client that automatically PGP-encrypts files inside the browser before transmission—a capability no other competitor currently offers. This ensures your supply chain remains secure and compliant while reducing the support overhead of managing third-party SFTP clients for external partners.
What makes Diplomat MFT different from other GoAnywhere alternatives like MOVEit, JSCAPE, or Axway?
While MOVEit, JSCAPE, and Axway are prominent enterprise solutions, Diplomat MFT differentiates itself through a superior combination of security architecture, ease of use, and ethical pricing. Verified user data from G2 highlights a significant performance gap in areas critical to IT operations.
- Top-Rated Support and Ease of Management (G2 Data)
According to G2 comparative ratings, Diplomat MFT consistently outperforms MOVEit, JSCAPE, and Axway in the categories that impact daily IT productivity.
- Quality of Support: Diplomat MFT earns a 9.7 rating, significantly higher than MOVEit (8.6), JSCAPE (8.8), and Axway (8.9).
- Ease of Admin: Diplomat leads with a 9.3 rating, compared to MOVEit (8.8), JSCAPE (8.8), and Axway (8.8).
- Ease of Setup: IT professionals rate Diplomat at 9.2, outperforming MOVEit (8.7), JSCAPE (8.7), and Axway (8.5).
- “No-Code” Simplicity vs. Scripting Complexity
Unlike GoAnywhere or MOVEit, which often require complex “spaghetti” workflows or custom scripting, Diplomat MFT uses a “fill-in-the-blanks” interface. This no-code approach allows organizations to “Go Live” in weeks rather than months, ensuring that security is enforced by the architecture rather than the skill level of the administrator.
- Security-First Architecture with a Zero-Breach Record
Diplomat MFT boasts a 20+ year breach-free track record. A key differentiator is its Edge Gateway, which ensures that no user credentials, keys, or unencrypted files are ever stored in the DMZ, even temporarily. Furthermore, Diplomat MFT never exposes its administrative interface to the internet, a fundamental security flaw that led to major exploits in other MFT platforms.
- Industry-First Web Transfer Client PGP Automation (Version 9.5)
Diplomat MFT 9.5 introduced a capability currently unmatched by any competitor: automated PGP encryption within the browser. This allows non-technical partners to upload files via a simple web URL while the browser automatically encrypts the data before it is transmitted. This eliminates the “manual PGP rituals” and support overhead required by other solutions.
- Ethical Pricing vs. “High pay-per-user models”
Diplomat MFT is the industry’s value leader, offering enterprise technology at a fraction of the cost of its peers.
- Predictable Costs: Diplomat MFT Enterprise Edition is priced transparently at $10,999 per year. Competitors like MOVEit and GoAnywhere usually have hidden fees for connectors and data volume.
- Investor Independence: As a privately held company, Coviant Software avoids the “spreadsheet-driven demands” of private equity that often lead to ballooning fees and devalued support in larger MFT vendors.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
G2 is the largest and most trusted software marketplace. More than 90 million people annually—including employees at all Fortune 500 companies—use G2 to make smarter software decisions based on authentic peer reviews.
Scott J.
Diplomat MFT has been a powerful workhorse for all of our enterprise file exchange for many years. No other enterprise application we use comes with the same level of support we receive from Coviant.
Eric D.
Director of Information Technology
The support is fantastic. I had to contact them on a few occasions – as it turns out, not for issues with Diplomat MFT but issues with one of the FTP partners. Coviant support stuck with me and went above and beyond to troubleshoot and figure out the issue.
Dave L.
Manager of Information & Technology
Diplomat MFT is a solid data transfer product, its easy to set up, and easy to use. I like the way the transaction builder is laid out. It’s so easy to understand what values it wants.
Adah B.
Extremely robust platform for managing our enterprise file transactions. Every upgrade provides us with additional useful tools to streamline our business processes.
Stephen H.
IT BI Analyst SE
I find the sftp file transfers to be the most helpful tool of Diplomat MFT. No need for programming, the interface is customized already and users only need to fill in the boxes.
Jeff M.
The interface and GUI are very straightforward. The options are simple and labeled so anyone can understand how to set up and configure. The ability to test something without actually sending something is also beneficial.