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FileCloud vs Microsoft 365 Business comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

FileCloud
Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms
15th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
9.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
GRC (15th)
Microsoft 365 Business
Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms
8th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
244
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Device Management (MDM) (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Content Collaboration Platforms category, the mindshare of FileCloud is 1.7%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft 365 Business is 1.5%, down from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Content Collaboration Platforms
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2587170 - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient remote file access with robust security features and excellent support
I noticed a feature in competitors that requires two-factor authentication (2FA) for uploading and downloading files in the share folder, which adds an extra security layer. I haven't seen this implemented on FileCloud, and it would add a valuable advantage for security. Additionally, currently, FileCloud's compatibility for Linux implementation is limited to only Ubuntu or Red Hat Enterprise Server. Expanding compatibility to other Linux distributions could be beneficial for users.
Luca Turco - PeerSpot reviewer
Subscription model ensures continuous updates and connectivity across devices
The subscription model of Microsoft 365 Business is beneficial since it provides continuous updates, including functional updates and transformations of the product. This contrasts with older perpetual licenses that rarely received updates. The overall suite is very complete, and being tied to a vendor that improves week by week is of great value. Implemented features like sharing calendars and access to emails on multiple devices enhance basic functionalities that were previously lacking.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The granularity for the audit log in FileCloud is extremely valuable."
"t is easy to use and the features are good."
"The platform is well-integrated with all Microsoft products."
"The scalability is great."
"The solution has been easy to use and is very user-friendly."
"It has file storage, file sharing, a provisioning box, and a SharePoint profile for each user."
"The initial setup is easy to implement and deploy."
"Microsoft 365 Business is user-friendly."
"The solution is easy to use and flexible."
 

Cons

"Currently, FileCloud's compatibility for Linux implementation is limited to only Ubuntu or Red Hat Enterprise Server."
"Occasionally, it does go down, however, for the most part, it's fine."
"Microsoft 365 Business’s stability needs improvement. There are a lot of system downtimes. It could work better."
"Its price could be better."
"The solution could improve by providing more customization for the user interface."
"We would like to see the solution use more artificial intelligence bots in future releases."
"It can have more integrations between the applications that are there within this product. In the newer version of Teams, there are some new features that allow you to share directly from Outlook, etc. It would be good if they continue to explore these types of integrations between applications."
"With such a complete tool, it may be difficult for a beginner to use without help."
"It would help, if, in the beginning, there was an onboarding process to show how to set it up properly or how to set up the things properly, or how to have the support they need or the guidance on how they should deploy it. In some cases, there are things that are not so crystal clear."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The solution requires a license which is expensive."
"They offer corporate subscriptions for the platform. We have to renew it yearly."
"The price of users at home the license should be cheaper. We are on an annual subscription."
"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"The licensing fees are paid yearly."
"We pay a monthly licensing fee."
"I think that the price is fair."
"The product is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
8%
Healthcare Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FileCloud?
In some cases, we lose clients to competitors due to pricing, although most wins are based on features, not pricing. Our features are highly suitable to the user platform.
What needs improvement with FileCloud?
I noticed a feature in competitors that requires two-factor authentication (2FA) for uploading and downloading files in the share folder, which adds an extra security layer. I haven't seen this imp...
What is your primary use case for FileCloud?
The primary use case for FileCloud is when the customer needs to migrate from a conventional file server, like Windows file sharing, which is only accessible within the office network. Due to the s...
What do you like most about Microsoft 365 Business?
The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft 365 Business?
The solution might be considered pricey for some, however, the comprehensiveness of the suite justifies its cost. It is generally still worth the money and is cost-effective when considering the pr...
What needs improvement with Microsoft 365 Business?
Price is an area for improvement, as spending less money would always be preferable. However, the comprehensive nature of the solution justifies the cost.
 

Also Known As

FileCloud Server
Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 F1, MS 365 Business
 

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Sample Customers

NASA, US Army ERDC, DR Horton, Deloitte, Toyota, City of San Diego
Urban Agriculture Co., The Detroit Wallpaper Co., TransBlue Facility Management, Garner Food Company
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