Google Drive Enterprise vs ShareFile comparison

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Google Drive Enterprise

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Google Drive Enterprise and ShareFile based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Content Collaboration Platforms solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Google Drive Enterprise vs. ShareFile Report (Updated: January 2025).

Google Drive Enterprise vs. ShareFile

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

Categories and Ranking

Google Drive Enterprise

Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms

6th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Storage (7th)

ShareFile

Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms

8th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

eSignature (Electronic Signature) (6th), Cloud Data Exchange Services (3rd)

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AshwinMor

Senior Test Lead at HCL Technologies

Offers the most simplest and easiest UI to use

I would not like many changes in the tool, but I think the 15 GB space provided by Google Drive Enterprise needs to be increased to around 25 five GB, as it would be really helpful for users. These days, the resolution of pictures and everything else has been increased. If you take a picture from an iPhone, it could easily be of around seven to eight GB. Photos are memories that one would want to keep or store properly. I believe that it is not possible to save a lot of photos in Google Drive Enterprise since it only provides 15 GB to users. The product does not offer a bit more storage space for users, which makes it an area that needs to be considered for improvement.

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David Donaldson

Regional Information Technology Director at a real estate/law firm with 10,001+ employees

Flexible plans, stable, and scalable

I used another solution at the same time, which was far worse. The American company I worked for used a similar file-sharing solution called LeapFile, a secure file transfer service. Personally, I found Citrix ShareFile to be much better than LeapFile, which was quite clunky. I later used a solution called Egnyte, which my company used as its main file transfer solution, though I'm not sure if it's still in use. The company moved to Egnyte because it is more of an enterprise-level solution. Egnyte was expensive, but it worked. I believe Citrix ShareFile is aimed at smaller to medium-sized organizations, making it a more appropriate solution than Egnyte due to its pricing.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features of Google Drive Enterprise are the secure file-sharing service. It is necessary to communicate with people, and the safe large file transfer is good. It's very useful and critical for us to communicate with each other nowadays. They integrate well with other Google solutions, such as Google Documents and Google Spreadsheet."

"For any file you want to collaborate on with colleagues or external people, like clients, it can be done in real-time. That's the most interesting feature."

"This solution has become an enhanced product over the years. It is more stable and they keep adding features."

"The most valuable feature of Google Drive Enterprise is storage and the mobile version. We can connect to Google Drive, on our Android phones and store all our documents, for later access at any time. It is a very flexible solution."

"Google Drive provides a guarantee that I can retrieve my data anytime."

"I can check emails from anywhere, and use the applications wherever I am."

"Google has a lot of tools. They are really useful and they are really simple to use."

"The integration with Gmail, Calendar, and Google Meet is the most valuable."

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"Easy to manage and fully secure."

"The solution is scalable."

"Citrix has a very good file auditing features and security features."

"The solution would query the Active Directory, and if new accounts were identified, Citrix ShareFile would add them automatically."

"ShareFile gives you all of the features of cloud providers, but in an on-premises solution."

"This provides us with a secure way of sending tax returns without having to use passwords."

"The Enterprise Dropbox solution is highly integrated with Microsoft's Office 365 and Azure products."

"It's user-friendly for end users."

Cons

"I want better support, and I expect quicker support for any issues."

"I would like to see the price reduced in the next release."

"The tool must provide more storage capacity."

"The desktop app could be improved, especially how it functions in the Windows environment."

"The vendor must increase awareness about the tool among the common people."

"The tool's AI has certain shortcomings, where improvements are required."

"Google meets use of whiteboard is primitive making it difficult to demonstrate while talking."

"The ability to share documents with outside clients can be improved. It is difficult to share documents with outside clients, and that's why I am looking at some other solution. If you use Google Drive, they want you to use all of their Google Suite, but not everybody uses Google Suite for document creation. It is not a great solution if you are working with a company that doesn't use Google Suite."

More Google Drive Enterprise cons

"My only issue with this solution is the cost, which should be improved."

"They should integrate the solution with more email services."

"There are sometimes scalability issues after updates."

"The configuration on the mobile devices is a little clunky, in terms of setting up the application."

"Some of our customers are facing issues if they've deployed in hybrid mode."

"Everything they have should be integrated into one item."

"DLP features are lacking and required because, especially with everyone working from home, security is now paramount when the data is on BYOD devices."

"The user interface is not very intuitive."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Google is much cheaper than Microsoft."

"You need to pay an extra cost to use more space."

"We pay a monthly licensing fee for the solution."

"The product is available for free, so I don't need to pay for it."

"I use the free version."

"There is a monthly fee that we pay for the use of this solution and the price is fair."

"The licensing is yearly. We pay for the high-tier subscription."

"The product is available for free."

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"You have to work hard in order to get the suitable licenses."

"Citrix has a very good file auditing features and security features."

"I give the cost of the solution a five out of five."

"If you are already a Citrix customer, I recommend having the Platinum licensing level, as it provides licensing for a number of various features that all integrate together."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

16%

Government

13%

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

13%

Legal Firm

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Google Drive Enterprise?

With Google Drive Enterprise, multiple people can edit a document, and you can open it as Google Docs.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Drive Enterprise?

We pay a monthly licensing fee for the solution.

What needs improvement with Google Drive Enterprise?

Google Drive Enterprise is expensive. Google Sheets APIs need improvement.

What do you like most about Citrix ShareFile?

The solution is scalable.

What needs improvement with Citrix ShareFile?

They should integrate the solution with more email services. That would be very helpful.

What is your primary use case for Citrix ShareFile?

We use the solution primarily for sending and receiving encrypted files. It helps us share large files as well.

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Also Known As

Drive Enterprise, Google Drive

Citrix RightSignature, Citrix ShareFile

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Overview

Drive Enterprise enables you to transform how your business stores, accesses, and secures files, all without extensive change management. Drive Enterprise is a standalone offering with usage-based pricing that includes all the features of Drive.

ShareFile is widely used by organizations for secure emailing of tax returns and document transfers, especially during COVID, supporting multifactor authentication and a high file size limit.

Offered by cloud service providers, ShareFile aids in migrating on-premises file servers to the cloud and sending large files blocked by other platforms. It is essential for secure data sharing with features like multifactor authentication and encryption. ShareFile integrates with cloud services, supports high-speed operations, and maintains enterprise-level security with automatic synchronization. It also allows for multiplatform accessibility, including an Outlook plugin and mobile apps. Administrative benefits include Active Directory integration for automatic account creation.

What are ShareFile's most important features?

Ease of use: User-friendly interface for easy navigation
Security features: Robust security protocols including data encryption
File auditing: Comprehensive tracking and reporting of file activities
Cloud integration: Seamless integration with OneDrive, G Drive, and Dropbox
Multifactor authentication: Enhanced security with multiple verification steps
Automatic synchronization: Real-time sync across devices and platforms
Active Directory integration: Streamlined user account management
Multiplatform access: Supports Outlook plugin and mobile applications

What benefits or ROI should users look for in reviews?

Cost-effectiveness: Evaluate the pricing against features and security
Enhanced security: Look for reviews on data protection and GDPR compliance
Collaboration options: Check user feedback on collaboration functionalities
Intuitive experience: Consider reviews on ease of use and navigation
Custom branding: Assess customization options for tailored branding
Performance: Gauge user insights on network speed and reliability
Unified platform: Benefits of integrated services in one platform

ShareFile is implemented across sectors like Law Firms, CPAs, and Manufacturing companies, supporting secure and efficient data sharing. For example, law firms use it for confidential client documents, CPAs rely on it for secure tax return handling, and manufacturing firms leverage it for transferring large design files. Multifactor authentication and platform accessibility ensure data security and ease of access.

Sample Customers

Journal Communications

SecondMarket, KBC Partners, Twilio, You Know Who Design, oDesk Corporation, CMT Agency, Townhog