ShareFile vs SharePoint comparison

The compared ShareFile and Microsoft solutions aren't in the same category. ShareFile is ranked #3 in CDES , with an average rating of 9.0. Microsoft is ranked #1 in ECM , with an average rating of 8.1, and holds a 18.4% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of ShareFile users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 78% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

ShareFile

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90% willing to recommend

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78% willing to recommend

ShareFile

SharePoint

Categories and Ranking

ShareFile

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

eSignature (Electronic Signature) (6th), Content Collaboration Platforms (8th), Cloud Data Exchange Services (3rd)

SharePoint

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

154

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Content Management (1st), Web Content Management (2nd), Corporate Portals (Enterprise Information Portals) (1st), Enterprise Intranet (1st)

Featured Reviews

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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Sanil Paul

IT Service Manager at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees

Streamlined collaboration through seamless integration and customization

I have been an administrator for SharePoint and have used it as an end-user for document storage. Predominantly, I've been involved in administration SharePoint helps a lot since we've moved from using it directly to using it as a backend for Teams, which makes collaboration easier. It supports…

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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

"Easy to manage and fully secure."

"The solution is scalable."

"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."

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

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

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

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

"Its most valuable feature is the document library."

"SharePoint has an option where you can open files on the browser, whereby more than five people can make amendments to one Excel online file."

"The ability to quickly and easily create team sites has been great."

"The product makes it easy to manage lists, forms, searching, and security. One of the most valuable features is its integration with Active Directory."

"SharePoint has made things easier with the increased functionality for building the portals, microsites, and total integration with Microsoft categories."

"The most valuable feature of SharePoint is its ease of use."

"Its configuration management ability is critical for document-based systems."

"Our staff found it simpler, as they did not have to work within a classification system."

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Cons

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

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

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

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

"There are sometimes scalability issues after updates."

"The user interface is not very intuitive."

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

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

"We would like more security features, like automating."

"During uptime under our network, it is hard to find info when content is hefty."

"Processing data from multiple site collections is not easy as they reside in different databases."

"There's a challenge with desktop applications synchronizing with online documents in real-time. If someone is working on a document in the desktop version of Excel, for example, and someone else is editing the same document online, the changes won't sync immediately. That's the only real challenge we've encountered."

"Too many versions being released in a short time period. Too much time being devoted to migration planning."

"The limitations and boundaries must be extended."

"It has worked very well for me. It seems like they've improved everything. I don't have any cons about it as such, but I don't think they have a talk-to-text, speech-to-text, or speech-to-type. That would be cool for accessibility."

"It does not integrate despite being part of the Microsoft family."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

"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."

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

"The replacement costs for it are cheaper if you use only SharePoint."

"As usual, Microsoft’s licensing structures don’t really seem to fit the needs of their products. This leads to always paying for a project you will never use fully or always be adding to."

"It comes bundled with the Microsoft 365 pricing plans."

"The product is reasonably priced."

"For this type of solution, it is not wise to buy it without Software Assurance."

"Licensing can be by server or by seat."

"The pricing is competitive."

"They are about an eight in comparison to other similar products."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

13%

Legal Firm

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Construction Company

Government

13%

Computer Software Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Citrix ShareFile?

The solution is scalable.

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What needs improvement with Citrix ShareFile?

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

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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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Would Alfresco give an organization more benefits in terms of cost, features & security as compared to Sharepoint?

Alfresco scores are high on all features of an ECM solution and tools. Back office processing, rated as 3.36 good. Business Process Application 3.55 Good to excellent. Document Management 4.12...

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What do you like most about SharePoint?

The search feature is valuable.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SharePoint?

I am not involved in the licensing, but Microsoft offers bundled pricing for Office, SharePoint, and Exchange, making it cost-effective.

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Comparisons

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Product Reports

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Also Known As

Citrix RightSignature, Citrix ShareFile

SharePoint 2007, SharePoint 2010

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ShareFile

Microsoft

Overview

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.

SharePoint is a Microsoft-based platform for building web applications. It covers a widerange of capabilities and while it is appropriate for experienced webdevelopers, even non-technical minded users can easily navigate through thesystem and execute functions such as collaborating data, managing documents andfiles, creating websites, managing social networking solutions, and automatingworkflow.

Major areas that SharePoint deals with are websites,communities, content, search, insights, and composites. The purpose is to give usersthe ability to create or develop these key business components on their owneven without technical knowledge of, for example, how to build a website or howto integrate coding. Configuring SharePoint into a business's system is meantto cut out all of the complicated steps, and pave the way for easierimplementation all around.

Sample Customers

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

Toyota, Aeroports de Paris, ASBBank Ltd., Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals, CambridgeshireConstabulary, D&M Group, NPL Construction Company, and The Regional Municipality of Niagara.

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