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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    SharePoint

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft's SharePoint is an Intranet solution that enables users to share and manage content, knowledge, and applications to empower teamwork, quickly find information, and collaborate across the organization.

    $5

    Per User Per Month

    Suralink

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/ACPAs can use Suralink to manage PBC request lists, securely transfer documents, and improve the client experience. The Suralink platform combines a dynamic PBC list, assignment workflow, and secure file hosting with the goal of delivering a more efficient and organized engagement.

    $17

    per month per firm user

    Pricing
    SharePointSuralink
    Editions & Modules
    Plan 1
    $5.00
    Per User Per Month
    Plan 2
    $10.00
    Per User Per Month
    Office 365 E3
    $20.00
    Per User Per Month
    Secure File Sharing Plan
    $17
    per month per firm user
    Standard
    $29
    per month per firm user
    Premium
    $39
    per month per firm user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    SharePointSuralink
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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    Community Pulse
    SharePointSuralink
    Considered Both Products
    Microsoft
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    Suralink
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    89%
    Would buy again
    51 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    45 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    95%
    Happy with the feature set
    54 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    96%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    27 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    37 Answers
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    Enterprises
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    User Ratings
    SharePointSuralink
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.1
    (271 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.8
    (26 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.2
    (31 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.8
    (13 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    6.0
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Data Sharing and Collaboration
    9.2
    (51 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Data Sources
    7.6
    (50 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SharePointSuralink
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    It's Microsoft, so it rarely goes down or unnecessarily limits access. It works, though page load times can be long if you have lots of data. I feel like the Mac vs. PC divide has started to show up for MS products, but SharePoint works well with both.
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    Suralink
    SuraLink makes perfect sense for a CPA firm that works with a number of clients. It provides easy access, and well-presented display of each client and the corresponding files provided. The security of the files is also imperative for sensitive client information. The format of the portal also allows for ease of understanding which files coordinate to what requests. This is in contrast to a something like a "drop-box" in which it is simply a list of files. This may not be the proper product for a smaller operation that only seeks secure file transfers on a non-regular basis. Additionally, for the smaller organizations, the cost may be prohibitive for little to sparing use. In those situations, a more simple secure file transfer options may be more advantageous.
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • We track employees' performance sheets, which are accessible to the employee, his manager, and HR, and this helps with transparency.
    • We maintain technical process documents and SOPs, which help us quickly provide relevant documents during audits.
    • We maintain incident documents change request forms in SharePoint, which helps us in tracking the changes.
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    Suralink
    • Live open items list for both the engagement team and the client
    • Secure file transfer with ease and customization for alerts
    • Optimal encryption for data security and safety
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • Windows Explorer users have some difficulty having to constantly UPLOAD / DOWNLOAD files. Specifically on the DOWNLOAD when they are used to Drag & Drop in & out of LOCAL folders via Window's explorer.
    • Microsoft SharePoint supports multiple "library" types. When implementing our "image" library the search function is done via "tags" and boolean logic. This is challenging to most end users. I'd like our users to be able to search our Microsoft SharePoint image library without having to enter KEYWORD or other BOOLEAN logic.
    • Microsoft SharePoint can also be an internal website for each department or company wide communication tool but I believe these features are geared for much larger organizations. Since we are a SMB we really aren't using these features. So maybe something more useful to SMBs would be nice.
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    Suralink
    • There seems to be a number of situation in which the site is down or experiencing difficulties. This makes it difficult to work with clients and obtain documentation.
    • When uploading a large volume of workpapers, there are occasions in which some or all of the files will not upload properly. This creates additional back and forth and frustration with the client for re-requests or follow-ups.
    • The email notification alerts could be stronger in how they are displayed and how the changes/updates are utilized.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Microsoft
    It's integral to our business. It's already included with most of the Office 365 licensing we buy, so the cost is effectively zero. It stores our files, it is the foundation for custom applications, and Microsoft only continues to enhance its functionality and its connections to other Microsoft tools. SharePoint just keeps getting better and better.
    Incentivized
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    Suralink
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    Usability
    Microsoft
    No usability issues reported. Individual teams also have allocated areas which replace legacy shared drives on local LANs. Access to Sharepoint resources is fully integrated with corporate Active Directory with additional two-factor authentication required for administrative users. Users have access to Microsoft Services Hub which allows you to create, manage, and track support requests while staying current on Microsoft technologies with access to select self-paced learning paths
    Incentivized
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    Suralink
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Microsoft
    Support for SharePoint is quite good. Microsoft provides good support. Microsoft offers
    • Quick turnaround time for issues
    • A range of support services
    • Access to a network of resources
    • Escalation of issues
    • Ongoing development and commitment to produce enhancement
    The majority of support is required for initial installation. Once complete and the system is operating we have had very few support issues.
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    Suralink
    No answers on this topic
    In-Person Training
    Microsoft
    The face to face training I received was on SharePoint Administration. It was rushed as there was a lot of information to cover and the application of the labs weren't that great either. I like to be able to relate what I am learning to what I am currently doing.
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    Suralink
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    Microsoft
    I like to learn at my own pace and online training allows for that. Additionally, you can skip through pieces of content that you already know or are already comfortable with. Microsoft actually offers great videos on their website for basic fundamental SharePoint Training. I have used these training videos in some of my own training sessions with end users.
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    Suralink
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Microsoft
    Planning to the last detail would be advised. SharePoint is a very large application that takes a lot of finesse to get operational
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    Suralink
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    The reasons for selecting MS SharePoint are: SharePoint provides ease of use and web design assistance and support SharePoint helps you schedule your content for publishing. enables users to share documents with external parties and offers a better internal structure of the content and better indexing and searching capabilities.
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    Suralink
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • It comes with Office 365. It won't cost you any additional charges.
    • It will help you to streamline your communication and work as a central hub for all tasks, files[,] and events[.]
    • Setting it up will need a bit [of] planning. If you jump blindly it will become a confusing place for your team members and make them frustrated[.]
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    Suralink
    • Positive - Significantly reduced time searching for files that correspond to audit requests
    • Positive - Reduced time creating list(s) of open items or documents that remain needed from the client, as the portal serves as a "live" request list
    • Positive - Integration with EXCEL for PBC lists of items needed, which removes the need for a special format list to import correctly
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