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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    OneDrive

    Score7.6 out of 10
    N/AOneDrive from Microsoft is a cloud storage and file syncing service.

    $5

    per month

    Progress ShareFile

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AShareFile is a cloud-based file sharing and storage service built for business. The product was acquired by Citrix Systems in 2011, and is now offered by Progress Software.

    $54.45

    per month 3 users (minimum)

    Pricing
    OneDriveProgress ShareFile
    Editions & Modules
    OneDrive for Business Plan 1
    $5.00
    Per Month (Annual Commitment)
    Microsoft 365 Business Basic
    $5.00
    Per Month (Annual Commitment)
    OneDrive for Business Plan 2
    $10.00
    Per Month (Annual Commitment)
    Microsoft 365 Business Standard
    $12.50
    Per Month (Annual Commitment)
    Advanced
    $18.15
    per month per user (minimum 3 users)
    Premium
    $28.59
    per month per user (minimum 3 users)
    Industry Advantage
    $45.83
    per month per user (minimum 3 users)
    Virtual Data Room
    $77.00
    per month per user (minimum 5 users)
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    OneDriveProgress ShareFile
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsOneDrive can be purchased as a standalone tool, or as part of a Microsoft 365's business suite.Discount available for annual pricing.
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    OneDriveProgress ShareFile
    Considered Both Products
    Microsoft
    Chose OneDrive
    I think ShareFile is a more complete product that lets me set up folders where people can send me files along with me being able to send secure links to my files. The sharing of files is fairly similar but I feel ShareFile does it better.
    Incentivized
    Chose OneDrive
    One Drive stacks up well against Dropbox and ShareFile because of its ease of use. With so many people using Microsoft Office Products it is easy to pick up how to use and leverage OneDrive. OneDrive allows quick use of applications like Excel within OneDrive without having to …
    Incentivized
    Chose OneDrive
    I would say that it is at least as good as Dropbox and is easier to configure than Apple iCloud. Also Apple iCloud doesn't allow shared folders or files.
    Incentivized
    Progress ShareFile
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    Cost, ease of use, and reliability make this the far superior product. Dropbox performs well but has had quirks like constant disconnects, file syncs not showing up in a timely manner, etc. OneDrive is just overall invasive and frustrating until properly set-up.
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    Sharefile is easier to use than both OneDrive and Cubby. Especially when requesting files from others.
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    Much smoother integration with sync, outlook, and the file structure. Everything works well and without much input after initial setup. Allows for document collaboration with office products and other important integrations.We frequently had problems with OneDrive backing up …
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    better and easier usability, better security
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    creating those anonymous download-links is the main factor I use Progress ShareFile, besides ofcourse the sharing of "big" files with easy access to other end-users
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    Dropbox and others like Mega is are open to anyone and when they leave your company they take those documents with them. ShareFile give secure sharing but you keep control of your documents. ShareFile also offers other tools like Outlook plug-ins and windows mapping tools.
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    Other platforms allow you to share information but without the security and confirmation guarantees that ShareFile offers. Although they provide fewer features, they are often less intuitive and less easy to work with. To date we do not consider trying other options, as we do …
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    I feel ShareFile is much more secure.
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    All have their strengths but we've been with Citrix for so long it only makes sense we are using Sharefile. We also use Citrix GoToMeeting a lot.
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    Functionally, they're on the same level as ShareFile. However, my experience with each of these was from a personal account perspective. From a corporate level, knowing that my data lives in my data center and not having to go through the hassle of negotiating a BAA makes …
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    ShareFile has a more native feel which is helpful for the “older” employees. The search feature in ShareFile.com is fast and searches document text along with tags and keywords.
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    Citrix Sharefile does a better job at managing very large files.
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    Sharefile is significantly better than other options I have tried. These other options do not offer customized branding, the level of granular permissions details, or the simplicity of use for our team and our clients.
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    Sharefile seemed to be better suited for secure filing storage and syncing across multiple platforms such as Windows and Apple.
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    I perceive ShareFile to be a more secure solution for real estate than the others. And easier to transmit documents to and from. And Citrix is based here in Raleigh, so I do enjoy supporting a local business.
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    They are all very similar but we chose Sharefile because its features were what we were looking for in a storage and transfer program. We are very heavy users and it manages to maintain and never go down with us where we have had issues in the past with Dropbox.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    87%
    Would buy again
    47 Answers
    98%
    Would buy again
    59 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    90%
    Delivers good value for the price
    44 Answers
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    41 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    87%
    Happy with the feature set
    47 Answers
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    59 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    33 Answers
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    40 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    36 Answers
    93%
    Implementation went as expected
    43 Answers
    Features
    OneDriveProgress ShareFile
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of OneDrive and Progress ShareFile
    Feature
    OneDrive
    7.2
    119 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Progress ShareFile
    9.0
    94 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Versioning7.795 Ratings9.077 Ratings
    Video files6.5106 Ratings8.857 Ratings
    Audio files6.5100 Ratings9.153 Ratings
    Document collaboration8.5113 Ratings9.082 Ratings
    Access control6.7114 Ratings9.589 Ratings
    File search7.0119 Ratings8.090 Ratings
    Device sync7.7117 Ratings9.575 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Security & Administration
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of OneDrive and Progress ShareFile
    Feature
    OneDrive
    7.3
    113 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Progress ShareFile
    9.4
    89 Ratings
    8% above category average
    User and role management7.1101 Ratings9.484 Ratings
    File organization7.8113 Ratings9.490 Ratings
    Device management7.196 Ratings9.571 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Platform
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of OneDrive and Progress ShareFile
    Feature
    OneDrive
    8.2
    116 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Progress ShareFile
    8.8
    90 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Performance8.8115 Ratings9.287 Ratings
    Reliability8.4116 Ratings8.990 Ratings
    Storage Reports7.589 Ratings8.373 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    OneDriveProgress ShareFile
    Small Businesses
    IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2
    Score9.1 out of 10
    IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Apple iCloud
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Apple iCloud
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
    ownCloud
    Score9.2 out of 10
    ownCloud
    Score9.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    OneDriveProgress ShareFile
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6.1
    (119 ratings)
    8.8
    (119 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    6.0
    (6 ratings)
    9.1
    (8 ratings)
    Usability
    6.6
    (18 ratings)
    8.6
    (33 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (14 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (36 ratings)
    1.0
    (14 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.6
    (2 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    OneDriveProgress ShareFile
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    I can speak from my own experience: in cases where workstations are switched every year or so, one drive makes it very simple to keep things synced, even for very large files. This is even true for large files (such as video or CAD files) that are enormous.
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    Progress ShareFile
    When we have a particularly large ad or job printing file that would "clog up" the email process, using ShareFile is very helpful. It's also useful for particular photographers we work with to upload a batch of photos all at once. Where it doesn't work as well for us is when trying to get clients to make use of a login to access folders. We find them reluctant to take on the learning curve. It works best for us when we just send them a clickable download link, and at most just require a tracking name and email address.
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • Allows for easy organization of documents
    • Secures files separate from general documentation
    • Allows for documents to be collaborated on in live real time with multiple editors accessing the same copy
    • Provides online access across the globe to resources for teams development and project needs
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    Progress ShareFile
    • Secure File Storage and Sharing.
    • Workflows to get customer/affiliate responses to comments on documents.
    • I used to have the signature feature initially, but it was removed from the original plan, so I could only use it if I chose to select the higher plan price.
    • I love the upload notifications and reports on user activity.
    • The document storage versions are fantastic. I am the only user with Delete privileges, and I love that I can make those selections.
    • Integrations with Microsoft 365 - FANTASTIC - thank you.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Cons
    Microsoft
    • Some functions and apps are not available to all countries/regions
    • The one drive app takes too much space in mobile devices
    • The apps for mobile devices lack some tools, like the option to search templates
    • It could allow to manually plan when to sync, specially photos, which take long times to sync
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Progress ShareFile
    • The web console is not the most user friendly site to use to get to, and send my files.
    • We have had users that have not liked the change in workflow to get files from Progress ShareFile when they were used to just clicking on files on an email.
    • That management of the tools are not the most user friendly. There have been some improvements but keeping up with certs and setting up new users can be more work than expected.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Likelihood to Renew
    Microsoft
    I like Box better. If you sign into Microsoft using a personal account, be EXTREMELY careful. All of your downloads could suddenly be available to your entire company, and that is incredibly embarrassing. Did that happen to me? Not going to say, but just always check which MS account you sign into.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Progress ShareFile
    It's a highly effective and secure storage system, has robust workarounds for serving the various equipment limits of our users, meets high security requirements of HIPAA standards, significantly reduces our needs for producing paper trails.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Usability
    Microsoft
    Using OneDrive is very intuitive and has been improved over the years. It's just like using native file management on either your Mac or PC. It's drag and drop functionality is easy and it clearly shows when files are uploaded to the cloud or if there are errors
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Progress ShareFile
    ShareFile is so easy to use I was able to download all of my projects files and have them set up to sync before my supervisor could even come over to explain the process to me. It is a neatly organized and intuitive software that allows even the less tech-savvy to become power users.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Reliability and Availability
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Progress ShareFile
    The software has never been down when I needed to use it.
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    Microsoft
    It has a good performance, the pages load normally, access to the files, management, reports, everything is working well. With regard to integration with other systems, we have not done so yet.
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    Progress ShareFile
    Easy to use, easy to integrate with Outlook. I only gave it a 9 because I have found that sometimes it does not play nicely with Outlook and can slow it down. But, when that happens (not frequent), I restart Outlook and all is well again
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Support Rating
    Microsoft
    It's a Microsoft product so there is a wealth of information online both from Microsoft directly and from millions of users but as a corporate user we also have access to direct Microsoft support through a variety of avenues (phone, email, etc.). This makes finding answers to issues more accessible, however, it does also mean that any new feature requests will get buried.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Progress ShareFile
    Citrix was generally responsive and helpful in solving technical issues. Like any cloud based SaaS product there is a danger that it may go down. This was a rare occurrence over my three years of using the product. The more common issue we encountered was clients forgetting their login which was easily managed through a forgot password functionality.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Progress ShareFile
    Good documentation for the API. With a little help from RS tech staff, any competent programmer should be able to integrate RightSignature with an existing system in a week or three. That help is easy to get as well
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    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    Box is another file-sharing application that is very similar to OneDrive. Box falls short of OneDrive in its syncing capabilities. OneDrive is very quick with syncing so you never have to be concerned that you are not using the most up-to-date materials. Box was always a bit delayed and did not always accurately sync across systems. OneDrive benefits from being backed by Microsoft, so you expect the connection across applications that it allows. OneDrive also provides consistency for use and intuitive understanding because of that Microsoft consistency. I'd prefer OneDrive over Box.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Progress ShareFile
    ShareFile is easier and does what you need. I have moved a few organizations from SharePoint to ShareFile. Just easier. You can setup different areas for different departments, setup their permissions and it is easy enough for them to do what they want in their zones. The mobile app works great as well. So you can all the features you really use from SP, but just easier to setup and use.
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Progress ShareFile
    I am a one person office. I have no idea how this software would scale to a larger office.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • OneDrive allows us to save much time on creating and archiving backup copies of our data. Microsoft gives a guarantee on the possibility of recovery of files or folders even from 30 days ago. It provides a great comfort of work.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Progress ShareFile
    • All of our clients and consulting engineers find ShareFile easy to use, thus complementing our business.
    • Our staff also find ShareFile intuitive, accessible, and easy to use, making it an ideal, everyday indispensable desktop tool for everyone in our company.
    • ShareFile can be linked to our firm's primary website as a placed for private use. We haven't found need for this yet, but might in the future.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Progress ShareFile Screenshots

    Screenshot of the ShareFile dashboardScreenshot of ShareFile's Outlook PluginScreenshot of the Projects interfaceScreenshot of ShareFile's link sharing optionsScreenshot of ShareFile's e-signature