Suralink vs. Zoho WorkDrive

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Suralink
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
CPAs 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
Zoho WorkDrive
Score 9.2 out of 10
N/A
Zoho WorkDrive is an online file storage and content collaboration platform for teams, small businesses, and large enterprises. Introducing Team Folders, which enables teams of any size to work together more securely. It also offers access to a built-in office suite to brainstorm and ideate with your team in real time. WorkDrive supports mobility needs with its Android and iOS mobile apps and a desktop sync application.
$2.50
per month per user
Pricing
SuralinkZoho WorkDrive
Editions & Modules
Secure File Sharing Plan
$17
per month per firm user
Standard
$29
per month per firm user
Premium
$39
per month per firm user
Starter
$2.50
per month per user
Team
$4.50
per month per user
Business
$9
per month per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
SuralinkZoho WorkDrive
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Features
SuralinkZoho WorkDrive
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
Suralink
-
Ratings
Zoho WorkDrive
8.4
5 Ratings
0% above category average
Versioning00 Ratings9.05 Ratings
Video files00 Ratings7.24 Ratings
Audio files00 Ratings7.74 Ratings
Document collaboration00 Ratings9.25 Ratings
Access control00 Ratings9.25 Ratings
File search00 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Device sync00 Ratings8.65 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Product A and Product B
Suralink
-
Ratings
Zoho WorkDrive
8.8
5 Ratings
2% above category average
User and role management00 Ratings9.05 Ratings
File organization00 Ratings9.45 Ratings
Device management00 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform
Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Product A and Product B
Suralink
-
Ratings
Zoho WorkDrive
8.7
5 Ratings
0% above category average
Performance00 Ratings8.85 Ratings
Reliability00 Ratings8.85 Ratings
Storage Reports00 Ratings8.65 Ratings
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User Ratings
SuralinkZoho WorkDrive
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(1 ratings)
9.4
(5 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.2
(5 ratings)
User Testimonials
SuralinkZoho WorkDrive
Likelihood to Recommend
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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Zoho
Zoho WorkDrive is probably the best for small organizations because of its affordability and the easy of setting up. Zoho is very well suited for facilitating the sharing of documents securely to allow for efficient collaboration. It is also supported by enterprise grade security, making it well suited for storing and sharing documents securely.
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Pros
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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Zoho
  • It is every easy to share documents/ files using Zoho WorkDrive
  • Zoho WorkDrive is far much cheaper than similar solutions, like OneDrive/ Google Workspace but still gives much more storage than those
  • The support from the Zoho WorkDrive team is very solid, and always able to respond within minutes
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Cons
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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Zoho
  • Zoho WorkDrive has limitations in sync and performance.
  • There is Sync limitations which lacks the selective or block and make it inefficient for large files
  • There is navigation issues like trash and shared items and tasks are hidden in menus.
  • Large files uploading and downloading is very slow. The speed lacks
  • In the storage part if we edit the file, the file takes the full file version and store it.
  • Missing feature is there is no proper encryption for the files and folders.
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Usability
Suralink
No answers on this topic
Zoho
Very user friendly and I've had difficulties with many other CRMs/ WorkDrives. This one is definitely top notch. In fact, I used Zoho WorkDrive back in 2015 for my first company, then I worked for a company which also used Zoho WorkDrive and now I have another company and we're using it again.
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Alternatives Considered
Suralink
No answers on this topic
Zoho
We are using IDrive e2 since last 2 year for NAS storage backup and Idrive e2 pricing are very budget friendly.
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Return on Investment
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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Zoho
  • Zoho WorkDrive makes knowledge transfer process easy, when someone leaves or join company.
  • Zoho WorkDrive helps engineers and developer sharing API docs, code snippet, RCA etc.
  • Zoho WorkDrive is part of zoho workplace, so we don't have to invest on standalone apps and services.
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ScreenShots

Zoho WorkDrive Screenshots

Screenshot of Offers a shared space to store, organize, and manage files to support collaboration.Screenshot of Files can be located from Team Folders with not just the file name, but also by using text keywords and image content.Screenshot of Personalized Labels can be created based on how users want to arrange shared and personal files. This is to make it easier for everyone to get access to the data they need.Screenshot of WorkDrive's Global and Unread notifications helps users to stay on top of all the changes made by team members.