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June 04, 2021
Egnyte
is one of the most promising security solutions available in the market. One of
a kind SaaS platform to manage, secure, and gain insights into business content in
all apps. The most promising feature of Egnyte is that there is a secure
sharing option, files can be password protected so that only authorized one can
assess them, additionally it has a link expiration feature which helps to generate
information for the right individual in the given period of time. This feature
helps in making feeling right and confident while sharing files.
is one of the most promising security solutions available in the market. One of
a kind SaaS platform to manage, secure, and gain insights into business content in
all apps. The most promising feature of Egnyte is that there is a secure
sharing option, files can be password protected so that only authorized one can
assess them, additionally it has a link expiration feature which helps to generate
information for the right individual in the given period of time. This feature
helps in making feeling right and confident while sharing files.
- It is very much proficient in sharing files within and outside of the organization.
- The integration is seamless with other available platforms. The desktop app is fast and reliable also the interface is very user-friendly to use.
- Users can download heavy files easily from the system without any lag or system bogging down.
- The main drawback of the system that it is lacking in managing the uploading of large or huge files, even though the large files can be easily downloadable but the upload takes a lot of time.
- While uploading the system sometimes starts lagging and the file after sometimes needs to upload again.
- Egnyte is lacking in syncing multiple platforms at the same time. It gives access to one platform at a time which somehow hinders the work while migrating a large amount of data.
Egnyte cloud is [synced] with an on-premise caching server organization-wide that is allowing users and teams to plug into their data through a drive map program or through web-based access. It has integration into MS Office for web-based document editing which fits certain users' purposes. All users have secure access to their data and can update it.
- Drive map tool on Windows and flexibility on client configuration, can change drive letters fairly easily if needed.
- New user setup is straightforward and permissions not too difficult to set up and assign.
- Support has been fairly responsive and helpful with issues as they have come up.
- The on-premise server that syncs with cloud data was a bit challenging to set up.
- Mac installation was challenging and less configurable than Windows.
- A new or redesigned user setup wizard might be more useful than the present setup method.
It helped us a lot in pandemic where we were working from home and many file transfers were required. It helped us in transferring files among our coworkers and helping us in sharing reports and projects with each other. Its easy to use interface has helped even the non technical employees in our company and has made it easier for us to create backups of our projects.
- It is very secure. We haven't faced any data breach nor has any data been transferred to a wrong person.
- It provides a lot of space for storing various documents.
- It is very simple to use. All the employees of the company were able to use it with ease.
- Custom url is very useful as it is easy to communicate with other person.
- It is buggy. Sometimes, it doesn't sync the data automatically, but this rarely happens.
- It has no support for Linux.
- Keep me logged in button rarely works and one often finds themselves logged out.
May 28, 2021
Egnyte is currently being used cross department for storing important business and financial files off site. It's a secure FTP that we use to store sensitive data. It gives us the ability to share our important documents with lawyers and bank representatives. Its very simple to navigate and share abilities are extremely nice.
- Easy to use
- Adaptable
- Convenient
- Secure
- Safe
- Fast
- Finding the direct link for photo files sometimes isn't the easiest.
May 29, 2021
We researched several providers and ultimately selected Egnyte as our preferred provider for client interactions with their documents. Our Abstracting team uses Egynte.
- Security
- Intuitiveness
- Easy of Use
- Price
- We have nothing negative to say about Egnyte.
We use Egnyte as our secure file sharing service across our organization. This is very helpful in sharing secure information, especially IT keys and reports, with our clients, as well as internally. We have even used the option to create a custom URL to allow more continuity for our branding.
- Secure sharing with options to require password and time limits
- Logging of access to shared links
- Ability to allow custom url for links
- Because it is an additional service, it creates added steps for users (compared to sharing in google or Microsoft)
- Without custom URL, some end users are not familiar with Egnyte brand, and can cause confusion
March 19, 2020
Egnyte offers a cost-effective cloud-based way to manage data without expensive infrastructure. It creates a Z-drive on people's computers and functions just like a local folder structure but with files saved to the cloud. This allows for a fairly reliable system for remote use from home or when travelling. It also serves as the main database for files when working in the office.
- Very easy to install.
- Very simple to use.
- Large storage capacity.
- Uploading large files (over 1GB) remotely can be difficult and causes crashes.
- Likewise moving large files within the folders can cause interruptions in service.
- Not sure what is happening with the creation of back-ups. I have never seen this functionality although it may be happening in the background.
Egnyte is our main file storage across our organization. We are a virtual company and use Egnyte so we are able to share files across our organization just as if we were in the same office working within a server environment. Egnyte solves many problems for our organization and allows us to work effectively daily.
- File Storage
- File Sharing
August 09, 2019
We use Egnyte to store large construction files that we are able to share and collaborate on within our system. We also take advantage of the feature to selectively share individual files without having to separately upload to a cloud based share site. This eliminates the need for additional storage on our server and gives our personnel easy access to files at any location with Internet access.
- Fast file access and retrieval
- Quick uploads and downloads
- Individual file sharing with users outside of our organization
- We had one problem with file syncing that lost several files. Tech support could not retrieve them. This happened early in our usage and only one time.
- We had an issue with Sync at one point, but that was resolved.
July 12, 2019
Egnyte is used across the whole company, we use it for all of our filings and try not to store any documents locally. It is used for collaborative work across departments and across offices in different locations. We also make use of the file sharing for external freelancers and sharing documents/folders with clients. Using Egnyte solved issues we were having with using an external hard drive for all of our shared documents, which was often unreliable and difficult to access.
- Easy to use: we had minimal problems implementing this across the company.
- Great for collaborative work: stops issues with version control and has easy sharing.
- Easy sharing outside our organization: avoids issues with large file transfers.
- We often have issues with WebEdit, changes not saving/overwriting
- No functionality to drag and drop files/folders within the UI, can only move things by going through Move > Select location
- When previewing Word files in the browser, tracked changes are not shown so there can be misunderstandings when quickly reviewing documents
Egnyte is being used by our whole organization at my agency. Instead of using something like Dropbox to share links, we use Egnyte links that can be either password-protected or shared with someone who has an agency email address. You can also choose when or if you want the links to expire.
- Ease of use
- Interface
- Quick loading time
- Editable links
- Not getting logged out so often
- Loading speed when not on VPN
April 10, 2019
Egnyte is being used globally across the whole organization. We also use it with freelancers and clients. We needed a file share system that is reliable and can be set up in the cloud and on premises. We're able to share documents and more across the organization and with clients. We can also restore deleted files, track changes, etc. We have gotten the power as admins to control what ever happens to our material. There are different options with sharing files using Egnyte in the browser. You can use it as an application, network drive, etc., so all end users have an option to work with their preference.
- Sharing options within the organization and outside.
- Structure of permissions.
- User management.
- Options for using Egnyte (drive, browser, etc.).
- Collaborating in docs.
- Collaboration in documents within the Office applications would be nice. Now it's only in browser mode.
- Default link names option when sharing files.
- Desktop sync should be able to tell when there's not enough disk space.
- Support could be more attentive.
November 16, 2018
Our organization currently utilizes Egnyte organization-wide. Prior to implementing Egnyte for our digital storage needs, we were very unorganized which really creating some challenges in getting things done quickly. Once we got our internal processes down, Egnyte was a huge win for us. Today, each department has organized "files" to place relevant content. For a project management standpoint, I can't even imagine doing my job effectively without Egnyte.
- Ease of use- once things are clearly labeled Egnyte is simple to learn and use.
- Pricing- In our case, Egnyte was very fairly priced.
- Functionality- Egnyte is a no-frills, as advertised, option for all digital storage needs.
- Egnyte may be overdue for a face-lift. The User Interface is a little dated. Not a deal breaker by any means, though.
- Customer support- Fortunately, we haven't needed much help. I have heard from people at other businesses complain about their lack of support before.
December 15, 2017
We use Egnyte as our primary file system company-wide, eliminating the need for a traditional "server" and large data management systems that are contained in-house. Our team travels a lot, and with the cloud-based nature of Egnyte, we can all be connected to our file system everywhere we go. This makes work travel simplistic, and working from home is a cinch because all our files are everywhere that our computers are.
- One of Egnyte's features that we use quite frequently is file sharing to individuals outside of our company - whether we're sharing documents with prospects, potential buyers, or clients, it's as easy as sending a link to share a file, or creating a guest profile for them to sign in if they need to upload documents to us.
- Desktop sync is a feature in Egnyte that we could not live without! The continuous sync means that our systems always have the latest version of every document that's worked on almost instantaneously.
- Password protected file sharing is a must - we are a business brokerage firm and so client confidentiality is one of our highest priorities. Having the ability to put our files behind a password-protected link for viewing and downloading has helped us immensely.
- Egnyte's web edit functionality could be built out a bit more. We never use this service in our office, and while I believe that it's because we simply use the desktop sync tool and have everything available locally with immediate follow-up syncing, the functionality does seem slightly less than intuitive, but still wholly usable.
- Honestly... I have a difficult time thinking of any other shortcomings that the platform has.
October 25, 2017
Egnyte is being used by our organization in multiple ways. We use is primarily as a storage center for information in relation to everything from business function and process, to case management and third party review of confidential files. On any given day it is being used seamlessly on roughly 20 computers where people are actively searching for, editing, reviewing, and sharing documents all at the exact same time. It has really changed the way that I understand a business to successfully manage big data.
- Sharing files safely and securely with people at different facilities. It allows for ease of communication without having to limit security potential to do so.
- Fast updating - within seconds I can drop a file in to a shared Egnyte folder and it be readily available on someone else's computer in the office. This is great for conference calls, it allows all parties to quickly access and review the same material.
- Salesforce integration - it has been phenomenal seeing how seamlessly Egnyte and Salesforce integrate. To allow these tow systems to ebb and flow so well together saves countless hours of work in our everyday.
- Workshops - a lot of people in our field have experienced a learning curve when implementing Egnyte. I think good workshops online would be excellent tools to allow them to reach Egnyte's full potential
- Breaking links - If I share a confidential file, it would be excellent to easily re-access that link that was sent to that file and break that link (force it to no longer work). As it stands that often has to be done universally, and so one wrong move on our side has the potential to be catastrophic. There may be a way that I don't know about, but I think that points back to the idea of workshops
- Varying user access - it would be nice to allow users to edit and delete only in certain parts of Egnyte, rather than giving them administrative access across the board.
We all worked remotely so Egnyte allowed us to share files seamlessly. We used it to be able to communicate as if we were in the same office. It allowed us to automatically back up files and saved us from computer crashes. It was able to be used form any computer and easy for most users to set up and incorporate into daily habits.
- Allows different types of documents to be stored and accessed without issues
- Saves drafts in stages
- Allows access to both current and former employee files
- Easy to use - administrator access controls who has access to what
- Customer service is clunky and difficult to actually get help for existing users - sales team is great though
- Occasional crashes and compatibility issues
- Does not support Linux
All members of my team at BCI use Egnyte. It holds all our events on file that we can all easily access. We travel a lot for business and Egnyte makes it easy to bring up files on our phones/laptops/iPads, etc. It holds an infinite amount of files and syncs fast.
- Syncs fast so others can open updated files
- Holds a ton of storage
- Easy to access from all types of devices
- Two people cannot be in the same file - if I open a file that a colleague is in and begin work it will save (2) copies
- Sometimes the syncing freezing makes me have to restart my computer
- It can be hard to access on an iPhone, bigger screens work best
We use Egnyte as a company-wide storage solution. Since we also use Salesforce as our CRM platform, Egnyte's seamless integration with our sales pipeline was a major selling point. With Egnyte we are able to add, delete, move, or reference files that are related to specific cases on the fly without having to visit a separate URL or standalone software. Currently, every new user gets an Egnyte license when they sign on.
- Salesforce integration is seamless and extremely beginner friendly.
- Egnyte goes through all of the proper measures to be fully compliant in an extremely tight regulatory industry.
- Affordability is a major factor when you are buying licenses for a ton of employees, Egnyte checks this box.
- Egnyte occasionally desyncs with Salesforce without warning, when it does it requires a convoluted series of steps to troubleshoot. It's easy after the first time, but it can be a major issue when your pipeline is built around the integration.
- Egnyte support is all offshore in my experience, they rarely match up with you time wise and typically skip straight to screen sharing to troubleshoot. Many users aren't comfortable screen sharing as a first resort.
- The browser-based Egnyte solution is sluggish and has some UI quirks that turn most of the users off in the office.
Egnyte is used across multiple departments to share documents within departments and across multiple other departments. We use Egnyte to store documents in folders and limit access to only those who should see or have access. We also use the Web Edit feature to update documents in real time and keep them the most up to date.
- Web Edit function works really well to edit documents in real time and have them live.
- System access, the ability to share folders with only certain members or groups for safety.
- The ability to keep many different types of documents (Word, Excel, etc) in one location.
- When you are doing web edits to a document it locks other users out of the document for an undisclosed amount of time. If it is a frequently accessed document this can cause problems.
We use Egnyte for any data organization and transferring. I've used Egnyte countless times to upload data and docs securely, so that I can retrieve these files at a later time, or from another device. It is a solid interface, and very easy to use. It allows me to manage my data in carefully organized labels and folders. I never have any issues when using Egnyte, opposed to other options.
- Securely transfers files.
- Quick upload and download speeds.
- Easy to use interface.
- A faster cloud upload/download speed.
February 22, 2017
We use Egnyte across the board in every section of our company. We started using it because we were hit with a Crypto-virus almost 2 years ago. With Egnyte, if a computer crashes, everything is saved on Egnyte in the cloud. So, not only does it give us the ability to have things saved in situations like this. But, files are also available anywhere with internet access.
- Egnyte gives multiple access points to your files. There is software for local NAS devices. And there is WebDAV access to the cloud as well.
- Egnyte is permissions based. So users can be given access to certain folders, but be only given access to select files within that folder. It can be as complicated or simple as you want.
- Egnyte gives you the option to pay specifically for Crypto-virus coverage. If your files were ever infected, they guarantee a backup.
- There are some points within the web UI that randomly don't function properly. Users can give links to folders and files in the web UI. Sometimes the links randomly expire when they shouldn't.
- Sometimes tech support is not sure why things happen. I've had an open case that is currently 4 weeks old. They just cannot figure out the issue. Luckily it doesn't stop us from working.
Egnyte was implemented across the entire law firm. We mapped out our local network and were able to access Egnyte from the office like a regular shared drive. We were also able to access Egnyte from home using the visually appealing Egnyte.com interface. We used Egnyte for over 3 years and rarely had any issues with service or customer support. We basically used the service as our hard drive and as a cloud sharing device (like box.net) at once. This allowed us to share documents with outside attorneys and clients from the office and from home. I would highly recommend Egnyte.
- Easy to share documents and files using various sharing options
- User interface at Egnyte.com was appealing
- Easy to use
- Occasionally had limited access
Egnyte is being used by every department in our organization. It is used for sharing and collecting database files from our customers, which contain sensitive PHI about patients from many different hospitals.
- Sharing a link for upload.
- Downloading using a password.
- Customizing the link with security options.
- Automatic deletion policy would be nice.
August 08, 2018
Egnyte is being used across the whole organization for file sharing and content management. Specifically, creative and development teams use it to transfer assets. The account team also uses Egnyte to share files outside of the organization with external clients and vendors. Egynte is also used for manage asset version and maintain version control.
- Asset sharing across organization departments.
- Asset sharing externally (through secure links and expirations dates and access tracking).
- Asset and content version management.
- Managing sharing links and corresponding details is not intuitive.
- No ability to collaborate and save documents.
- No historical view of document viewing and download history.
October 01, 2018
My company has been using Egnyte for the past 10 years or so, but I've only been using it for 4 years since I've been with the company. Everyone here uses Egnyte in a different way. In my case, since we cannot deposit our own software into Arena because the files are too big, we use Egnyte and tie the link to Arena, which works out perfect for us.
- Egnyte can be used in many different ways depending on what are you using it for. I use Egnyte for one purpose only: if the files are too big to deposit into Arena PLM System, I will have them linked instead.
- I do know some of my colleagues are using Egnyte to upload files and share them with other Egnyte users; it seems like everyone here who uses Egnyte is happy with the software.
- Not a problem with Egnyte, but when using it with Arena, Arena will only allow a certain capacity on files, and also when you have a big file upload in Arena, it will take a long time to download.
- Another problem that is not Egnyte's, but when using with Arena, I wish Arena could be made to handle bigger files and faster downloads.
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What is Egnyte?
Egnyte delivers a content platform that is purpose-built for businesses, as a trusted platform to secure and govern all company files. Egnyte promises to give IT centralized control and protection over their files, and users fast access to their content, no matter how or where work happens.
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Egnyte Pricing
Starting Price: $25
- Has featureFree Trial Available?Yes
- Does not have featureFree or Freemium Version Available?No
- Does not have featurePremium Consulting/Integration Services Available?No
- Entry-level set up fee?No
| Edition | Pricing Details | Terms |
|---|---|---|
| Team (1-10 employees) | $10 | per employee/per month |
| Business (10-100 employees) | $20 | per employee/per month |
| Enterprise (50+ employees) | Contact sales team |
Egnyte Technical Details
| Deployment Types: | SaaS |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems: | Unspecified |
| Mobile Application: | No |
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How much does Egnyte cost?
Egnyte starts at $25.
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What is Egnyte's best feature?
Reviewers rate File organization and Device management and Storage Reports highest, with a score of 9.5.
Who uses Egnyte?
The most common users of Egnyte are from Mid-size Companies and the Computer Software industry.