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FileCloud | Citrix ShareFile | ||||||||
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Run On Windows Server | |||||||||
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Storage Sync | |||||||||
Large File Support, max file size | Unlimited | 100 GB | |||||||
Supported Local Storage | |||||||||
Storage Limitation | Unlimited | Unlimited | |||||||
Endpoint Backup (Mulitple folders) | |||||||||
Branch Office Synchronization | |||||||||
Mobile Features | |||||||||
Mobile OS Compatibility | iOS, Android, Windows Phone | iOS, Android, Windows Phone | |||||||
iOS, Android Media backup | |||||||||
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Secure Access | |||||||||
Cross Platform | |||||||||
Desktop Sync – Cross Platform(Windows, Mac, Linux) | |||||||||
Document Quick Edit | |||||||||
Document Web Edit | |||||||||
DICOM Medical Images Preview (e.g. X-rays, Scans) | |||||||||
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File Comments/Activity Stream | |||||||||
Workflow Automation | |||||||||
Chrome Extension | |||||||||
Gmail Extension | |||||||||
Customization | |||||||||
Customization, Branding | Upgrade | ||||||||
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Integrate – Existing Home Directories | |||||||||
NTFS Support | |||||||||
Network Share Support | Buy Additional Product | ||||||||
Network Share Versioning | |||||||||
Active Directory Support | |||||||||
Multiple Active Directory | |||||||||
Single Sign-On | |||||||||
SAML Authentication | |||||||||
Data At Rest Encryption | |||||||||
Two Factor Authentication(2FA) | |||||||||
File Locking | |||||||||
FIPS 140-2 (U.S. government security standard) | |||||||||
Extensibility | |||||||||
Outlook Integration | |||||||||
API Support | |||||||||
Sharepoint plugin | Under Development | Buy Additional Product | |||||||
E-signature | Under Development | ||||||||
Google Drive Integration | Under Development | Buy Additional Product | |||||||
Amazon S3/OpenStack Support | |||||||||
Audit & Admin Tools | |||||||||
Access and Monitoring Control | |||||||||
Mobile Device Management (Block devices, remote wipe, notification to devices) | Buy Additional Product | ||||||||
Audit Reports | |||||||||
Geo IP Access Reports | |||||||||
File Analytics & Reporting (Summary of Client Applications per OS & Type, User Shares, Active Files Managed, File Type Distribution) | |||||||||
Role Based Administration | |||||||||
Pattern Search | |||||||||
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ShareFile Alternative
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FileCloud is the Best Citrix ShareFile Alternative
Best ShareFile Alternative
A holistic content collaboration solution, FileCloud exceeds the set of features offered by Citrix File Share. FileCloud focuses on security, reliability, ease of use, and accessibility, making FileCloud a better alternative to ShareFile.
Fits Your Organization Workflows
FileCloud easily fits all organizational needs with seamless capabilities and ease of use. Apply your company’s logo, login screens, and Terms of Service, and run FileCloud on your custom domain. Admins can control user groups, set file/folder access, and assign password-protected permissions or restrictions whenever required.
Unparalleled ROI With FileCloud
FileCloud offers high ROI through innovative, enterprise-grade features. Unlike Citrix, you can self-host FileCloud on-premises for seamless secure access. A leading ShareFile competitor, FileCloud also offers a server-sync function without restrictions.
FileCloud has received the Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice Distinction for the fifth consecutive time!
92% of our customers would recommend us to a friend.
FileCloud is the Best Citrix ShareFile Alternative
Check Detailed Feature Comparison Below Between ShareFile and FileCloud
ShareFile for Enterprise Sync will be fully deprecated as of October 31, 2019, and will no longer function for customers. Those customers will need to look for another solution that offers file and folder syncing on a file server.
FileCloud’s ServerSync converts your Windows file servers into a powerful enterprise file sharing, sync platform. ServerSync maintains copy of files and permissions between the cloud and on-premises storage and enables a hybrid cloud approach that allows traditional LAN access when on-premises, and cloud access when off-site or remote. Not all Citrix Sharefile competitors offers this feature.
ShareFile Alternative – More FileCloud advantages
FileCloud has a powerful admin system with enhanced security features for enterprises. You can access, share, synchronize, install client software and work on your organization’s files from any device. For enterprises who are looking for a robust alternative to Citrix ShareFile security, FileCloud is simply the best solution out there. You have unlimited storage with 100% control over your data. This is the reason that thousands of our clients trust us over other EFSS solutions. Citrix ShareFile backup has limited storage space, as compared to unlimited storage offered by FileCloud.
Do you need more workflow features to power your enterprise tasks? Get role-based access, metadata management, file/folder/user/group access control, and granular permissions/restrictions whenever needed. FileCloud also offers Active Directory support and allows remote access to existing Windows File servers, preserving user NTFS permissions and full text search for easy use.
Secure your files with encryption protocols, two-factor authentication (2FA), and automatic anti-virus scanning. With smart notifications, file locking and much more, you have everything in your power to manage and control your data. You can easily integrate FileCloud with Office and Outlook add-ons to edit documents in the browser, share large files on the go, and use documents through office mobile apps from your smartphone.
More FileCloud Features
If you are not already convinced that FileCloud is the best among Citrix ShareFile alternatives, let’s see what else FileCloud has to offer. More FileCloud advantages include centralized device management, policy management, federated search, role-based access, workflows, powerful admin reports, metadata management system, selective sync, virtual drive, unlimited storage, enhanced security features, endpoint backup and built-in ransom-ware protection which gives us leverage over alternatives to ShareFile.
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On-Premises/IaaS
FileCloud can be hosted on-premises or on any IaaS (e.g. AWS, Azure).
Endpoint Backup
In addition to file sharing and sync, FileCloud offers endpoint backup.
External File Sharing
FileCloud offers intuitive external file sharing capabilities to share files with partners, vendors and customers.
Branding & Customization
FileCloud offers unparalleled branding and customization options: change the logo, login screen, share emails, and terms of service. Even run on your custom domain.
Remote Wipe
FileCloud supports remote wipe of files in client devices (PCs, Mobile apps).
Metadata Management
FileCloud offers powerful metadata management capabilities to classify files using tags and custom meta data sets.
Powerful Admin
FileCloud offers powerful administration features for system admins (device dashboard, detailed audit log, reports and many more …)
Federated Search & GDPR
FileCloud offers federated search to support e-discovery and GDPR compliance.
Multiple Active Directory
Integration with Active Directories ensure users can keep using the same credentials. Not only this, unlike ShareFile, a single installation of FileCloud can be authenticated against many different AD servers.
Run FileCloud on Azure
FileCloud allows Businesses and Managed Service Providers to host their own end-to-end file sync, share and mobile access solution on Azure Cloud infrastructure.
FileCloud is the Best ShareFile Alternative!
FileCloud delivers enterprise value unlike any other ShareFile alternative.
FileCloud Advantages:
- Similar to Citrix ShareFile on-premises, FileCloud allows you to self-host on your own premises.
- FileCloud can be used on a Windows Server.
- FileCloud allows the use of Windows Network Folders with NTFS permissions.
- FileCloud integrates with Active Directory, and users can keep using same Active Directory credentials.
- FileCloud offers external file sharing capabilities to share files with vendors, partners, and customers.
- FileCloud allows one to remotely wipe files on client devices (PCs, mobile apps etc).
- FileCloud offers strong metadata management capabilities to classify files using tags and custom metadata sets.
- FileCloud allows manual retention, sharing deletion policies and manual classifications.
- FileCloud provides powerful administration features for system admins (device dashboard, detailed audit log, reports and much more!)
- You can change the logo and login screen, brand your file-sharing emails, and you can run it on a custom domain.
- FileCloud offers a federated search to support e-discovery and GDPR compliance.
- FileCloud offers security and permissions at folder/subfolder levels.
- FileCloud offers virtual drive & selective sync capabilities.
Learn more about advanced file sharing features
“We liked FileCloud’s pricing, comprehensive feature set (branding, encryption) and the responsive support”

Controlled File Sharing & Collaboration
- Powerful administration features (Device Dashboard, detailed audit logs)
- Unlimited external accounts for partners, clients, and contractors
- Full Text Search
- Designed for mobile (allows you to work on the Go)
- Advanced sharing options (public and private shares)
- Virtual drive & selective sync
- Flexible storage options
- Customizable work flows, similar to ShareFile workflow and Office 365 integration
- All major file types supported
- Access documents using web interface without an installed client on local machine
- Real time file sync & backup.
“FileCloud is by far the best on-premises file sharing solution.”
