Hybrid cloud combines the computing, storage, and services of cloud technology with on-premises technology. According to Hosting Tribunal, 22% of enterprise workload will be dependent on the hybrid cloud by 2020. As cloud computing gains popularity, organizations are realizing that complete dependency on a virtual system might not be the right fit for everybody. That is how the hybrid cloud – a combination of the best qualities of both platforms – was born. Benefits of public cloud include on-demand resource access and no capital expenditure or infrastructure management, while the benefits of on-premises storage include complete data control, predictive expenditure and performance, control of data/assets, and consistent security.
Egnyte vs FileCloud Hybrid Cloud
Several hybrid cloud platforms are available in the market. Egnyte and FileCloud are regarded as premium high efficiency options. Finances Online scores FileCloud with a rating of 8.8 while Egnyte gets a rating of 8.7. The difference seems negligible, but when a comparison of all that both offer is done, we can see why one has scored more than the other, however little.
FileCloud provides secure file sharing, selective sync, file preview, unlimited cloud storage. With FileCloud Server Sync, you can self-host, enable remote access, sync to network shares (NTFS) and ensure that you have 100% control over your data by keeping data on-premises. FileCloud provides pattern PII search, metadata, granular permission controls, data governance, custom workflows, monitor, and advanced audit.
FileCloud is the best alternative to Egnyte storage, offering enhanced security, flexibility and cost-effective storage solutions. It provides complete control over data, seamless collaboration and compliance with industry regulations, making it ideal for enterprises.
Pricing
The cost of Egnyte starts from $8, while FileCloud offers the same services and more for $4. For 100 users, that’s $15,000 saved per year! Plus, unlike Egnyte, FileCloud offers annual subscriptions along with month payment option and quote based plan.
Hosting Features
While both FileCloud and Egnyte have hosting options such as self-hosting, cloud hosting, multiple IaaS, multi-tenancy, run on Linux and Windows server, FileCloud also has the additional run-on Docker option.
Sync Capability and Storage
FileCloud offers ServerSync which can help synchronize files and permissions in the on-premises system with the cloud system smoothly. FileCloud offers unlimited storage sync, maximum file support, and unlimited storage limitation, unlike Egnyte. FileCloud also offers endpoint backup for enhanced security, unlike Egnyte.
Security features and file system integration
FileCloud has an extensive file system integration and sync system, with much more advanced security features too. Network share support, unlimited versioning, NTFS support, multiple active directories, encryption at rest and in transit are all also added features of FileCloud. Egnyte requires additional software for single sign-on and SAML while FileCloud does not.
