Amazon WorkDocs vs Citrix ShareFile comparison

Cancel
You must select at least 2 products to compare!
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Logo
4,239 views|3,639 comparisons
100% willing to recommend
Citrix Logo
2,389 views|1,962 comparisons
90% willing to recommend
Comparison Buyer's Guide
Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Amazon WorkDocs and Citrix ShareFile based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out what your peers are saying about Dropbox, Box, Microsoft and others in Content Collaboration Platforms.
To learn more, read our detailed Content Collaboration Platforms Report (Updated: April 2024).
768,578 professionals have used our research since 2012.
Featured Review
Quotes From Members
We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use.
Here are some excerpts of what they said:
Pros
"This solution is great for inviting and sharing documents with other users."

More Amazon WorkDocs Pros →

"This provides us with a secure way of sending tax returns without having to use passwords.""The solution is scalable.""ShareFile gives you all of the features of cloud providers, but in an on-premises solution.""It's user-friendly for end users.""Easy to manage and fully secure.""Citrix has a very good file auditing features and security features.""The Enterprise Dropbox solution is highly integrated with Microsoft's Office 365 and Azure products.""The solution would query the Active Directory, and if new accounts were identified, Citrix ShareFile would add them automatically."

More Citrix ShareFile Pros →

Cons
"I had a very bitter experience with their mobile app."

More Amazon WorkDocs Cons →

"Everything they have should be integrated into one item.""The configuration on the mobile devices is a little clunky, in terms of setting up the application.""DLP features are lacking and required because, especially with everyone working from home, security is now paramount when the data is on BYOD devices.""Some of our customers are facing issues if they've deployed in hybrid mode.""My only issue with this solution is the cost, which should be improved.""There are sometimes scalability issues after updates.""The user interface is not very intuitive.""They should integrate the solution with more email services."

More Citrix ShareFile Cons →

Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It's cheaper compared to similar products available"
  • More Amazon WorkDocs Pricing and Cost Advice →

  • "You have to work hard in order to get the suitable licenses."
  • "If you are already a Citrix customer, I recommend having the Platinum licensing level, as it provides licensing for a number of various features that all integrate together."
  • "Citrix has a very good file auditing features and security features."
  • "I give the cost of the solution a five out of five."
  • More Citrix ShareFile Pricing and Cost Advice →

    report
    Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Content Collaboration Platforms solutions are best for your needs.
    768,578 professionals have used our research since 2012.
    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Amazon WorkDocs offers the following advantages over SharePoint It is a fully managed service, meaning that Amazon takes care of the underlying infrastructure and maintenance. It is more scalable… more »
    Top Answer:They should integrate the solution with more email services. That would be very helpful.
    Top Answer:We use the solution primarily for sending and receiving encrypted files. It helps us share large files as well.
    Ranking
    Views
    4,239
    Comparisons
    3,639
    Reviews
    0
    Average Words per Review
    0
    Rating
    N/A
    Views
    2,389
    Comparisons
    1,962
    Reviews
    3
    Average Words per Review
    891
    Rating
    8.7
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    ShareFile
    Learn More
    Overview

    Amazon WorkDocs is a fully managed, secure content creation, storage, and collaboration service. With Amazon WorkDocs, you can easily create, edit, and share content, and because it’s stored centrally on AWS, access it from anywhere on any device. Amazon WorkDocs makes it easy to collaborate with others, and lets you easily share content, provide rich feedback, and collaboratively edit documents. You can use Amazon WorkDocs to retire legacy file share infrastructure by moving file shares to the cloud. Amazon WorkDocs lets you integrate with your existing systems, and offers a rich API so that you can develop your own content-rich applications. Amazon WorkDocs is built on AWS, where your content is secured on the world's largest cloud infrastructure.

    With Amazon WorkDocs, there are no upfront fees or commitments. You pay only for active user accounts, and the storage you use. Amazon WorkDocs provides a 30-day free trial with 1 TB of storage per user for up to 50 users.

    ShareFile is a secure file sync and sharing service that meets the mobility and collaboration needs of users and the security requirements of businesses.
    Sample Customers
    Delhivery
    Exelon, Aer Lingus, Aloysius Stichting, Amnet Technology Solutions, Arup Group Ltd., Brasfield and Gorrie, Cancer Research UK, Carlock, Copeland & Stair LLC, ChanceLightŽ Behavioral Health & Education
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government8%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Legal Firm9%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Construction Company8%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise61%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise30%
    Large Enterprise30%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise47%
    Buyer's Guide
    Content Collaboration Platforms
    April 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Dropbox, Box, Microsoft and others in Content Collaboration Platforms. Updated: April 2024.
    768,578 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Amazon WorkDocs is ranked 6th in Content Collaboration Platforms while Citrix ShareFile is ranked 9th in Content Collaboration Platforms with 11 reviews. Amazon WorkDocs is rated 8.0, while Citrix ShareFile is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Amazon WorkDocs writes "A great collaboration service for small organizations". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Citrix ShareFile writes "Flexible plans, stable, and scalable". Amazon WorkDocs is most compared with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, Office 365, Google Workspace, SharePoint and Box, whereas Citrix ShareFile is most compared with SharePoint, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, Box and Google Cloud Storage.

    See our list of best Content Collaboration Platforms vendors.

    We monitor all Content Collaboration Platforms reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.