CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform vs Microsoft Office SharePoint Server comparison

CTERA and Microsoft are both solutions in the Content Collaboration Platforms category. CTERA is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.8, while Microsoft is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.4. CTERA holds a 2.8% mindshare in CCP, compared to Microsoft’s 3.3% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of CTERA users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 82% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 29, 2025

CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server compete in the enterprise file services category. CTERA has an edge in scalability, flexibility, and hybrid deployment options, while SharePoint excels in document management and integration with Microsoft apps.

Features: CTERA provides unlimited scalability, resilient data protection, and integrates seamlessly with diverse hardware platforms in hybrid environments. Its intuitive file-sharing system is designed for ease of use. SharePoint focuses on document management, version control, and collaboration features, achieving seamless integration with Office apps and supporting robust workflow management.

Room for Improvement: CTERA needs enhanced monitoring features and stability improvements, with a focus on refining search functionalities and simplifying deployments for legacy customers. SharePoint could improve workflow support and simplify migration processes, and its search and user interface could be streamlined. Additionally, better integration with third-party apps and improved AI functionalities would enhance its offering.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: CTERA is known for reliable support and adaptability in hybrid environments, with customers valuing strong relationships and quick problem resolution. SharePoint offers versatile deployment options, integrating well within the Microsoft suite, though issues with migration and integration complexity do arise.

Pricing and ROI: CTERA is competitively priced, offering cost savings by reducing storage management overhead. In contrast, SharePoint's pricing varies based on user agreements and deployment scope. It is cost-effective within the Microsoft ecosystem, benefiting from aggressive discounts for nonprofits, but associated costs for SQL Server and on-premises setups can be significant.

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Categories and Ranking

CTERA Enterprise File Servi...

Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms

7th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

File System Software (1st), NAS (4th), Cloud Migration (4th), Cloud Storage (4th), Cloud Backup (7th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (7th), Cloud Storage Gateways (1st), AI Legal & Compliance (3rd)

Microsoft Office SharePoint...

Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms

5th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

4.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Content Collaboration Platforms category, the mindshare of CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform is 2.8%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server is 3.3%, down from 7.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Content Collaboration Platforms Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server	3.3%
CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform	2.8%
Other	93.9%

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Tim M.

Senior Manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

Supports global file recovery and rapid data versioning across 80 nodes

When we implemented CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform early on, and we've been on the platform for three years, we have three different cloud portals. We have an EU portal, we have an Americas portal, and we have an APAC portal. It would be nice if we could combine that into one portal just for that global single pane of glass look. We've talked with them about that and they say it's challenging just because of some of the structure, but that would be something nice if we could get that. I integrated with Varonis, and because CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform didn't have initially a working relationship with that vendor, it would have been nice had that pre-existed us saying we need this. But that wasn't totally CTERA's fault. There was a lot of challenge working with the vendor to build out that interface. A single pane of glass for CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform would be beneficial. Everything else works fairly well. We've never had a point where we couldn't get to something that caused us to have a serious outage, and that to me is the mark of a good software package. It's never really caused us serious issues. We have our issues, that's true, and every software package does. However, we've always been able to meet the needs of the business, and we drive hard on security, stability, and scalability. From the scalability standpoint, that's one of the most important things to us. We're on their capacity-based licensing, so if I need to ramp up another CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform NAS, if we have an M&A, I can easily and quickly spin up another NAS and start doing that data transition fairly quickly. The biggest maintenance issue with CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform is firmware upgrades. We've done a lot of transition from hardware solution to virtualized infrastructure in order to minimize that hardware lifecycle portion of it. We have to upgrade the firmware and sometimes that can be challenging in the nature of business of our size with 80 CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform nodes around the globe. The issue we've had with CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform happened recently in a firmware upgrade where there was a major database back-end upgrade and that took some time. For our smaller sites, it would be an hour or two, and I can build that into a fairly easy change window. But in our larger sites where we may have hundreds of terabytes of data, that database update process took maybe a day or a day and a half. That becomes more challenging, especially in a manufacturing environment where people are wanting to access configuration files. We had to pin the data locally because the data would be available on the local edge filer, but the cloud sync, while it was updating the database, the cloud files weren't available. That would be the other thing I'd like to see an improvement on: some way to do those database upgrades either in a more segmented fashion or in some type of offline environment. I understand the logistics behind that sounds easy, but I'm sure it's not.

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Daniel Giacomelli

Security and Compliance at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Has transformed how I manage documents through metadata and automation while enabling structured collaboration

Microsoft should restore some functionalities from older versions of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2003 and 2010. Specifically, bringing back something similar to SharePoint Designer would be beneficial. SharePoint Designer was both advantageous and challenging - developers found it limiting and preferred Visual Studio, while non-developers struggled to use it effectively. A new tool for configuring webpage design and development for content pages would be valuable. The current system is too basic. While integration of filtered lists and libraries is possible, it requires knowledge of Python or jQuery. A WYSIWYG editor would be preferable to requiring programming knowledge or Visual Studio.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"The replication workflows have replicated content to our branch offices and cached that content, which makes that content accessible to our regional offices around the globe and makes accessing that data much easier and much faster."

"Our main reason for going for this solution was the uncontrollable growth of file data. It was unsustainable on our previous platform or technology. We needed something scalable like CTERA, so it was the scalability that we required."

"CTERA has been particularly capable of keeping all of our workstations backed up. That became a critical feature for us during the pandemic when computers were rarely in the office. Everybody went off-site with their computers, and we were accustomed to working with a centralized storage infrastructure where people would come to the office and connect to the server to use, create, and modify files. Everything was done directly to that server."

"CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform has improved our operations tremendously by eliminating our NAS branch and providing a single platform for our file storage where we can sync, share, and backup our runtime data."

"The solution provides substantial flexibility, allowing the separation of workloads across various hardware platforms without vendor lock-in. This flexibility makes it adaptable to future infrastructure changes."

"The solution provides data eviction, where unused data is evicted from the local file, freeing up space. It also allows data to be rehydrated from the cloud when needed."

"The features I find most valuable are in the gateways themselves. They have done a great job over the years of providing insight into what is happening with our products, with the batches that come through that are scanned. I enjoy that part of it, and it is fairly easy to use from our standpoint once we get to know the product."

"CTERA stood out due to its ease of use and superior security features."

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"From my partner perspective, the best advantages of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server are that it's easy to use, and we can easily communicate, share documents, and assign permissions to specific people."

"Microsoft Office SharePoint Server helps with return on investment as it saves a lot of time and helps clients improve their processes."

"It is a decent tool for collaboration, especially if you are already using other Office products."

"There is a lot more flexibility in the cloud, especially for mobile development."

"Essentially, it is the full suite of Office 365 with the advantage of using the SharePoint database as your list."

"The solution's most valuable feature is its document management, which allows sharing with external users and integrates well with Office apps and Microsoft Flow."

"This product has improved the way our organization functions in the following manner: We are provided with policies and procedures for administration, we can store all the documentation related to all IT projects, and we have developed some workflows for automating licensing requests and other types of requests."

"Using these features together, we converted our paper work to electronic digital data."

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Cons

"One of the bigger things that I would like to see is additional logging. There are logs in there. They provide us with the initial logs on what is happening on our CTERA device. I appreciate that, but they do not give us any further information. I would like to have more information on the logs themselves."

"One area for improvement is the migration tool, which at times does not work as designed, necessitating the use of alternative solutions like Robocopy."

"The issue we've had with CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform happened recently in a firmware upgrade where there was a major database back-end upgrade and that took some time."

"Stability-wise, we just went through one issue that they addressed. We were having cloud sync issues."

"The issue we've had with CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform happened recently in a firmware upgrade where there was a major database back-end upgrade and that took some time."

"More monitoring from the platform would be good. There is some monitoring, but it is paid. It is a chargeable service. It would be good for that to be included in the base."

"However, it is a bit difficult to find the files because I need to go through each and every folder step-by-step, and the search engine optimization is not that good, so I face some difficulties in finding the files."

"It would help to have a global single-pane-of-glass view of all my CTERA devices. We have different regions, and we must log in to each portal to see what's happening with those. It would be nice to have a single portal to see the health of the devices, versions, and firmware upgrades. Sometimes, we want to dive into something more complex, like investigating why CTERA storage usage grew from 2 terabytes to 4 terabytes in a week. That's a little challenging. It's something we would like to see on the road map."

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"The UIs are really clunky and Microsoft needs to fix that."

"The solution needs to enable better sharing capabilities between users and external users."

"Technical support could be improved. They are not fast enough, especially when we'll go deeper in the product itself. More complex issues make it very tough to find someone that can help you."

"The solution needs to be more collaborative. I believe they are just coming up with the themes for this right now."

"I would like to see more Agile techniques and seamless integration with other applications."

"The product could be improved by accommodating different technologies, particularly integration."

"Regarding the setup for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, I have to rate it lower, maybe a seven out of 10, as it is a little bit more complex and not so easy to use in some use cases."

"The user interface needs improvement because there is a lot of stuff in there. I use five to eight navigation buttons. It should be more user-friendly. Frequently used menu items should be arranged in a proper way. That would be helpful."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"CTERA's pricing seems to be on par with some of the other players, such as Nasuni and Azure. They all have benefits, but CTERA is competitive for its features."

"It is hard to compare the costs if we want to retain the same model of a separate high-performance storage or certain things, but it is one of the cheapest solutions available in Israel."

"I am not directly involved in the pricing aspects, but I understand that CTERA's pricing is competitive and within industry standards."

"I find the pricing reasonable. They offered us deals that helped us. Especially with the upgrade to a bigger unit last year, they were helpful with the deal."

"So far, pricing seems to be fine."

"It is fairly priced. I am not too involved in the pricing of what we used to pay, but it would have reduced the cost of ownership. I cannot give a figure, but the EMC solution was very expensive compared to CTERA."

"CTERA's pricing model is competitive compared to other companies that achieve the same thing. Their closest rival is Nasuni, and CTERA is significantly more affordable than Nasuni."

"There are some aggressive discounts offered by Microsoft for organizations that are not for profit, which we are, and it makes it quite attractive to consider."

"One of the reasons why we don't recommend the cloud version of SharePoint is the cost. With the on premise version, you pay for the license once. For the cloud version, there is a recurring fee. It is very expensive. They expect everyone to pay $20 or $30 per user per month."

"Pricing plans may be flexible depending on volume usage and your corporate relationship with Microsoft."

"It can be expensive for on-premises deployments, especially when you have to support SQL Server as your backend database. That's where the cost comes into play. SQL Server has its own licensing, which Microsoft keeps on changing. Therefore, it can become costly. In the earlier versions of SharePoint, version 2007 or 2010, they had an express version where the SQL Server licensing was free. It wasn't like a full-blown SharePoint. It was only a slimmed-down version. It used to be whatever your hardware costs. You would install the free software and work with it, but you were very limited in what you could do in SharePoint. If you wanted the SharePoint Enterprise Server with all the bells and whistles, then you had to pay more to get the SQL Server license based on the number of users or servers. The subscription model is different for cloud deployments. Licensing is per user and per month. The cost also depends on the storage required. If you have a lot of sites or documents, then you need to expand it based on your needs."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

47%

Outsourcing Company

22%

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

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Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	19

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Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	17

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform?

Our experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform was good; it was very manageable for getting started with the product.

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What needs improvement with CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform?

A wishlist item would be the ability to import shares from one device to another. I would rate CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform a nine out of ten because I think there are some shortcomings ...

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What is your primary use case for CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform?

Our main use case for CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform is that we use it as a cloud platform. We use it as an enterprise file system to access shares in our daily operations.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server?

I am not aware of the pricing, so I cannot say if the solution is expensive or quite affordable.

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server?

My expectation when I start using a Microsoft product is that it would be easy to incorporate diagrams and such from other Microsoft Office products. Incorporating a diagram I've embedded in a slid...

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What is your primary use case for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server?

I produce content about the work I'm doing inside the company, making information about IT architecture, work processes within IT architecture, and security reviews of applications or infrastructur...

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Overview

CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform provides scalable, robust data protection solutions with secure file access, global synchronization, and centralized control. Its cloud integration offers streamlined file sharing and infrastructure management, enhancing productivity and minimizing downtime.

CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform is designed for efficient resource allocation and offers a reliable, user-friendly interface. It features advanced data protection with ransomware protection, versioning, and seamless disaster recovery capabilities. The platform facilitates file restoration, backup, and secure sharing with excellent integration into legacy systems. While offering a scalable storage solution, users find areas for improvement in UI simplicity and documentation clarity. Users also request improved monitoring tools and enhanced performance stability.

What are the key features of CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform?

Convenience and Scalability: Users experience secure file access with centralized control and global synchronization.
Cloud Integration: Enables easy file sharing and cost-effective infrastructure management.
Data Protection: Includes ransomware protection, versioning, and disaster recovery.
Performance and Reliability: Minimizes downtime with a user-friendly interface.

What benefits should users expect from using CTERA?

Enhanced Security: Robust data protection and seamless integration with legacy systems.
Increased Productivity: Minimizes downtime and streamlines resource allocation.
Cost Efficiency: Scalable storage and efficient file replication reduce operational costs.
Comprehensive Support: Supports backup, archiving, and synchronization across multiple locations.

CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform is widely implemented in industries requiring reliable server management and cloud access. Companies leverage its scalability for NAS solutions, SMB services, and efficient storage management. It supports data protection activities like backup and archiving, crucial for businesses with complex IT infrastructures, enhancing their operational efficiencies and reducing expenditure.

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Microsoft Office SharePoint Server enhances collaboration, document management, and version control while integrating seamlessly with Office apps, Teams, and OneDrive for efficient communication and content sharing.

Offering automation, workflow management, and effective metadata usage, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server improves operational efficiency. It's user-friendly with low-code and no-code capabilities, ensuring accessibility for organizations. Robust security measures and access control with Active Directory integration provide secure data handling, while real-time editing allows multiple users to collaborate productively. Its search functionality streamlines information retrieval, although enhancing this feature could further improve usability. Addressing the need for a more intuitive interface, distinct integration between Team and SharePoint sites, workflow simplification, as well as improved performance with large data handling, would add to its practicality. Better third-party application integration, enhanced document sharing, and increased licensing flexibility are areas for potential development.

What are the key features?

Collaboration: Enables seamless team collaboration with integrated Office apps and Teams.
Document Management: Advanced version control and document sharing capabilities.
Automation: Streamlines processes with workflow management and metadata usage.
Security: Robust access control with Active Directory integration.
Real-Time Editing: Allows multiple users to edit documents simultaneously.
Search Functionality: Assists in swift information retrieval.

What benefits or ROI should users consider?

Improved Productivity: Real-time editing and seamless integration enhance work efficiency.
Security Assurance: Strong access control supports safe data management.
User Accessibility: Low-code and no-code features increase ease of use.
Operational Efficiency: Automates workflows and optimizes document handling.

Microsoft Office SharePoint Server is utilized in industries such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing for document sharing, collaboration, and internal communications. It supports project management, custom application development, and acts as an enterprise content management system. Organizations leverage its integration with Microsoft Teams for coordination and use it as a corporate portal. It facilitates data management, serves as a document library, and supports workflows with advanced capabilities like integration with Power Apps and Power BI for enhanced data visualization and interaction.

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