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We performed a comparison between Google Drive Enterprise and ShareFile based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Content Collaboration Platforms solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Google Drive Enterprise vs. ShareFile

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Categories and Ranking

Google Drive Enterprise

Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms

6th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Storage (8th)

ShareFile

Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms

7th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

eSignature (Electronic Signature) (6th), Cloud Data Exchange Services (3rd)

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AshwinMor

Senior Test Lead at HCL Technologies

Offers the most simplest and easiest UI to use

I would not like many changes in the tool, but I think the 15 GB space provided by Google Drive Enterprise needs to be increased to around 25 five GB, as it would be really helpful for users. These days, the resolution of pictures and everything else has been increased. If you take a picture from an iPhone, it could easily be of around seven to eight GB. Photos are memories that one would want to keep or store properly. I believe that it is not possible to save a lot of photos in Google Drive Enterprise since it only provides 15 GB to users. The product does not offer a bit more storage space for users, which makes it an area that needs to be considered for improvement.

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David Donaldson

Regional Information Technology Director at a real estate/law firm with 10,001+ employees

Flexible plans, stable, and scalable

I used another solution at the same time, which was far worse. The American company I worked for used a similar file-sharing solution called LeapFile, a secure file transfer service. Personally, I found Citrix ShareFile to be much better than LeapFile, which was quite clunky. I later used a solution called Egnyte, which my company used as its main file transfer solution, though I'm not sure if it's still in use. The company moved to Egnyte because it is more of an enterprise-level solution. Egnyte was expensive, but it worked. I believe Citrix ShareFile is aimed at smaller to medium-sized organizations, making it a more appropriate solution than Egnyte due to its pricing.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Google autosaves your work, which means you won't lose things."

"The initial setup is easy."

"The solution's most valuable features are collaboration and the automatic sharing of information among different company stakeholders."

"It is an easily scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"When we collaborate on a team project, everyone has the opportunity to contribute to the project."

"Low maintenance solution."

"It is very easy to use. Everything is available on the cloud, which is what I like the most. So, when we require a document, we can download it at any time and in any of the formats."

"Google Drive provides a guarantee that I can retrieve my data anytime."

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"ShareFile gives you all of the features of cloud providers, but in an on-premises solution."

"Easy to manage and fully secure."

"The solution would query the Active Directory, and if new accounts were identified, Citrix ShareFile would add them automatically."

"This provides us with a secure way of sending tax returns without having to use passwords."

"The Enterprise Dropbox solution is highly integrated with Microsoft's Office 365 and Azure products."

"It's user-friendly for end users."

"Citrix has a very good file auditing features and security features."

"The solution is scalable."

Cons

"I also use Word from Microsoft Office. Sometimes it's difficult to find some features that are available in Office and not available in Google Docs or are in a different place (if you are more used to Word). We sometimes lose time trying to find certain useability features."

"The price could be better. Google should rethink and realign its pricing strategy along with the storage prices because storage prices are going down for on-premise solutions. If they can reduce the cost or increase the storage capacity for that same tier, that would be a great advantage."

"There are a few kinks to work out at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's pretty simple and extremely useful."

"The tool must allow more customization."

"The only thing that's really been annoying is the single file size limit."

"The storage limits could be higher."

"I have sometimes observed that when the data is very huge or there are so many rules, Google Sheets documents get stuck while uploading. It keeps on loading the document and gives an error. There should be an improvement in this aspect. It should be quick. Currently, we have to wait for a long time."

"Google should also make it simpler to manage rights and access for different users. I want to share one folder with some people and another with other groups. It's not easy to manage. You have to use Google's web interface to assign rights, but IBM Box lets you permissions directly on the Windows interface."

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"My only issue with this solution is the cost, which should be improved."

"The user interface is not very intuitive."

"There are sometimes scalability issues after updates."

"They should integrate the solution with more email services."

"Some of our customers are facing issues if they've deployed in hybrid mode."

"The configuration on the mobile devices is a little clunky, in terms of setting up the application."

"Everything they have should be integrated into one item."

"DLP features are lacking and required because, especially with everyone working from home, security is now paramount when the data is on BYOD devices."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Google Drive's price is lower than competitors. I have two accounts, including one with Apple that I use to manage some pictures and contact. I use Apple Cloud for only this purpose. I use Google Drive for everything else. Compared to Google, the price of Dropbox is high and the solution isn't good."

"The program is very affordable."

"That would be ideal if it were as cheap as possible."

"I pay for the additional storage. Otherwise, it's free as a basic plan, 15 GB."

"The product is available for free."

"The costs could be lower, but they are reasonable for the value they provide."

"It is inexpensive and the cost is per user per month."

"We pay a monthly licensing fee for the solution."

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"Citrix has a very good file auditing features and security features."

"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."

"You have to work hard in order to get the suitable licenses."

"I give the cost of the solution a five out of five."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

18%

Computer Software Company

18%

Government

11%

Construction Company

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Legal Firm

10%

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Google Drive Enterprise?

With Google Drive Enterprise, multiple people can edit a document, and you can open it as Google Docs.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Drive Enterprise?

We pay a monthly licensing fee for the solution.

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What needs improvement with Google Drive Enterprise?

The search function in Google Drive Enterprise could be improved as it currently requires looking through many documents to find the right one. I am not aware of the security level it provides, and...

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Also Known As

Drive Enterprise, Google Drive

Citrix RightSignature, Citrix ShareFile

Overview

Drive Enterprise enables you to transform how your business stores, accesses, and secures files, all without extensive change management. Drive Enterprise is a standalone offering with usage-based pricing that includes all the features of Drive.

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ShareFile is widely used by organizations for secure emailing of tax returns and document transfers, especially during COVID, supporting multifactor authentication and a high file size limit.

Offered by cloud service providers, ShareFile aids in migrating on-premises file servers to the cloud and sending large files blocked by other platforms. It is essential for secure data sharing with features like multifactor authentication and encryption. ShareFile integrates with cloud services, supports high-speed operations, and maintains enterprise-level security with automatic synchronization. It also allows for multiplatform accessibility, including an Outlook plugin and mobile apps. Administrative benefits include Active Directory integration for automatic account creation.

What are ShareFile's most important features?

Ease of use: User-friendly interface for easy navigation
Security features: Robust security protocols including data encryption
File auditing: Comprehensive tracking and reporting of file activities
Cloud integration: Seamless integration with OneDrive, G Drive, and Dropbox
Multifactor authentication: Enhanced security with multiple verification steps
Automatic synchronization: Real-time sync across devices and platforms
Active Directory integration: Streamlined user account management
Multiplatform access: Supports Outlook plugin and mobile applications

What benefits or ROI should users look for in reviews?

Cost-effectiveness: Evaluate the pricing against features and security
Enhanced security: Look for reviews on data protection and GDPR compliance
Collaboration options: Check user feedback on collaboration functionalities
Intuitive experience: Consider reviews on ease of use and navigation
Custom branding: Assess customization options for tailored branding
Performance: Gauge user insights on network speed and reliability
Unified platform: Benefits of integrated services in one platform

ShareFile is implemented across sectors like Law Firms, CPAs, and Manufacturing companies, supporting secure and efficient data sharing. For example, law firms use it for confidential client documents, CPAs rely on it for secure tax return handling, and manufacturing firms leverage it for transferring large design files. Multifactor authentication and platform accessibility ensure data security and ease of access.

Sample Customers

Journal Communications

SecondMarket, KBC Partners, Twilio, You Know Who Design, oDesk Corporation, CMT Agency, Townhog

Google Drive Enterprise vs. ShareFile