Kiteworks vs Sharepoint 2016 Standard comparison

Kiteworks and Cognosys Inc Hardened Images are both solutions in the Enterprise Content Management category. Kiteworks is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.0, while Cognosys Inc Hardened Images is ranked #16 with an average rating of 9.0. Kiteworks holds a 1.3% mindshare in ECM, compared to Cognosys Inc Hardened Images’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Kiteworks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Cognosys Inc Hardened Images users who would recommend it.

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90% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Kiteworks and Sharepoint 2016 Standard based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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

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Categories and Ranking

Kiteworks

Ranking in Enterprise Content Management

15th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Email Security (25th), Managed File Transfer (MFT) (5th), Content Collaboration Platforms (13th), Secure Email Gateway (SEG) (9th)

Sharepoint 2016 Standard

Ranking in Enterprise Content Management

16th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Enterprise Content Management category, the mindshare of Kiteworks is 1.3%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sharepoint 2016 Standard is 0.3%. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Content Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Kiteworks	1.3%
Sharepoint 2016 Standard	0.3%
Other	98.4%

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KishoreT-Review

Associate Consultant at a tech consulting company with 10,001+ employees

Streamlined global file sharing with user-friendly interface and self-service capabilities

I'm not a network expert, however, there must be some room for improvement. Perhaps there could be a notification to users about their bandwidth or network packet loss. If users receive such notifications, they can understand any disruptions are due to issues with their network or bandwidth rather than the site or Kiteworks. Additionally, I work from offshore India, and I told my client manager to communicate with the Kiteworks forum salesman regarding one feature. I noticed the Kiteworks login UI is very basic, lacking customization. Allowing more HTML tags to add hyperlinks or user-friendly information on the home page would be very useful.

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Trevors Misigo

Senior Team Lead at Infosys

Cloud file sharing has transformed secure collaboration and protected our data after cyber attacks

The best features Sharepoint 2016 Standard offers, in my opinion, are that it organizes our documents and other materials into folder libraries within a custom website and provides sharing tools and rules specific to that site. It integrates well with other Microsoft products through Office 365. Adding and removing users is easy for administrators. Its simple document structure makes it clear where to best store documents. Out of those features, I find myself appreciating the integration with Office 365 the most, which makes it easier to share files and collaboration. I would also like to highlight that features such as version control to view any changes made and access control over any file or folder stand out to me. Additionally, the intuitive mobile application for easy access on the go enhances our experience. Sharepoint 2016 Standard has positively impacted my organization because since we had a cyber attack in 2017 and implemented this tool, it has been a secure and easy way to store files and access files for the people who are given permission. It can be accessed from anywhere as long as you have an internet connection. Collaboration has been made easier between departments and also with remote employees and clients.

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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

"As a file-sharing application, it's an absolute 10 out of 10."

"We can see when people are sending things. We can definitely see who is sending to whom. From the administrative logs, we can see who is sending to an outside entity, and those logs are retained for quite a while."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to allow end-users to manage their own information and data with minimal administration. That's the best feature from my perspective."

"Scalability is impressive."

"The top two features are the two-factor authentication, which is pretty good. It's easily understood by the users. And their API is rather robust. We have numerous integrations that work off the API."

"We could see whether the customer with whom we shared a file had downloaded it, which was not available with GitHub."

"The solution can be used remotely; it's easy to upload and share files."

"The most useful feature of this solution is to share files with external parties and we can use this functionality to share files internally too."

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"Sharepoint 2016 Standard has positively impacted my organization because it has been a great tool, delivering measurable return on investment through improved compliance, reduced manual effort, and better collaboration."

"Sharepoint 2016 Standard has positively impacted my organization because since we had a cyber attack in 2017 and implemented this tool, it has been a secure and easy way to store files and access files for the people who are given permission."

"Sharepoint 2016 Standard is great software where we can configure applications inside the environment that are very useful for my company and other companies."

"After implementing solutions with Sharepoint 2016 Standard, clients tell me it's perfect and appreciate what we've done together."

"Sharepoint 2016 Standard serves the purpose of storing and retrieving documents, including product-related documents, project-related documents, and any BI-specific documents."

"Using Sharepoint 2016 Standard enables me to share my thought process and knowledge bases easily across teams as well as within teams."

"Sharepoint 2016 Standard has positively impacted my organization by providing a very good data repository and organization of various amounts of information that is stored in these Sharepoint sites."

"My advice to others looking into using Sharepoint 2016 Standard is that being able to store files on Sharepoint 2016 Standard has changed the way we manage this data and has reduced errors that end up costing our company."

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Cons

"Kiteworks could benefit from enhancing the proposal knowledge base section, specifically regarding the type of work involved. Currently, the knowledge base seems insufficiently dedicated to this topic, making it challenging for new users to access the relevant administrative law. Improving the visual aids and providing clearer explanations could alleviate this issue."

"It would be nice if Kiteworks could provide a free version of the platform so that it could be used for a certain number of file transfers. We could be charged a fee if we exceeded the number of allotted file transfers."

"The system is extremely stable, but because it is a "COTS" system access is restricted and you must use the solution's support to make even simple changes, which increases the downtime."

"The one feature, which I have also requested directly to Kiteworks, is to have a scheduled upgrade function. Currently, one of my engineers logs in after hours for the upgrade. We're a hospital, and we're 24/7, but the primary users are seven to five. So, we log in the early evening just to push a button to tell it to do the update. It would be nice if that could be very easily scheduled."

"File location could be improved."

"There is no offboarding process for end-users in Kiteworks. It's a manual process. There is no automated syncing with LDAP and checking to see if the account is still active. It's a manual process to get people out of here, which isn't the best way."

"I noticed the Kiteworks login UI is very basic, lacking customization. Allowing more HTML tags to add hyperlinks or user-friendly information on the home page would be very useful."

"I would like to see immediate releases of fixes because now it takes at least a week. If that time span can be reduced to one day or two days, that would be very helpful for users so that things are sorted and transactions work smoothly."

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"Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved, as it is difficult to create a private folder sometimes."

"I would assess the integration of Microsoft Office apps within Sharepoint 2016 Standard for document management as lacking."

"Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved by continuing to evolve with changing technology."

"Logging with two-factor authentication is frustrating as it is required every time, making it very annoying."

"It is great software. It is expensive."

"Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved by improving navigation."

"Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved because the user interface slows down productivity for our staff at times; it is very slow."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"They changed it midstream. We were being charged a certain flat rate for SFTP traffic. For whatever reason, at the beginning of the year, our pricing changed, and we are now being charged more for using a feature of the product than we were when we first bought it. That has been our experience with billing. It turned out to be more expensive than when we started with it."

"I believe it's a little costly, but given the faith that we put into it from a security perspective to maintain the integrity of our patient information that is being transferred through this system, that's a small price to pay. So, on the surface, it might look like a lot of money, but depending on the need for security, which is where we feel it shines, it's okay price-wise."

"It is not really expensive. I mean, to me it's obviously expensive, but it's worth it."

"The solution is very expensive because we are buying with Malaysian Ringgit and it's sold in US dollars."

"The price of Kiteworks is reasonable."

"The license management is changing and confusing. If I could make one change to it, it would be better license management through the API."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Government

12%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Comms Service Provider

Retailer

Construction Company

34%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Healthcare Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Large Enterprise	11

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	6

Questions from the Community

What is Kiteworks?

Kiteworks is a secured file sharing platform that enables users to collaborate with different parties across a robust offering of secured protected channels. Users have the option of virtual privat...

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What needs improvement with Kiteworks?

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What advice do you have for others considering Kiteworks?

Scalability is impressive. It can be highly available, resilient, and scalable infrastructure. I can confidently give it a nine. It suits any level of organization, whether a small setup with two a...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sharepoint 2016 Standard?

Pricing for Sharepoint 2016 Standard, in my view, is favorable, as it is based on the days of person-hours worked. In contrast, while attempting to implement another documentation system, the costs...

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What needs improvement with Sharepoint 2016 Standard?

Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved by continuing to evolve with changing technology. Integration with third-party workflows would improve it.

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What is your primary use case for Sharepoint 2016 Standard?

My main use case for Sharepoint 2016 Standard is data collection of many policies and procedure documentation and reporting and project management materials. I use Sharepoint 2016 Standard for cond...

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Overview

Kiteworks empowers organizations to effectively manage risk in every send, share, receive, and save of sensitive content over numerous communications channels: email, file sharing, managed file transfer, APIs, and web forms. The Kiteworks platform unifies, tracks, controls, and secures sensitive content moving within, into, and out of an organization, significantly improving risk management and ensuring regulatory compliance.

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SharePoint 2016 Standard offers a versatile platform for seamless collaboration and document management. With its role-based access, secure file sharing, and AI adaptability, it helps organizations enhance productivity and support robust business processes, despite its integration challenges.

SharePoint 2016 Standard is designed to integrate with Microsoft tools, providing an intuitive interface and granular permission management. It simplifies collaboration by reducing manual tasks, enhancing security with role-based access, and supporting AI integration for improved efficiency. Users can manage documents efficiently with version control and high-capacity data storage. Despite its strengths, SharePoint faces challenges like limited integration with Microsoft Office apps, SAP connectivity issues, and navigation difficulties, impacting productivity. Suggested improvements include enhancing file movement, loading times, third-party integrations, and modernizing its design.

What are the key features of SharePoint 2016 Standard?

Role-Based Access: Allows secure access control based on user roles.
Seamless Microsoft Integration: Facilitates collaboration within Microsoft ecosystems.
Document Management: Offers version control and high-capacity storage.
Enhanced Sharing Capabilities: Supports secure document sharing across teams.
AI Adaptability: Enables integration with AI tools for efficiency.

What benefits should organizations consider?

Increased Productivity: Reduces manual efforts and errors, promoting efficiency.
Improved Security: Role-based access provides enhanced security measures.
Return on Investment: Enhances collaboration, reducing costs and driving ROI.
Remote Accessibility: Cloud-based features support remote and cross-departmental work.

Industries use SharePoint 2016 Standard for intensive document management, team collaboration, and centralizing communication. Organizations benefit from its real-time collaboration features, serving as a knowledge repository accessible from anywhere, ensuring secure remote work and effective communication.

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Sample Customers

United States Securities and Exchange Commission, National Health Service, Husch Blackwell LLP, NYC Health + Hospitals, Viatris, MITRE Corporation, Chubb, Kraft Heinz, KPMG, Kohler, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Purdue Pharma, AVL

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