FileCatalyst vs. Progress ShareFile

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
FileCatalyst
Score 0.0 out of 10
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FileCatalyst is a suite of server and client applications that accelerate point-to-point file transfers, and that are design to meet needs dependent on specific workflows. By adding on one or multiple client applications, the vendor states users can expect to see increased productivity within workflows and an overall improvement in business efficiencies.N/A
Progress ShareFile
Score 8.2 out of 10
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ShareFile is a cloud-based file sharing and storage service built for business. The product was acquired by Citrix Systems in 2011.
$17.60
per month per user (minimum 3 users)
Pricing
FileCatalystProgress ShareFile
Editions & Modules
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Advanced
$17.60
per month per user (minimum 3 users)
Premium
$27.50
per month per user (minimum 3 users)
Industry Advantage
$45.83
per month per user (minimum 3 users)
Virtual Data Room
$75.00
per month per user (minimum 5 users)
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
FileCatalystProgress ShareFile
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual pricing.
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Community Pulse
FileCatalystProgress ShareFile
Features
FileCatalystProgress ShareFile
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
FileCatalyst
-
Ratings
Progress ShareFile
8.4
Ratings
0% below category average
Versioning00 Ratings7.70 Ratings
Video files00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Audio files00 Ratings9.60 Ratings
Document collaboration00 Ratings6.50 Ratings
Access control00 Ratings7.90 Ratings
File search00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Device sync00 Ratings9.50 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Product A and Product B
FileCatalyst
-
Ratings
Progress ShareFile
9.5
Ratings
9% above category average
User and role management00 Ratings9.60 Ratings
File organization00 Ratings9.80 Ratings
Device management00 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform
Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Product A and Product B
FileCatalyst
-
Ratings
Progress ShareFile
6.3
Ratings
30% below category average
Performance00 Ratings5.00 Ratings
Reliability00 Ratings5.10 Ratings
Storage Reports00 Ratings8.80 Ratings
User Ratings
FileCatalystProgress ShareFile
Likelihood to Recommend
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7.8
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
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9.1
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
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9.1
(0 ratings)
Availability
-
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9.1
(0 ratings)
Performance
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(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
-
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1.0
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(0 ratings)
Configurability
-
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6.6
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
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1.0
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
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1.0
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Vendor post-sale
-
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9.1
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Vendor pre-sale
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9.1
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User Testimonials
FileCatalystProgress ShareFile
Likelihood to Recommend
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Progress ShareFile has been a great tool for sharing files. When you send to outside people they get an easy link to click on to download the needed files. On the sender side you get options to have the person do things logon to get the file, just enter a name and email address, or just click on the link and download. There are hooks to use other tools to scan for personal information like SSN or credit card numbers. Many of our users use email to send and store emails. They have found that clicking on a link to get a file adds a bit of complexity but many have learned how to adjust to the change.
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Pros
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  • I think that one of ShareFile's greatest strengths is its ease of use. With the outlook plug-in sharing large documents is so quick and easy.
  • I also like the security and control that is provided for who can access the documents and tracking the changes within them. I think it does well at protecting information that leaves the company.
  • I also think the website is well organized and easy to use. It was very easy for us to implement and train our employees on the proper use of the website and software.
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Cons
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  • Users grow quickly (each client gets a separate account). Automated pruning would be nice.
  • I'm not aware of integration with Office365 online (only the outlook app). This could make it harder for some users.
  • It would be nice to have something that auto-scans emails and attachments for PII and would require Sharefile for those emails.
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Likelihood to Renew
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It's a highly effective and secure storage system, has robust workarounds for serving the various equipment limits of our users, meets high security requirements of HIPAA standards, significantly reduces our needs for producing paper trails.
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Usability
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Some of the clunkiness in the user interface and the processing of documents could be made more seamless. However, once you get over that learning curve, it's straightforward enough. The API for integrating external systems is well documented, and the support crew is great at getting you over the rough spots. There's nothing bad about their system, just a few things I thought could be more elegant.
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Reliability and Availability
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The software has never been down when I needed to use it.
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Performance
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Easy to use, easy to integrate with Outlook. I only gave it a 9 because I have found that sometimes it does not play nicely with Outlook and can slow it down. But, when that happens (not frequent), I restart Outlook and all is well again
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Support Rating
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Typically the support is very knowledgeable and interested in following an issue until it is fully resolved. I have not had any issues working with their staff as they are all polite and easy to communicate with. If the first or second level tech does not fix the concern then it is escalated until we get to someone who can close the case.
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Implementation Rating
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Good documentation for the API. With a little help from RS tech staff, any competent programmer should be able to integrate RightSignature with an existing system in a week or three. That help is easy to get as well
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Alternatives Considered
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ShareFile offers more professional level services, and doesn't constantly "run out" of space, forcing you to upgrade to continue. When doing a cost comparison, the competitors may seem cheaper at first, but by the time you add on the features to make it comparable, the pricing is as much, if not more, than what we're paying for ShareFile. The access control level is better with ShareFile, so we chose to stay with them.
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Scalability
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I am a one person office. I have no idea how this software would scale to a larger office.
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Return on Investment
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  • All of our clients and consulting engineers find ShareFile easy to use, thus complementing our business.
  • Our staff also find ShareFile intuitive, accessible, and easy to use, making it an ideal, everyday indispensable desktop tool for everyone in our company.
  • ShareFile can be linked to our firm's primary website as a placed for private use. We haven't found need for this yet, but might in the future.
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ScreenShots

Progress ShareFile Screenshots

Screenshot of the ShareFile dashboardScreenshot of ShareFile's Outlook PluginScreenshot of the Projects interfaceScreenshot of ShareFile's link sharing optionsScreenshot of ShareFile's e-signature