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Anchorfree vs Citrix ShareFile

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Anchorfree

Software

Platform for hosting and distributing live events

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Citrix ShareFile logo

Citrix ShareFile

Software

Secure file sharing and collaboration platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Anchorfree has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Anchorfree the vendor's own domain (anchorfree.com), as captured by the Internet Archive on 11 January 2023, redirects to and displays the Pango Group corporate site, stating Pango Group is owned and operated by Aura and describes itself as a portfolio of consumer security brands; AnchorFree's original product (Hotspot Shield) survives only under the Pango/Aura ownership structure, confirming the acquisition in the vendor's own words rather than a third party account; Citrix ShareFile integrated electronic signature is included only on the ShareFile Premium plans
  • They diverge on capability: Anchorfree covers Live streaming, Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Anchorfree and Citrix ShareFile actually diverge.

Attributes where Anchorfree and Citrix ShareFile differ
AttributeAnchorfreeCitrix ShareFile
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
Founded20171989

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Anchorfree

  • Live streaming
  • Audience management
  • Recording
  • Analytics
  • Multi-platform delivery
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Twitch

Only in Citrix ShareFile

  • Secure file sharing
  • Access controls
  • Versioning
  • Audit trails
  • Mobile apps
  • Microsoft 365
  • Salesforce
  • ServiceNow

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Anchorfree

  • Professional Worknot Citrix ShareFile
  • Content Creationnot Citrix ShareFile

Citrix ShareFile

  • Sending large client files securely with encrypted email and request linksnot Anchorfree
  • Compliance oriented document exchange with external clientsnot Anchorfree

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Anchorfree

  • The vendor's own domain (anchorfree.com), as captured by the Internet Archive on 11 January 2023, redirects to and displays the Pango Group corporate site, stating Pango Group is owned and operated by Aura and describes itself as a portfolio of consumer security brands; AnchorFree's original product (Hotspot Shield) survives only under the Pango/Aura ownership structure, confirming the acquisition in the vendor's own words rather than a third party account

Citrix ShareFile

  • Integrated electronic signature is included only on the ShareFile Premium plans
  • On-premises and hybrid storage are available only with the Enterprise plans
  • Only employee users are licensed and can manage the account; client users are unlimited but limited to uploading and downloading files

Pricing, plan by plan

Anchorfree

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic streaming
    • Limited audience
  • Professional$49/month
    • Advanced features
    • Larger audience
  • Enterprise$199/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Premium support

Citrix ShareFile

On request
  • Standard$13/month
    • 100 GB storage
    • Basic collaboration
  • Advanced$25/month
    • 500 GB storage
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$50/month
    • Unlimited storage
    • Custom support

Which should you pick?

Choose Anchorfree if

  • You need live streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want audience management.
Anchorfree review

Choose Citrix ShareFile if

  • You need secure file sharing.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want access controls.
Citrix ShareFile review

Questions people ask

Is Anchorfree or Citrix ShareFile better?
Neither clearly leads. Anchorfree starts at Free and Citrix ShareFile at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Anchorfree or Citrix ShareFile?
Anchorfree has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Anchorfree and On request for Citrix ShareFile.
Does Anchorfree or Citrix ShareFile run on more platforms?
Anchorfree runs on Web. Citrix ShareFile runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Anchorfree for free?
Yes. Anchorfree has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Citrix ShareFile starts at On request.
What is Anchorfree best used for?
Anchorfree is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Citrix ShareFile is typically brought in for.
What can Anchorfree do that Citrix ShareFile cannot?
Anchorfree covers Live streaming, Audience management, Recording, Analytics. Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, Access controls, Versioning, Audit trails. Both handle Web support.
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