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Aventri vs Citrix ShareFile

Aventri logo

Aventri

Events

Event management software reimagined

From
$800/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Citrix ShareFile logo

Citrix ShareFile

Webinars

Secure file sharing and collaboration platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Aventri pricing is custom quote only, no published pricing tiers; Citrix ShareFile integrated electronic signature is included only on the ShareFile Premium plans
  • They diverge on capability: Aventri covers Event registration, Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Aventri and Citrix ShareFile differ
AttributeAventriCitrix ShareFile
Starting price$800/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, Mobile appWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
CategoryEventsWebinars
Founded19981989

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Aventri

  • Event registration
  • Event website builder
  • Mobile event app
  • Lead retrieval
  • Analytics
  • Marketo
  • HubSpot
  • Cvent

Only in Citrix ShareFile

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

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Aventri

  • Event planningnot Citrix ShareFile
  • Ticket salesnot Citrix ShareFile
  • Attendee managementnot Citrix ShareFile
  • Virtual eventsnot Citrix ShareFile
  • Event marketingnot Citrix ShareFile

Citrix ShareFile

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

Where each one falls short

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

Aventri

  • Pricing is custom quote only, no published pricing tiers
  • Primarily positioned as enterprise solution, not suitable for small events
  • Requires sales team engagement to understand pricing and features

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

Aventri

$800/month
  • Essentials$800/month
    • Registration
    • Event website
    • Basic reporting
  • Professional$2000/month
    • Mobile app
    • Lead retrieval
    • Advanced analytics
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Full platform
    • API access
    • Custom integrations

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 Aventri if

  • You need event registration.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app.
  • You also want event website builder.
Aventri 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 Aventri or Citrix ShareFile better?
Neither clearly leads. Aventri starts at $800/month and Citrix ShareFile at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aventri or Citrix ShareFile?
Aventri starts at $800/month and Citrix ShareFile at On request.
Does Aventri or Citrix ShareFile run on more platforms?
Aventri runs on Web, Mobile app. Citrix ShareFile runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
What is Aventri best used for?
Aventri is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what Citrix ShareFile is typically brought in for.
What can Aventri do that Citrix ShareFile cannot?
Aventri covers Event registration, Event website builder, Mobile event app, Lead retrieval. Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, Access controls, Versioning, Audit trails. Both handle Salesforce, Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Aventri: Does Aventri offer a free trial?

Aventri uses custom pricing based on individual needs rather than standard tier pricing, and does not publicly advertise a free trial. Contact their sales team for trial availability.

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Citrix ShareFile: What are the pricing tiers for ShareFile?

ShareFile offers four plans: Advanced ($18.15/month or $16.50/year per user), Premium ($28.59/month or $26/year per user, marked Most Popular), Industry Advantage ($45.83/month or $41.66/year per user), and Virtual Data Room ($77/month or $69.30/year per user).

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Aventri: Can I create mobile apps for my events with Aventri?

Yes, Aventri allows you to produce native mobile apps for events as part of its core offering.

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Citrix ShareFile: What is the minimum number of users required for ShareFile?

The Advanced, Premium, and Industry Advantage plans require a minimum of 3 users. The Virtual Data Room plan requires a minimum of 5 users.

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Aventri: What kind of events does Aventri support?

Aventri supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, managing the full lifecycle from registration and attendee management through onsite operations and post-event analytics.

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Citrix ShareFile: How much storage do I get with ShareFile?

Advanced, Premium, and Industry Advantage plans include 3TB of account storage (1TB per license aggregated). The Virtual Data Room plan includes 1GB storage per license. Additional storage is available in 3TB packs.

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Aventri: Does Aventri have an API for customization?

Yes, Aventri offers a developer-centric API ecosystem that enables deep customization and seamless integration with existing enterprise systems.

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Citrix ShareFile: Does ShareFile offer a free trial?

Yes, ShareFile offers free trials for multiple plans, including Advanced (Try Free option), Premium, and Industry Advantage. Trial links are provided on the plans page.

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Citrix ShareFile: Is data encrypted in ShareFile?

Yes, all communication between ShareFile and users is encrypted using either SSL or TLS encryption protocols, with up to AES 256-bit encryption available. Encryption is included across all pricing tiers.

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