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Citrix ShareFile vs Anchorfree

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Citrix ShareFile

Webinar & Virtual Events

Secure file sharing and collaboration platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Anchorfree

Webinar & Virtual Events

Platform for hosting and distributing live events

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Anchorfree has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Citrix ShareFile integrated electronic signature is included only on the ShareFile Premium plans; 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
  • They diverge on capability: Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, Anchorfree covers Live streaming.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Citrix ShareFile and Anchorfree differ
AttributeCitrix ShareFileAnchorfree
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb
Founded19892017

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinar & Virtual Events).

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 Citrix ShareFile

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

Only in Anchorfree

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

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Citrix ShareFile

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

Anchorfree

  • Professional Worknot Citrix ShareFile
  • Content Creationnot Citrix ShareFile

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Anchorfree

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

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Anchorfree if

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

Questions people ask

Is Citrix ShareFile or Anchorfree better?
Neither clearly leads. Citrix ShareFile starts at On request and Anchorfree at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Citrix ShareFile or Anchorfree?
Anchorfree has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Citrix ShareFile and Free for Anchorfree.
Does Citrix ShareFile or Anchorfree run on more platforms?
Citrix ShareFile runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. Anchorfree runs on 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 Citrix ShareFile best used for?
Citrix ShareFile is most often used for sending large client files securely with encrypted email and request links, compliance oriented document exchange with external clients. Of those, sending large client files securely with encrypted email and request links and compliance oriented document exchange with external clients are not what Anchorfree is typically brought in for.
What can Citrix ShareFile do that Anchorfree cannot?
Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, Access controls, Versioning, Audit trails. Anchorfree covers Live streaming, Audience management, Recording, Analytics. Both handle Web support.
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