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Citrix ShareFile vs BigMarker

Citrix ShareFile logo

Citrix ShareFile

Software

Secure file sharing and collaboration platform

From
On request
Rated
-
BigMarker logo

BigMarker

Software

The webinar platform built for marketers

From
$99/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Citrix ShareFile integrated electronic signature is included only on the ShareFile Premium plans; BigMarker no prices are published on any tier; all three require a quote
  • They diverge on capability: Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, BigMarker covers Live webinars.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Citrix ShareFile and BigMarker differ
AttributeCitrix ShareFileBigMarker
Starting priceOn request$99/month
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19892010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Citrix ShareFile

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

Only in BigMarker

  • Live webinars
  • On-demand content
  • Virtual summits
  • Engagement tools
  • Landing pages
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Android support
  • 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 BigMarker
  • Compliance oriented document exchange with external clientsnot BigMarker

BigMarker

  • Live and on-demand webinars with chat, polls and Q&Anot Citrix ShareFile
  • Virtual events and conferences with breakout roomsnot Citrix ShareFile
  • Evergreen and simulive webinars that run without a presenternot Citrix ShareFile
  • Ticketed webinars with payment collectionnot Citrix ShareFile
  • White-labelled webinar experiences on the top tiernot 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

BigMarker

  • No prices are published on any tier; all three require a quote
  • Host licences are capped by tier, at 1 on Basic, 4 on Enterprise and 6 on Enterprise+
  • Attendee ceilings gate the tiers, at 1,000 on Basic against 10,000 on Enterprise
  • SSO, multi-factor authentication, white-labelled domains and live captioning are Enterprise+ only
  • API access and breakout rooms require Enterprise

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

BigMarker

$99/month
  • Starter$99/month
    • Live webinars
    • 100 attendees
    • Basic features
  • Elite$299/month
    • 500 attendees
    • On-demand
    • Custom branding
  • Summit$999/month
    • Virtual summits
    • 10000 attendees
    • Full features

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.

Choose BigMarker if

  • You need live webinars.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want on-demand content.

Questions people ask

Is Citrix ShareFile or BigMarker better?
Neither clearly leads. Citrix ShareFile starts at On request and BigMarker at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Citrix ShareFile or BigMarker?
Citrix ShareFile starts at On request and BigMarker at $99/month.
Does Citrix ShareFile or BigMarker run on more platforms?
Citrix ShareFile runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. BigMarker runs on Web, Ios, Android.
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 BigMarker is typically brought in for.
What can Citrix ShareFile do that BigMarker cannot?
Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, Access controls, Versioning, Audit trails. BigMarker covers Live webinars, On-demand content, Virtual summits, Engagement tools. Both handle Salesforce, Android support, Web support.

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