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Citrix ShareFile vs ClickMeeting

Citrix ShareFile logo

Citrix ShareFile

Webinars

Secure file sharing and collaboration platform

From
On request
Rated
-
ClickMeeting logo

ClickMeeting

Webinars

Web conferencing platform with webinar capabilities

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only ClickMeeting 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; ClickMeeting the free plan caps attendees at 25, recording storage at 30 minutes and file storage at 500 MB
  • They diverge on capability: Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, ClickMeeting covers HD video.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Citrix ShareFile and ClickMeeting differ
AttributeCitrix ShareFileClickMeeting
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
Founded19892010

Identical on both: platforms (Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinars).

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 ClickMeeting

  • HD video
  • Screen sharing
  • Virtual rooms
  • Recording
  • Attendee management
  • Zapier
  • Integromat
  • Google Calendar

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Windows support
  • Mac support
  • IOS support
  • 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 ClickMeeting
  • Compliance oriented document exchange with external clientsnot ClickMeeting

ClickMeeting

  • Running live webinars and online training sessionsnot Citrix ShareFile
  • Publishing automated and on demand webinars with remindersnot 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

ClickMeeting

  • The free plan caps attendees at 25, recording storage at 30 minutes and file storage at 500 MB
  • The Live plan allows 6 hours of recordings and 1 GB of files, and excludes automated and on demand webinars
  • Automated webinars, auto streaming and follow up emails require the Automated plan
  • Paid webinars, custom branding, breakout rooms and certificates are all excluded from the free plan
  • Attendee capacity is a priced tier within each plan, at 50, 100, 200, 500 or 1,000
  • Multiuser access is limited to 3 on both the Live and Automated plans

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

ClickMeeting

Free
  • Free TrialFree
    • 14-day free trial
    • 25 attendees
    • No credit card required
  • Live$null/month
    • 50–1,000 attendees
    • Paid events, custom branding, 3 multiusers
    • 6-hour recordings, 1GB storage
  • Automated$null/month
    • 50–1,000 attendees
    • All Live features plus automated webinars, auto-reminders, certificates
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Up to 10,000 attendees
    • Dedicated advisor, white label, reseller solutions

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 ClickMeeting if

  • You need hd video.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want screen sharing.

Questions people ask

Is Citrix ShareFile or ClickMeeting better?
Neither clearly leads. Citrix ShareFile starts at On request and ClickMeeting at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Citrix ShareFile or ClickMeeting?
ClickMeeting has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Citrix ShareFile and Free for ClickMeeting.
Does Citrix ShareFile or ClickMeeting run on more platforms?
Both run on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use ClickMeeting for free?
Yes. ClickMeeting 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 ClickMeeting is typically brought in for.
What can Citrix ShareFile do that ClickMeeting cannot?
Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, Access controls, Versioning, Audit trails. ClickMeeting covers HD video, Screen sharing, Virtual rooms, Recording. Both handle Salesforce, Windows support, Mac support, IOS support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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ClickMeeting: Does ClickMeeting have a free version?

Yes, ClickMeeting offers a 14-day free trial for up to 25 attendees with no credit card required.

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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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ClickMeeting: How much do ClickMeeting paid plans cost?

ClickMeeting publishes plan names (Live, Automated, Enterprise) and attendee limits but does not display pricing. Customers must contact sales for quotes. Annual billing offers up to 20% discount versus monthly.

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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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ClickMeeting: What payment methods does ClickMeeting accept?

ClickMeeting accepts major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express) and PayPal.

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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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