Software · head to head
Citrix ShareFile vs Crowdstream
Citrix ShareFile
Software
Secure file sharing and collaboration platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
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Crowdstream
Software
Virtual event and audience engagement platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, Crowdstream covers Audience engagement.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Citrix ShareFile and Crowdstream actually diverge.
| Attribute | Citrix ShareFile | Crowdstream |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web | Web, IOS, Android |
| Founded | 1989 | 2019 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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
- Windows support
Only in Crowdstream
- Audience engagement
- Networking tools
- Sponsor booths
- Analytics
- Custom branding
- HubSpot
- Zapier
Both cover
- Salesforce
- Slack
- 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 Crowdstream
- Compliance oriented document exchange with external clientsnot Crowdstream
Crowdstream
- 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
Crowdstream
Nothing recorded yet. See the Crowdstream review.
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
Crowdstream
On request- Starter$599/month
- Up to 1000 attendees
- Basic features
- Growth$1499/month
- Up to 5000 attendees
- Advanced features
- Enterprise$2999/month
- Unlimited attendees
- Custom 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.
Choose Crowdstream if
- You need audience engagement.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want networking tools.
Questions people ask
- Is Citrix ShareFile or Crowdstream better?
- Neither clearly leads. Citrix ShareFile starts at On request and Crowdstream at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Citrix ShareFile or Crowdstream?
- Citrix ShareFile starts at On request and Crowdstream at On request.
- Does Citrix ShareFile or Crowdstream run on more platforms?
- Citrix ShareFile runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. Crowdstream 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 Crowdstream is typically brought in for.
- What can Citrix ShareFile do that Crowdstream cannot?
- Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, Access controls, Versioning, Audit trails. Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Networking tools, Sponsor booths, Analytics. Both handle Salesforce, Slack, IOS support, Android support.