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Citrix ShareFile vs Cvent

Citrix ShareFile logo

Citrix ShareFile

Webinar & Virtual Events

Secure file sharing and collaboration platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Cvent logo

Cvent

Webinar & Virtual Events

Event technology for every event

From
$10000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Citrix ShareFile integrated electronic signature is included only on the ShareFile Premium plans; Cvent high cost prohibitive for small organizations and nonprofits
  • They diverge on capability: Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, Cvent covers Event registration.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Citrix ShareFile and Cvent differ
AttributeCitrix ShareFileCvent
Starting priceOn request$10000/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb, Mobile
Founded19891999

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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
  • ServiceNow
  • Slack

Only in Cvent

  • Event registration
  • Venue sourcing
  • Attendee management
  • Mobile event app
  • Event marketing
  • Marketo
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • SAP

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 Cvent
  • Compliance oriented document exchange with external clientsnot Cvent

Cvent

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

Cvent

  • High cost prohibitive for small organizations and nonprofits
  • Complex modular pricing makes budgeting difficult

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

Cvent

$10000/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Cvent review.

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 Cvent if

  • You need event registration.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want venue sourcing.
Cvent review

Questions people ask

Is Citrix ShareFile or Cvent better?
Neither clearly leads. Citrix ShareFile starts at On request and Cvent at $10000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Citrix ShareFile or Cvent?
Citrix ShareFile starts at On request and Cvent at $10000/month.
Does Citrix ShareFile or Cvent run on more platforms?
Citrix ShareFile runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. Cvent runs on Web, Mobile.
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 Cvent is typically brought in for.
What can Citrix ShareFile do that Cvent cannot?
Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, Access controls, Versioning, Audit trails. Cvent covers Event registration, Venue sourcing, Attendee management, Mobile event app. Both handle Salesforce, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cvent: Does Cvent offer a free trial or demo?

Cvent does not list pricing on its website but offers customized demos and evaluations. No free trial is publicly available.

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Cvent: What modules are available?

Core modules include Registration, Attendee Hub, OnArrival, event app, badge printing, and real-time reporting. Additional modules can be added based on event needs.

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Cvent: Does it support virtual and hybrid events?

Yes. Cvent Event Management supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid events with integrated registration, attendee engagement, and reporting across all formats.

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Cvent: How much does it cost?

Cvent pricing starts at $10,000 per month and scales to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments, with costs based on selected modules and event volume. Exact pricing requires a sales consultation.

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