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Citrix ShareFile vs Google Meet

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Citrix ShareFile

Software

Secure file sharing and collaboration platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Google Meet

Software

Get on a video call in seconds

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Google Meet 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; Google Meet google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option
  • They diverge on capability: Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, Google Meet covers Video conferencing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Citrix ShareFile and Google Meet actually diverge.

Attributes where Citrix ShareFile and Google Meet differ
AttributeCitrix ShareFileGoogle Meet
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb, Mobile
Founded19891998

Identical on both: 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
  • Salesforce
  • ServiceNow

Only in Google Meet

  • Video conferencing
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Chat
  • Real-time captions
  • Hand raise
  • Grid view
  • Google Calendar

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Windows 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 Google Meet
  • Compliance oriented document exchange with external clientsnot Google Meet

Google Meet

  • Organisations already invested in Google Workspace ecosystemnot Citrix ShareFile
  • Large enterprises (500+ participants) requiring live streaming and attendance trackingnot Citrix ShareFile
  • Hybrid work environments needing integrated Gmail, Drive, and collaboration toolsnot 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

Google Meet

  • Google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option
  • Starter plan limits Meet to 100 participants; Standard tier required for 150 participants
  • Organisation-wide user cap of 300 users on Starter, Standard, and Plus plans
  • Enterprise tier requires custom pricing and sales contact; no transparent per-user cost
  • Free tier (from basic Google account) limits meetings to 60 minutes with 3+ participants

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

Google Meet

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Meet 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 Google Meet if

  • You need video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want screen sharing.
Google Meet review

Questions people ask

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