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Citrix ShareFile vs Hubilo

Citrix ShareFile logo

Citrix ShareFile

Webinar & Virtual Events

Secure file sharing and collaboration platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Hubilo logo

Hubilo

Webinar & Virtual Events

The virtual and hybrid event platform

From
$450/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Citrix ShareFile integrated electronic signature is included only on the ShareFile Premium plans; Hubilo service discontinued in September 2025; no longer available for new customers
  • They diverge on capability: Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, Hubilo covers Virtual venue builder.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Citrix ShareFile and Hubilo differ
AttributeCitrix ShareFileHubilo
Starting priceOn request$450/month
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb
Founded19892015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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
  • Windows support

Only in Hubilo

  • Virtual venue builder
  • Networking lounges
  • Gamification
  • Live streaming
  • Expo booths
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo
  • Zoom

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Slack
  • 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 Hubilo
  • Compliance oriented document exchange with external clientsnot Hubilo

Hubilo

  • 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

Hubilo

  • Service discontinued in September 2025; no longer available for new customers
  • Minimum entry price of $15,000/year positioned it exclusively for enterprise customers

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

Hubilo

$450/month
  • Webinar+$450/month
    • Webinar hosting
    • Engagement tools
    • Basic analytics
  • Event+$1500/month
    • Virtual events
    • Expo hall
    • Networking
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Custom solutions
    • API access
    • Dedicated 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 Hubilo if

  • You need virtual venue builder.
  • You also want networking lounges.

Questions people ask

Is Citrix ShareFile or Hubilo better?
Neither clearly leads. Citrix ShareFile starts at On request and Hubilo at $450/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Citrix ShareFile or Hubilo?
Citrix ShareFile starts at On request and Hubilo at $450/month.
Does Citrix ShareFile or Hubilo run on more platforms?
Citrix ShareFile runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. Hubilo runs on Web.
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 Hubilo is typically brought in for.
What can Citrix ShareFile do that Hubilo cannot?
Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, Access controls, Versioning, Audit trails. Hubilo covers Virtual venue builder, Networking lounges, Gamification, Live streaming. Both handle Salesforce, Slack, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hubilo: What happened to Hubilo?

Hubilo was acquired by Brandlive in September 2025. Existing Hubilo customers were automatically migrated to Brandlive's new Virtual PRO platform.

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Hubilo: What were Hubilo's pricing plans?

Hubilo offered tiered pricing: Pro 1 at $15,000/year (1 admin, 1,000 attendee cap), Pro 4 at $50,000/year (4 admins, 4,000 attendee cap), and Pro 10 at $125,000/year (10 admins, 10,000 attendee cap).

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Hubilo: What platforms did Hubilo support?

Hubilo was available as a web-based platform supporting desktop, mobile, and tablet access for hosting and attending virtual events and webinars.

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Hubilo: What engagement features did Hubilo offer?

Hubilo provided live polls, Q&A sessions, chat rooms, AI-driven networking lounges, breakout sessions, and sponsor management tools with virtual booths for lead capture.

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Hubilo: Can new customers still sign up for Hubilo?

No. Hubilo was discontinued following the Brandlive acquisition in September 2025. New customers should evaluate Brandlive's Virtual PRO platform or alternative vendors.

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Hubilo: What is the lowest entry price for Hubilo?

The lowest Hubilo plan was Pro 1 at $15,000 per year, making it enterprise-focused with no SMB or starter tier.

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