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Citrix ShareFile vs Lindy

Citrix ShareFile logo

Citrix ShareFile

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Secure file sharing and collaboration platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Lindy logo

Lindy

AI

AI teammate that automates work across your entire software stack

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Lindy 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; Lindy requires per-user subscription, which scales costs with team size
  • They diverge on capability: Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, Lindy covers Slack integration.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Citrix ShareFile and Lindy differ
AttributeCitrix ShareFileLindy
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionPer-user subscription with shared credit pool
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb, Slack, Email, Mobile
CategoryWebinarsAI
Founded1989Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Lindy

  • Slack integration
  • Email automation
  • Meeting transcription
  • Scheduled routines
  • 1,000+ app integrations
  • Skill library
  • Editable memory
  • MCP 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 Lindy
  • Compliance oriented document exchange with external clientsnot Lindy

Lindy

  • Automating email and calendar management across teamsnot Citrix ShareFile
  • Transcribing and summarizing meetings automaticallynot Citrix ShareFile
  • Updating CRM systems with meeting notes and leadsnot Citrix ShareFile
  • Generating daily reports and weekly briefsnot Citrix ShareFile
  • Processing structured data from multiple applicationsnot 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

Lindy

  • Requires per-user subscription, which scales costs with team size
  • Limited free trial period of 7 days may not allow full evaluation
  • Credit system complexity could be confusing for new users
  • Not designed for technical teams as primary tool

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

Lindy

Free
  • Free TrialFree
    • 7-day free trial for new team members joining via Slack
  • Plus$29.99/month
    • 3,000 credits per month
    • Slack integration
    • Email automation
  • Pro$99.99/month
    • 15,000 credits per month
    • All Plus features
    • Advanced automation
  • Max$199.99/month
    • 35,000 credits per month
    • All Pro features
    • Priority 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 Lindy if

  • You need slack integration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Slack, Email, Mobile.
  • You also want email automation.

Questions people ask

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

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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Lindy: How does Lindy maintain data privacy and security?

Lindy is SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, HIPAA, and PIPEDA compliant. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest. The platform never sells your data or uses it to train models. Enterprise plans include signed BAAs and audit logs.

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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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Lindy: Can we start with a free trial?

New team members joining through Slack receive a 7-day free trial before being billed. Direct signups are charged immediately. There is no permanent free tier after the trial.

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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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Lindy: How many applications can Lindy integrate with?

Lindy connects to over 1,000 applications including Gmail, Notion, HubSpot, GitHub, Stripe, and others, with support for Model Context Protocol servers for custom integrations.

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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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