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Citrix ShareFile vs Salesforce for Nonprofits

Citrix ShareFile logo

Citrix ShareFile

Webinars

Secure file sharing and collaboration platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Salesforce for Nonprofits logo

Salesforce for Nonprofits

Nonprofits

Enterprise CRM for nonprofit organizations

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Salesforce for Nonprofits 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; Salesforce for Nonprofits the Power of Us free grant covers only 10 Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud or Sales/Service Cloud licences; every licence beyond that is paid
  • They diverge on capability: Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, Salesforce for Nonprofits covers Donor management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Citrix ShareFile and Salesforce for Nonprofits actually diverge.

Attributes where Citrix ShareFile and Salesforce for Nonprofits differ
AttributeCitrix ShareFileSalesforce for Nonprofits
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb, IOS, Android
CategoryWebinarsNonprofits
Founded19891999

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Salesforce for Nonprofits

  • Donor management
  • Campaign tracking
  • Volunteer management
  • Program tracking
  • Advanced reporting
  • Stripe
  • Google Analytics
  • Tableau

Both cover

  • 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 Salesforce for Nonprofits
  • Compliance oriented document exchange with external clientsnot Salesforce for Nonprofits

Salesforce for Nonprofits

  • Nonprofit constituent CRM covering fundraising, programs, outcomes and volunteersnot Citrix ShareFile
  • Consolidating donor, grant and program data on the Salesforce platformnot 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

Salesforce for Nonprofits

  • The Power of Us free grant covers only 10 Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud or Sales/Service Cloud licences; every licence beyond that is paid
  • Nonprofit Cloud Enterprise is $60 per user per month billed annually and Nonprofit Cloud Unlimited is $100 per user per month billed annually
  • The free licences require passing Salesforce eligibility criteria for the Power of Us program
  • Most Salesforce products are sold on annual contracts
  • Some products must scale together when you add or upgrade, which requires going through an Account Executive

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

Salesforce for Nonprofits

Free
  • Nonprofit CloudFree
    • Donor management
    • Campaign tracking
    • Volunteer management
  • Professional$150/month
    • Advanced reporting
    • API integrations
    • Customization

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 Salesforce for Nonprofits if

  • You need donor management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want campaign tracking.
Salesforce for Nonprofits review

Questions people ask

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

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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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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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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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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