Software · head to head
Crowdstream vs Citrix ShareFile
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Crowdstream
Software
Virtual event and audience engagement platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Citrix ShareFile
Software
Secure file sharing and collaboration platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Crowdstream and Citrix ShareFile actually diverge.
| Attribute | Crowdstream | Citrix ShareFile |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android | Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2019 | 1989 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Crowdstream
- Audience engagement
- Networking tools
- Sponsor booths
- Analytics
- Custom branding
- HubSpot
- Zapier
Only in Citrix ShareFile
- Secure file sharing
- Access controls
- Versioning
- Audit trails
- Mobile apps
- Microsoft 365
- ServiceNow
- Windows support
Both cover
- Salesforce
- Slack
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Crowdstream
- Professional Worknot Citrix ShareFile
- Content Creationnot Citrix ShareFile
Citrix ShareFile
- Sending large client files securely with encrypted email and request linksnot Crowdstream
- Compliance oriented document exchange with external clientsnot Crowdstream
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Crowdstream
Nothing recorded yet. See the Crowdstream review.
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Crowdstream
On request- Starter$599/month
- Up to 1000 attendees
- Basic features
- Growth$1499/month
- Up to 5000 attendees
- Advanced features
- Enterprise$2999/month
- Unlimited attendees
- Custom support
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
Which should you pick?
Choose Crowdstream if
- You need audience engagement.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want networking tools.
Choose Citrix ShareFile if
- You need secure file sharing.
- You work on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
- You also want access controls.
Questions people ask
- Is Crowdstream or Citrix ShareFile better?
- Neither clearly leads. Crowdstream starts at On request and Citrix ShareFile at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Crowdstream or Citrix ShareFile?
- Crowdstream starts at On request and Citrix ShareFile at On request.
- Does Crowdstream or Citrix ShareFile run on more platforms?
- Crowdstream runs on Web, IOS, Android. Citrix ShareFile runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
- What is Crowdstream best used for?
- Crowdstream is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Citrix ShareFile is typically brought in for.
- What can Crowdstream do that Citrix ShareFile cannot?
- Crowdstream covers Audience engagement, Networking tools, Sponsor booths, Analytics. Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, Access controls, Versioning, Audit trails. Both handle Salesforce, Slack, Web support, IOS support.