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Egnyte vs InEight

Egnyte logo

Egnyte

Construction

Cloud-based file management and collaboration platform

From
$60/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
InEight logo

InEight

Construction

Enterprise construction software platform

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Egnyte storage is allocated per plan rather than per user, at 100 GB on Business and 150 GB on every tier above it; InEight a wide set of separate modules, including Control, Contract, Estimate, Schedule, Document and Model, so a working setup means choosing several
  • They diverge on capability: Egnyte covers File sync and sharing, InEight covers Project controls.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Egnyte and InEight actually diverge.

Attributes where Egnyte and InEight differ
AttributeEgnyteInEight
Starting price$60/month$1000/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, WindowsWeb, Windows
Founded20072006

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction).

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 Egnyte

  • File sync and sharing
  • Team collaboration
  • Mobile access
  • Version control
  • Access controls
  • Slack
  • Box
  • Dropbox

Only in InEight

  • Project controls
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Risk management
  • Financial reporting
  • Document management
  • Oracle EBS
  • SAP
  • Procore

Both cover

  • Microsoft 365
  • SOC 2 compliance
  • Data encryption
  • Role-based access
  • Web support
  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Egnyte

  • Managing and syncing files across an organisation with governance controlsnot InEight
  • Sharing large project files with external collaboratorsnot InEight

InEight

  • Cost control and forecasting on large capital projectsnot Egnyte
  • Estimating and bid preparationnot Egnyte
  • Contract and change order managementnot Egnyte
  • Field progress and completions trackingnot Egnyte
  • Document control across an engineering projectnot Egnyte

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Egnyte

  • Storage is allocated per plan rather than per user, at 100 GB on Business and 150 GB on every tier above it
  • That means Elite at $48 per user per month carries the same 150 GB as Enterprise Lite at $39
  • The Business plan caps the account at 100 power users, so growth past that forces a jump to $39 per user
  • Every published price requires annual payment
  • The Ultimate tier is quoted rather than listed

InEight

  • A wide set of separate modules, including Control, Contract, Estimate, Schedule, Document and Model, so a working setup means choosing several
  • Prices are not published; enterprise deals are custom and per-user purchasing goes through a separate portal
  • Built for capital projects in construction, energy and mining rather than general project work

Pricing, plan by plan

Egnyte

$60/month
  • Team Collaboration$60/month
    • File sync and sharing
    • Team collaboration
    • Mobile access
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced governance
    • Compliance controls
    • API access

InEight

$1000/month
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Project controls
    • Planning
    • Risk management
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom workflows
    • Multi-project support

Which should you pick?

Choose Egnyte if

  • You need file sync and sharing.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.
  • You also want team collaboration.
Egnyte review

Choose InEight if

  • You need project controls.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want planning and scheduling.
InEight review

Questions people ask

Is Egnyte or InEight better?
Neither clearly leads. Egnyte starts at $60/month and InEight at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Egnyte or InEight?
Egnyte starts at $60/month and InEight at $1000/month.
Does Egnyte or InEight run on more platforms?
Egnyte runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows. InEight runs on Web, Windows.
What is Egnyte best used for?
Egnyte is most often used for managing and syncing files across an organisation with governance controls, sharing large project files with external collaborators. Of those, managing and syncing files across an organisation with governance controls and sharing large project files with external collaborators are not what InEight is typically brought in for.
What can Egnyte do that InEight cannot?
Egnyte covers File sync and sharing, Team collaboration, Mobile access, Version control. InEight covers Project controls, Planning and scheduling, Risk management, Financial reporting. Both handle Microsoft 365, SOC 2 compliance, Data encryption, Role-based access.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Egnyte: How much does Egnyte cost per user?

Egnyte pricing ranges from $22 per user per month (Business plan, paid annually) to $48 per user per month (Elite plan, paid annually). The Ultimate plan requires a custom quote. Enterprise Lite is $39 per user per month.

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InEight: How much does InEight cost?

InEight pricing is not published online. Enterprise pricing is determined through consultation with the sales team based on number of users, products selected, and contract length. Per-user pricing for the InEight NOW product allows monthly and annual billing options, but exact figures require contacting sales.

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Egnyte: What storage limits apply to each Egnyte plan?

Business plan includes 100 GB per account and supports up to 100 users. Enterprise Lite, Elite, and Ultimate plans include 150 GB per account each with support for unlimited users.

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InEight: Does InEight offer a free trial?

InEight offers modular and configurable pricing based on which products customers select. The brief mentions customers can request a demo to discuss pricing, but no specific free trial details are published.

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Egnyte: Are there additional costs for Egnyte add-ons?

Yes. Project Hub costs $6 per user per month, Specialized File Handler costs $6 per user per month, and Snapshot & Recovery costs $10 per user per month.

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Egnyte: Does Egnyte offer a free trial?

Egnyte offers a free trial for all tiers except Ultimate. The Ultimate tier requires contacting sales. Multi-year discounts are available but specific terms are not detailed on the pricing page.

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