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Citrix ShareFile vs Goldcast

Citrix ShareFile logo

Citrix ShareFile

Webinars

Secure file sharing and collaboration platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Goldcast

Webinars

The B2B event platform

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Citrix ShareFile integrated electronic signature is included only on the ShareFile Premium plans; Goldcast no pricing is published for any of the four product lines, and none carries a seat, event or processing limit on the page
  • They diverge on capability: Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, Goldcast covers Virtual events.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Citrix ShareFile and Goldcast differ
AttributeCitrix ShareFileGoldcast
Starting priceOn request$1000/month
PlatformsWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19892020

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

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
  • Slack

Only in Goldcast

  • Virtual events
  • Engagement tools
  • Analytics
  • CRM integration
  • Content repurposing
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo
  • 6sense

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • 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 Goldcast
  • Compliance oriented document exchange with external clientsnot Goldcast

Goldcast

  • Running digital events and webinars for B2B marketingnot Citrix ShareFile
  • Repurposing recorded sessions into clips and written contentnot 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

Goldcast

  • No pricing is published for any of the four product lines, and none carries a seat, event or processing limit on the page
  • Team workspaces, SSO, custom reports and custom permissions are described as enterprise features rather than being included
  • Only the Content Lab offers a self serve start, with everything else beginning at a sales demo

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

Goldcast

$1000/month
  • Starter$1000/month
    • Virtual events
    • Basic analytics
    • 500 registrants
  • Growth$2500/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • CRM sync
    • Custom branding
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Unlimited events
    • Full platform
    • 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.
Citrix ShareFile review

Choose Goldcast if

  • You need virtual events.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want engagement tools.
Goldcast review

Questions people ask

Is Citrix ShareFile or Goldcast better?
Neither clearly leads. Citrix ShareFile starts at On request and Goldcast at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Citrix ShareFile or Goldcast?
Citrix ShareFile starts at On request and Goldcast at $1000/month.
Does Citrix ShareFile or Goldcast run on more platforms?
Citrix ShareFile runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web. Goldcast runs on Web, Ios, Android.
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 Goldcast is typically brought in for.
What can Citrix ShareFile do that Goldcast cannot?
Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, Access controls, Versioning, Audit trails. Goldcast covers Virtual events, Engagement tools, Analytics, CRM integration. Both handle Salesforce, 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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Goldcast: How much does Goldcast cost?

Goldcast publishes no prices. Its pricing page lists four options, Content Lab, Recording Studio, Digital Events and a Custom bundle, and routes every one of them to a demo request rather than a rate.

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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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Goldcast: Can I try Goldcast for free?

Goldcast offers a free start on Content Lab only, its content repurposing product. The Recording Studio and Digital Events products require contacting the team.

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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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