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GoToMeeting vs Citrix ShareFile

GoToMeeting logo

GoToMeeting

Webinar & Virtual Events

Simple and powerful video meeting and conferencing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Citrix ShareFile logo

Citrix ShareFile

Webinar & Virtual Events

Secure file sharing and collaboration platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only GoToMeeting has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: GoToMeeting listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence; Citrix ShareFile integrated electronic signature is included only on the ShareFile Premium plans
  • They diverge on capability: GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where GoToMeeting and Citrix ShareFile differ
AttributeGoToMeetingCitrix ShareFile
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinar & Virtual Events), founded (1989).

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 GoToMeeting

  • HD video conferencing
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Chat
  • Virtual background
  • Calendar integration
  • Meeting notes
  • Outlook

Only in Citrix ShareFile

  • Secure file sharing
  • Access controls
  • Versioning
  • Audit trails
  • Mobile apps
  • Microsoft 365
  • Salesforce
  • ServiceNow

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Web support
  • Windows support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

GoToMeeting

  • Team meetingsnot Citrix ShareFile
  • Client callsnot Citrix ShareFile
  • Training sessionsnot Citrix ShareFile
  • Remote collaborationnot Citrix ShareFile

Citrix ShareFile

  • Sending large client files securely with encrypted email and request linksnot GoToMeeting
  • Compliance oriented document exchange with external clientsnot GoToMeeting

Where each one falls short

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

GoToMeeting

  • Listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence

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

GoToMeeting

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited 1:1 meetings
    • Up to 3 attendees
    • HD video
  • Professional$14/month
    • Unlimited meetings
    • Up to 150 attendees
    • Recording

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 GoToMeeting if

  • You need hd video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want screen sharing.
GoToMeeting review

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

Questions people ask

Is GoToMeeting or Citrix ShareFile better?
Neither clearly leads. GoToMeeting starts at Free and Citrix ShareFile at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GoToMeeting or Citrix ShareFile?
GoToMeeting has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for GoToMeeting and On request for Citrix ShareFile.
Does GoToMeeting or Citrix ShareFile run on more platforms?
GoToMeeting runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Citrix ShareFile runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use GoToMeeting for free?
Yes. GoToMeeting has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Citrix ShareFile starts at On request.
What is GoToMeeting best used for?
GoToMeeting is most often used for team meetings, client calls, training sessions, remote collaboration. Of those, team meetings and client calls are not what Citrix ShareFile is typically brought in for.
What can GoToMeeting do that Citrix ShareFile cannot?
GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, Access controls, Versioning, Audit trails. Both handle Slack, Web support, Windows support, Android support.
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