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Hubilo vs Citrix ShareFile

Hubilo logo

Hubilo

Software

The virtual and hybrid event platform

From
$450/month
Rated
-
Citrix ShareFile logo

Citrix ShareFile

Software

Secure file sharing and collaboration platform

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Hubilo service discontinued in September 2025; no longer available for new customers; Citrix ShareFile integrated electronic signature is included only on the ShareFile Premium plans
  • They diverge on capability: Hubilo covers Virtual venue builder, Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Hubilo and Citrix ShareFile differ
AttributeHubiloCitrix ShareFile
Starting price$450/monthOn request
PlatformsWebWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
Founded20151989

Identical on both: 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 Hubilo

  • Virtual venue builder
  • Networking lounges
  • Gamification
  • Live streaming
  • Expo booths
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo
  • Zoom

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
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Hubilo

  • Event planningnot Citrix ShareFile
  • Ticket salesnot Citrix ShareFile
  • Attendee managementnot Citrix ShareFile
  • Virtual eventsnot Citrix ShareFile
  • Event marketingnot Citrix ShareFile

Citrix ShareFile

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

Where each one falls short

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

Hubilo

  • Service discontinued in September 2025; no longer available for new customers
  • Minimum entry price of $15,000/year positioned it exclusively for enterprise customers

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

Hubilo

$450/month
  • Webinar+$450/month
    • Webinar hosting
    • Engagement tools
    • Basic analytics
  • Event+$1500/month
    • Virtual events
    • Expo hall
    • Networking
  • Enterprise$5000/month
    • Custom solutions
    • API access
    • Dedicated 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 Hubilo if

  • You need virtual venue builder.
  • You also want networking lounges.

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 Hubilo or Citrix ShareFile better?
Neither clearly leads. Hubilo starts at $450/month and Citrix ShareFile at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hubilo or Citrix ShareFile?
Hubilo starts at $450/month and Citrix ShareFile at On request.
Does Hubilo or Citrix ShareFile run on more platforms?
Hubilo runs on Web. Citrix ShareFile runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
What is Hubilo best used for?
Hubilo is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what Citrix ShareFile is typically brought in for.
What can Hubilo do that Citrix ShareFile cannot?
Hubilo covers Virtual venue builder, Networking lounges, Gamification, Live streaming. Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, Access controls, Versioning, Audit trails. Both handle Salesforce, Slack, Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hubilo: What happened to Hubilo?

Hubilo was acquired by Brandlive in September 2025. Existing Hubilo customers were automatically migrated to Brandlive's new Virtual PRO platform.

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Hubilo: What were Hubilo's pricing plans?

Hubilo offered tiered pricing: Pro 1 at $15,000/year (1 admin, 1,000 attendee cap), Pro 4 at $50,000/year (4 admins, 4,000 attendee cap), and Pro 10 at $125,000/year (10 admins, 10,000 attendee cap).

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Hubilo: What platforms did Hubilo support?

Hubilo was available as a web-based platform supporting desktop, mobile, and tablet access for hosting and attending virtual events and webinars.

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Hubilo: What engagement features did Hubilo offer?

Hubilo provided live polls, Q&A sessions, chat rooms, AI-driven networking lounges, breakout sessions, and sponsor management tools with virtual booths for lead capture.

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Hubilo: Can new customers still sign up for Hubilo?

No. Hubilo was discontinued following the Brandlive acquisition in September 2025. New customers should evaluate Brandlive's Virtual PRO platform or alternative vendors.

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Hubilo: What is the lowest entry price for Hubilo?

The lowest Hubilo plan was Pro 1 at $15,000 per year, making it enterprise-focused with no SMB or starter tier.

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