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Livestorm vs Citrix ShareFile

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Livestorm

Software

The video engagement platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Citrix ShareFile

Software

Secure file sharing and collaboration platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Livestorm has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Livestorm billed per attendee credit at 2.50 EUR, where one credit is consumed per unique participant per session over a 12 month period; Citrix ShareFile integrated electronic signature is included only on the ShareFile Premium plans
  • They diverge on capability: Livestorm covers Browser-based, Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Livestorm and Citrix ShareFile differ
AttributeLivestormCitrix ShareFile
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWindows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web
Founded20161989

Identical on both: 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 Livestorm

  • Browser-based
  • Live webinars
  • Automated webinars
  • On-demand content
  • Engagement tools
  • HubSpot
  • Zapier
  • Pipedrive

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

What people use each for

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

Livestorm

  • Running live and on demand webinars from the browsernot Citrix ShareFile
  • Hosting product demos and virtual events with registration pagesnot Citrix ShareFile

Citrix ShareFile

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

Where each one falls short

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

Livestorm

  • Billed per attendee credit at 2.50 EUR, where one credit is consumed per unique participant per session over a 12 month period
  • Cost therefore scales with audience rather than being a flat subscription, so a successful webinar is a larger bill
  • The Pro plan caps sessions at 4 hours, and 12 hour sessions require Enterprise
  • Live attendees are capped at 3,000 per event on both published plans
  • Enterprise pricing is custom and not published

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

Livestorm

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 20 minutes
    • 10 attendees
    • Unlimited events
  • Pro$99/month
    • 4 hours
    • 100 attendees
    • Custom branding
  • Business$299/month
    • 4 hours
    • 500 attendees
    • Advanced features

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 Livestorm if

  • You need browser-based.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want live webinars.
Livestorm 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 Livestorm or Citrix ShareFile better?
Neither clearly leads. Livestorm 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, Livestorm or Citrix ShareFile?
Livestorm has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Livestorm and On request for Citrix ShareFile.
Does Livestorm or Citrix ShareFile run on more platforms?
Livestorm runs on Web. Citrix ShareFile runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Livestorm for free?
Yes. Livestorm has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Citrix ShareFile starts at On request.
What is Livestorm best used for?
Livestorm is most often used for running live and on demand webinars from the browser, hosting product demos and virtual events with registration pages. Of those, running live and on demand webinars from the browser and hosting product demos and virtual events with registration pages are not what Citrix ShareFile is typically brought in for.
What can Livestorm do that Citrix ShareFile cannot?
Livestorm covers Browser-based, Live webinars, Automated webinars, On-demand content. Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, Access controls, Versioning, Audit trails. Both handle Salesforce, Slack, Web support.
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