Software · head to head
Restream vs Citrix ShareFile
Citrix ShareFile
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Secure file sharing and collaboration platform
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The short version
- Only Restream has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Restream the free plan applies Restream branding to the stream; Citrix ShareFile integrated electronic signature is included only on the ShareFile Premium plans
- They diverge on capability: Restream covers Multistreaming, Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Restream and Citrix ShareFile actually diverge.
| Attribute | Restream | Citrix ShareFile |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2015 | 1989 |
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 Restream
- Multistreaming
- Live studio
- Chat aggregation
- Analytics
- Recording
- YouTube
- Twitch
Only in Citrix ShareFile
- Secure file sharing
- Access controls
- Versioning
- Audit trails
- Mobile apps
- Microsoft 365
- Salesforce
- ServiceNow
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Restream
- Streaming one broadcast simultaneously to several platformsnot Citrix ShareFile
- Running live shows with guests and recording the outputnot Citrix ShareFile
Citrix ShareFile
- Sending large client files securely with encrypted email and request linksnot Restream
- Compliance oriented document exchange with external clientsnot Restream
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Restream
- The free plan applies Restream branding to the stream
- Simultaneous destinations are rationed tightly, at 2 on free, 3 on Standard and 5 on Professional
- Recording storage is 15 days on free and Standard, rising to 30 only on Professional
- Reaching 8 destinations costs $199 a month on the Business plan
- Resolution is not the differentiator, since every tier including free offers 4K, so the plans sell reach and retention instead
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
Restream
Free- FreeFree
- 2 channels
- Restream branding
- Basic features
- Standard$19/month
- 7 channels
- No branding
- Recording
- Professional$49/month
- 8+ channels
- Custom graphics
- Analytics
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 Restream if
- You need multistreaming.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want live studio.
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 Restream or Citrix ShareFile better?
- Neither clearly leads. Restream 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, Restream or Citrix ShareFile?
- Restream has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Restream and On request for Citrix ShareFile.
- Does Restream or Citrix ShareFile run on more platforms?
- Restream runs on Web. Citrix ShareFile runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
- Can I use Restream for free?
- Yes. Restream has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Citrix ShareFile starts at On request.
- What is Restream best used for?
- Restream is most often used for streaming one broadcast simultaneously to several platforms, running live shows with guests and recording the output. Of those, streaming one broadcast simultaneously to several platforms and running live shows with guests and recording the output are not what Citrix ShareFile is typically brought in for.
- What can Restream do that Citrix ShareFile cannot?
- Restream covers Multistreaming, Live studio, Chat aggregation, Analytics. Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, Access controls, Versioning, Audit trails. Both handle Web support.