Webinar & Virtual Events · head to head
WebinarJam vs Citrix ShareFile
WebinarJam
Webinar & Virtual Events
Complete webinar and live streaming solution for creators
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Citrix ShareFile
Webinar & Virtual Events
Secure file sharing and collaboration platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: WebinarJam every plan caps webinar length: 1 hour on Starter, 2 hours on Basic, 3 hours on Professional and 4 hours on Enterprise; Citrix ShareFile integrated electronic signature is included only on the ShareFile Premium plans
- They diverge on capability: WebinarJam covers Multiple cameras, Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which WebinarJam and Citrix ShareFile actually diverge.
| Attribute | WebinarJam | Citrix ShareFile |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Web | Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2010 | 1989 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Webinar & Virtual Events).
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 WebinarJam
- Multiple cameras
- Custom backgrounds
- Attendee polls
- Email integration
- Analytics
- ActiveCampaign
- ConvertKit
- GetResponse
Only in Citrix ShareFile
- Secure file sharing
- Access controls
- Versioning
- Audit trails
- Mobile apps
- Microsoft 365
- Salesforce
- ServiceNow
Both cover
- Windows support
- Mac support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
WebinarJam
- Hosting live sales webinars with attendee chat and offersnot Citrix ShareFile
- Running automated replays of recorded webinarsnot Citrix ShareFile
Citrix ShareFile
- Sending large client files securely with encrypted email and request linksnot WebinarJam
- Compliance oriented document exchange with external clientsnot WebinarJam
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
WebinarJam
- Every plan caps webinar length: 1 hour on Starter, 2 hours on Basic, 3 hours on Professional and 4 hours on Enterprise
- The Starter plan at $49 per month allows only 100 attendees per webinar and a single host
- Even the $499 per month Enterprise plan caps attendance at 5,000 per webinar and 6 hosts
- Additional team member seats are capped per plan, at 1 on Starter and 25 on Enterprise
- Annual rates such as $39 per month on Starter require paying for a full year upfront
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
WebinarJam
On request- Pro$49/month
- 100 concurrent attendees
- Email integration
- Business$99/month
- 500 concurrent attendees
- Advanced features
- Enterprise$299/month
- Unlimited attendees
- Custom 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 WebinarJam if
- You need multiple cameras.
- You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
- You also want custom backgrounds.
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 WebinarJam or Citrix ShareFile better?
- Neither clearly leads. WebinarJam starts at On request and Citrix ShareFile at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, WebinarJam or Citrix ShareFile?
- WebinarJam starts at On request and Citrix ShareFile at On request.
- Does WebinarJam or Citrix ShareFile run on more platforms?
- WebinarJam runs on Windows, Mac, Web. Citrix ShareFile runs on Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, Web.
- What is WebinarJam best used for?
- WebinarJam is most often used for hosting live sales webinars with attendee chat and offers, running automated replays of recorded webinars. Of those, hosting live sales webinars with attendee chat and offers and running automated replays of recorded webinars are not what Citrix ShareFile is typically brought in for.
- What can WebinarJam do that Citrix ShareFile cannot?
- WebinarJam covers Multiple cameras, Custom backgrounds, Attendee polls, Email integration. Citrix ShareFile covers Secure file sharing, Access controls, Versioning, Audit trails. Both handle Windows support, Mac support, Web support.