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Market Segments
Enterprise (60.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (44.4% of reviews)
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Alation
Star Rating
(92)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (60.7% of reviews)
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Star Rating
(1,123)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.4% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Egnyte excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to Alation. Users appreciate the platform's ability to facilitate document sharing among remote and in-office employees, highlighting its robust permissions settings that enhance collaboration.
- According to verified reviews, Egnyte's implementation process is praised for its speed and ease, with many users noting the intuitive onboarding experience. In contrast, Alation, while offering valuable features, has received feedback indicating that some users find the setup process less straightforward.
- Users say that Egnyte's day-to-day usability is enhanced by its comprehensive file management capabilities, allowing for easy access and sharing of documents. Reviewers specifically mention the convenience of saving files directly within the platform, which streamlines their workflow.
- Reviewers mention that Alation shines in its ability to connect data, metadata, and articles, making it easier to manage complex data relationships. This feature is particularly appreciated by users who value a deeper understanding of their data landscape, although some find it less intuitive than Egnyte's straightforward file-sharing capabilities.
- Users highlight that both platforms provide solid support, but Egnyte edges out with slightly higher ratings in quality of support. Reviewers have noted that Egnyte's support team is responsive and helpful, which enhances the overall user experience.
- According to recent feedback, while Alation is recognized for its powerful analytics tools, some users feel that it may not be as user-friendly as Egnyte for everyday tasks. The ease of navigation in Egnyte is frequently mentioned as a key advantage, making it a preferred choice for users seeking a more accessible solution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Alation
No pricing availableEgnyte
Business
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10 - 100 employees
- Hybrid architecture
- Multi-factor authentication
- 1 TB online storage + 10 GB of collective, shared cloud storage per employee, or custom storage available
Free Trial
Alation
Free Trial is available
Egnyte
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
68
9.1
877
Ease of Use
8.3
72
9.0
882
Ease of Setup
8.1
50
8.8
382
Ease of Admin
8.5
41
9.0
310
Quality of Support
8.6
61
8.8
700
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
44
8.8
300
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
72
8.3
818
Features by Category
File Management
Not enough data
8.9
550
Not enough data
8.9
606
Not enough data
9.1
599
Not enough data
8.7
586
Not enough data
8.7
455
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
Not enough data
6.8
46
Not enough data
7.0
47
Not enough data
7.5
46
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.9
503
Not enough data
9.3
625
Not enough data
7.9
477
Not enough data
8.6
477
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
461
Not enough data
9.0
439
Not enough data
9.1
405
Not enough data
9.0
432
Not enough data
8.8
365
Not enough data
9.4
471
Platform
Not enough data
9.2
291
Not enough data
8.8
255
Not enough data
8.7
216
Not enough data
8.5
183
Data Governance
7.8
26
Not enough data
7.6
26
Not enough data
7.3
25
Not enough data
Data Preparation
8.2
28
Not enough data
7.8
27
Not enough data
7.4
25
Not enough data
6.8
25
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.4
25
Not enough data
7.9
25
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.0
23
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence
7.2
25
Not enough data
7.2
24
Not enough data
6.7
22
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.4
15
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Machine Learning Data Catalog
6.9
13
Not enough data
7.1
13
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
Administration
6.9
38
8.9
103
7.2
41
Feature Not Available
6.9
39
8.9
112
7.1
39
8.9
124
Management
8.2
39
Feature Not Available
8.4
40
9.3
82
6.8
38
Feature Not Available
6.9
39
Feature Not Available
7.3
38
Feature Not Available
Compliance
7.5
38
9.3
122
7.6
39
Feature Not Available
7.5
36
9.0
121
7.2
39
9.1
114
Security
7.5
36
9.3
97
7.6
36
9.3
92
7.6
37
9.3
87
Data Quality
6.8
36
9.2
112
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.3
37
9.3
117
Maintainence
7.2
35
Feature Not Available
7.2
34
9.1
84
Generative AI
6.4
29
8.0
35
6.5
29
8.2
34
Agentic AI - Data Governance
5.5
7
6.5
11
6.0
7
6.8
11
6.2
7
6.1
11
5.8
6
6.7
11
5.2
7
6.7
11
5.2
7
7.3
11
Data Protection
Not enough data
9.4
93
Not enough data
8.8
90
Not enough data
9.4
100
Not enough data
9.4
102
Not enough data
9.1
77
Not enough data
9.2
100
Not enough data
9.2
97
Compliance
Not enough data
9.1
85
Not enough data
8.9
82
Usability
Not enough data
9.1
63
Not enough data
8.6
81
Not enough data
8.9
93
Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
96
Not enough data
8.9
88
Not enough data
8.9
65
Availability
Not enough data
8.8
86
Not enough data
8.9
93
Not enough data
9.0
63
Not enough data
9.0
96
Administration
Not enough data
9.4
67
Not enough data
9.0
91
Not enough data
9.3
93
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
80
Not enough data
8.9
84
Not enough data
8.9
71
Not enough data
8.7
69
Not enough data
8.6
65
Not enough data
9.3
92
Not enough data
9.2
83
Not enough data
9.1
88
Not enough data
9.4
82
Not enough data
9.3
87
Agentic AI - Sensitive Data Discovery
Not enough data
5.5
10
Not enough data
6.5
10
Not enough data
6.2
10
Not enough data
6.3
10
Data management
8.3
24
Not enough data
7.4
24
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
Reporting
7.5
23
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
20
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.0
19
Not enough data
7.1
19
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
9.3
18
Not enough data
9.4
19
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.2
18
Not enough data
9.1
18
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
8.4
18
Regulatory Compliance
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
9.6
19
Agentic AI - Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Alation and Egnyte are categorized as Data Governance
Unique Categories
Alation is categorized as Active Metadata Management and Machine Learning Data Catalog
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Alation
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Egnyte
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
13.1%
Financial Services
8.3%
Computer Software
6.0%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Retail
4.8%
Other
63.1%
Construction
9.6%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Information Technology and Services
6.4%
Financial Services
5.1%
Computer Software
4.5%
Other
65.3%
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Discussions
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JB
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How do I password protect a folder saved in Egnyte?
2 Comments
MG
Rights are assigned to folders. It really depends on WHAT egnyte product you have, and there are several.
Your admin should be able to answer/resolve...Read more
I can't add MS office products
2 Comments
MM
Hi Jackson, this is Merry from G2. Here's some information about Egnyte's integration with MS office. Hope this might give you a start....Read more
Can there be an offline version of Egnyte?
2 Comments
DR
Yes. Egnyte offers offline sync and another modality where files only sync when you interact with them.
Hope this helps!
-DanRead more
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