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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (39.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial 1 Trial License
FileZilla
Star Rating
(761)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about FileZillaProgress ShareFile
Star Rating
(1,468)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 Trial License
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that ShareFile excels in its document signing capabilities, with a high rating of 9.2 for its signature process, while FileZilla does not offer this feature, making ShareFile a better choice for businesses that require robust document management and signing functionalities.
- Reviewers mention that FileZilla shines in file transfer performance, achieving a score of 9.3, which is higher than ShareFile's 8.7. This makes FileZilla a preferred option for users who prioritize fast and reliable file transfers.
- G2 users highlight ShareFile's strong file management features, particularly its document assembly and collaboration tools, which scored 9.0 and 8.5 respectively. In contrast, FileZilla, while effective for file management, does not provide the same level of collaborative features, which may limit its utility for team-based projects.
- Users on G2 report that ShareFile's mobile app received a score of 8.2, indicating decent usability on mobile devices, whereas FileZilla's mobile support is rated lower at 7.7, suggesting that ShareFile may be more suitable for users who need to access files on the go.
- Reviewers mention that both products have similar security ratings, with ShareFile scoring 9.0 and FileZilla 8.9 for encryption and authentication. However, ShareFile's comprehensive security features, including access control, make it a more secure option for sensitive data handling.
- Users say that ShareFile's ease of setup and administration scores are 8.5 and 8.5 respectively, while FileZilla scores slightly higher in ease of setup at 9.0. This indicates that while both products are user-friendly, FileZilla may be slightly easier to get started with for new users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FileZilla
No pricing availableProgress ShareFile
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Free Trial
1 Trial License
Try ShareFile Premium free for 30 days.
- All ShareFile PREMIUM Features Included in Trial
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FileZilla
No trial information availableProgress ShareFile
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
688
8.7
1,231
Ease of Use
8.8
691
8.5
1,232
Ease of Setup
9.1
140
8.5
457
Ease of Admin
8.8
123
8.5
438
Quality of Support
8.3
444
8.2
1,019
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
93
8.6
419
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
675
7.6
1,198
Features by Category
Signature Process
Not enough data
9.2
191
Not enough data
8.8
166
Not enough data
8.9
186
Not enough data
8.4
123
Not enough data
8.9
178
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
8.7
134
Not enough data
8.8
175
Agentic AI - E-Signature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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 and Scalability
Not enough data
9.2
139
Not enough data
9.2
156
Not enough data
8.9
105
Platform
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.5
96
Not enough data
8.2
62
Not enough data
9.0
107
Not enough data
8.4
60
File Management
Not enough data
8.5
607
Not enough data
8.5
716
Not enough data
8.7
722
Not enough data
8.2
654
Not enough data
8.1
473
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
5.6
6
Not enough data
6.1
6
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.6
618
Not enough data
9.0
751
Not enough data
7.9
528
Not enough data
8.2
546
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
517
Not enough data
8.6
493
Not enough data
8.5
455
Not enough data
8.8
501
Not enough data
8.5
428
Not enough data
9.1
534
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
271
Not enough data
8.3
220
Not enough data
8.3
201
Not enough data
8.2
158
Setup
Not enough data
8.2
22
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Management
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.1
22
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.8
18
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
Not enough data
4.3
5
Not enough data
5.3
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Goal Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Content Planning
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Marketing Campaign Performance
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Other Features
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Management
9.3
105
8.9
79
8.9
101
8.6
73
8.4
87
Feature Not Available
9.0
106
8.5
76
Functionality
9.4
109
8.8
77
8.8
81
8.1
58
8.9
92
8.6
73
7.6
61
8.2
66
Security
8.8
91
9.0
72
9.1
100
9.0
74
9.1
93
8.8
76
Agentic AI - Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Management
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.6
12
Workflow
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Platform
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.1
11
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FileZilla and Progress ShareFile are categorized as File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Unique Categories
FileZilla has no unique categories
Progress ShareFile is categorized as Marketing Calendar, Objectives and Key Results (OKR), Workflow Management, Cloud Content Collaboration, Enterprise Content Management (ECM), and E-Signature
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FileZilla
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Progress ShareFile
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
19.8%
Computer Software
12.8%
Internet
5.3%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Design
2.8%
Other
54.5%
Accounting
10.1%
Information Technology and Services
7.7%
Financial Services
6.6%
Hospital & Health Care
5.7%
Insurance
3.9%
Other
66.0%
Discussions
What is FileZilla used for?
2 Comments
RF
FileZilla is used for transferring files to and from sites and devices on your local network. It's most common application is file backup.Read more
Is there any way to copy paste in remote server, other than drag and drop within file?
1 Comment
MV
As it's been 24 days, you've probably figured this out by now, but, no, you can't use the copy-and-paste metaphor in the FileZilla window to transfer files.Read more
What is use of FileZilla software?
1 Comment
LG
For uploading / downloading files to website hosting via FTPRead more
Is there a file size limit on uploading or sending files?
2 Comments
AH
Not to my knowledge. We've sent many many files of all sizes, and many of them very large, in the 100++++ MB's with no issues.Read more
How does ShareFile send large files through email?
2 Comments
AH
With microsoft outlook, you can add the ShareFile button to your e-mail. To send a file securely, attached the file, click the ShareFile button and it...Read more
Is ShareFile secure?
2 Comments
AH
Yes it is. You can share whole folders or select just one or more files to share with those not added to the folder.Read more
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