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We performed a comparison between Citrix ShareFile and Google Cloud Storage based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"It's user-friendly for end users.""The solution is scalable.""This provides us with a secure way of sending tax returns without having to use passwords.""The Enterprise Dropbox solution is highly integrated with Microsoft's Office 365 and Azure products.""ShareFile gives you all of the features of cloud providers, but in an on-premises solution.""Easy to manage and fully secure.""The solution would query the Active Directory, and if new accounts were identified, Citrix ShareFile would add them automatically.""Citrix has a very good file auditing features and security features."

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"The feature we've found most valuable is the ability to access our data anywhere, anytime.""It's a stable enough solution.""Using this solution has improved the security of our data.""There's no implementation process.""I find the accessibility from various devices to be the most valuable feature of Google Cloud Storage. I also like that it is integrated with Gmail and Google Groups.""It is flexible and simple to use.""It is stable and scalable.""The solution is very flexible."

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Cons
"There are sometimes scalability issues after updates.""My only issue with this solution is the cost, which should be improved.""Everything they have should be integrated into one item.""Some of our customers are facing issues if they've deployed in hybrid mode.""The configuration on the mobile devices is a little clunky, in terms of setting up the application.""The user interface is not very intuitive.""DLP features are lacking and required because, especially with everyone working from home, security is now paramount when the data is on BYOD devices.""They should integrate the solution with more email services."

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"When compared to one of its competitors, Google Cloud Storage does not have or offer a lot of services to its users. So, this is one of the downsides of the solution.""I don't find the solution very user-friendly.""The product's user interface is an area of concern where improvements are required.""The solution should improve its security and accountability.""Google Cloud Storage could be improved if they provided more free storage for free accounts.""I am not sure about the reliability of the solution.""The security of this solution and its performance could still be improved.""In the next release, if improvements are made to the GPU instances for machine learning, for example, it would be helpful."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "You have to work hard in order to get the suitable licenses."
  • "If you are already a Citrix customer, I recommend having the Platinum licensing level, as it provides licensing for a number of various features that all integrate together."
  • "Citrix has a very good file auditing features and security features."
  • "I give the cost of the solution a five out of five."
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  • "They know that the pricing is comparable with Azure, AWS, and those other solutions like Amazon are cheaper, but they are not as flexible."
  • "Better pricing would be helpful."
  • "Its price is fine."
  • "It's about nearly $10,000 USD to use the services on GCP, however, Google gave us a good deal which is why we originally went with them."
  • "The solution is free."
  • "They have recently changed their pricing structures, it used to be free but now it is a paid service. However, I am on a monthly subscription and the price is reasonable."
  • "The price could be cheaper."
  • "The price of the license could be cheaper. We are on an annual subscription."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:They should integrate the solution with more email services. That would be very helpful.
    Top Answer:We use the solution primarily for sending and receiving encrypted files. It helps us share large files as well.
    Top Answer:The pricing is nominal for us as we are a charitable organization. We pay a monthly subscription fee.
    Top Answer:The solution’s stability could be improved.
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    Overview
    ShareFile is a secure file sync and sharing service that meets the mobility and collaboration needs of users and the security requirements of businesses.

    Google Cloud Storage is praised for its fast performance, seamless integration, high security, and scalability. Users store and access large amounts of data easily, backup files, host websites, and collaborate on projects. The platform's reliability and cost-effectiveness make it a top choice for data storage and management.

    Sample Customers
    Exelon, Aer Lingus, Aloysius Stichting, Amnet Technology Solutions, Arup Group Ltd., Brasfield and Gorrie, Cancer Research UK, Carlock, Copeland & Stair LLC, ChanceLightŽ Behavioral Health & Education
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Legal Firm9%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Construction Company8%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company26%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization63%
    Computer Software Company6%
    Retailer5%
    Comms Service Provider3%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise30%
    Large Enterprise30%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise46%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise42%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business11%
    Midsize Enterprise67%
    Large Enterprise22%
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    Citrix ShareFile is ranked 9th in Content Collaboration Platforms with 11 reviews while Google Cloud Storage is ranked 3rd in Cloud Storage with 66 reviews. Citrix ShareFile is rated 8.4, while Google Cloud Storage is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of Citrix ShareFile writes "Flexible plans, stable, and scalable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Google Cloud Storage writes "Flexible, reliable, and beneficial for small sized companies". Citrix ShareFile is most compared with SharePoint, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, Box and Citrix Content Collaboration, whereas Google Cloud Storage is most compared with Amazon S3 Glacier, AT&T Cloud Storage, Amazon EFS (Elastic File System) and Google Workspace.

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