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We performed a comparison between Citrix ShareFile and OpenText Content Manager based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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

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"The product can be integrated with different solutions.""We like how the solution allows us to have retention of records and workflows, as well as its fire plan.""The tool's implementation has made life easier for customers. It is sold by SAP. The integration between SAP and the solution is good, making it easy to access the documents. It is widely recognized as a market leader in enterprise document management.""An advantage is integration with your IP directory.""I did not face issues with the product's scalability...The solution's technical support is good.""It has a robust search but has often been difficult for people to learn."

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Cons
"The user interface is not very intuitive.""There are sometimes scalability issues after updates.""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.""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.""Everything they have should be integrated into one item.""My only issue with this solution is the cost, which should be improved."

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"Support could be enhanced. The first line of support consists of individuals who lack experience with some key aspects. When you create a support ticket, the time to resolve the issue may be prolonged because the first person may not understand the system or the solution.""OpenText Content Manager needs to improve its user interface. Its installation process is difficult and can be made easier.""The stability of the solution is an area of concern where improvements can be made.""The product could improve its scalability.""Due to very limited use in the industry, vendor and contract support are hard to find.""The ease of use should be addressed."

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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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  • "I would suggest that you do a thorough evaluation of all competing products and look for support for these products in your local area."
  • "The fees incurred are for the licensing and maintenance."
  • "I rate the product price an eight or nine on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive. The solution is expensive."
  • "The solution's licensing cost depends on the customer domain. Though its costs are high, the product is worth the money. You have to pay a one-time cost and support costs."
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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:An advantage is integration with your IP directory.
    Top Answer:The solution's licensing cost depends on the customer domain. Though its costs are high, the product is worth the money. You have to pay a one-time cost and support costs. You will have to pay more… more »
    Top Answer:Support could be enhanced. The first line of support consists of individuals who lack experience with some key aspects. When you create a support ticket, the time to resolve the issue may be prolonged… more »
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    Also Known As
    ShareFile
    Micro Focus Content Manager, HPE Records Manager, HPE Content Manager
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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.

    OpenText Content Manager, formerly Records Manager, is a governance-based enterprise content management system designed to help government agencies, regulated industries and global organizations manage their business content from creation to disposal. Regardless of how you create and collaborate on your content, Content Manager gives you the ability to leverage accurate, contextual, and complete information throughout its lifecycle. Managing your content in this way helps you significantly improve services to your customers, business decisions and insight for future strategy.

    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
    Government58%
    Healthcare Company8%
    Non Profit8%
    Non Tech Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Government21%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Healthcare Company6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise30%
    Large Enterprise30%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise47%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business35%
    Midsize Enterprise30%
    Large Enterprise35%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise55%
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    Citrix ShareFile is ranked 9th in Content Collaboration Platforms with 11 reviews while OpenText Content Manager is ranked 10th in Enterprise Content Management with 21 reviews. Citrix ShareFile is rated 8.4, while OpenText Content Manager is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Citrix ShareFile writes "Flexible plans, stable, and scalable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of OpenText Content Manager writes "A document management system that integrates well with SAP, Salesforce and Oracle ". Citrix ShareFile is most compared with SharePoint, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, Box and Office 365, whereas OpenText Content Manager is most compared with SharePoint, OpenText Extended ECM, OpenText Documentum, IBM FileNet and Microsoft Purview Records Management.

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