Amazon WorkDocs vs ShareFile comparison

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Amazon WorkDocs and ShareFile based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Amazon WorkDocs

Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms

6th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

2.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

ShareFile

Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms

8th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

eSignature (Electronic Signature) (4th), Cloud Data Exchange Services (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Content Collaboration Platforms category, the mindshare of Amazon WorkDocs is 7.0%, down from 14.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ShareFile is 8.0%, down from 8.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Content Collaboration Platforms Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Amazon WorkDocs	7.0%
ShareFile	8.0%
Other	85.0%

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reviewer1212129

Senior Software Engineer at socure

Collaboration works seamlessly and automation supports efficient file sharing

I work as a software engineer in fraud prevention projects where I function primarily as a data engineer. I work with data warehouses, which are centralized storage systems where transactions through databases occur and data from various client sources is consolidated. Amazon WorkDocs can be integrated with AWS Lambda and used with step functions. If publishing with SNS, WorkDocs can subscribe to SNS as well. The integration capabilities of WorkDocs with other AWS services are strong. For access, we use Okta with our AWS account, and we can only log in through our laptops. We authenticate and access whatever services we are authorized to use from the company. Mobile access is not allowed. On a scale of 1-10, I rate Amazon WorkDocs an 8.

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David Donaldson

Regional Information Technology Director at a real estate/law firm with 10,001+ employees

Flexible plans, stable, and scalable

I used another solution at the same time, which was far worse. The American company I worked for used a similar file-sharing solution called LeapFile, a secure file transfer service. Personally, I found Citrix ShareFile to be much better than LeapFile, which was quite clunky. I later used a solution called Egnyte, which my company used as its main file transfer solution, though I'm not sure if it's still in use. The company moved to Egnyte because it is more of an enterprise-level solution. Egnyte was expensive, but it worked. I believe Citrix ShareFile is aimed at smaller to medium-sized organizations, making it a more appropriate solution than Egnyte due to its pricing.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"This solution is great for inviting and sharing documents with other users."

"For content sharing, it provides automation features that can be customized according to needs, which are some of the best features that I appreciate."

"Easy to manage and fully secure."

"ShareFile gives you all of the features of cloud providers, but in an on-premises solution."

"Citrix has a very good file auditing features and security features."

"It's user-friendly for end users."

"The Enterprise Dropbox solution is highly integrated with Microsoft's Office 365 and Azure products."

"This provides us with a secure way of sending tax returns without having to use passwords."

"The solution would query the Active Directory, and if new accounts were identified, Citrix ShareFile would add them automatically."

"The solution is scalable."

Cons

"I had a very bitter experience with their mobile app."

"The auditing features of Amazon WorkDocs have not helped meet compliance needs."

"DLP features are lacking and required because, especially with everyone working from home, security is now paramount when the data is on BYOD devices."

"The user interface is not very intuitive."

"My only issue with this solution is the cost, which should be improved."

"They should integrate the solution with more email services."

"There are sometimes scalability issues after updates."

"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."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's cheaper compared to similar products available"

"You have to work hard in order to get the suitable licenses."

"Citrix has a very good file auditing features and security features."

"I give the cost of the solution a five out of five."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Government

Computer Software Company

13%

Legal Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	3

Comparisons

SharePoint vs Amazon WorkDocs

Compared 26% of the time

Microsoft Office SharePoint Server vs Amazon WorkDocs

Compared 22% of the time

Google Workspace vs Amazon WorkDocs

Compared 13% of the time

Microsoft OneDrive for Business vs Amazon WorkDocs

Compared 13% of the time

Dropbox Business - Enterprise vs Amazon WorkDocs

Compared 8% of the time

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Box vs ShareFile

Compared 19% of the time

SharePoint vs ShareFile

Compared 16% of the time

Microsoft OneDrive for Business vs ShareFile

Compared 15% of the time

Egnyte vs ShareFile

Compared 12% of the time

Dropbox Business - Enterprise vs ShareFile

Compared 10% of the time

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Citrix RightSignature, Citrix ShareFile

Overview

Amazon WorkDocs is a fully managed, secure content creation, storage, and collaboration service. With Amazon WorkDocs, you can easily create, edit, and share content, and because it’s stored centrally on AWS, access it from anywhere on any device. Amazon WorkDocs makes it easy to collaborate with others, and lets you easily share content, provide rich feedback, and collaboratively edit documents. You can use Amazon WorkDocs to retire legacy file share infrastructure by moving file shares to the cloud. Amazon WorkDocs lets you integrate with your existing systems, and offers a rich API so that you can develop your own content-rich applications. Amazon WorkDocs is built on AWS, where your content is secured on the world's largest cloud infrastructure.

With Amazon WorkDocs, there are no upfront fees or commitments. You pay only for active user accounts, and the storage you use. Amazon WorkDocs provides a 30-day free trial with 1 TB of storage per user for up to 50 users.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

ShareFile enables secure file sharing with features like Active Directory integration and multifactor authentication. Offering user-friendly interfaces and seamless device flexibility, it allows secure on-premises file sharing akin to cloud services without relying on cloud storage.

ShareFile by Citrix provides extensive security options such as encryption and auditing, making it suitable for organizations prioritizing data protection. With easy integration into existing infrastructures via Active Directory, it ensures simplified administrative tasks. The flexibility extends across devices, offering seamless file transfers and large file uploads, making it efficient for handling complex data transactions. Key integrations with Outlook facilitate smoother communications. However, enhancements are needed in folder administration, scalability, and desktop flexibility. Users also seek better email service integration and a more intuitive interface.

What features define ShareFile?

Security Integration: Features encryption, auditing, and multifactor authentication for robust security.
Active Directory Integration: Simplifies setup and management functions.
Large File Handling: Enables uploads and secure sharing of large files.
Outlook Integration: Assists in seamless email communication with file transfers.
Device Flexibility: Provides access across diverse devices.

What benefits should be reviewed?

Administrative Efficiency: Enhanced by automated user management integration.
File Accessibility: Secure file access without relying solely on cloud storage.
User-Friendliness: Simplified file transfers and device flexibility are highly rated.

ShareFile is widely used in industries needing to securely share documents with external clients, especially where large datasets are involved. It assists in moving on-premises files to cloud-like structures, aiding in remote collaboration. Its security features support industries with strict firewall regulations, ensuring encrypted transactions and seamless large file transfers.

Sample Customers

Delhivery

SecondMarket, KBC Partners, Twilio, You Know Who Design, oDesk Corporation, CMT Agency, Townhog

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