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Amazon WorkDocs vs SharePoint comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Amazon WorkDocs
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
2.1
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Content Collaboration Platforms (11th)
SharePoint
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
166
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Content Management (1st), Web Content Management (2nd), Corporate Portals (Enterprise Information Portals) (1st), Enterprise Intranet (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Messaging and Collaboration solutions, they serve different purposes. Amazon WorkDocs is designed for Content Collaboration Platforms and holds a mindshare of 2.8%, down 11.8% compared to last year.
SharePoint, on the other hand, focuses on Enterprise Content Management, holds 11.8% mindshare, down 16.2% since last year.
Content Collaboration Platforms Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Amazon WorkDocs2.8%
Office 3658.6%
Google Workspace8.1%
Other80.5%
Content Collaboration Platforms
Enterprise Content Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SharePoint11.8%
Alfresco7.1%
OpenText Content Management6.6%
Other74.5%
Enterprise Content Management
 

Q&A Highlights

DB
Senior System Administrator at LS Technologies, LLC
Aug 17, 2023
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1212129 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
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.
Ravi Raushan Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer at ValueMomentum
Centralized document governance has boosted collaboration and made knowledge sharing structured
SharePoint is a powerful platform, but there are a few areas where I think it could be improved, such as user experience. For new users, the interface and navigation can feel quite complex, specifically when working with multiple sites and document libraries. Another improvement would be search functionalities. While it is good sometimes, it does not always return the most relevant result unless a document is very well-structured and tagged. Also, initial setup and customizations can be time-consuming and may require technical expertise, specifically when configuring workflows or permissions. From a modern development perspective, tighter and more seamless integrations with tools including Power Automate and better support for custom backend integrations through APIs could make it more efficient. Overall, simplifying usability and enhancing search and integration capability would make SharePoint even stronger. One additional area I would appreciate improvement would be performance and responsiveness, especially when dealing with a large document library. Sometimes loading or navigating through large datasets can feel quite slow. Another aspect is permissions management. While it is very powerful, it can become complex to manage at scale, specifically when there are multiple levels of access across teams and projects. Improving developer experience would also be beneficial. Making customization, API integrations, and extensions more straightforward would help teams, especially backend developers, leverage SharePoint more efficiently.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"For content sharing, it provides automation features that can be customized according to needs, which are some of the best features that I appreciate."
"This solution is great for inviting and sharing documents with other users."
"This solution is great for inviting and sharing documents with other users."
"The most valuable features of SharePoint Online are content management, document management, and approval processes. Additionally, there are a number of features that provide integration with multiple Office services and external services."
"Its most valuable feature is the document library."
"The initial configuration was straightforward and the online support documentation is well written and easy to follow."
"For enterprise global collaboration, DMS, and ECM needs, this is the right platform."
"It has improved our organization by speeding up document sharing."
"The ability to take Excel files and make them dynamic SharePoint lists with instant reporting capabilities has been a major benefit."
"It allows for simultaneous users to be on it."
"I think this represents the collective knowledge, which is highly valuable."
 

Cons

"The auditing features of Amazon WorkDocs have not helped meet compliance needs."
"I had a very bitter experience with their mobile app."
"I had a very bitter experience with their mobile app."
"I would like a simpler, more cost-effective solution for connecting data sources with workflows and BI tools, or data mining tools."
"Document libraries and document management could be improved."
"Due to the flexibility and power of the product, out of the box it can be daunting to use."
"The initial setup is complex and has room for improvement."
"It has its limitations. We are unable to use this tool to "archive" data and run queries to generate hindsight information."
"I would love to see a more robust workflow."
"Workflow is something that can become more intelligent."
"The navigation is confusing."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's cheaper compared to similar products available"
"The replacement costs for it are cheaper if you use only SharePoint."
"The pricing is competitive."
"Licensing can be by server or by seat."
"It is pretty reasonable. It is $5 per month per user. We have 12 users now, so it is about $60 per month."
"The pricing is competitive."
"We have purchased add-ons to handle multiple site collections, form creation, and design."
"The data classification and search elements are cheap."
"The cost is expensive, but worthwhile."
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Comparison Review

it_user8925 - PeerSpot reviewer
Developer with 51-200 employees
Aug 23, 2013
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
12%
Educational Organization
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Government
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business80
Midsize Enterprise39
Large Enterprise82
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Amazon WorkDocs?
Data encryption with Amazon WorkDocs can be improved. Security can be enhanced with more robust data encryption capabilities. File migration is another area for improvement. If an organization is n...
What is your primary use case for Amazon WorkDocs?
We use Amazon WorkDocs for file sharing at our workplace.
What advice do you have for others considering Amazon WorkDocs?
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 throu...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SharePoint?
I do not know the difference between the prices of the two solutions; I did not work on this project.
What needs improvement with SharePoint?
SharePoint is a powerful platform, but there are a few areas where I think it could be improved, such as user experience. For new users, the interface and navigation can feel quite complex, specifi...
What is your primary use case for SharePoint?
My main use case for SharePoint is storing data, and it has primarily served as our document management and team collaboration platform. I have used it to organize and share documents, manage versi...
 

Also Known As

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SharePoint 2007, SharePoint 2010
 

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