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ShareFile alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded ShareFile alternative is Box (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
ShareFile compared with 9 alternatives: Box, Egnyte, Dropbox, Tresorit, Sync.com and 4 more.
ShareFile is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $16.50 per user / month, billed annually ($18.15 billed monthly). 6 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShareFileThis tool | Free trial · from $16.50/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Box | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Egnyte | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Dropbox | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Tresorit | Free plan · from $4.75/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Sync.com | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| FileCloud | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Filemail | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Files.com | Free trial · from $199/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Hightail | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
Price against what you get
ShareFile starts at $16.50 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 6 of the 9 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Box, Egnyte, Dropbox, Tresorit, Sync.com and Filemail.
FileCloud and Hightail start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from ShareFile
Box
Business content storage with e-signatures, workflows and AI
- Box starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 3 users).
- Box has a free plan, which ShareFile lacks.
- Box also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Box also covers file sync.
- Box does not cover forms, which ShareFile does.
Suits: Companies that need unlimited storage priced per user
Egnyte
Business file sharing with governance and AI tools
- Egnyte starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually.
- Egnyte also lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Egnyte also covers AI search and file sync.
- Egnyte does not cover forms, which ShareFile does.
Suits: Companies replacing an office file server with cloud storage
Dropbox
Cloud storage and file sync with transfer and signing tools
- Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Dropbox has a free plan, which ShareFile lacks.
- Dropbox also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Dropbox also covers documents and file sync.
- Dropbox does not cover workflow automation and forms, which ShareFile does.
Suits: Individuals who want 2 TB synced across Windows, Mac and Linux
Tresorit
End-to-end encrypted file storage and sharing for businesses
- Tresorit starts at $4.75 per month, billed yearly.
- Tresorit has a free plan, which ShareFile lacks.
- Tresorit also lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Tresorit is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Tresorit also covers file sync.
Suits: Firms handling confidential client files, such as legal and finance teams
Sync.com
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage and file sharing for teams
- Sync.com starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually (3-user minimum).
- Sync.com has a free plan, which ShareFile lacks.
- Sync.com also lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Sync.com is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Sync.com also covers file sync.
Suits: Teams that need encrypted storage with HIPAA, GDPR and PIPEDA compliance
FileCloud
Business file sharing and sync you host yourself or buy as SaaS
- FileCloud starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually (Server Essentials).
- FileCloud also lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- FileCloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- FileCloud also covers file sync.
- FileCloud does not cover workflow automation and forms, which ShareFile does.
Suits: Organizations that must keep files on their own servers or in a chosen region
Filemail
Large file transfer by email or link, free up to 5 GB
- Filemail starts at $6 per month, billed monthly.
- Filemail has a free plan, which ShareFile lacks.
- Filemail also lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Filemail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Filemail does not cover workflow automation and forms, which ShareFile does.
Suits: Sending files in the 5 GB to 250 GB range without a size cap worry
Files.com
Cloud SFTP, managed file transfer and automation platform
- Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
- Files.com does not cover forms, which ShareFile does.
Suits: IT teams replacing an on-premises SFTP or file server
Hightail
Large-file sharing with creative review and project tracking
- Hightail starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Hightail has a free plan, which ShareFile lacks.
- Hightail also lists an iOS app.
- Hightail also covers documents.
- Hightail does not cover workflow automation and forms, which ShareFile does.
Suits: Creative teams collecting feedback on files inside Adobe tools
Limits worth knowing in ShareFile
- No free plan, and each plan needs at least 3 users.
- Plans start with 3 TB of account storage in total; more comes in 3 TB packs.
- E-signatures, forms, workflow automation and HIPAA, FINRA and SEC support start at Premium.
- The pricing page mentions desktop and mobile apps without naming operating systems, so only web is listed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ShareFile?
The alternatives to ShareFile in this directory are Box, Egnyte, Dropbox, Tresorit, Sync.com, FileCloud, Filemail, Files.com and Hightail. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ShareFile.
Is there a free alternative to ShareFile?
Yes. Box, Dropbox, Tresorit, Sync.com, Filemail and Hightail have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which ShareFile alternatives work on Windows?
The ShareFile listing does not include a Windows app. Box, Egnyte, Dropbox, Tresorit, Sync.com, FileCloud and Filemail list one.
Which ShareFile alternatives work on macOS?
The ShareFile listing does not include a macOS app. Box, Egnyte, Dropbox, Tresorit, Sync.com, FileCloud and Filemail list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.