# FileMail vs ShareFile

| Attribute | FileMail | ShareFile |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 41.2 (40% (low)) | 42.3 (55% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based service enabling organizations to send, receive, and share large files securely through branded portals with end-to-end encryption, expiration controls, and comprehensive audit logging. It is indexed under File Sharing.","source":"https://www.filemail.com","question":"What is FileMail?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"FileMail offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.filemail.com/plans/enterprise-managed-file-transfer","question":"Is FileMail free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to FileMail. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.filemail.com","question":"What platforms does FileMail support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for FileMail, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.filemail.com","question":"Can FileMail be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR for FileMail. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as FileMail not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.filemail.com/trust-center/feature-compliance-map","question":"What security certifications does FileMail have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"FileMail is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Norway.","source":"https://www.filemail.com/plans/enterprise-managed-file-transfer","question":"Where is FileMail available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A document collaboration platform that centralizes file sharing, secure client portals, electronic signature collection, and automated workflows. Designed for professional services, legal, accounting, and healthcare organizations, with built-in compliance support and AI-assisted document analysis. It is indexed under File Sharing.","source":"https://www.sharefile.com/plans/sharefile-premium","question":"What is ShareFile?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"ShareFile is a paid product; published pricing starts at $28.60 per user per month. There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.sharefile.com/plans/sharefile-premium","question":"How much does ShareFile cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to ShareFile. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.sharefile.com/plans/sharefile-premium","question":"What platforms does ShareFile support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for ShareFile, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.sharefile.com/plans/sharefile-premium","question":"Can ShareFile be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 9 integrations for ShareFile, including Zapier, QuickBooks, Stripe, Box, Google Drive, OneDrive, Outlook and Microsoft 365, plus 1 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.sharefile.com/plans/sharefile-premium","question":"What does ShareFile integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed HIPAA for ShareFile. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as ShareFile not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.sharefile.com/blogs/security-and-compliance","question":"What security certifications does ShareFile have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A managed file transfer solution for large organizations to securely exchange files with built-in encryption, compliance tools, and audit trails for regulated data transfers. | ShareFile combines secure file sharing, real-time collaboration tools, electronic signatures, and workflow automation to help professional teams manage client engagement, document collection, and compliance across legal, financial, healthcare, and other sectors. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","time_based_link_expiration":true,"password_protected_public_links":true,"e2ee_end_to_end_encryption_support":true,"branded_download_page_customization":true,"download_receipt_and_tracking_alerts":true,"recipient_upload_portals_inbound_links":true,"resume_interrupted_upload_transfer_engine":true}` | `{"recipient_upload_portals_inbound_links":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | 4 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Outlook"},{"name":"Website upload forms"},{"name":"Microsoft Outlook","native":true,"category":"productivity"}]` | `[{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"Box"},{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"OneDrive"},{"name":"Outlook"},{"name":"Microsoft 365","native":true,"category":"productivity"},{"name":"Google Workspace","native":true,"category":"productivity"},{"name":"Gmail","category":"email"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"quote","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","description":"Customized managed file transfer solution for enterprises","contactSales":true}],"sourceUrl":"https://www.filemail.com/plans/enterprise-managed-file-transfer","retrievedAt":"2026-10-12T16:14:24.934Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"ShareFile Premium","summary":"$28.60/user/mo (or $26/user/mo with annual commitment). Minimum 3 users.","features":["AI-powered document collection and analysis","E-signature integration with Knowledge-Based Authentication","Secure client portals and collaboration workspace","Workflow automation and routing","Real-time collaboration with AI assistance","HIPAA, SEC, and FINRA compliance support","AI-powered share settings to prevent data leaks"],"minSeats":3,"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":28.6,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Secure document management with workflow automation and e-signature integration","contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $26–$28.60/user/mo. 30-day free trial available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.sharefile.com/plans/sharefile-premium","retrievedAt":"2026-09-05T16:07:30.286Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"unit":"user","amount":28.6,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | quote | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":28.6,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.hipaa | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://www.filemail.com/trust-center/feature-compliance-map | https://www.sharefile.com/blogs/security-and-compliance |

## Capabilities (File Sharing)

| Capability | FileMail | ShareFile |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Time based link expiration | ✓ | - |
| Password protected public links | ✓ | - |
| Download receipt and tracking alerts | ✓ | - |
| Branded download page customization | ✓ | - |
| Resume interrupted upload transfer engine | ✓ | - |
| Recipient upload portals inbound links | ✓ | ✓ |
| E2ee end to end encryption support | ✓ | - |
| Slack ms teams notification sync | - | - |
| Adobe creative cloud plugin embeds | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | ✓ | - |
| Pricing model | Freemium | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-17T01:29:45.432Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*