Hightail vs ShareFile
On the evidence we track, Hightail leads this comparison with a composite score of 70/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for file sharing. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
Hightail
LeaderHightail enables teams to securely transfer large files, provide real-time feedback, and manage creative reviews all in one place. It combines file sharing, collaborative workspace management, and project tracking designed for creative and marketing teams.
ShareFile
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.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Hightail
LeaderFrom free (Lite) to $12/mo (Pro) or $24/user/mo (Teams). Free 14-day trial.
- LiteFree
- Upload files up to 100MB
- 2GB storage
- File previews
- Precise comments
- Adobe Photoshop Plugin
- +1 more
- Pro$12/mo billed annually ($15/mo if billed monthly)
- Upload files up to 25GB
- Unlimited storage
- Create up to 5 nested folders
- Password protection
- Send tracking
- +4 more
- Teams$24/user/mo billed annually ($30/user/mo if billed monthly)
- Upload files up to 50GB
- Create up to 10 nested folders
- Version control
- Real-time discussions
- Visual project management
- +5 more
- BusinessContact sales
- Upload files up to 500GB
- Create up to 30 nested folders
- Enterprise-grade security
- Enhanced comment visibility
- Dedicated customer support team
- +5 more
ShareFile
From $26–$28.60/user/mo. 30-day free trial available.
- ShareFile Premium$28.60/user/mo (or $26/user/mo with annual commitment). Minimum 3 users.
- 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
- +2 more
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
- Zapier
Hightail
Leader- Slack
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Microsoft Outlook
- OpenText Media Management
- Microsoft Teams
- Asana
- Google Calendar
- OpenText Core
- OpenText Documentum
ShareFile
- QuickBooks
- Stripe
- Box
- OneDrive
- Outlook
- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
- Gmail
Hightail or ShareFile: which one depends on you
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