# Hightail vs ShareFile

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Hightail

| Attribute | Hightail | ShareFile |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 69.6 (40% (low)) | 42.3 (55% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Hightail 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. It is indexed under File Sharing.","source":"https://www.hightail.com/pricing","question":"What is Hightail?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Hightail offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $12 per month. 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.hightail.com/pricing","question":"Is Hightail free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Hightail supports the web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.hightail.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Hightail support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Hightail, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.hightail.com/pricing","question":"Can Hightail be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 15 integrations for Hightail, including Slack, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive and Microsoft Outlook, plus 7 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.hightail.com/pricing","question":"What does Hightail integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Hightail is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.hightail.com/pricing","question":"Where is Hightail available?","confidence":0.5}]` | `[{"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 | Hightail 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 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 | `{"pricing_model":"freemium","architecture_model":"managed_cloud_saas","time_based_link_expiration":true,"password_protected_public_links":true,"slack_ms_teams_notification_sync":true,"adobe_creative_cloud_plugin_embeds":true,"branded_download_page_customization":true,"download_receipt_and_tracking_alerts":true,"recipient_upload_portals_inbound_links":true,"version_stacking_and_side_by_side_video_compare":true,"password_protected_and_expiring_review_share_links":true}` | `{"recipient_upload_portals_inbound_links":true}` |
| integrations.count | 15 | 4 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Adobe Photoshop"},{"name":"Adobe Illustrator"},{"name":"Adobe Creative Cloud"},{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"Microsoft OneDrive"},{"name":"Microsoft Outlook"},{"name":"OpenText Media Management"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams","native":false,"category":"chat","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Asana","native":false,"category":"project_management","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Google Calendar","native":false,"category":"productivity","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"OpenText Core","native":false,"category":"content_management","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"OpenText Documentum","native":false,"category":"document_management","direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"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,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Lite","summary":"Free","features":["Upload files up to 100MB","2GB storage","File previews","Precise comments","Adobe Photoshop Plugin","Adobe Illustrator Plugin"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For sharing smaller files","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"2GB","file_size":"100MB","daily_recipients":"30"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$12/mo billed annually ($15/mo if billed monthly)","features":["Upload files up to 25GB","Unlimited storage","Create up to 5 nested folders","Password protection","Send tracking","Custom branding","Email support","Sync from Google Drive","Sync from Microsoft OneDrive"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Larger file sharing with enhanced security","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"Unlimited","file_size":"25GB","daily_recipients":"100"}},{"free":false,"name":"Teams","summary":"$24/user/mo billed annually ($30/user/mo if billed monthly)","features":["Upload files up to 50GB","Create up to 10 nested folders","Version control","Real-time discussions","Visual project management","To-dos and task management","Advanced approval routing","Personal and team dashboards","Phone support","Members management"],"minSeats":1,"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":24,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Small team collaboration with project management","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"Unlimited","file_size":"50GB","max_users":"30"}},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"$36/user/mo billed annually ($45/user/mo if billed monthly)","features":["Upload files up to 500GB","Create up to 30 nested folders","Enterprise-grade security","Enhanced comment visibility","Dedicated customer support team","OpenText Media Management integration","Organization-level permissions","Single sign-on","Admin reports","Team invoicing"],"minSeats":3,"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":36,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Enterprise-grade security and collaboration for large teams","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"storage":"Unlimited","file_size":"500GB"}}],"addOns":[{"name":"Uplink"},{"name":"Organization"},{"name":"Archiving"},{"name":"Zapier"}],"summary":"From free (Lite) to $12/mo (Pro) or $24/user/mo (Teams). Free 14-day trial.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.hightail.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T09:03:09.062Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"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 | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":12,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":28.6,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.sharefile.com/blogs/security-and-compliance |

## Capabilities (File Sharing)

| Capability | Hightail | 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 2026-10-17T01:29:52.273Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*