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ShareFile alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave ShareFile: minimum of three users, and no free plan. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces ShareFile, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Box currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Box logoBoxFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +23 of 366.5
2Egnyte logoEgnytePaidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 462.6
3Tresorit logoTresoritPaidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 459.6
4Dropbox logoDropboxFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 457.2
5Sync.com logoSync.comFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 455.3
  1. Box logo

    1. BoxTop pick

    Best for: Companies that need governed file sharing, compliance and workflows

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from ShareFile

    Broader enterprise content platform with client sharing built in.

    Pros

    • Strong admin, retention and compliance controls
    • Deep integrations with business apps
    • Built-in e-signature and workflow automation

    Cons

    • Tiny per-file upload limit on the free plan
    • Business plans need several seats
    • Overkill for personal use
    Visit Box Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Box a good ShareFile alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan upload limit
    250 MB per file
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.box.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Personal Pro upload limit
    5 GB per file
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.box.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business Plus upload limit
    15 GB per file
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.box.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Egnyte logo

    2. Egnyte

    Best for: Regulated mid-sized firms that need file sharing plus data governance

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from ShareFile

    Governance-heavy file sharing for regulated industries.

    Pros

    • Strong sensitive-data and permission governance
    • Hybrid local caching for large files
    • Industry-specific compliance features

    Cons

    • No free plan
    • Complex for small teams
    • Higher tiers get expensive
    Visit Egnyte Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Egnyte a good ShareFile alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $22 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026egnyte.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Top listed plan
    $48 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026egnyte.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI
    Included in every plan
    Checked Oct 25, 2026egnyte.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026egnyte.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Tresorit logo

    3. Tresorit

    Best for: Regulated businesses that must share confidential files securely

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from ShareFile

    End-to-end encrypted client exchange under Swiss privacy law.

    Pros

    • Zero-knowledge encryption with business admin controls
    • Swiss privacy law and data residency options
    • Encrypted attachments plugin for Gmail and Outlook

    Cons

    • No free plan
    • Pricier than most encrypted rivals
    • Entry personal plan has small storage and file-size limits
    Visit Tresorit Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Tresorit a good ShareFile alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Encryption
    Zero-knowledge end-to-end
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tresorit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Jurisdiction
    Swiss privacy laws
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tresorit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Personal Lite
    50 GB, 2 GB max file size
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tresorit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Largest personal plan
    4 TB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tresorit.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Dropbox logo

    4. Dropbox

    Best for: Freelancers and teams who need sync that just works across every OS

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from ShareFile

    Simpler sharing and file requests for small firms.

    Pros

    • Very reliable desktop sync, including Linux
    • Easy sharing and file requests with non-users
    • Version history and deleted-file recovery on every plan

    Cons

    • Free plan is only 2 GB
    • Paid plans cost more per TB than most rivals
    • Not end-to-end encrypted by default
    Visit Dropbox Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Dropbox a good ShareFile alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    2 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dropbox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dropbox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus storage
    2 TB for one person
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dropbox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2007
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dropbox.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Sync.com logo

    5. Sync.com

    Best for: Privacy-minded people and small teams who still need easy sharing links

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from ShareFile

    Encrypted sharing links and file requests at a lower price.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encryption on by default
    • Full sharing toolkit: expiring links, file requests, passwords
    • Long version history on paid plans

    Cons

    • No Linux desktop client
    • Limited online editing and search
    • Free plan is small
    Visit Sync.com Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Sync.com a good ShareFile alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    5 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sync.com(opens source in a new tab)
    End-to-end encryption
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sync.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2011
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sync.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    Over 2 million
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sync.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best ShareFile alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Box logo

Best ShareFile alternative for most people

Box

Broader enterprise content platform with client sharing built in.

Dropbox logo

Best ShareFile alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Dropbox

Simpler sharing and file requests for small firms.

Egnyte logo

Best ShareFile alternative for Mac

Egnyte

Governance-heavy file sharing for regulated industries.

Tresorit logo

Best ShareFile alternative for Windows

Tresorit

End-to-end encrypted client exchange under Swiss privacy law.

MASV logo

Best ShareFile alternative for Linux

MASV

Pay-per-gigabyte delivery of very large media files with branded upload portals.

Sync.com logo

Best ShareFile alternative for iPhone and Android

Sync.com

Encrypted sharing links and file requests at a lower price.

Files.com logo

Best ShareFile alternative for working in the browser

Files.com

Hosted SFTP, sharing and automation for firms that exchange files with systems as well as clients.

ShareFile alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to ShareFile?

Box ranks first right now. Broader enterprise content platform with client sharing built in. Egnyte and Tresorit follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to ShareFile?

Yes. Box (free plan + paid), Dropbox (free plan + paid) and Sync.com (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to ShareFile?

None of the 7 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which ShareFile alternatives work on Linux?

Tresorit, Dropbox and MASV run on Linux.

Why do people switch from ShareFile?

The complaints we hear most: minimum of three users; no free plan; weaker for internal team collaboration.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces ShareFile, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.