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Progress ShareFile

Composite Score
8.9 /10
CX Score
9.2 /10
Progress ShareFile
8.9 /10

What is Progress ShareFile?

Accelerate productivity with automated workflows you customize and control. Give real-time feedback, request approvals, co-edit—even get legally binding e-signatures seamlessly—on any device. Plus, with real-time tracking, you always know exactly where things stand.

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Progress ShareFile Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

86 Likeliness to Recommend

97 Plan to Renew

86 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+93 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Progress ShareFile?

4% Negative
3% Neutral
93% Positive

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Saves Time

Feature Ratings

Average 85

Encryption Decryption

87

High Performance

86

Authentication

86

Transport Security

86

Large File Support

86

Data Fidelity

85

File Transfer

85

LDAP Support

84

Session Monitoring

84

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

84

Quota Bandwidth Control

81

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 83

Quality of Features

86

Ease of Data Integration

85

Usability and Intuitiveness

85

Ease of Implementation

84

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

83

Business Value Created

83

Ease of IT Administration

82

Breadth of Features

82

Vendor Support

81

Availability and Quality of Training

81

Ease of Customization

81

Progress ShareFile Reviews

Dhvani P.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Finance
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted May 2026

users, but complex and expensive for others

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Progress ShareFile from other similar products?

It also has strong security features like encryption and access control, but still keeps things easy for non-tech users. Another thing is its integration with business tools (like email and cloud apps), which makes daily work smoother.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite thing about Progress ShareFile is how easy it is to use. You don’t need to be super technical—uploading, sharing, and managing files is pretty straightforward. It just makes daily work faster without too much confusion. In short, it’s the simplicity and smooth user experience that I like the most.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Also, sometimes the interface feels a little outdated, and a few advanced features are not as flexible as you’d expect. And yeah, occasional sync or speed issues can happen, which gets kinda annoying. In short, it’s good but pricing and some limitations hold it back a bit.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If your thinking about using Progress ShareFile, I’d say first check what you really need. If you just want simple and secure file sharing, then it’s a good option. Try the trial before buying, because pricing is bit high and you should see if it fits your work. Also make sure it works well with your current tools (like email or cloud apps). And yeah, don’t expect too many advanced features like some heavy MFT tools, it’s more for easy use. In short, good for simple use, but just test it first and see if it’s worth the cost.

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

Shirisha D.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Energy
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2025

A secure client facing file sharing solution

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Progress ShareFile from other similar products?

It is designed for regulated industries like legal, finance and healthcare. It offers bank level encryption, water marking e-signatures and granular access controls

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Sharefile is built with external collaboration in mind , it's smooth, secure and professional looking ideal for sharing documents with non-technical clients

What do you dislike most about this product?

Some admin and file management views feels outdated and less responsive compared to modern file sharing apps

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would say recommend taking advantage of compliance features. Use sharefile when you regularly exchange sensitive documents with clients.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity

Vishnu S.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2024

Streamlining Workflow with ShareFile

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Progress ShareFile from other similar products?

ShareFile stands out with its user-friendly interface, strong security features, and seamless integration with tools like Outlook and Gmail. It also offers flexible storage options and compliance support for regulated industries, making it ideal for businesses in fields like healthcare, finance, and legal.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of ShareFile is its ease of use and seamless integration with Outlook and Gmail. It makes sharing and managing documents so much more efficient, especially with the added security and compliance features.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The only downside is that some advanced features, like reporting and automation, could be more customizable. It feels a bit limited in that regard for power users.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I’d recommend ShareFile if you need a secure, easy-to-use document management system, especially if you're in a regulated industry. Just be aware that some advanced features, like reporting, could be improved. Overall, it’s a solid choice for streamlining workflows.

Pros

  • Saves Time
  • Client Friendly Policies
  • Altruistic
  • Transparent

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