FileCloud
Cloud content collaboration software
Enterprise content management (ECM) systems
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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$6.00 per user per month. Minimum 20 users required for Enterprise Ser
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- Information technology and software
- Public sector and nonprofit organizations
- Banking and insurance
What is FileCloud
FileCloud is a file sharing and content collaboration platform that provides secure storage, sync, sharing, and access controls for business documents. It is used by IT teams and regulated organizations that need centralized file services for internal collaboration and external sharing. The product supports both cloud-hosted and self-hosted deployments, with administrative controls for governance, auditing, and policy enforcement. It also includes capabilities such as remote device management, retention policies, and integrations for common identity and productivity systems.
Flexible deployment options
FileCloud supports both SaaS and self-hosted deployments, which helps organizations align with data residency and infrastructure requirements. Self-hosting can be useful for environments that require on-premises control or private cloud operation. This flexibility is a practical differentiator for buyers comparing content collaboration tools that are cloud-only.
Strong admin and governance controls
The platform includes centralized administration for users, groups, permissions, and sharing policies. It provides auditing and reporting features that support oversight of file access and sharing activity. These controls are relevant for organizations that need enforceable policies rather than ad hoc file sharing.
Enterprise security feature set
FileCloud offers security capabilities such as granular access controls, encryption support, and options for data loss prevention-style controls (e.g., restricting sharing and downloads). It also supports identity integrations commonly used in enterprises (for example, SSO/LDAP/AD scenarios). This helps IT teams standardize access management and reduce reliance on unmanaged consumer file-sharing tools.
ECM depth can be limited
While FileCloud covers collaboration and governance for files, it may not match the breadth of advanced ECM functions found in systems built around complex document lifecycles. Use cases requiring sophisticated records management, highly configurable metadata models, or deep document-centric workflow may require additional tooling. Buyers should validate fit for formal ECM programs beyond file services.
User experience varies by deployment
Organizations running self-hosted deployments take on responsibility for performance tuning, upgrades, and high availability design. The end-user experience can depend on network conditions, storage back ends, and how the environment is configured. This can increase operational overhead compared with fully managed SaaS-only offerings.
Integration breadth depends on edition
FileCloud integrates with common identity providers and some productivity tools, but the overall integration catalog may be narrower than platforms with large marketplaces and extensive prebuilt connectors. Some integrations and governance features can vary by licensing tier and deployment model. Teams should confirm required connectors, APIs, and automation capabilities during evaluation.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Community Edition (self-hosted) | Free — 1-year license (Community Edition) | Up to 5 full users + up to 10 external/web users; self-hosted (Windows/Linux/any cloud VM); limited feature set vs Enterprise; community support. |
| Enterprise Server — Essentials | $6.00 per user/month (billed annually) | Self-hosted server edition; minimum 20 users (per pricing table); user-provided/base storage; unlimited licensed external users; base support included. |
| Enterprise Server — Advanced | Custom / Contact sales | Self-hosted advanced edition; additional governance, compliance and multi-site features; contact sales for pricing. |
| FileCloud Online (SaaS) — Essentials | $12.50 per user/month (billed annually) | Managed SaaS offering; includes 1 TB base storage (per user/plan documentation); minimum 10 users (online offering). |
| FileCloud Online (SaaS) — Advanced | $18.75 per user/month (billed annually) | Managed SaaS advanced offering; includes ~2.5 TB base storage; enterprise governance & compliance features; contact sales for custom or GovCloud options. |
| GovCloud / Service Provider / Enterprise (various) | Custom / Contact sales | Dedicated/isolated hosting and GovCloud options; pricing available on request. |
Seller details
CodeLathe LLC
Austin, Texas, United States
2009
Private
https://www.filecloud.com/
https://x.com/filecloudapp
https://www.linkedin.com/company/codelathe
