Progress ShareFile
E-signature software
Marketing calendar software
Objectives and key results (OKR) software
Cloud content collaboration software
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File transfer protocol (FTP) software
Workflow management software
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What is Progress ShareFile
Progress ShareFile is a cloud-based file sharing and content collaboration platform used to securely store, share, and request files with internal teams and external clients. It is commonly used by client-facing teams in regulated or document-heavy industries to manage document exchange, approvals, and client onboarding. The product emphasizes secure sharing controls, client-facing portals, and integrations with common productivity tools, with optional capabilities for e-signatures and workflow automation depending on edition and add-ons.
Secure external file sharing
ShareFile provides controlled sharing for external recipients through links, permissions, and client-facing request workflows. It supports security features typically required for sensitive document exchange, such as access controls and auditing. This makes it well-suited for replacing ad hoc email attachments and unmanaged consumer file-sharing in client service scenarios.
Client portals and file requests
The platform supports structured file requests and client upload experiences that reduce back-and-forth communication. Teams can standardize how they collect documents for onboarding, tax, legal, or project intake. Compared with tools centered primarily on contract authoring, ShareFile is oriented toward broader document exchange and collaboration beyond signature events.
Integrations and admin controls
ShareFile integrates with common business productivity environments and supports centralized administration for users, policies, and content access. Admin features help organizations manage users at scale and apply consistent governance. This is useful for teams that need enterprise-style controls rather than lightweight, single-workflow signing tools.
Not an OKR or calendar tool
Despite being adjacent to workflow use cases, ShareFile is not designed as an OKR system or a marketing calendar application. Organizations needing goal management, campaign planning, or cross-team calendaring typically require a dedicated product for those functions. Using ShareFile alone for these categories usually results in workarounds rather than purpose-built capabilities.
E-signature depth varies by edition
E-signature functionality is not the core of ShareFile and may depend on packaging, integrations, or add-ons. Teams that require advanced contract lifecycle features (e.g., clause libraries, negotiation workflows, or rich document generation) may find ShareFile less specialized. Buyers should validate signature workflow requirements, compliance needs, and licensing specifics during evaluation.
Limited data integration focus
ShareFile is primarily a content collaboration and secure file exchange product rather than a general-purpose data integration tool. While it can connect to other systems, it is not typically used to build complex ETL/ELT pipelines or event-driven integrations across many applications. Organizations with heavy integration and automation requirements may need complementary integration or iPaaS tooling.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced | $17.60 per user/month (monthly) OR $192 per user/year (equivalent $16.00 per user/month with annual billing) — minimum 3 users | Secure file sharing for teams; encrypted file storage & sharing, secure email integrations, real-time co-editing, granular access controls, basic reporting; plans start with 3 TB account storage (1 TB per license aggregated). |
| Premium | $27.50 per user/month (monthly) OR $300 per user/year (equivalent $25.00 per user/month with annual billing) — minimum 3 users | End-to-end document workflows and client collaboration: all Advanced features plus integrated e-signature, document request lists, projects, workflow automation, custom-branded client portals, HIPAA/FINRA/SEC eligibility (where applicable); 30-day free trial available. |
| Industry Advantage | $45.83 per user/month (monthly) OR $500 per user/year (equivalent $41.67 per user/month with annual billing) — minimum 3 users | Accounting-focused package with pre-built tax templates and workflows, bulk client onboarding, centralized engagement views; targeted at accounting/tax firms; free trial available. |
| Virtual Data Room (VDR) | $75.00 per user/month (monthly) OR $810 per user/year (equivalent $67.50 per user/month with annual billing) — minimum 5 users | Confidential document sharing for M&A/audits/litigation: granular permissions, watermarking, NDA enforcement, audit trails; VDR storage includes 1 GB account storage per license; free trial available. |
Seller details
Progress Software Corporation
Burlington, Massachusetts, USA
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