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The Best Egnyte Alternative with Better Features and Amazing Support!

Best Egnyte Alternative

FileCloud allows you to access your data without changing the IT infrastructure. You can host FileCloud on-premises and enjoy complete control over your data. Get unlimited file size uploads and unlimited storage which makes FileCloud the best Egnyte alternative.

Secure File Sharing

FileCloud offers a better set of features with unlimited external accounts for enterprises compared to Egnyte. Integrate FileCloud with your existing IT systems and enhanced security features. Get Digital Rights Management, Data Leak Prevention and much more to safeguard your private data.

Secure Remote Access

FileCloud provides secure file sharing, selective sync, file preview, unlimited cloud storage. With FileCloud, you can self-host, enable remote access, sync to network shares (NTFS) and ensure that you have 100% control over your data, keeping data on-premises.

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FileCloud has received the Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice Distinction for the fifth consecutive time!

92% of our customers would recommend us to a friend.

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Egnyte Alternative – Egnyte vs FileCloud

Enterprise File Sharing is a competitive space with various solutions, providing unique features for enterprises. Egnyte file server is also an EFSS program with enterprise file sharing, secure access, cross-platform integration, role-based administration and more. While Egnyte cloud offers a good set of features, FileCloud serves as a better Egnyte alternative.

Security and Admin Features in FileCloud

For any organization, security is a primary feature when it comes to important files and documents. FileCloud, as an enterprise file-sharing solution, gives you enhanced security measures and utmost security and privacy controls for every piece of data or file. FileCloud also provides you with the capability to back up user data from any computer operating on Windows, Mac, or Linux to FileCloud.

You can schedule a backup and FileCloud automatically does the job for you at the specified time. With top security features, a robust admin system and more user features than Egnyte backup and any other Egnyte alternatives, FileCloud has been designed to exceed expectations of enterprises of any size and volume. Check out the case studies from our existing enterprise customers.

Also, check out OwnCloud vs NextCloud for a detailed comparison.


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Overview
On-Premises/Cloud/Hybrid Cloud Cloud Cloud Cloud Cloud Cloud Cloud Cloud
Pricing
Pricing (1,000 Users/Year) $150,000 $240,000 $300,000 $420,000 $290,752 $276,000 $144,000 $60,000
Pre-paid Contracts (Up to 4 years) Yes Icon N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Icon N/A
Storage 1TB + 100GB per User No Icon Enterprise Unlimited Unlimited Enterprise Limited 1TB/User
Unlimited Licensed External Users Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon No Icon
Single-tenant vs multi-tenant.
Region-Specified, Dedicated Single-Tenant Hosting – Fully Isolated Data-Layer Protection Yes Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon
Support for Network Shares with NTFS Integration for VPN-less secure access N/A Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon
Enable compliance with ITAR, CJIS, EAR, DoD Cloud Computing SRGs, FIPS 140-2, IRS-1075 + Other Regulations GovCloud No Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon No Icon
Optimized Multi-Site Architecture (high-performance, scalable and redundant data access in distributed data center environments) N/A Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon Enterprise No Icon
Secure File Sharing & Remote Access
Easily access files by logging in through the web browser or using the mobile app.
Access Files from Web Browser & Mobile Devices (iOS, Android) Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Sync your files using a desktop client, available across Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.
Desktop Sync on Windows, Mac, Linux Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Set up a virtual drive to gain access to files without taking up space on your hard drive.
Map Virtual Drive on a PC/Mac for Remote Files Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Restrict shares to view-only, limit uploads or downloads, enable further sharing, disable deletion, and manage shares even after sending.
Hyper-Secure File Sharing (view, download, upload, share, sync, delete & manage) Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Gain greater control over shares by setting as public (with or without password protection) or private (must have a FileCloud account). You can also set expiration dates on share links.
Public, Private, Time-Limited Shares Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Share files using QR codes for esier mobile access.
QR Code File Sharing Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon
Control access to data by applying granular permissions to folders, sub-folders, and files based on user, group, or global policies.
Granular & Sub-Folder Sharing Permissions Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Control which files and folders sync with Selective Sync to improve performance and efficiency and view share analytics.
Selective Folders Sync & Share Analytics Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Upload large files without worrying about size limits or types. Specialized files across industries are supported.
Upload/Share Large Files, No Size Limit Yes Icon 100 GB Online files - 2 TB Enterprise 10 GB to 100 GB 250 GB 750 GB No Icon
Pause and resume large uploads.
Resumable Uploads Yes Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon Yes Icon
Preview file types within FileCloud without needing to download the file.
Built-in File Preview (Office, DICOM, AutoCad, Email, etc.) Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Preview CAD files without opening a new window or program via Autodesk integration.
CAD File Viewer Advanced/GovCloud Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Users can download Office files stored in FileCloud as PDFs.
Download as PDF / One-click PDF Downloads Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon
Accessibility is supported through VPAT compliance via shortcut key commands, high-contrast visual modes, and themes.
Keyboard Accessibility (VPAT) Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Directly connect to gateway storage modes (network shares, cloud connectors) for real-time syncing and better collaboration with remote teams, clients, and partners.
Real-time Sync of Network Shares No Icon No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon
Create, preview, edit, and share Zip files/folders. Apply password-protection to achieve Zero Trust while sharing data.
Zero Trust File Sharing® Yes Icon No Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon N/A
Secure Content Collaboration & Productivity
Create a shared "workspace" for files and folders, so teams with access can freely collaborate according to set permissions.
Team Folders – Workspace for Projects or Teams Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Support streamlined collaboration with detailed share links and file-related actions.
File Sharing, Requests, Commenting, Tagging & Notifications Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Open and edit files saved in FileCloud with Microsoft Office and Google Docs for real-time collaboration and co-authoring.
Co-Author Microsoft Office & Google Docs Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Ensure only one person can make changes to a file; Admins can manage locked files directly so no files are permanently checked out/locked.
File Locking and Lock Management (via MS Office/FileCloud for Office) Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Protect your files against data loss. FileCloud stores an unlimited number of file versions without using up your storage space.
Unlimited File Versioning Yes Icon No Icon No Icon Enterprise Plus Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon
Security, Data Protection & Residency
Fine-tuned admin capabilities ensure you maintain control over your users, groups, accounts, and data.
Enterprise Console, RBAC, Group/User Policy Management & Account Transfer Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
View list of connected devices, and leverage that view to remotely wipe data or block users in case of suspicious activity or device loss.
Device Management (Remote Wipe, Block, Inventory) Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon
Track user and file activity and create/export reports to comply with regulations, strengthen security, and gain business insights.
Audit Trail & Reporting – User/File Activities Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Apply advanced encryption methodologies to protect data in storage (at rest) and when sharing (in transit).
Encryption (Data at Rest/in Transit) Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon
Prevent data loss and protect business operations by automatically backing up and restoring files across devices.
Endpoint Backup Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon
Streamline multiple user credentials into one for easier access across systems.
Single Sign-On/SAML Support Advanced No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Host your data in the region of your choice for better uptime/preformance and to comply with regulatory requirements. Data Residency
Keep Your Data in a Region Where You Want It Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon
A heuristic file content scanning engine blocks ransomware to prevent data loss and protect business operation.
Ransomware Protection Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon
Automatic virus and malware scanning secures uploaded files and helps protect business finances, operations, and reputation.
Anti-Virus/Malware Protection Advanced Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon
Bring and manage your own encryption key to ensure you are the only one you can decrypt and read your data.
Bring Your Own Encryption Key Advanced Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon
Use multiple layers of authentication (user/password combination + email/OTP/SMS) to secure login access and protect data.
Two-Factor Authentication for External Users Advanced Yes Icon Yes Icon Enterprise Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Consolidate and monitor alerts and audits across different platforms/apps/services in a centralized dashboard to ease security management.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Integration Advanced Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Enterprise No Icon
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) enables pattern searching through all files and folders to identify and secure PII for better data governance.
Personal Identifiable Information (PII) Pattern Search Advanced Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Enterprise Yes Icon
Data Leak Prevention
Control and secure your data with rule-based alerts, notifications, and actions triggered by file or user activity.
Rule-based Management of Users, IP Address, Metadata, Sharing, File Information & More Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon
Incident reports/alerts provide advance warning of unauthorized access/activity, compliance documentation, and system information.
Alert and Security Incident Reporting Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon
Streamline, automate, and classify uploaded content with metadata tags to strengthen data security.
Smart Classification (in conjunction with DLP) Advanced Yes Icon Enterprise Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon No Icon
Data Compliance
Enable the FIPS 140-2 encryption standard published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for government-level security.
FIPS 140-2 Compliant Encryption Module Advanced No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon No Icon
Centralized dashboards connect security, admin, and content governance tools with regulatory requirements
Compliance Center Configuration Management, Dashboards, and Reports (HIPAA, GDPR, ITAR, PDPL, NIST 800-171) Advanced Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon No Icon
Published resources provide guidance on configuring the environment to comply with CMMC, NIST 800-171, FINRA, CJIS,GxP+ requirements.
Additional Compliance Standard Support (CMMC, NIST 800-53, GxP+) GovCloud Yes Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon
Data Classification
Apply default metadata labels or build custom ones to suit your unique industry needs and automate content classification.
Pre-built & Custom Content Classification labeling for Industry Verticals Advanced Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Classify sensitive/PII data with metadata, which can then be leveraged for Smart DLP, retention, or other governance needs.
Sensitive and PII Content Classification Advanced Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Automate scanning of content across different file types to label data and apply appropriate management policies.
OCR Scanning, Indexing, Labeling/Classification via Built-in & Custom Patterns Advanced Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Enterprise No Icon
Create classification rules using a Regular Expressions (Regex) or a visual, no-code builder. Test rule performance with built-in simulator.
Regex & Visual Builder with playground for Classification Rules Advanced Enterprise No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon
Integrate OpenAI to support classification rule building based on natural language.
AI-powered Classification Advanced Enterprise No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon
Digital Rights Management
Protect confidential files from unsolicited viewing with restricted viewing mode/container.
Client-Based Document Viewer (Secure Docs) Advanced No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Enterprise No Icon
Utilize the Screenshot and Print Protection feature to prevent recipients from taking screenshots or printing sensitive data
Client-Based Screenshot/Print Protection (Secure Docs) Advanced No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Enterprise No Icon
Send files in-browser view-only without native client download
Protected Web-Based View-Only Access (Secure Web Viewer) Advanced No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon
Control access to files with expiration dates, sharing as view-only (unable to download), or revoking access (read/download) after distribution.
Access Management & Expiry Controls (Secure Web Viewer & Secure Docs) Advanced No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Data Governance & Content Lifecycle Management
Manage metadata sets to meet industry terminology, set metadata extraction policies, and automate metadata tagging.
Metadata Management – Default/Custom Metadata sets, Extraction & Tagging Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Admins maintain control over default, custom, and built-in metadata sets.
Controlled Access to Metadata Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Search using simple keywords and complex Regular Expression (Regex), by file name or file content, inside files.
Content Search (Full-Text) Advanced Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Search for text in images and PDF files using Optical Character Recognition (OCR).
Content Search (OCR) Advanced Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Enterprise No Icon
Automate classification of uploaded content with metadata tags to streamline content management, strengthen governance, and improve productivity.
Smart Content Classification Advanced Yes Icon Enterprise Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon No Icon
Set retention policies that automatically retain or archive files once certain critera are met to ease the burden of content management.
File Retention & Archival Policies Advanced Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon
Automate the retention, archival, and/or deletion of content to comply with industry/government record-keeping requirements.
Content Lifecycle Management – Admin, Legal Hold, Retention, & Archival Advanced Yes Icon Enterprise Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon No Icon
Content Workflows
Build custom workflows to manage content without relying on IT help or coding expertise.
No-Code Workflow Builder Yes Icon No Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon
Manage all workflows from one centralized dashboard, share effective workflows with teams, and optimize business processes.
Workflow Manager (Update/Edit/Share Workflows) Yes Icon No Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon
Built-in user actions and notifications help guide content through a workflow, increasing efficiency and reducing context switching.
User Actions and Notifications Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Approval workflows are designed to facilitate the approval process and can be automated to improve efficiency.
Approval Workflows & Workflow Automation Limited Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Customization & Branding
Change the language of the platform to reflect the local language used by your teams to improve accessibility/ease-of-use.
Local Language Support – German, Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic & Chinese Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Use a mail server connected with your domain/URL to extend your digital brand and build rapport with clients, customers, and partners.
Custom Mail Server Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon
Run your content collaboration platform under your business domain/URL to increase brand recognition.
Custom Domain Advanced Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon
Reinforce your brand by applying your custom logo, colors, and background images to dashboards and login portals.
Custom Web Branding – Use Your Own Logo, Color & Background Images Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon
Customize communications (Terms of Service/Policies) to reinforce connections with global clients and employees
Custom Communication, ToS, & Policies Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon
Distribute FileCloud desktop client software to endpoint devices and ease configuration burdens.
Desktop Clients – MSI Installer and Mass Deployment Support Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon Yes Icon
Distribute FileCloud desktop client software to endpoint devices and ease configuration burdens.
Hijri Calendar (Customization & Branding) Yes Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon
Key Integrations – MS Office, Salesforce and 3rd Party Integrations
Automatically upload large file attachments to FileCloud and share links through Outlook.
Microsoft Outlook Add-on Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon
Open, edit, and save files stored in FileCloud using Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
Microsoft 365 & Google Docs Integration Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon
Open, edit, and save files stored in FileCloud using OnlyOffice or Collabora via Open Document Format (odt, odp, ods, odg) or Office Open XML formats (docx, pptx, xlsx).
OnlyOffice/Collabora Integration Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon
Integrate WebDAV protocols, so users can create, change, and move documents on the server.
WebDAV Integration Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon
Leverage FileCloud's developer-friendly APIs to integrate with third-party or custom applications.
Developer APIs Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
Enable in-platform delivery and receipt of SMS text messages (mainly for authentication/access authorization requests).
SMS Gateway Integration Yes Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon
LIntegrate with Microsoft Active Directory (AD) or LDAP to synchronize user accounts and groups across platforms.
Active Directory & LDAP Support Advanced Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Enterprise Yes Icon
Use your favorite tools and apps with integration support.
Third Party Apps Integration Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon
Integrate your McAfee CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker) services to cover policy enforcement and application across connected devices.
CASB Support – McAfee Advanced No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon
Integrate your Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools to monitor alerts and audit events in one place to ease security management.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Integration Advanced Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Enterprise No Icon
Use FileCloud to securely store and share content (sensitive files: quotes, competitor information, and sales collateral) derived from Salesforce.
Salesforce Integration (On-prem/Hybrid Storage Available within Salesforce) Advanced No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon
Create a smooth bridge between file storage and secure sharing in Microsoft Teams via FileCloud share links.
Microsoft Teams Integration Advanced Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon
Hybrid Cloud, Site Replication & Data Redundancy
Connect your private and public clouds to create a hybrid solution and improve redundancy, access, and collaboration.
Server Sync – Sync/Backup Local File Server to Cloud Advanced Yes Icon No Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon No Icon Yes Icon
Create a main FileCloud site that is replicated across secondary sites to support disaster recovery, latency reduction, and ease of access.
ServerLink – Multi-Site Replication (Branch Office, Cloud to Local) No Icon Yes Icon No Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon
On-Premises & Cloud Storage Support
Integrate your network storage solutions like CIFS, SAMBA, and NFS to reduce migration costs and carry over network share permissions.
Network Share Integration (CIFS, SAMBA & NFS) No Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Enterprise No Icon
Use cloud connectors to integrate securely with on-prem or private cloud infrastructure.
Storage Connectors (Google Cloud, Azure, S3, EMC ECS, AWS, Wasabi, Alibaba, Digital Ocean+) No Icon Yes Icon Enterprise No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon/ No Icon Yes Icon
Make the home directory automatically available to users when they login via network share.
Smart Mount – Simplify Access to Network Shares No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Enterprise No Icon
Integrate your network shares and NTFS permissions to streamline migration and ensure continuity of access across your user base.
Network Share Integration with NTFS Permissions No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon
Deployment & Flexible Infrastruture
Maintain complete control over your data by hosting a private cloud on your IT infrastructure and behind your firewalls.
Full On-Premises N/A No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon
Manually host your own data on Windows or Linux servers, or using Docker for OS virtualization, to maintain control over your data.
Self-Hosted on Windows (Natively), Linux, & Docker N/A No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon
Self-host your data with cloud storage provided by IaaS (Infrastructure-as-a-Service) providers.
Self-Hosted on AWS, Azure, Alibaba, GovCloud & IaaS Providers N/A No Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon
Integrate with your existing storage solution, including a Network File System (NFS), Common Internet File System (CIFS), or object storage service.
Bring Your Own Storage (NFS,CIFS & Object Storage) N/A Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Enterprise No Icon
Host your data on a secured network that is completely isolated from other networks for maximum security.
DoD NIPR, SIPR , Air-gapped & Dark-site Network N/A Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon No Icon
Use pre-built FileCloud images to streamline deployment with your preferred IaaS provider.
Pre-Built Images in Cloud Marketplaces – AWS, Azure, Alibaba & Digital Ocean N/A Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon
Improve uptime, reduce latency, and support disaster recovery with HA architecture in FileCloud.
High Availability Architecture N/A Yes Icon Yes Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon Enterprise Yes Icon
Use the same FileCloud instance to run multiple sites: no latency, reduced file storage costs, and the ability to customize each site.
Multi-Tenant Setup N/A No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon Enterprise No Icon
Allow FileCloud to host your site on a dedicated/isolated instance for private, secure cloud storage.
Dedicated, Single-Tenant Hosting (Private Cloud) Yes Icon No Icon No Icon No Icon Yes Icon No Icon No Icon Yes Icon
Allow FileCloud to host your site in an isolated data center region within AWS to meet stringent government compliance requirements.
AWS GovCloud Hosted – Managed by FileCloud N/A Yes Icon Enterprise No Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon Yes Icon/No Icon Yes Icon

For a comprehensive comparison of FileCloud vs. other vendors, check out our Competitive Comparison Table.

FileCloud AWS

FileCloud allows Businesses and Managed Service Providers to host their own end-to-end file sync, share and mobile access solution on AWS Cloud infrastructure.

AWS Cloud support

Branch Office Synchronization

With global presence, enterprises are increasingly located across the globe. FileCloud helps teams work seamlessly from anywhere and collaborate as if their data centers are hosted in the same office locally.

FileCloud Server Link

Integrations

When compared to Egnyte integrations, FileCloud integrates with Active Directory, NTFS, Office Online, Microsoft Outlook & Office 365.

Outlook & Office integration

End Point Backup

In addition to file sharing and sync, FileCloud offers endpoint backup to secure your data even in the event of device failure or loss.

Endpoint Backup – Learn more

Mobile Apps, Browser Extensions

FileCloud Mobile apps are an order of magnitude better than Egnyte Mobile apps. Filecloud also provides Drive & other tools.

Download important tools

Branding & Customization

FileCloud offers customization options like custom logo, login screen, branded file sharing emails, run on custom domain, etc.

Customization Features

Multi Tenancy Support

Do you managed multiple branch offices? FileCloud supports multi-tenancy and reduces the overhead of maintaining multiple instances for data and access abstraction.

Multi Tenancy

Metadata Management

FileCloud offers powerful metadata management features to classify and manage files using tags and custom meta data sets.

Metadata Management – Learn More

Powerful Admininstration

FileCloud offers top line administration features for system admins (device dashboard ability, detailed audit logs and reports.

Powerful Admin – Learn more

Federated Search/ Compliance

FileCloud provides federated search to support E-discovery and GDPR compliant features. Check out more compliant standards below.

Federated Search – Learn More

Run on Windows & Linux Server

Unlike Egnyte, FileCloud can be integrated with Windows server and you can continue to use existing Active Directory and NTFS setup to manage user authentication, privileges and access.

Run on Windows Server

Egnyte Limitations

Egnyte file share cannot be hosted on-premises, no role based administration, you need to upgrade to get Egnyte storage sync or Egnyte desktop sync, large file support, and local language support. Egnyte also has storage limitation and costs more to store.

FileCloud features

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FileCloud - The Best Egnyte Alternative

FileCloud provides mobility similar to Egnyte, with mobile apps and usage account on any device while keeping everything secure.

You can share and collaborate on the go without affecting your work, similar to Egnyte document management. With granular permissions, powerful admin controls and integrations with MS office and outlook, get more done in less time.

Regarding data protection & security measures, FileCloud provides modern encryption (AES 256-bit) methods for data at rest and industry standards (SSL/TLS tunnel) to transfer data securely. FileCloud also supports two-factor authentication, ransomware detection, anti-virus scanning, data leak prevention and easy-to-configure security policies.

Learn more about FileCloud features

“We liked FileCloud’s pricing, comprehensive feature set (branding, encryption) and the responsive support”

Egnyte Alternative - FileCloud offers better ROI

FileCloud offers better scalability, TCO, and ROI:

  • By switching from Egnyte Server to FileCloud, you can choose to host data yourself on-premises for greater security and regulatory compliance support
  • Unlimited External Accounts
  • Transparent Pricing
  • Amazing Customer Support and Professional Services

Compare FileCloud vs. Gartner magic quadrant EFSS competitors

“FileCloud is by far the best on-premises file sharing solution.”

Quick Glance at FileCloud Advantages:

Top reasons to switch from Egnyte to FileCloud

  • Host FileCloud on on-premises or any IaaS (e.g. AWS, Azure)
  • Powerful administration features (device Dashboard, geo-IP, detailed audit logs, custom reports)
  • Customization – change logo, login screen images, CSS, Terms of Services and Notifications, etc. You can also run FileCloud on a custom domain.
  • Unlimited external (partner/ client) accounts
  • Federated search
  • Full Text-text Search
  • Designed for Mobile (Allows you to work on the go)
  • Advanced sharing options
  • Security and permissions at various levels (folders, subfolders, and files)
  • Virtual drive & selective sync
  • Integration with Active Directory; users can keep using the same AD credentials
  • Strong metadata management capabilities to classify files using tags and custom metadata sets
  • Flexible storage options
  • Customizable workflows and Office 365 integration
  • All major file types supported
  • Access documents using web interface without an installed client on the local machine
  • Real-time file sync

“Easy integration of FileCloud with our existing network drive structure was superb”

Thousands of Enterprises Love FileCloud

Thousands of organizations trust FileCloud for their file sharing and collaboration needs. FileCloud can be hosted on Windows and Linux and offers more feature advantages as a secure Egnyte alternative business solution.

FileCloud customer support has also been hailed as a game-changer and serves as a significant advantage over other EFSS solutions. By opting for FileCloud, you gain access to an ultimate File Share solution, as well as an exceptional customer support team.

Don’t take our word for it, look at some customer reviews and case studies below.

FileCloud Customer Stories

“We picked FileCloud based on features, cost, the excellent support we received.”

Worldwide

FileCloud
13785 Research Blvd, Suite 125
Austin TX 78750, USA

Fax: +1 (866) 824-9584

Europe

FileCloud Technologies Limited
Hamilton House 2,
Limerick, Ireland


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