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PowerFolder vs FileCloud
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| Cloud Hosted | |
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| Multi-Tenancy | |
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| Run On Docker | |
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| Run On Linux Server | |
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| Run On Windows Server | |
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| Storage, Sync & Backup Features | |||||||||
| Storage Sync | |
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| Large File Support, max file size | |
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| Supported Local Storage | |
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| Storage Limitation | Unlimited | Unlimited | |||||||
| Endpoint Backup (Mulitple folders) | |
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| Branch Office Synchronization | |
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| Mobile OS Compatibility | iOS, Android, Windows Phone | iOS, Android | |||||||
| iOS, Android Media backup | |
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| Cloud Features | |||||||||
| File Sharing | |
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| Secure Access | |
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| Cross Platform | |
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| Desktop Sync – Cross Platform(Windows, Mac, Linux) | |
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| Document Quick Edit | |
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| Document Web Edit | |
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| Embedded File Upload Form | |
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| File Comments/Activity Stream | |
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| Workflow Automation | |
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| Chrome Extension | |
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| Gmail Extension | |
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| Customization | |||||||||
| Customization, Branding | Custom branding, White label, Emails, ToS Policies etc | Upgrade | |||||||
| Security, Access Control & Existing File Systems Integration | |||||||||
| Integrate – Existing Home Directories | |
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| NTFS Support | |
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| Network Share Support | |
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| Network Share Versioning | |
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| Active Directory Support | |
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| Multiple Active Directory | |
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| Single Sign-On | |
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| SAML Authentication | |
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| Data At Rest Encryption | |
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| Two Factor Authentication(2FA) | |
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| File Locking | |
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| Extensibility | |||||||||
| Outlook Integration | |
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| API Support | |
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| Sharepoint plugin | |
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| E-signature | Under Development | |
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| Google Drive Integration | Under Development | |
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| Amazon S3/OpenStack Support | |
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| Audit & Admin Tools | |||||||||
| Access and Monitoring Control | |
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| Mobile Device Management (Block devices, remote wipe, notification to devices) | |
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| Audit Reports | |
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| Geo IP Access Reports | |
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| File Analytics & Reporting (Summary of Client Applications per OS & Type, User Shares, Active Files Managed, File Type Distribution) | |
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| Role Based Administration | |
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| Based on public information available as of 08/30/2016. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them. | |||||||||
1000s of Organizations Run FileCloud
“We love FileCloud’s simplicity, mobile apps, and above all, responsiveness of FileCloud team.
“Our primary goal was to share while keeping the data onsite.
“We chose FileCloud for its ease of installation and use, as well as the generous price point and helpful support.
FileCloud Features – Alternative to POWERFOLDER
Installation
Web Access
Sharing
Mobile Apps
Desktop Sync Apps
Drive App
Microsoft Outlook Add-In
Administration Portal
Security
Customization
Installation |
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| FileCloud Direct Installation | Windows Vista/7/8, Windows Server 2003/2008 64 bit (Installer), Ubuntu (deb), Redhat & CentOS(rpm) |
| FileCloud VM Installation | OVF (VMWare Products, VirtualBox) |
| Run on your Own Premises using your own infrastructure |
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| Run on Own Domain | Runs under your domain (Ex: fileshare.yourcompany.com) |
| Full SSL Encryption support |
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| High Availability Setups Possible |
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| Authentication | Active Directory, LDAP or Local Authentication |
| Storage | Local Storage on Local HDD, NAS, SAN |
| Multi-Tenancy | Serve multiple clients using a single instance |
| Company Network Shares | Make any network shares accessible via FileCloud |
Web Access |
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| Supported Browsers | Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft IE 8 and later |
| Access, Browse, View Files and Folders | Get your organization files from anywhere |
| Preview Microsoft DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, DOC, XLS, PPT files | Instant Preview support for office documents without downloading |
| Download Files | Download files to your PC for offline access |
| Download Entire Folders or Multiple Files as Zip | Zip compression to facilitate faster downloads |
| Copy, Move, Delete Files or Folders | Exhaustive file management functions |
| Automatic File Versioning | Unlimited Automatic file versioning and recovery |
| Upload multiple files using drag and drop | Easy uploading. Just drag and drop files to the browser window. |
| Play back media files (music and video) | |
| Photo gallery support for jpeg and png images | Gallery / Slideshow view for photos and pictures |
| Manage Favorite Files and Folder Locations | |
| Automatic listing of most recently accessed files | Shortcut to recently accessed files. |
| Search files and folders recursively | Allows sub folder file search |
| Recycle Bin Support to restore deleted files | Recover accidentally deleted files in 2 clicks. |
| WebDAV support | Connect with many different client apps using WebDAV |
Sharing |
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| Share Files and Folders to other users inside and outside the organization | 1-Click file sharing and easy collaboration |
| Public Shares | Allows anyone using a provided link to access files or folders |
| Private Secure Shares | Allows only users having proper login credentials to access the share |
| Upload to Public Shares |
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| Share Permissions | Read, Write, Re-sharing, *Sync (* only for managed storage) |
| Set Share Link Expiry Dates | Time limited shares |
| Email Notifications for Shares | Email notification for easy file sharing |
| File Change Notifications via email | Keep up to date on what files are changing |
Mobile Apps |
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| Supported Mobile Platforms | Mobile apps available on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows Phone, Blackberry |
| Access, Browse, View Files and Folders |
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| Download Files for Offline Access |
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| Manage all connected mobile devices directly via Admin Portal |
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| Remotely wipe all offline files in a mobile device |
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| Block a specific mobile device from logging in |
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| Download All Files in Folder for Offline Access |
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| Copy, Move, Delete Files or Folders | Exhaustive file management functions |
| Upload files, photos, videos from your mobile |
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| Playback media files (music and video) |
Native media formats (mp4 and mp3) |
| Photo gallery support for jpeg and png images |
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| Manage Favorite Files and Folder Locations |
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| View Recently Accessed Files |
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| Share a file directly via Email |
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| Share a link to file or folder |
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| Open files in other apps installed on the device |
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Desktop Sync Apps |
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| Supported Platforms | Windows Vista/7/8, Ubuntu, Mac OSX |
| Work Offline with your Managed Storage Cloud Files |
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| Work Offline with files shared with you |
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| Synchronize Files back to the Cloud when online automatically |
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| Upload many files and folders effortlessly |
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Drive App |
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| Supported Platforms | Windows Vista/7/8 |
| Desktop file access using mapped drives |
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| Mount cloud space as local drive |
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| Drag and Drop files |
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| Edit Documents directly |
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| File Caching Support |
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Microsoft Outlook Add-In |
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| Supported Versions | Microsoft Outlook 2007 and above |
| Share files and folders from Cloud |
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| Upload files to Cloud |
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| Share as an attachment or link |
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Administration Portal |
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| Web based Centralized Administration |
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| Manage and Administer User Accounts |
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| Manage and Administer User Groups |
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| Manage and Administer External Network Shares |
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| 1-Click Upgrade Process for Updating to New Versions |
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| Mobile Device Management |
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| Easy customization and branding using web interface |
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Security |
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| Secure Socket layer |
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| Anti-Virus Integration |
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| PIN lock code for Mobile apps |
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| Full HIPAA Compliant Audit Trail |
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| Track all mobile devices attached to FileCloud |
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| Remote Wipe or Block certain mobile devices |
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Customization |
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| Customize all branding and logos |
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| Use your own domain name |
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| Customized Email Messages |
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| Use your own email server |
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| Language Localization Support |
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Who is using FileCloud?
It is very much apparent who the winner is in PowerFolder vs FileCloud comparison. FileCloud is a perfect fit for deployment as a private cloud for window server. Private cloud sync, DRM, DLP, Encryption and more!
Worldwide
FileCloud
13785 Research Blvd, Suite 125Austin TX 78750, USA
Fax: +1 (866) 824-9584
Europe
FileCloud Technologies Limited
Hamilton House 2,Limerick, Ireland
Copyright © FileCloud. All Rights Reserved.
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End Users
Administrators
Introduction
End Users
- Introduction
- Web Portal
- My Files, Team Folders and Network Shares
- File Operations
- File Details
(Activity, Metadata, Comments) - File Sharing
- Share Options and History
- Shared by Me
- Conclusion
Administrators
- Login
- Admin Dashboard
- User Management
- Group Management
- Team Folders
- Network Shares
- User Shares
- Device Management
- Governance Dashboard
- Smart DLP
- Other Tools
(Workflows, Metadata, Reports) - Customization
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