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Compare Egnyte and Lightbeam 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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No pricing available
Egnyte
Star Rating
(1,121)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(12)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about LightbeamSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Egnyte excels in providing a seamless document sharing experience, allowing both remote and in-office employees to access and edit files easily. Users appreciate the platform's ability to save documents directly, eliminating unnecessary steps in their workflow.
- Users say that Lightbeam stands out for its customer-centric support, with teams that go the extra mile to understand user needs. This dedication to service is highlighted by feedback on their engineering and operations teams, which enhances the overall user experience.
- According to verified reviews, Egnyte has a significant advantage in user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score and a wealth of recent reviews. With over 1,000 reviews, users consistently praise its robust permissions settings and ease of collaboration, making it a reliable choice for businesses.
- Reviewers mention that Lightbeam's automation capabilities for privacy compliance tasks are a major benefit, helping users save time and resources. This feature is particularly appealing for organizations looking to streamline their data privacy processes.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Egnyte offers a user-friendly setup process, Lightbeam has received slightly higher marks for ease of use. Users find both platforms intuitive, but Lightbeam's straightforward interface may provide a slight edge for those prioritizing simplicity.
- Users report that Egnyte's comprehensive file management features, such as the ability to easily share links with clients and prospects, significantly enhance productivity. In contrast, Lightbeam's focus on providing a 360-degree view of sensitive data sprawl is invaluable for organizations concerned about data security.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Egnyte
Business
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10 - 100 employees
- Hybrid architecture
- Multi-factor authentication
- 1 TB online storage + 10 GB of collective, shared cloud storage per employee, or custom storage available
Lightbeam
No pricing availableFree Trial
Egnyte
Free Trial is available
Lightbeam
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
875
9.1
9
Ease of Use
9.0
880
9.3
9
Ease of Setup
8.8
380
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.0
308
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.8
699
8.9
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
298
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
816
8.7
9
Features by Category
File Management
8.9
551
Not enough data
8.9
606
Not enough data
9.1
599
Not enough data
8.7
585
Not enough data
8.7
456
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
6.8
47
Not enough data
7.1
48
Not enough data
7.6
47
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.9
503
Not enough data
9.3
625
Not enough data
7.9
477
Not enough data
8.7
478
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
462
Not enough data
9.0
440
Not enough data
9.1
406
Not enough data
9.0
433
Not enough data
8.8
366
Not enough data
9.4
472
Not enough data
Platform
9.2
291
Not enough data
8.9
256
Not enough data
8.7
217
Not enough data
8.5
184
Not enough data
Administration
8.9
103
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
112
Not enough data
8.9
124
Not enough data
Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
82
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Compliance
9.3
122
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
121
Not enough data
9.1
114
Not enough data
Security
9.3
97
Not enough data
9.3
92
Not enough data
9.3
87
Not enough data
Data Quality
9.2
112
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
117
Not enough data
Maintainence
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
84
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.0
35
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Data Governance
6.5
11
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.1
11
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
Data Protection
9.4
93
Not enough data
8.8
90
Not enough data
9.4
100
Not enough data
9.4
102
Not enough data
9.1
77
Not enough data
9.2
100
Not enough data
9.2
97
Not enough data
Compliance
9.1
85
Not enough data
8.9
82
Not enough data
Usability
9.1
63
Not enough data
8.6
81
Not enough data
8.9
93
Not enough data
Functionality
9.2
96
Not enough data
8.9
88
Not enough data
8.9
65
Not enough data
Availability
8.8
86
Not enough data
8.9
93
Not enough data
9.0
63
Not enough data
9.0
96
Not enough data
Administration
9.4
67
Not enough data
9.0
91
Not enough data
9.3
93
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
81
Not enough data
8.9
85
Not enough data
8.9
72
Not enough data
8.8
70
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
9.3
93
Not enough data
9.2
84
Not enough data
9.1
89
Not enough data
9.4
83
Not enough data
9.3
88
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sensitive Data Discovery
5.9
11
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
6.5
11
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
Content Management
9.3
18
Not enough data
9.4
19
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.2
18
Not enough data
9.1
18
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
Regulatory Compliance
9.4
18
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
9.6
19
Not enough data
AI Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk Management & Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Lifecycle Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Access Control and Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration and Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Governance Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners
7.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Egnyte and Lightbeam are categorized as Sensitive Data Discovery and Data-Centric Security
Unique Categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Egnyte
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Lightbeam
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Construction
9.6%
Marketing and Advertising
9.0%
Information Technology and Services
6.4%
Financial Services
5.0%
Computer Software
4.6%
Other
65.4%
Financial Services
25.0%
Computer Software
25.0%
Real Estate
8.3%
Marketing and Advertising
8.3%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
8.3%
Other
25.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
How do I password protect a folder saved in Egnyte?
2 Comments
MG
Rights are assigned to folders. It really depends on WHAT egnyte product you have, and there are several.
Your admin should be able to answer/resolve...Read more
I can't add MS office products
2 Comments
MM
Hi Jackson, this is Merry from G2. Here's some information about Egnyte's integration with MS office. Hope this might give you a start....Read more
Can there be an offline version of Egnyte?
2 Comments
DR
Yes. Egnyte offers offline sync and another modality where files only sync when you interact with them.
Hope this helps!
-DanRead more
Lightbeam has no discussions with answers
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