Link copied to clipboard # Kiteworks vs Progress ShareFile Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/kiteworks/progress-sharefile/export.csv) KiteworksProgress ShareFile[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **Kiteworks** [ 4.4/5(118) ](https://www.g2.com/products/kiteworks/reviews#reviews) **Progress ShareFile** [ 4.2/5(1,542) ](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews#reviews) Pricing **Kiteworks** Free Trial No pricing available **Progress ShareFile** Free Trial **Free Trial** 1 Trial License · FREE TRIAL **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Kiteworks** 3 months Based on 6 responses **Progress ShareFile** 1 monthFaster Based on 45 responses Return on Investment **Kiteworks** 16 months Based on 6 responses **Progress ShareFile** 11 months5 months sooner Based on 30 responses Perceived Cost **Kiteworks** $$$$$ **Progress ShareFile** $$$$$ Average Discount **Kiteworks** Not enough reviews yet **Progress ShareFile** 10% ![Kiteworks](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/df4606422debde648f5077ab6a908afe/kiteworks.jpeg "Kiteworks") ![Progress ShareFile](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0f72809916b93e221e68872730635739/progress-sharefile.svg "Progress ShareFile") G2 offers free advice on this comparison. 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Pros & Cons **Kiteworks** [ Security (98) ](https://www.g2.com/products/kiteworks/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1532751&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Secure Sharing (74) ](https://www.g2.com/products/kiteworks/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1532020&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Complex Usability (60) ](https://www.g2.com/products/kiteworks/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1531926&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Complexity (51) ](https://www.g2.com/products/kiteworks/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1531381&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **Progress ShareFile** [ Ease of Use (75) ](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1478212&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Security (24) ](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1477085&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ File Management (11) ](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1477932&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Interface Issues (8) ](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1478405&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **Kiteworks** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_c36045270f9ec2f0152a7069e833b575/azure-ad-notifications.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Azure AD Notifications ](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-ad-notifications/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_20c010d5090054533c1b561ee4a019f9/dropbox.png "Product Avatar Image") Dropbox ](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_08f1544f94728d5c92905915cac584a6/google-drive-docs-for-confluence.png "Product Avatar Image") Google Drive & Docs for... ](https://www.g2.com/products/google-drive-docs-for-confluence/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_4a9a6d57cdd833bf0381d21fd9246641/google-workspace.png "Product Avatar Image") Google Workspace ](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/kiteworks/integrations) **Progress ShareFile** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_4a9a6d57cdd833bf0381d21fd9246641/google-workspace.png "Product Avatar Image") Google Workspace ](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_ae5d46296d0f8afa0fd352fc44bf419d/microsoft365.png "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft 365 ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft365/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_69054bc7d40597b06fc3905720ccc914/microsoft-outlook.png "Product Avatar Image") Outlook ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-outlook/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_0d293cdf2c5e121860809685be0b6bf5/progress-podio.png "Product Avatar Image") Progress Podio ](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-podio/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/integrations) Screenshots **Kiteworks** ![Kiteworks screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/144372/CISO-Dashboard-Overview.PNG) **Progress ShareFile** ![Progress ShareFile screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/205135/dashboard.png) Ratings Meets Requirements **Kiteworks** 9.1 9.156 **Progress ShareFile** 8.7 8.71,273 Ease of Use **Kiteworks** 8.9 8.956 **Progress ShareFile** 8.5 8.51,277 Ease of Setup **Kiteworks** 8.5 8.541 **Progress ShareFile** 8.5 8.5482 Ease of Admin **Kiteworks** 8.4 8.420 **Progress ShareFile** 8.4 8.4454 Quality of Support **Kiteworks** 8.6 8.652 **Progress ShareFile** 8.2 8.21,051 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Kiteworks** 8.1 8.120 **Progress ShareFile** 8.5 8.5434 Product Direction (% positive) **Kiteworks** 8.4 8.451 **Progress ShareFile** 7.6 7.61,236 Features Cloud Content Collaboration[Hide 74 FeaturesShow 74 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.5 57 8.3 840 File Management Device Syncing 8.2 19 8.5(won by 0.3) 607 Web Interface 8.5(tied score) 18 8.5(tied score) 718 File Type Support 8.9(won by 0.2) 19 8.7 724 Search 8.7(won by 0.5) 19 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.2 657 Mobile Apps 8.5(won by 0.4) 17 8.1 474 Video Support Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration Autonomous Task Execution 7.0(won by 0.8) 5 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 6.2 7 Natural Language Interaction 7.0(won by 1.0) 5 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 6.0 7 Cross-system Integration Not enough data 5.6(won by default) 6 Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Language Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration File following 8.4 18 8.6(won by 0.2) 620 File Sharing 9.4(won by 0.4) 36 9.0 758 Simultaneously Editing 8.1(won by 0.2) 16 7.9 526 Change Tracking / Audit Logs 8.7(won by 0.5) 20 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.2 548 Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Screen Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Real Time Editing Not enough data Not enough data Administration User and Role Management 8.8(won by 0.2) 20 8.6 519 Policies and Controls 9.3(won by 0.7) 25 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.6 497 Device Management 8.3 17 8.5(won by 0.2) 456 Storage Limits 8.4 18 8.8(won by 0.4) 501 Storage Zones 9.0(won by 0.5) 16 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.5 429 Security 9.5(won by 0.5) 35 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 9.0 540 Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Content Management Not enough data Not enough data Project Management Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Version Control Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Website Management Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Platform Performance and Reliability 8.1 12 8.6(won by 0.5) 270 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Reporting and Auditing 7.7 8 8.3(won by 0.6) 219 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) System of Record Integration 8.0 10 8.3(won by 0.3) 200 APIs 7.6 9 8.2(won by 0.6) 158 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Additional Functionality Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Audio/Video Conferencing Not enough data Not enough data Content Library Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Document Templates Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data @mentions Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Chat/Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Configurable Workflow Not enough data Not enough data Electronic Signature Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Task Planning Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Task Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Archiving & Retention Not enough data Not enough data Content Publishing Options Not enough data Not enough data Document Classification Not enough data Not enough data Virtual Data Room (VDR)[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);) 7.5 9 8.6 14 Platform Additional Functionality Remote Shred 7.3 5 7.4(won by 0.1) 7 Watermarks 6.9 6 8.3(won by 1.4) 7 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Platform Basics Access Controls/Permissions 8.1 6 9.7(won by 1.6) 11 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Mobile 5.7 5 8.5(won by 2.8) 8 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Document Security 8.9 6 9.2(won by 0.3) 11 SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Platform Content File Sharing 8.6 6 8.9(won by 0.3) 12 Platform Data Reporting 7.3 5 9.1(won by 1.8) 9 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Platform Performance Bulk Upload 7.3 5 8.1(won by 0.8) 9 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Full Text Search 7.7 5 8.5(won by 0.8) 8 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Additional Functionality Electronic Signature Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Q&A Management Not enough data Not enough data Automatic Backup Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Remote Access/Control Not enough data Not enough data Tagging Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Project Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Document Review Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Data Storage Management Not enough data Not enough data Indexing Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Document Classification Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data File Upload by Email Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Watermarking Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Secure File Viewer Not enough data Not enough data Version Control Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data File Transfer Protocol (FTP)[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.8 10 8.6 101 Management File Management 8.8 7 8.9(won by 0.1) 80 Synchronization 8.3 6 8.6(won by 0.3) 72 Performance 8.8(won by 0.3) 7 8.5 75 Scheduling 9.0(won by default) 7 Feature Not Available Functionality File Transfer 8.8(tied score) 7 8.8(tied score) 77 Language Support 8.6(won by 0.5) 7 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.1 59 File Backup 8.6(tied score) 6 8.6(tied score) 73 Mobile Support 8.6(won by 0.5) 7 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.1 66 Security Encryption 8.9 6 9.0(won by 0.1) 72 Authentication 8.9 6 9.0(won by 0.1) 74 Access Control 9.4(won by 0.6) 6 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.8 76 E-Signature[Hide 79 FeaturesShow 79 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.8 204 Signature Process Document Signing Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 194 Reminders and Expirations Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 168 Sign-In Process Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 188 Mobile Signatures Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 126 Signature Workflow Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 180 Bulk Digital Signatures Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 93 Reporting Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 135 Signature Document Creation Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 176 Multi-Party Signing Not enough data Not enough data Electronic Signature Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - E-Signature Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Cross-system Integration Not enough data Not enough data Adaptive Learning Not enough data Not enough data Natural Language Interaction Not enough data Not enough data Proactive Assistance Not enough data Not enough data Decision Making Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Language Not enough data Not enough data Security and Scalability Regulatory Compliance Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 141 Signature History and Audit Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 159 Enterprise Scalability Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 106 Platform Custom Branding Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 88 User, Role, and Access Management Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 97 Internationalization Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 62 Performance and Reliability Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 107 Integration APIs Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 60 Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Template Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Forms Management Not enough data Not enough data Contact Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Contract/License Management Not enough data Not enough data Renewal Management Not enough data Not enough data Registration Management Not enough data Not enough data Event Management Not enough data Not enough data Marketing Management Not enough data Not enough data Expiration Management Not enough data Not enough data Offline Access Not enough data Not enough data Video Management Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality File Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Version Control Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Signature Capture Not enough data Not enough data Document Conversion Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Archiving & Retention Not enough data Not enough data Team Collaboration Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Status Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Fields Not enough data Not enough data Searchable Database Not enough data Not enough data QR Codes Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Location Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Age Verification Not enough data Not enough data Customer Database Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Waiver Kiosk Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Photo Capture Not enough data Not enough data Conditional Logic Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Managed File Transfer (MFT)[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.1 18 Not enough data Data Delivery Load Balancing 8.9(won by default) 6 Not enough data Application Integration 8.8(won by default) 7 Not enough data File Transfer Acceleration 9.0(won by default) 7 Not enough data Content Routing 8.9(won by default) 6 Not enough data Functionality Mobile Support 9.4(won by default) 6 Not enough data Encryption 9.5(won by default) 11 Not enough data Extensibility 9.7(won by default) 6 Not enough data Reporting and Analytics 8.1(won by default) 6 Not enough data Governance Access Control 9.2(won by default) 8 Not enough data Compliance 9.2(won by default) 10 Not enough data Provisioning and Governance 9.3(won by default) 7 Not enough data Core Transfer Infrastructure - Managed File Transfer (MFT) Load Balancing 8.9(won by default) 6 Not enough data File Transfer Acceleration Not enough data Not enough data Application Integration Not enough data Not enough data Content Routing Not enough data Not enough data Platform Capabilities - Managed File Transfer (MFT) Encryption 9.5(won by default) 11 Not enough data Mobile Support Not enough data Not enough data Reporting and Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Extensibility Not enough data Not enough data Security & Compliance Controls - Managed File Transfer (MFT) Access Control 9.2(won by default) 8 Not enough data Compliance 9.2(won by default) 10 Not enough data Provisioning and Governance 9.3(won by default) 7 Not enough data Intelligent Automation & AI - Managed File Transfer (MFT) Anomaly Detection Not enough data Not enough data Automated Policy Enforcement Not enough data Not enough data Predictive Resource Allocation Not enough data Not enough data Intelligent Routing Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Electronic Signature Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Real Time Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Content Management Not enough data Not enough data Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data File Transfer Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Automatic Backup Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management[Hide 49 FeaturesShow 49 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 7.1 27 Setup Activities Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 24 Flows Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 22 Dependencies Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 23 Notifications Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 25 Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Business Process Automation Not enough data Not enough data Management Updates Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 24 Audit Trail Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 23 Integration Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 22 Generative AI AI Text Generation Not enough data 6.8(won by default) 18 Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Workflow Management Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data 4.3(won by default) 5 Multi-step Planning Not enough data 5.8(won by default) 6 Cross-system Integration Not enough data 5.7(won by default) 5 Adaptive Learning Not enough data 6.1(won by default) 6 Natural Language Interaction Not enough data 5.7(won by default) 5 Proactive Assistance Not enough data 6.1(won by default) 6 Decision Making Not enough data 6.3(won by default) 5 Additional Functionality Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Template Management Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Rules-Based Workflow Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Configuration Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Forms Management Not enough data Not enough data No-Code Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Graphical Workflow Editor Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Fields Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Project Workflow Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Data-Centric Security[Hide 57 FeaturesShow 57 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.8 9 Not enough data Data Protection Encryption 8.9(won by default) 6 Not enough data Persistent Protection 8.7(won by default) 5 Not enough data Sensitive Data Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Structured and Unstructured Data Not enough data Not enough data Data Masking Not enough data Not enough data Data Governance and Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit and Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Web Traffic Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Endpoint Protection Not enough data Not enough data DDoS Protection Not enough data Not enough data Compliance At-Risk Analysis Not enough data Not enough data DLP Configuration Not enough data Not enough data Usability Visualization Not enough data Not enough data AI Algorithyms Not enough data Not enough data Cross-Platforms Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data AI/Machine Learning Not enough data Not enough data Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Behavioral Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data IOC Verification Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Server Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Whitelisting/Blacklisting Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Activity Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Behavior Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Anti Virus Not enough data Not enough data Tokenization Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Secure Email Gateway[Hide 60 FeaturesShow 60 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.9 8 Not enough data Functionality Anti-Spam 9.3(won by default) 7 Not enough data Anti-Malware 8.9(won by default) 6 Not enough data Anti-Phishing 8.8(won by default) 7 Not enough data SURLB/URIBL Filtering 8.6(won by default) 7 Not enough data Quarantine 8.6(won by default) 6 Not enough data Outbound Email Monitoring 8.6(won by default) 6 Not enough data Advanced Threat Intelligence/Protection 9.0(won by default) 5 Not enough data Archiving 9.2(won by default) 6 Not enough data Reporting 8.3(won by default) 6 Not enough data On-prem deployment 9.7(won by default) 5 Not enough data Email Attachment Protection Not enough data Not enough data Phishing Protection Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Email Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Secure Email Gateway Proactive Assistance Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Allow/Block List Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Threat Response Not enough data Not enough data Search Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Detection System Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Spam Blocker Not enough data Not enough data Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Data Verification Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Escalation Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Archiving & Retention Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Microsoft Outlook Integration Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Spam Detection Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Scheduled/Automated Reports Not enough data Not enough data Email Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Fraud Detection Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Data Retention Management Not enough data Not enough data Backup and Recovery Not enough data Not enough data Threat Intelligence Not enough data Not enough data Whitelisting/Blacklisting Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Two-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Anti Virus Not enough data Not enough data Data Loss Prevention Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Password Management Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Email Encryption[Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features](javascript:void(0);) 10.0 8 Not enough data Encryption Techniques - Email Encryption End-to-End Encryption 10.0(won by default) 5 Not enough data Encryption Algorithms Not enough data Not enough data Transport Encryption Not enough data Not enough data Authentication, Verification, and Access Controls - Email Encryption Revocation Mechanisms Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls Not enough data Not enough data Digital Signatures Not enough data Not enough data Certificate Authorities Not enough data Not enough data Security Enhancements and Auditing - Email Encryption Malware Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trails Not enough data Not enough data Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Not enough data Not enough data Integration, Compatibility, and Usability - Email Encryption User-Friendly Interfaces Not enough data Not enough data APIs and SDKs Not enough data Not enough data Email Client Integration Not enough data Not enough data Automation Not enough data Not enough data Enterprise Content Management (ECM)[Hide 78 FeaturesShow 78 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.8 16 Agentic AI - Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Natural Language Interaction Not enough data Not enough data Decision Making Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Content Library Not 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Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Administration Database Management Not enough data Not enough data Deduplication Not enough data Not enough data Backup Not enough data Not enough data API / integrations Not enough data Not enough data Security Multi-Factor Authentication Not enough data Not enough data Data Transport Not enough data Not enough data Data Types Not enough data Not enough data Security Tools Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![Kiteworks](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/df4606422debde648f5077ab6a908afe/kiteworks.jpeg "Kiteworks")](https://www.g2.com/products/kiteworks/reviews) Kiteworks Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 34.8% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 27.3% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 37.9% [![Progress ShareFile](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0f72809916b93e221e68872730635739/progress-sharefile.svg "Progress ShareFile")](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews) Progress ShareFile Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 40.0% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 33.7% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 26.2% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 34.8% 40.0% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 27.3% 33.7% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 37.9% 26.2% Reviewers' Industry [![Kiteworks](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/df4606422debde648f5077ab6a908afe/kiteworks.jpeg "Kiteworks")](https://www.g2.com/products/kiteworks/reviews) Kiteworks Information Technology and Services 15.4% Marketing and Advertising 7.7% Accounting 4.6% Automotive 4.6% Pharmaceuticals 4.6% Other 63.1% [![Progress ShareFile](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0f72809916b93e221e68872730635739/progress-sharefile.svg "Progress ShareFile")](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews) Progress ShareFile Accounting 9.8% Information Technology and Services 7.8% Financial Services 6.8% Hospital & Health Care 5.6% Insurance 3.9% Other 66.1% FAQs ## Kiteworks vs Progress ShareFile FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 15, 2026 ### What is the difference between Progress ShareFile vs Kiteworks? Kiteworks stands out for its higher reviewer satisfaction scores and security focus, while Progress ShareFile is noted for its ease of use and straightforward setup. | [Progress ShareFile](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews) | [Kiteworks](https://www.g2.com/products/kiteworks/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.2/5 (1,542 reviews) | 4.4/5 (121 reviews) | | Small-Business | Enterprise | | 8.5 | 8.5 | | 8.2 | 8.6 | | Ease of Use (28 all-time mentions) | Security (97 all-time mentions) | ### How do the pricing models of Progress ShareFile and Kiteworks compare? Kiteworks is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing relative to features. - **Progress ShareFile:** In recent reviews, several reviewers mention that pricing feels high, especially for smaller teams or startups, and advanced features are often locked behind higher tiers. - **Kiteworks:** Reviewers note that while pricing is on the higher side, the value is justified by strong security and compliance features, especially for organizations with regulatory needs. - **Switching-reason:** Some reviewers indicate switching to Kiteworks for its compliance and security capabilities, despite higher costs. ### What are the best alternatives to Progress ShareFile and Kiteworks? The top 3 alternatives to Progress ShareFile and Kiteworks are Box, DocSend, and GoAnywhere MFT. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Progress ShareFile](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews) | 4.2/5 (1,542 reviews) | Small-Business | Pricing feels high for small teams; advanced features often require higher tiers | Ease of Use (28 all-time mentions) | | [Kiteworks](https://www.g2.com/products/kiteworks/reviews) | 4.4/5 (121 reviews) | Enterprise | Pricing is high but justified by security and compliance features | Security (97 all-time mentions) | | [Box](https://www.g2.com/products/box/reviews) | 4.2/5 (5,260 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Collaboration and file sharing | | [DocSend](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox-docsend/reviews) | 4.6/5 (590 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Document tracking and secure sharing | | [GoAnywhere MFT](https://www.g2.com/products/goanywhere-mft/reviews) | 4.6/5 (456 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Managed file transfer and security | ### Which Cloud Content Collaboration features should I prioritize when comparing Progress ShareFile and Kiteworks? Buyers should prioritize Security, Compliance, Collaboration, Integrations, and Ease of Use when comparing Progress ShareFile and Kiteworks. - **Security:** Progress ShareFile (24 all-time mentions), Kiteworks (97 all-time mentions) - **Compliance:** Progress ShareFile (HIPAA, GDPR cited in reviews), Kiteworks (51 all-time mentions for compliance, 47 for compliance audit, 47 for compliance standards) - **Collaboration:** Progress ShareFile (16 all-time mentions), Kiteworks (—) - **Integrations:** Progress ShareFile (Microsoft Outlook: 13 mentions, Google Workspace: 4, Microsoft 365: 4), Kiteworks (Microsoft Outlook: 3) - **Ease of Use:** Progress ShareFile (28 all-time mentions), Kiteworks (61 all-time mentions) ### What are the pros and cons of Progress ShareFile vs Kiteworks? Kiteworks' headline strength is security and compliance, while Progress ShareFile is most noted for ease of use and straightforward setup. - **Progress ShareFile strengths:** Ease of Use (28 all-time mentions), Secure Sharing (18), Collaboration (16), Easy Setup (11), Integration with Microsoft Outlook (13) - **Progress ShareFile trade-offs:** File management workflow complexity (11), Pricing feels high for small teams, Interface can feel dated or less intuitive, Advanced features often require higher tiers - **Kiteworks strengths:** Security (97 all-time mentions), Compliance (51), Encryption (50), Access Control (46), Audit trails and regulatory support, Integration with Microsoft Outlook - **Kiteworks trade-offs:** Complex usability (59), Interface design and UX improvement (45), Higher pricing, Initial setup can be complex for smaller teams, Integration limitations with some business tools ### Is Progress ShareFile or Kiteworks better for small businesses? Progress ShareFile is a better fit for small businesses, supported by its largest segment and reviewer sentiment. - **Progress ShareFile:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight ease of use, straightforward setup, and value for small teams, though some note pricing as a concern. - **Kiteworks:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers from smaller organizations mention the platform's complexity and higher cost as trade-offs for small business adoption. ### Which Cloud Content Collaboration platform has better integrations? Progress ShareFile is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited third-party tool connections. - **Progress ShareFile:** Integrates with Microsoft Outlook (13 all-time mentions), Google Workspace (4), and Microsoft 365 (4), with reviewers noting reliable integration experiences. - **Kiteworks:** Integrates with Microsoft Outlook (3 all-time mentions), with reviewers mentioning integration with Office 365 and Salesforce in recent reviews. ### How do Progress ShareFile and Kiteworks compare on customer support? Kiteworks has a higher Quality of Support score (8.6 vs 8.2), indicating a material advantage in reviewer satisfaction. - **Progress ShareFile:** Reviewers report mixed support experiences, with some citing slow response times and difficulty resolving issues, especially after company changes. - **Kiteworks:** Reviewers consistently highlight responsive and helpful support, with positive experiences in onboarding and ongoing assistance. ### Which is easier to implement, Progress ShareFile or Kiteworks? Progress ShareFile and Kiteworks are rated equally on Ease of Setup (8.5 each), indicating parity in implementation experience. - **Progress ShareFile:** Reviewers frequently describe the setup as straightforward and easy, with minimal technical effort required for onboarding and configuration. - **Kiteworks:** Reviewers note that while the core setup is easy for IT teams, initial configuration can be complex for organizations without dedicated IT resources, especially when setting up compliance and security policies. ### Which product has better Collaboration? Progress ShareFile is more strongly associated with Collaboration, with higher all-time mention counts and reviewer emphasis. - **Progress ShareFile:** Collaboration (16 all-time mentions), Team Collaboration (13), Easy Collaboration (12), with reviewers highlighting document sharing, project environments, and workflow support. - **Kiteworks:** Collaboration is not a top-cited theme, with reviewers focusing more on security, compliance, and access control features. 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