# Microsoft SharePoint vs Progress ShareFile Comparison


| | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 8,983 | 1,540 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (49.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (40.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $20 user/month | Free Trial 1 Trial License | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Microsoft SharePoint

Pros:
- Ease of Use (130 reviews)
- Team Collaboration (113 reviews)

Cons:
- Understanding Difficulty (43 reviews)
- Difficult Setup (41 reviews)

### Progress ShareFile

Pros:
- Ease of Use (75 reviews)
- Security (62 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (20 reviews)
- Slow Performance (18 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (7575 reviews) | 8.7 (1273 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.8 (7633 reviews) | 8.5 (1277 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.5 (2079 reviews) | 8.5 (482 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.6 (1700 reviews) | 8.4 (454 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.0 (5800 reviews) | 8.2 (1051 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.2 (1526 reviews) | 8.5 (434 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.1 (7369 reviews) | 7.6 (1236 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Microsoft SharePoint

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Office 365 Enterprise E3

Price: $20 user/month

Description: annual commitment

Key Features:
- Team Sites
- External Sharing
- Content Management

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sharepoint/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Progress ShareFile

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: FREE TRIAL

Price: Free Trial 1 Trial License

Description: Try ShareFile Premium free for 30 days.

Key Features:
- All ShareFile PREMIUM Features Included in Trial

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### E-Signature

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Progress ShareFile** | 8.8/10 | 204 |

#### Signature Process

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Document Signing** | Not enough data | 9.1 (194 reviews) | 
| **Reminders and Expirations** | Not enough data | 8.8 (168 reviews) | 
| **Sign-In Process** | Not enough data | 8.9 (188 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Signatures** | Not enough data | 8.4 (126 reviews) | 
| **Signature Workflow** | Not enough data | 8.9 (180 reviews) | 
| **Bulk Digital Signatures ** | Not enough data | 8.9 (93 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (135 reviews) | 
| **Signature Document Creation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (176 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Party Signing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Signature** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - E-Signature

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.2 (141 reviews) | 
| **Signature History and Audit** | Not enough data | 9.2 (159 reviews) | 
| **Enterprise Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.8 (106 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Custom Branding** | Not enough data | 8.4 (88 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (97 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.2 (62 reviews) | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 9.0 (107 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.4 (60 reviews) | 
| **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

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Collaboration & Productivity

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Progress ShareFile** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **To-Do List** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **@mentions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brainstorming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real Time Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chat/Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assignment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions/Forums** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Content Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Progress ShareFile** | 8.3/10 | 840 |

#### File Management

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Syncing** | Not enough data | 8.5 (607 reviews) | 
| **Web Interface** | Not enough data | 8.5 (718 reviews) | 
| **File Type Support** | Not enough data | 8.7 (724 reviews) | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | 8.2 (657 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Apps** | Not enough data | 8.1 (474 reviews) | 
| **Video Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 6.2 (7 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 5.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 6.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **File following** | Not enough data | 8.6 (620 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 9.0 (758 reviews) | 
| **Simultaneously Editing** | Not enough data | 7.9 (526 reviews) | 
| **Change Tracking / Audit Logs** | Not enough data | 8.2 (548 reviews) | 
| **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

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **User and Role Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (519 reviews) | 
| **Policies and Controls** | Not enough data | 8.6 (497 reviews) | 
| **Device Management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (456 reviews) | 
| **Storage Limits** | Not enough data | 8.8 (501 reviews) | 
| **Storage Zones** | Not enough data | 8.5 (429 reviews) | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | 9.0 (540 reviews) | 
| **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

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 8.6 (270 reviews) | 
| **Reporting and Auditing** | Not enough data | 8.3 (219 reviews) | 
| **System of Record Integration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (200 reviews) | 
| **APIs** | Not enough data | 8.2 (158 reviews) | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Team Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Progress ShareFile** | N/A | N/A |

#### Communication

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Status Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Instant Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Feed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Comments and Voting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Directory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Status of Coworkers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Content Management

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Knowledge Base** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Productivity Tools

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Moderation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **@mentions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys & Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions/Forums** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audio Calls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Sync** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Workflow Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Progress ShareFile** | 7.1/10 | 27 |

#### Setup

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Activities** | Not enough data | 8.2 (24 reviews) | 
| **Flows** | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 
| **Dependencies** | Not enough data | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.4 (25 reviews) | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Business Process Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Updates** | Not enough data | 8.6 (24 reviews) | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | 8.1 (22 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.8 (18 reviews) | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Workflow Management

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 4.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 5.8 (6 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 6.1 (6 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 6.1 (6 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 6.3 (5 reviews) | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Virtual Data Room (VDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Progress ShareFile** | 8.6/10 | 14 |

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remote Shred** | Not enough data | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 
| **Watermarks** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | 9.7 (11 reviews) | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Document Security** | Not enough data | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 
| **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 

#### Platform Performance

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Bulk Upload** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Full Text Search** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **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)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Progress ShareFile** | 8.6/10 | 101 |

#### Management

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Management** | Not enough data | 8.9 (80 reviews) | 
| **Synchronization** | Not enough data | 8.6 (72 reviews) | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.5 (75 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Transfer** | Not enough data | 8.8 (77 reviews) | 
| **Language Support** | Not enough data | 8.1 (59 reviews) | 
| **File Backup** | Not enough data | 8.6 (73 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Support** | Not enough data | 8.1 (66 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | 9.0 (72 reviews) | 
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | 9.0 (74 reviews) | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | 8.8 (76 reviews) | 

### Enterprise Content Management (ECM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Progress ShareFile** | 8.8/10 | 16 |

#### Agentic AI - Enterprise Content Management (ECM)

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Information Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Capture and Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Indexing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Signature** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Approval Process Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Review** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Archiving & Retention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configurable Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Login** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Delivery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offline Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### File Management

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Type Support** | Not enough data | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 
| **Metadata** | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **OCR Scanning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 
| **Document Assembly** | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Form Creation** | Not enough data | 7.6 (12 reviews) | 
| **Portals and Sites** | Not enough data | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 
| **Disposition** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 
| **Web Interface** | Not enough data | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Apps** | Not enough data | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 

#### Workflow

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | Not enough data | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 
| **Conditions** | Not enough data | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 
| **Activities** | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 
| **Records Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 
| **Case Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 
| **Template Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forms Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SEO Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Website Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Reporting and Auditing** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **System of Record Integration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **APIs** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 

### Employee Intranet

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft SharePoint** | 9.0/10 | 348 |
| **Progress ShareFile** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Employee Intranet

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 8.3 (263 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 8.5 (258 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Personalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Collaboration Tools** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Activity/News Feed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Communities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Portal** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Surveys & Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Engagement Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Active Directory Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discussions/Forums** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Wiki** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Calendar** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Org Chart Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Blogs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Knowledge Base Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Private Network** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chat/Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Microsoft SharePoint (1):** [Employee Intranet Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-intranet)

**Unique to Progress ShareFile (6):** [Workflow Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workflow-management), [Cloud Content Collaboration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-content-collaboration), [Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-content-management-ecm), [E-Signature Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/e-signature), [Virtual Data Room Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-data-room-vdr), [File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/file-transfer-protocol-ftp)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Microsoft SharePoint | Progress ShareFile | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 17.1% | 40.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 33.2% | 33.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 49.7% | 26.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Microsoft SharePoint

- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.0%
- **Financial Services:** 5.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.5%
- **Computer Software:** 4.5%
- **Education Management:** 4.0%
- **Higher Education:** 3.9%
- **Accounting:** 3.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.1%
- **Insurance:** 2.7%
- **Retail:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 53.5%

#### Progress ShareFile

- **Accounting:** 9.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.8%
- **Financial Services:** 6.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.6%
- **Insurance:** 3.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.4%
- **Computer Software:** 3.2%
- **Law Practice:** 2.9%
- **Construction:** 2.7%
- **Banking:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 51.4%

---
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## Top Discussions

### Microsoft SharePoint

- Title: [What is the purpose of this software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-purpose-of-this-software) — 7 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "SharePoint is an excellent document sharing repository system. You can keep multiple versions of the same document with a detailed document history and track..."
- Title: [What is Microsoft SharePoint used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-sharepoint-used-for) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Share point is mainly used by organizations in order to store their information in an organized manner which is accessible to all of the employees there..."
- Title: [What are some innovative ways organizations are using Microsoft SharePoint to enhance internal collaboration?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-some-innovative-ways-organizations-are-using-microsoft-sharepoint-to-enhance-internal-collaboration) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "SHAREPOINT is best utilized when it's Integrated with teams or any platform because it's the best backend storage."
- Title: [What is SharePoint software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sharepoint-software-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Storing documents in their original format"
- Title: [How to save multiple files without checking in each file](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13929-how-to-save-multiple-files-without-checking-in-each-file) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Unfortunately you cannot. At least not that I’ve seen. It is a headache uploading one file at a time. "

### Progress ShareFile

- Title: [Was there effective a way to connect Sharefile with Go-To Meeting or Google Hangout??](https://www.g2.com/discussions/45987-was-there-effective-a-way-to-connect-sharefile-with-go-to-meeting-or-google-hangout) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "My share file cannot link to Go-To-Meeting or Google Hangout and in my opinion, it is difficult to do so that it cannot be used, for now, hopefully, it can..."
- Title: [Can I buy it?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-buy-it) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "They charge us quarterly for the service $555.00"
- Title: [How much does ShareFile cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/cost-d794059a-7063-490d-94ff-d5ea23b56582) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "ShareFile starts at $16/month , and offers a variety of plans for your business needs. Refer to www.sharefile.com/pricing for detailed information on..."
- Title: [Is ShareFile secure?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/secure) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. Unlike email and FTP, ShareFile transfers all files with up to 256-bit SSL or TLS encryption. Passwords are hashed so that not even ShareFile support..."
- Title: [How does ShareFile send large files through email?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/email-sharing) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Instead of attaching the file to your email, you upload it to ShareFile's secure servers. ShareFile will then provide you with a hyperlink that you can send..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/microsoft-sharepoint-vs-progress-sharefile)