Link copied to clipboard # OpenText Hightail vs Progress ShareFile Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/opentext-opentext-hightail/progress-sharefile/export.csv) HightailProgress ShareFile[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **OpenText Hightail** [ 4.2/5(685) ](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-opentext-hightail/reviews#reviews) **Progress ShareFile** [ 4.2/5(1,542) ](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews#reviews) Pricing **OpenText Hightail** Free Trial **$15** user/month · Pro **Progress ShareFile** Free Trial **Free Trial** 1 Trial License · FREE TRIAL **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **OpenText Hightail** 1 month Based on 5 responses **Progress ShareFile** 1 month Based on 45 responses Return on Investment **OpenText Hightail** 12 months Based on 39 responses **Progress ShareFile** 11 months1 month sooner Based on 30 responses Perceived Cost **OpenText Hightail** $$$$$ **Progress ShareFile** $$$$$ Average Discount **OpenText Hightail** 9% **Progress ShareFile** 10%1% more ![OpenText Hightail](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2b4f4de47adee5040ae421fc276784e9/opentext-opentext-hightail.svg "OpenText Hightail") ![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 **OpenText Hightail** Not enough data **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 (62) ](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1477085&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Expensive (20) ](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1480393&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Slow Performance (18) ](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1477989&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **OpenText Hightail** Not enough data **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 **OpenText Hightail** ![OpenText Hightail 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/59719/expirable-direct-uploads_2F8ae8d8b2-e932-47c1-be45-cb76f2aa25f4_2FG2Crowd_Screenshot-_Video.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 **OpenText Hightail** 8.8 8.8625 **Progress ShareFile** 8.7 8.71,273 Ease of Use **OpenText Hightail** 8.8 8.8626 **Progress ShareFile** 8.5 8.51,277 Ease of Setup **OpenText Hightail** 8.7 8.7161 **Progress ShareFile** 8.5 8.5482 Ease of Admin **OpenText Hightail** 8.5 8.5158 **Progress ShareFile** 8.4 8.4454 Quality of Support **OpenText Hightail** 8.2 8.2390 **Progress ShareFile** 8.2 8.21,051 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **OpenText Hightail** 8.7 8.7144 **Progress ShareFile** 8.5 8.5434 Product Direction (% positive) **OpenText Hightail** 7.0 7.0616 **Progress ShareFile** 7.6 7.61,236 Features Cloud Content Collaboration[Hide 74 FeaturesShow 74 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.8 174 8.3 840 File Management Device Syncing 8.2 83 8.5(won by 0.3) 607 Web Interface 8.7(won by 0.2) 149 8.5 718 File Type Support 8.9(won by 0.2) 154 8.7 724 Search 8.0 66 8.2(won by 0.2) 657 Mobile Apps 8.1(tied score) 73 8.1(tied score) 474 Video Support Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data 6.2(won by default) 7 Cross-system Integration Not enough data 5.6(won by default) 6 Natural Language Interaction Not enough data 6.0(won by default) 7 Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Language Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration File following 8.6(tied score) 66 8.6(tied score) 620 File Sharing 9.4(won by 0.4) 158 9.0 758 Simultaneously Editing 8.1(won by 0.2) 33 7.9 526 Change Tracking / Audit Logs 8.2(tied score) 82 8.2(tied score) 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 8.4 57 8.6(won by 0.2) 519 Policies and Controls 8.3 52 8.6(won by 0.3) 497 Storage Limits 8.3 39 8.8(won by 0.5) 501 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Security 9.0(tied score) 58 9.0(tied score) 540 Device Management Feature Not Available 8.5(won by default) 456 Storage Zones Feature Not Available 8.5(won by default) 429 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 8.6(tied score) 55 8.6(tied score) 270 Reporting and Auditing 7.7 33 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 32 8.3(won by 0.3) 200 APIs Feature Not Available 8.2(won by default) 158 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 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 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 Virtual Data Room (VDR)[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.6 14 Platform Additional Functionality Remote Shred Not enough data 7.4(won by default) 7 Watermarks Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 7 Platform Basics Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data 9.7(won by default) 11 Mobile Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 8 Document Security Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 11 SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Platform Content File Sharing Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 12 Platform Data Reporting Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 9 Platform Performance Bulk Upload Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 9 Full Text Search Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 8 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 Project Collaboration[Hide 26 FeaturesShow 26 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.9 9 Not enough data Communication Chat 8.0(won by default) 5 Not enough data Discussions 9.0(won by default) 5 Not enough data External 9.2(won by default) 6 Not enough data Feedback 9.7(won by default) 5 Not enough data Announcements 8.3(won by default) 5 Not enough data Content & Documents File Sharing 9.8(won by default) 9 Not enough data Notes 7.1(won by default) 7 Not enough data Search 8.1(won by default) 7 Not enough data Versioning 9.4(won by default) 6 Not enough data Controls Custom Views 9.4(won by default) 6 Not enough data Followers 7.8(won by default) 6 Not enough data User Management 9.3(won by default) 7 Not enough data Public Sharing 9.5(won by default) 7 Not enough data Calendars Not enough data Not enough data Project Management Task Management 8.9(won by default) 6 Not enough data Planning 9.3(won by default) 5 Not enough data Visibility 9.4(won by default) 6 Not enough data Integration 8.9(won by default) 6 Not enough data Remote Collaboration Alignment 9.4(won by default) 8 Not enough data Accountability 8.8(won by default) 7 Not enough data Connectivity 9.0(won by default) 7 Not enough data Offline Mode 8.6(won by default) 6 Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Generation Not enough data Not enough data AI Text Summarization Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Project Collaboration Multi-step Planning Not enough data Not enough data Cross-system Integration Not enough data Not enough data File Transfer Protocol (FTP)[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.6 101 Management File Management Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 80 Synchronization Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 72 Performance Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 75 Scheduling Not enough data Feature Not Available Functionality File Transfer Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 77 Language Support Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 59 File Backup Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 73 Mobile Support Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 66 Security Encryption Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 72 Authentication Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 74 Access Control Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 76 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 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 File Type Support Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 12 Metadata Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 13 Versioning Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 13 Collaboration Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 13 Document Assembly Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 12 Form Creation Not enough data 7.6(won by default) 12 Portals and Sites Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 11 Disposition Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 11 Search Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 11 Web Interface Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 12 Mobile Apps Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 11 OCR Scanning Not enough data Feature Not Available Workflow Process Automation Not enough data 7.9(won by default) 11 Conditions Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 11 Activities Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 11 Records Management Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 10 Case Management Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 11 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 Internationalization Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 11 Performance and Reliability Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 12 Reporting and Auditing Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 11 System of Record Integration Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 11 APIs Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 11 Show 1 feature category with incomplete data Online Proofing[Hide 58 FeaturesShow 58 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Proofing Features - Online Proofing Smart Compare Not enough data Not enough data Image Recognition and Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Gridlines and Rulers Not enough data Not enough data Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Platform - Online Proofing Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Integrations with Creative Tools Not enough data Not enough data Integrations with Project Management Tools Not enough data Not enough data Version Management Not enough data Not enough data Brand Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Template Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Multiple Projects Not enough data Not enough data Deadline Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow and Collaboration - Online Proofing Workflow Templates Not enough data Not enough data Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Project Time Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Updates Not enough data Not enough data File Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Fields Not enough data Not enough data @mentions Not enough data Not enough data To-Do List Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Project Planning Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Corporate/Business Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Document Review Not enough data Not enough data Version Control Not enough data Not enough data Gantt/Timeline View Not enough data Not enough data Task Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Side-by-Side Comparison Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Task Planning Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Project Tracking Not enough data Not enough data For Creative Agencies Not enough data Not enough data Annotations Not enough data Not enough data Due Date Tracking Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Status Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![OpenText Hightail](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2b4f4de47adee5040ae421fc276784e9/opentext-opentext-hightail.svg "OpenText Hightail")](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-opentext-hightail/reviews) OpenText Hightail Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 51.1% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 30.6% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 18.3% [![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.) 40.1% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 33.6% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 26.3% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 51.1% 40.1% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 30.6% 33.6% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 18.3% 26.3% Reviewers' Industry [![OpenText Hightail](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2b4f4de47adee5040ae421fc276784e9/opentext-opentext-hightail.svg "OpenText Hightail")](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-opentext-hightail/reviews) OpenText Hightail Marketing and Advertising 15.5% Entertainment 6.2% Media Production 2.8% Education Management 2.8% Consumer Goods 2.7% Other 70.0% [![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 ## Hightail vs Progress ShareFile FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 14, 2026 ### What is the difference between Hightail vs Progress ShareFile? Progress ShareFile and Hightail are both rated 4.2/5, but Progress ShareFile is more frequently cited for security and file sharing, while Hightail is praised for its modern interface and ease of sending large files. | [Hightail](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-opentext-hightail/reviews) | [Progress ShareFile](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.2/5 (685 reviews) | 4.2/5 (1542 reviews) | | Small-Business | Small-Business | | 8.7 | 8.5 | | 8.2 | 8.2 | | Modern interface and fast large file delivery | Security and file sharing (24 and 21 all-time mentions) | ### How do the pricing models of Hightail and Progress ShareFile compare? Hightail and Progress ShareFile are rated equally on value, with no material difference in reviewer satisfaction with pricing. - **Hightail:** In recent reviews, several buyers mention that Hightail's pricing is considered high for small businesses, but the value is justified by its large file transfer capabilities and security features. - **Progress ShareFile:** Reviewers note that Progress ShareFile's pricing is on the higher side, especially for smaller teams, but many feel the advanced security and workflow features justify the cost for those who need them. ### What are the best alternatives to Hightail and Progress ShareFile? The top three alternatives to Hightail and Progress ShareFile are Box, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hightail](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-opentext-hightail/reviews) | 4.2/5 (685) | Small-Business | Pricing considered high for small businesses | Modern interface and fast large file delivery | | [Progress ShareFile](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews) | 4.2/5 (1542) | Small-Business | Pricing is higher but justified by security and workflow features | Security and file sharing (24 and 21 all-time mentions) | | [Box](https://www.g2.com/products/box/reviews) | 4.2/5 (5260) | Enterprise | — | Enterprise-grade collaboration and secure file sharing | | [Dropbox](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox/reviews) | 4.4/5 (31417) | Small-Business | — | Ease of use and widespread adoption | | [Microsoft OneDrive](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onedrive-for-business/reviews) | 4.3/5 (10413) | Enterprise | — | Integration with Microsoft 365 and business productivity | ### Which Online Proofing features should I prioritize when comparing Hightail and Progress ShareFile? Buyers comparing Hightail and Progress ShareFile should prioritize security, file sharing, integrations, document management, and ease of use. - **Security:** Progress ShareFile is cited for security in 24 all-time reviews; Hightail is praised for secure file sharing in recent reviews. - **File Sharing:** Progress ShareFile has 21 all-time mentions for file sharing; Hightail is consistently praised for fast and easy large file transfers. - **Integrations:** Progress ShareFile integrates with Microsoft Outlook (13 all-time mentions), Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365 (4 each); Hightail integrates with Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive as noted in recent reviews. - **Document Management:** Progress ShareFile is cited for document management in 9 all-time reviews; Hightail is noted for project management and document storage features in recent reviews. - **Ease of Use:** Hightail scores 8.8 and Progress ShareFile 8.5 on Ease of Use, both highly rated by reviewers. ### What are the pros and cons of Hightail vs Progress ShareFile? Hightail's headline strength is its modern interface and fast large file delivery, while Progress ShareFile stands out for security and robust file sharing. - **Hightail strengths:** Modern and slick interface, fast large file delivery, easy for non-technical users, strong security options, and effective for internal and external collaboration. - **Hightail trade-offs:** Pricing considered high for small businesses, interface aesthetics could be improved, and some reviewers note limited file tracking and search functionality. - **Progress ShareFile strengths:** Security (24 all-time mentions), file sharing (21), ease of use (28), collaboration (16), access control (9), and integration with Microsoft Outlook and 365. - **Progress ShareFile trade-offs:** Pricing is higher for small teams, interface can feel complex or dated, and some advanced features are only available in higher tiers. ### Is Hightail or Progress ShareFile better for small businesses? Both Hightail and Progress ShareFile are primarily used by small businesses, but Hightail is more frequently praised for ease of use and quick setup in small-business reviews. - **Hightail:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight its simplicity, fast onboarding, and suitability for non-technical users. - **Progress ShareFile:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers note its security and collaboration features, but mention higher pricing as a consideration for smaller teams. ### Which Online Proofing platform has better integrations? Progress ShareFile is favored for integrations, with more frequent reviewer mentions of third-party tool compatibility. - **Hightail:** Integrates with Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive as noted in recent reviews. - **Progress ShareFile:** Integrates with Microsoft Outlook (13 all-time mentions), Google Workspace (4), and Microsoft 365 (4), with reviewers highlighting smooth integration with these platforms. ### How do Hightail and Progress ShareFile compare on customer support? Hightail and Progress ShareFile are rated equally on Quality of Support, both scoring 8.2, indicating parity in reviewer satisfaction. - **Hightail:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive, with several citing helpful assistance but occasional delays in response time. - **Progress ShareFile:** Reviewers note support is knowledgeable and resolves issues quickly in many cases, but some mention slow response times and challenges after company changes. ### Which is easier to implement, Hightail or Progress ShareFile? Hightail and Progress ShareFile are rated nearly identically on Ease of Setup, with Hightail at 8.7 and Progress ShareFile at 8.5, indicating near-parity in implementation experience. - **Hightail:** Reviewers consistently describe setup as quick, intuitive, and easy for non-technical users. - **Progress ShareFile:** Reviewers report straightforward initial setup, with many able to start using the platform quickly, though some note a learning curve for advanced features. ### Which product has better File Sharing? Progress ShareFile is more frequently cited for File Sharing, with 21 all-time reviewer mentions, while Hightail is praised for fast and easy large file transfers. - **Hightail:** Ease of Use score 8.8; reviewers highlight fast large file delivery and simple sharing for both internal and external users. - **Progress ShareFile:** File Sharing cited in 21 all-time reviews; Ease of Use score 8.5; reviewers emphasize secure, reliable file sharing and advanced access controls. 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