# Progress ShareFile vs SafeSend Comparison | | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 3.8 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 1,534 | 16 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (40.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (60.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Free Trial 1 Trial License | Contact Us With One-Time Purchase | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Progress ShareFile Pros: - Ease of Use (75 reviews) - Security (62 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (20 reviews) - File Management (18 reviews) ### SafeSend Pros: - Payment Efficiency (2 reviews) - Automation (1 reviews) Cons: - File Management (1 reviews) - Pricing Issues (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (1272 reviews) | 7.8 (13 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (1274 reviews) | 7.6 (14 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (480 reviews) | 5.7 (5 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (454 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (1049 reviews) | 7.8 (12 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (434 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.6 (1235 reviews) | 5.5 (13 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### 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 ### SafeSend #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Suite Essential Price: Contact Us With One-Time Purchase Description: What's included? SafeSend Returns, SafeSend Signatures, and SafeSend Extensions. The pricing is $13-$17 per return, based on volume. For volume discounts visit the pricing page! Key Features: - SafeSend Returns - SafeSend Signatures - SafeSend Extensions [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/safesend/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### E-Signature | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Progress ShareFile** | 8.8/10 | 204 | | **SafeSend** | N/A | N/A | #### Signature Process | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Document Signing** | 9.1 (193 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reminders and Expirations** | 8.8 (168 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Sign-In Process** | 8.9 (188 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobile Signatures** | 8.4 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Signature Workflow** | 8.9 (179 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Bulk Digital Signatures ** | 8.9 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | 8.7 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Signature Document Creation** | 8.8 (176 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - E-Signature | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **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 | #### Security and Scalability | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Regulatory Compliance** | 9.2 (141 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Signature History and Audit** | 9.2 (159 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Enterprise Scalability** | 8.8 (106 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Custom Branding** | 8.4 (87 reviews) | Not enough data | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.5 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Internationalization** | 8.2 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Performance and Reliability** | 9.0 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Integration APIs** | 8.4 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Cloud Content Collaboration | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Progress ShareFile** | 8.3/10 | 832 | | **SafeSend** | N/A | N/A | #### File Management | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Device Syncing** | 8.5 (608 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Web Interface** | 8.5 (717 reviews) | Not enough data | | **File Type Support** | 8.7 (723 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Search** | 8.2 (656 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobile Apps** | 8.1 (474 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | 6.2 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | 5.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | 6.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Collaboration | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **File following** | 8.6 (620 reviews) | Not enough data | | **File Sharing** | 9.0 (756 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Simultaneously Editing** | 7.9 (527 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Change Tracking / Audit Logs** | 8.2 (550 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **User and Role Management** | 8.6 (518 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Policies and Controls** | 8.6 (498 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Device Management** | 8.5 (456 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Storage Limits** | 8.8 (502 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Storage Zones** | 8.5 (430 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Security** | 9.0 (540 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Performance and Reliability** | 8.6 (271 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reporting and Auditing** | 8.3 (220 reviews) | Not enough data | | **System of Record Integration** | 8.3 (201 reviews) | Not enough data | | **APIs** | 8.2 (158 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Workflow Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Progress ShareFile** | 7.1/10 | 26 | | **SafeSend** | N/A | N/A | #### Setup | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Activities** | 8.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Flows** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Dependencies** | 8.0 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Notifications** | 8.4 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Updates** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Audit Trail** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Integration** | 8.1 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 6.8 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Workflow Management | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | 4.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | 5.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | 5.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | 6.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | 5.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | 6.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | 6.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Virtual Data Room (VDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Progress ShareFile** | 8.7/10 | 12 | | **SafeSend** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Remote Shred** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Watermarks** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform Basics | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Document Permissions** | 9.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobile** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Document Security** | 9.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform Content | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **File Sharing** | 9.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform Data | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Reporting** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform Performance | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Bulk Upload** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Full Text Search** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Marketing Calendar | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Progress ShareFile** | 8.8/10 | 9 | | **SafeSend** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Basics | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Drag & Drop Scheduling** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Project and Task Lists Organization** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Project Templates** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Budgeting and Cost Estimation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Team Member Roles** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Automated Alerts and Notficiations** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Content Planning | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Content Organization** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Task Assignment** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Content Scheduling** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Marketing Campaign Performance | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Performance and ROI Tracking** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Activity Tracking** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Marketing Calendar | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Other Features | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Integrations** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | ### File Transfer Protocol (FTP) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Progress ShareFile** | 8.6/10 | 101 | | **SafeSend** | N/A | N/A | #### Management | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **File Management** | 8.9 (80 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Synchronization** | 8.6 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Scheduling** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Performance** | 8.5 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Functionality | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **File Transfer** | 8.8 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Language Support** | 8.1 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | | **File Backup** | 8.6 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobile Support** | 8.1 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Encryption** | 9.0 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Authentication** | 9.0 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Access Control** | 8.8 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Accounting Practice Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Progress ShareFile** | N/A | N/A | | **SafeSend** | N/A | N/A | #### Communication | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Client Portals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Collaboration | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Tasks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Billing | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Time** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Invoices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Onboarding | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Templates** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Checklists** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **New Client** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Visibility | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Job Status** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Organization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Accounting Practice Management | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Enterprise Content Management (ECM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Progress ShareFile** | 8.8/10 | 16 | | **SafeSend** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Enterprise Content Management (ECM) | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **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 | #### File Management | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **File Type Support** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Metadata** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **OCR Scanning** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Versioning** | 8.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Collaboration** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Document Assembly** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Form Creation** | 7.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Portals and Sites** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Disposition** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Search** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Web Interface** | 8.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobile Apps** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Workflow | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Process Automation** | 7.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Conditions** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Activities** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Records Management** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Case Management** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Internationalization** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Performance and Reliability** | 8.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reporting and Auditing** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **System of Record Integration** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **APIs** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Accounting & Finance | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Progress ShareFile** | N/A | N/A | | **SafeSend** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance | Feature | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Progress ShareFile (7):** [Marketing Calendar Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/marketing-calendar), [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) **Unique to SafeSend (1):** [Accounting Practice Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/accounting-practice-management) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Progress ShareFile | SafeSend | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 40.2% | 60.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 33.3% | 26.7% | | **Enterprise** | 26.6% | 13.3% | ### By Industry #### Progress ShareFile - **Accounting:** 9.9% - **Information Technology and Services:** 7.6% - **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:** 51.6% #### SafeSend - **Accounting:** 40.0% - **Higher Education:** 13.3% - **Utilities:** 6.7% - **Medical Practice:** 6.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 6.7% - **E-Learning:** 6.7% - **Consumer Goods:** 6.7% - **Consumer Electronics:** 6.7% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 6.7% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Progress ShareFile - [Box](https://www.g2.com/products/box/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (5242 reviews) - [DocSend](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox-docsend/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (586 reviews) - [Dropbox](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (31296 reviews) - [Microsoft OneDrive for Business](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onedrive-for-business/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (10346 reviews) - 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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..." ### SafeSend No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/progress-sharefile-vs-safesend)