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# Quest Software vs ShareGate Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Quest Software** [

4.6/5(13)

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**ShareGate** [

4.6/5(197)

](https://www.g2.com/products/sharegate/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Quest Software**
No pricing available

**ShareGate**
Free Trial

**Starting at $5,995.00** 1 machine activation Per Year · Migrate Essentials

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Quest Software**
2 months

Based on 5 responses

**ShareGate**
2 months

Based on 5 responses

Return on Investment

**Quest Software**
Not enough reviews yet

**ShareGate**
10 months

Based on 5 responses

Perceived Cost

**Quest Software**
Not enough reviews yet

**ShareGate**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Quest Software**
Not enough reviews yet

**ShareGate**
7%

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Pros & Cons

**Quest Software**
Not enough data

**ShareGate**
[
Ease of Use (26)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sharegate/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1835758&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Migration Ease (20)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sharegate/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1835812&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Lacking Features (5)
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Expensive (4)
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Integrations

**Quest Software**
Not enough data

**ShareGate**
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Microsoft 365

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Microsoft SharePoint

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Screenshots

**Quest Software**
No screenshot available

**ShareGate**
 ![ShareGate 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/201201/UI-Screens---Migrate-Overview.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Quest Software**

9.4

9.49

**ShareGate**

9.1

9.1149

Ease of Use

**Quest Software**

9.4

9.49

**ShareGate**

9.0

9.0152

Ease of Setup

**Quest Software**

8.5

8.59

**ShareGate**

9.0

9.0141

Ease of Admin

**Quest Software**

9.4

9.49

**ShareGate**

9.1

9.1116

Quality of Support

**Quest Software**

8.5

8.59

**ShareGate**

9.0

9.0137

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Quest Software**

8.7

8.79

**ShareGate**

9.3

9.3110

Product Direction (% positive)

**Quest Software**

7.4

7.49

**ShareGate**

9.4

9.4133

Features

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Not enough data

8.9

84

Platform Basics

Reporting

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

67

Management

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

60

Monitoring

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Platform Data

Dashboard

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

21

Storage Insights

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

38

License Information

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Alerts and Notifications

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Platform Additional Functionality

Cloud

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

46

Security and Authentication

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

43

Bulk User Management

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

39

Agentic AI - Office 365 Management

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

7

Cloud Migration[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.6

104

Functionality

Data Migration

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

97

Data Variety

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

57

Alerts and Logging

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

58

Data Replication

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

47

Management

Integration Variety

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

53

Access and Security

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

61

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Real time Monitoring

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Security

Data Protection

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Agentic AI - Cloud Migration

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

6

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

7.3(won by default)

5

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Records Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inspection Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Violation Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Weed Abatement Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

GIS Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Code Maintenance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Land Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Planning & Zoning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Case Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fixed Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Photo Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fund Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Animal Licensing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Utility Billing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Land Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Municipal Offices

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

License Issuance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Service Request Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geographic Maps

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Taxation & Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract/License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Code Enforcement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Costing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Property Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Work Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Parking Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

SMS Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Permit Issuance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Applications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deadline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Parking Permits

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business License

Not enough data

Not enough data

Expiry Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Renewal Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contractor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Government

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certification Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Routing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Building Permits

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Review

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Quest Software](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_8d58e3505556736b71bcb4e697ec1098/quest-software.png "Quest Software")](https://www.g2.com/products/quest-software/reviews)

Quest Software

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

33.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

58.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

8.3%

[![ShareGate](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6c68bca40a599d4253e976bd1a01f007/sharegate.svg "ShareGate")](https://www.g2.com/products/sharegate/reviews)

ShareGate

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

10.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

27.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

61.6%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

33.3%

10.8%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

58.3%

27.6%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

8.3%

61.6%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Quest Software](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_8d58e3505556736b71bcb4e697ec1098/quest-software.png "Quest Software")](https://www.g2.com/products/quest-software/reviews)
Quest Software

Primary/Secondary Education

25.0%

Retail

8.3%

Judiciary

8.3%

Information Technology and Services

8.3%

Information Services

8.3%

Other

41.7%

[![ShareGate](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6c68bca40a599d4253e976bd1a01f007/sharegate.svg "ShareGate")](https://www.g2.com/products/sharegate/reviews)
ShareGate

Information Technology and Services

15.5%

Government Administration

6.9%

Financial Services

6.3%

Oil & Energy

6.3%

Hospital & Health Care

5.2%

Other

59.8%

FAQs

## Quest Software vs ShareGate FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between ShareGate vs Quest Software?

ShareGate and Quest Software both score 4.6/5 on G2, but ShareGate stands out for its ease of use and setup, with a much larger review base and more frequent reviewer-cited strengths in user interface and migration simplicity.

| [ShareGate](https://www.g2.com/products/sharegate/reviews) | [Quest Software](https://www.g2.com/products/quest-software/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.6/5 (196 reviews) | 4.6/5 (13 reviews) |
| — | — |
| 9.0 | 8.5 |
| 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Ease of Use (26 all-time mentions) | — |

### How do the pricing models of ShareGate and Quest Software compare?

ShareGate and Quest Software are rated at parity for value, with both products scoring equally on price and cost satisfaction.

- **ShareGate:** In recent reviews, several buyers mention that ShareGate's pricing can be high for smaller organizations or one-off migration projects, and some express frustration with changes to the licensing model.
- **Quest Software:** Reviewers note that Quest Software is considered one of the most expensive options on the market, which can make it difficult to justify for some buyers.
- **Switching reasons:** ShareGate reviewers cite the lack of a feature paywall and more unlimited options compared to competitors as reasons for switching.

### What are the best alternatives to ShareGate and Quest Software?

The top three alternatives to ShareGate and Quest Software are MigrationWiz, Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365, and —.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [ShareGate](https://www.g2.com/products/sharegate/reviews) | 4.6/5 (196) | — | Pricing can be high for smaller organizations | Ease of Use (26 all-time mentions) |
| [Quest Software](https://www.g2.com/products/quest-software/reviews) | 4.6/5 (13) | — | Considered expensive by reviewers | — |
| [MigrationWiz](https://www.g2.com/products/migrationwiz/reviews) | 4.7/5 (277) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-cloud-for-microsoft-365/reviews) | 4.5/5 (246) | Mid-Market | — | — |

### Which Cloud Migration features should I prioritize when comparing ShareGate and Quest Software?

Buyers comparing ShareGate and Quest Software should prioritize ease of use, ease of setup, quality of support, integrations, and migration management features.

- **Ease of Use:** ShareGate (9.0, 26 all-time mentions), Quest Software (9.4)
- **Ease of Setup:** ShareGate (9.0), Quest Software (8.5)
- **Quality of Support:** ShareGate (9.0), Quest Software (8.5)
- **Integrations:** ShareGate integrates with Microsoft 365 (9 all-time mentions); no integration data for Quest Software.
- **Migration Management:** ShareGate reviewers frequently cite migration simplicity and robust reporting as key strengths.

### What are the pros and cons of ShareGate vs Quest Software?

ShareGate's headline strength is ease of use, while Quest Software is noted for its broad toolset and automation capabilities.

- **ShareGate strengths:** Ease of use (26 all-time mentions), intuitive user interface (14 all-time mentions), easy setup (13 all-time mentions), robust migration and reporting features.
- **ShareGate trade-offs:** Pricing can be high for smaller organizations, licensing model changes have frustrated some buyers, some reviewers mention connection issues and the need for frequent reauthentication, and a few cite limitations in reporting and interface design (4 all-time mentions).
- **Quest Software strengths:** Reviewers highlight automation, broad toolset, and strong support experiences in recent reviews.
- **Quest Software trade-offs:** Considered expensive by reviewers, some mention initial learning curve and licensing model changes.

### Is ShareGate or Quest Software better for small businesses?

ShareGate is a better fit for small businesses, with reviewers frequently citing ease of use and setup for smaller organizations.

- **ShareGate:** Reviewers from small businesses highlight its intuitive interface and straightforward setup, though some mention that pricing can be a challenge for smaller organizations.
- **Quest Software:** Reviewers note its broad capabilities but also mention higher costs, which can be a barrier for small businesses.

### Which Cloud Migration platform has better integrations?

ShareGate is favored for integrations, with reviewers frequently citing its Microsoft 365 integration.

- **ShareGate:** Microsoft 365 integration is mentioned in 9 all-time reviews, with recent reviewers highlighting its effectiveness for SharePoint and Teams migrations.
- **Quest Software:** No integration data is available from recent reviews.

### How do ShareGate and Quest Software compare on customer support?

ShareGate and Quest Software are rated at parity for Quality of Support, both scoring 9.0 and 8.5 respectively, which is below the materiality threshold for a clear winner.

- **ShareGate:** Reviewers frequently mention helpful webinars, responsive support, and efficient correspondence, though a few cite slow response times and challenges with licensing support.
- **Quest Software:** Reviewers describe strong support experiences, quick responses, and knowledgeable staff, with occasional mentions of slow support callbacks.

### Which is easier to implement, ShareGate or Quest Software?

ShareGate is rated higher for Ease of Setup, scoring 9.0 compared to Quest Software's 8.5, which is a material difference.

- **ShareGate:** Reviewers consistently highlight easy and straightforward setup, with many citing minimal effort required to get started and intuitive onboarding.
- **Quest Software:** Reviewers note that setup is generally easy, but some mention an initial learning curve and the need for training to fully leverage the platform.

### Which product has better Cloud?

ShareGate is more frequently cited for Cloud capabilities, with reviewers highlighting its strengths in cloud migrations and management.

- **ShareGate:** Reviewers consistently mention cloud migration, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft 365 management as core strengths, with robust reporting and automation features supporting cloud use cases.
- **Quest Software:** Reviewers note cloud automation and migration capabilities, but with less frequency and detail than ShareGate.

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