ShareFile vs Clinked

ShareFile9.2Visit Clinked8.8Visit

Higher score ShareFile #1 in Client Portal Software 9.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit ShareFile

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Clinked #2 in Client Portal Software 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Clinked

• ShareFile fits best

  Organizations needing secure file-based client portals

• Clinked fits best

  Teams needing branded, collaborative client workspaces

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Side by side

Feature	ShareFile 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Clinked 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Client Portal Software	#2 in Client Portal Software
Best for	Organizations needing secure file-based client portals	Teams needing branded, collaborative client workspaces
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$16.50/user/mo	$11/user/mo (best)
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Community, Docs	Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA	ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, 2FA, SSO/SAML
Integrations	4,000+ integrations	7,000+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ShareFile 0/4 · Clinked 0/4
E-signatures	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Custom branding	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Invoicing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Workflow automation	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Client limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Team users included	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
File storage	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines client portals, document requests, e-signatures, and workflow automation Granular access controls, audit trails, and file versioning support governance Works across web, desktop, and mobile with major business app integrations	Combines file requests, permissions, approvals, version control, and instant viewing Supports tasks, calendars, Kanban boards, chat, discussions, and commenting Offers custom branding and domains, mobile apps, audit trails, and SSO options
Cons	No free plan; paid plans start at $16.50 per user per month with annual billing Client portals and e-signatures start with the Premium plan Accounting-specific workflows and data-room controls require higher-tier plans	No free plan; Start Up begins at $11 per user per month Standard and Premium are fixed-price plans with member limits Start Up lists all Standard Features, while higher tiers add specific collaboration tools
Our verdict	ShareFile is a cloud document collaboration platform for businesses and professional-service teams that need to exchange files with clients and manage document-heavy work. Its feature set covers secure storage and sharing, client portals,… Read the review →	Clinked is a white-label client portal for businesses that want clients and staff to collaborate in shared, branded workspaces. It brings together file sharing and requests, task tracking, project discussions, document review and approval,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ShareFile — where it wins

  • Combines client portals, document requests, e-signatures, and workflow automation
  • Granular access controls, audit trails, and file versioning support governance
  • Works across web, desktop, and mobile with major business app integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; paid plans start at $16.50 per user per month with annual billing
  • Client portals and e-signatures start with the Premium plan
  • Accounting-specific workflows and data-room controls require higher-tier plans

• Clinked — where it wins

  • Combines file requests, permissions, approvals, version control, and instant viewing
  • Supports tasks, calendars, Kanban boards, chat, discussions, and commenting
  • Offers custom branding and domains, mobile apps, audit trails, and SSO options

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; Start Up begins at $11 per user per month
  • Standard and Premium are fixed-price plans with member limits
  • Start Up lists all Standard Features, while higher tiers add specific collaboration tools

• ShareFile9.2/10 · 14-day trial

  Secure client portals and document workflows, with paid tiers for different needs.

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• Clinked8.8/10 · Paid

  Clinked brings client collaboration into branded workspaces, with paid plans starting at $11 per user monthly.

  Visit ClinkedFull verdict →