Best file sharing software

File sharing includes distributing or providing file and folder access through digital media. It can be done in a number of ways, which include storage, transmission, centralised servers on computer networks and more.

The use of file sharing enables businesses to save documents, pictures, videos and other file types to a shared location for other members of the team to access.

There are two types of file sharing: peer-to-peer and file sync and sharing services. Peer-to-peer is based on application architecture, whilst file syncing is cloud-based and can be accessed using a website or mobile app like Dropbox and Google Drive.

Here is a list of the best file sharing software out now.

1. Citrix ShareFile

Citrix ShareFile is secure content collaboration, file sharing and sync software that can be used by both small and large businesses to support all document and file sharing tasks.

ShareFile is a cloud-based platform that offers both file sharing and storage of large files, enabling businesses to create branded and password-protected folders for files.

Users can share files of up to 100GB from any computer or mobile device, with the addition of unlimited file storage in the cloud.

Citrix ShareFile offers personal, team, business and virtual data room packages. The business package includes unlimited storage and up to 100GB file sharing at £80 a month.

2. Microsoft OneDrive

Microsoft OneDrive is a file hosting service which can also be used for file and folder sharing. It is a web-based software platform that enables business users to access and share files and photos on PC, Mac, Android and iOS.

OneDrive provides secure storage and file-sharing to ensure that all changes made are synced automatically in the cloud, with the option for offline viewing.

OneDrive for business also provides seamless collaboration, with added real time co-authoring in Microsoft desktop apps such as Word and PowerPoint.

Microsoft OneDrive provides a storage-only business plan, which includes unlimited storage and 15GB file upload limit at £74.40 a year.

3. Dropbox

Dropbox Business is an easily accessible app, enabling companies to share files and sync them with easy collaboration with team members.

Files and folders can be shared using Dropbox, with the option to give viewers access to edit the documents shared. This can be accessed using both desktop and mobile devices on Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac and Windows.

Dropbox ensures there is a secure service for all users with the inclusion of remote wipe and account transfer in order to protect files when a device is lost or stolen.

The service provides standard, advanced and enterprise packages which start at £10 a month for standard and 2TB of space, while at £15 a month users can have as much space as they need.

4. Google Drive

Google Drive is another file hosting service that includes storage, sharing and synchronisation features.

The owner, which is the person which sets up a file or folder, is able to provide public visibility to selected people with a Google account. In order to share files with users that may not have a Google account, the owner is required to make them accessible to anybody that has the link of the file or folder.

Contacts, photos, videos and calendar events can also be shared using Google Drive. Google Drive plans begin at 100GB storage space at £1.59 a month going up to 30TB at £239.99 a month.

5. Box

Box is cloud computing software that provides simple and secure file sharing and collaboration service from anywhere.

Users of Box are also able to create, edit and review documents with others in real time on any device. Files can be accessed on Windows, Mac, Android, Blackberry, iOS, WebOS and Windows Phone.

Box offers three account plans for users to subscribe to which include Enterprise, Business and Personal. The Business plan includes unlimited storage and up to 5GB file upload at £11 a month.