Shlomi Lavi /
Mar 12, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Microsoft SharePoint or X1 for Symantec Enterprise Vault?
X1 for Symantec Enterprise Vault is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft SharePoint, and Microsoft SharePoint is rated higher (92/100) than X1 for Symantec Enterprise Vault (50/100). Microsoft SharePoint offers users more features (15) than X1 for Symantec Enterprise Vault (3). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Microsoft SharePoint!
Looking for the right File Sharing solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
Microsoft Vs. Xone Discovery
Microsoft:
Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.
Xone Discovery:
X1 Discovery was founded in 2003 with a singular mission: to simplify and enhance the way we search for data, so people can actually find what they need, when they need it.
Whether looking for emails, files, attachments, or information scattered across networked servers and document management systems—millions turn to X1 for...
Who is more expensive? Microsoft SharePoint or X1 for Symantec Enterprise Vault?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of File Sharing software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Microsoft SharePoint and X1 for Symantec Enterprise Vault.
Microsoft SharePoint price starts at $5 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft SharePoint is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of File Sharing software. X1 for Symantec Enterprise Vault accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft SharePoint is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of File Sharing software.
Bottom line: X1 for Symantec Enterprise Vault is more expensive than Microsoft SharePoint.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Microsoft SharePoint Vs. X1 for Symantec Enterprise Vault based on some of the most important and required File Sharing features.
Microsoft SharePoint: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Ad-Hoc Analysis, Ad-Hoc Reporting, Automatic Scheduled Reporting, Customizable Dashboard, Customizable Features, Dashboarding, Forecasting & Budgeting, Graphic Benchmark.
X1 for Symantec Enterprise Vault: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Target customer size
The software would be perfect for average size companies that are not willing to spend that much in document management but need very basic features that would allow them to collaborate easily. The software is most suitable for small and medium businesses, although it can also be used in large enterprises because of its flexible nature and extensive functional capabilities.