22,000+ Businesses Share Files Easily and Safely
Compare Egnyte vs. Panzura
 | Panzura |
| Native VPN-less access | |
| Automatic global file locking | |
| Snapshot-based ransomware recovery | |
| Edge caching (server based) | |
| Software-as-a-service (SaaS), does not require additional customermanaged physical or cloud infrastructure (IaaS) | |
| Native AI-powered features (single- and multi-document summary and Q&A, configurable AI Agents, etc.) | |
| Desktop app with drive letter support | |
| Easy to manage external users | |
| Native governance capabilities (PII detection, 3rd party repository coverage, unusual behavior detection, etc.) | |
| Dedicated vertical solutions (AECO, FinServ, Life Sciences) | |
| Native Google Docs integration | |
Hear From Our Customers
"Once we moved to Egnyte, our civil engineers breathed a huge collective sigh of relief. People are thrilled not to have to operate over VPN or deal with bottlenecks anymore."
Kristoffer Law
IT Administrator
QK
Why Egnyte Over Panzura
Egnyte is a business-first cloud file-sharing and multi-cloud data governance solution. Its familiar repository structure, drive letter access, and intuitive administration streamline day-to-day user and IT operations, while AI enhances productivity and decision-making.
Enhance Productivity With AI-Powered Insights
- Summarize dense files instantly
- Save time with prepackaged sophisticated prompt libraries
- Create custom prompts to simplify complex multi-faceted prompts
- Organize and discover content using metadata tags
Secure Data With Native Governance Capabilities
- Secure company data stored in Egnyte and other 3rd party apps like SharePoint, Box, Dropbox, and many more
- Proactively identify and mitigate ransomware threats
- Identify and classify sensitive content
- Comply with cybersecurity and data privacy standards, such as CMMC, ISO 27001, and the CPRA
Enjoy the Benefits of the Cloud
- Access files from anywhere – no additional add-on required
- Support mobile devices and BYOD
- Built-in redundancy and backup
- Deploy quickly and easily with no specialists needed to manage and maintain
Leverage Intelligent Caching
- Access large files seamlessly, even from low-bandwidth locations
- Prevent file-save conflicts by automatically syncing changes to locked files in a cache to the cloud and all other caches
- Leverage desktop caching for rapid file access when working remotely
Defend Against Ransomware
- Proactively identify and mitigate ransomware threats
- Detect previously unknown ransomware variants using behavioral analytics
- Meet GDPR notification requirements with built-in breach reporting
- Take immediate action when users experience attacks
- Recover quickly from an attack using Snapshot Recovery
Preserve Drive Letter Experience for Users
- Enjoy intuitive file access and sharing
- Access through the familiar drive-letter folder structure
- Share files externally without the complexity of managing external accounts and permissions
- Create unlimited shared links
PC Mag
“Egnyte is one of the strongest offerings on the market.”
Gartner Peer Insights
“Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice Winner for Content Collaboration Platforms”
G2
“A Leader in File Storage and Sharing for 2025”
Forrester
“390% Average Return on Investment (ROI) When Deploying Egnyte”
**The Panzura product and company names mentioned in this document are trademarksTM or registered® trademarks of Panzura. Use of the name does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by their owners. The opinions expressed above are solely those of Egnyte, Inc. as of November 2024, and Egnyte, Inc. makes no commitment to update these opinions after such date.