Complement SharePoint with FileVert

SharePoint is not suitable for large files: versioning copies entire files, exploding cloud quotas. FileVert complements SharePoint for external sharing and large files, reducing costs.

Technical issue

Why SharePoint is not suitable for large files

Versioning copies entire files, multiplying storage usage and cloud costs

Complex interface

High learning curve for external users

Slowed adoption, training requiredSignificant adaptation time

Cloud quotas exploding

Versioning multiplies storage: each version of a large file is fully copied

Cloud costs multiplied, quotas exceeded quicklyWith each large file modification

Versioning multiplies storage

Each version of a large file is fully copied in SharePoint

Cloud quotas exploding, costs multipliedWith each large file modification

Heavy invitation process

Inviting external users requires multiple steps

Immediate sharing difficult, access delaysFor each new collaborator

Complement

FileVert: complement to SharePoint

SharePoint for internal, FileVert for external and large files. Cloud cost reduction.

Complement to SharePoint

SharePoint for internal, FileVert for external and large files

Cloud cost reduction

Cloud cost reduction

Avoids storage multiplication from SharePoint versioning

Cloud quotas preserved

Large files

Up to 200 GB per transfer

No size restrictions

Quick sharing

Link generated quickly, immediate access

Simplified workflow

Deployment

Deployment plan

Add FileVert as a complement to SharePoint

01

Audit current SharePoint usage

Identify external vs internal use cases

List frequent external collaborators

02

Test with pilot team

Train a few key users on FileVert

Create first transfers, measure time savings

03

Progressive deployment

Add FileVert for external and large files, keep SharePoint for internal

Communicate internally, train users

04

Optimization

Additional training, best practices, usage monitoring

Review usage statistics, gather feedback

Feature comparison

CriteriaSharePointFileVert
External sharingComplex, forced registrationSimple, 0 registration
User interfaceIntimidating, learning curveIntuitive, immediate adoption
Total costsLicenses + maintenance + trainingTransparent, no surprises
Large files and versioningVersioning copies entire file, quotas exploded200 GB per transfer, no versioning, quotas preserved

Related guides

Outlook integration

Use FileVert directly from Outlook with the official plugin

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions

Answers to common questions about complementing SharePoint with FileVert

SharePoint is not suitable for large files: versioning copies entire files, multiplying storage and cloud costs. FileVert complements SharePoint for external sharing and large files, reducing cloud quotas.
Each version of a large file is fully copied in SharePoint, not as a delta. A 500 MB file with 5 versions consumes 2.5 GB. Cloud quotas are quickly exceeded, generating additional costs (€0.18/GB/month Microsoft 365).
No. FileVert complements SharePoint: keep SharePoint for internal collaboration and Office integration. Use FileVert for external sharing and large files. This approach reduces cloud costs without complex migration.
FileVert avoids storage multiplication: no versioning, temporary storage (2-15 days), automatic deletion. A 500 MB file transferred = 500 MB consumed, without multiplication by versions. SharePoint quotas are preserved.
FileVert is used as a complement: SharePoint for internal, FileVert for external. The Outlook plugin allows sending large files from Outlook without saturating SharePoint quotas. No infrastructure migration required.
FileVert offers 2 GB free. For businesses, fixed pricing per transfer, no hidden costs. Compared to SharePoint additional storage costs (€0.18/GB/month), FileVert reduces cloud costs for large files and external sharing.

Complement SharePoint with FileVert

Keep SharePoint for internal. Use FileVert for external and large files. Cloud cost reduction, French hosting.