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
Versioning copies entire files, multiplying storage usage and cloud costs
High learning curve for external users
Versioning multiplies storage: each version of a large file is fully copied
Each version of a large file is fully copied in SharePoint
Inviting external users requires multiple steps
Complement
SharePoint for internal, FileVert for external and large files. Cloud cost reduction.
SharePoint for internal, FileVert for external and large files
Avoids storage multiplication from SharePoint versioning
Up to 200 GB per transfer
Link generated quickly, immediate access
Deployment
Add FileVert as a complement to SharePoint
Identify external vs internal use cases
List frequent external collaborators
Train a few key users on FileVert
Create first transfers, measure time savings
Add FileVert for external and large files, keep SharePoint for internal
Communicate internally, train users
Additional training, best practices, usage monitoring
Review usage statistics, gather feedback
| Criteria | SharePoint | FileVert |
|---|---|---|
| External sharing | Complex, forced registration | Simple, 0 registration |
| User interface | Intimidating, learning curve | Intuitive, immediate adoption |
| Total costs | Licenses + maintenance + training | Transparent, no surprises |
| Large files and versioning | Versioning copies entire file, quotas exploded | 200 GB per transfer, no versioning, quotas preserved |
Related guides
Use FileVert directly from Outlook with the official plugin
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about complementing SharePoint with FileVert
Keep SharePoint for internal. Use FileVert for external and large files. Cloud cost reduction, French hosting.