The hybrid cloud trap.
A Modern Egnyte Alternative.
Egnyte promises the best of both worlds, but often delivers the complexity of both. Why pure cloud is the future of agile teams.
Fast.io is the best Egnyte alternative for teams who need enterprise features without enterprise pricing. Egnyte charges $20+ per user per month with strict storage caps and implementation fees.
Fast.io offers unlimited seats with usage-based pricing. A 25-person team typically pays ~$60/month instead of $550+. Self-serve signup means you start in minutes, not weeks.
The Cost of Legacy
Egnyte charges per seat. Fast.io charges for usage. Scale your team without scaling your costs.
When Egnyte Might Be the Better Choice
Egnyte has established itself as an enterprise file management platform with specific strengths.
- Hybrid On-Premises Strategy If you absolutely require local on-premises hardware storage synced with the cloud, Egnyte's hybrid deployment is a core feature.
- Heavily Regulated Industries Organizations with specific compliance needs (like HIPAA alongside legacy systems) might find comfort in Egnyte's long audit track record.
When Fast.io Is the Winner
If you are a modern team watching costs and efficiency, Fast.io is built for you.
Agencies & Studios
Work with dozens of clients? Egnyte charges for every guest. Fast.io allows unlimited free guest access.
Video Teams
Review footage instantly with HLS streaming. No downloading gigabytes just to check a cut.
Real Cost Comparison
| Team Size | Egnyte (5TB) | Fast.io (5TB) | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 users | $220/mo | $60/mo | 73% |
| 25 users | $550/mo | $60/mo | 89% |
| 50 users | $1,100/mo | $60/mo | 95% |
The 1TB Domain Cap Problem
Egnyte's Business plan caps your entire organization at 1TB. Hit that limit with video files or archives? You're forced into sales conversations.
Fast.io scales indefinitely at ~$12/TB/month. No caps, no sales calls. Just transparent growth.
Feature-by-Feature
| Feature | Fast.io | Egnyte |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Usage-based (Credits) | Per-user / Per-month |
| Storage Limits | Unlimited potential | Hard Domain Caps (1TB) |
| User Experience | Modern & Fast | Legacy Enterprise UI |
| Setup Costs | $0 Setup | Implementation Fees |
| Guest Access | Unlimited & Free | Premium / Limited |
| Video Streaming | HLS adaptive streaming | Progressive download |
| AI Search | Natural language queries | Basic file search |
| Minimum Commitment | No minimum | Annual contracts, seat minimums |
Migration is Self-Service
Start effectively immediately. No consultants required.
Export
Export files via Egnyte's admin console or sync client.
Upload
Drag and drop into Fast.io workspaces. We handle large files easily.
Invite
Invite your whole team and all your clients. No extra cost.
Common Questions
Does Fast.io support on-prem hybrid?
Fast.io is a cloud-native platform. We believe the future is cloud-first, offering better speed, lower maintenance, and automatic updates without managing local servers.
How fast is the setup?
Instant. You can create an organization and be uploading files in 2 minutes. No "talk to sales" gate.
Calculate your savings
See how much you save by removing per-user fees.
Estimate your savings
Affects Egnyte Business pricing. Fast.io includes unlimited seats.
Monthly Usage
Your Monthly Cost
Drop the overhead, keep the power.
Join the teams who scaled up without their bill spiraling out of control.