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# ShieldFive

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> ShieldFive is software for accounting firms to collect client files via encrypted links, eliminating the need for account creation.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses ShieldFive?

Small and mid-sized accounting firms, tax advisers, bookkeepers and gestorías (EU and US) that need a secure, no-account way to collect confidential documents from clients.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: ShieldFive

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: USD 6.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English, French, German, Spanish
- **Available Countries**: Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

## Features

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Collaboration Tools
- Document Storage
- Encryption
- Mobile Access

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base

## Category

- [File Sharing Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30909/file-sharing/software)

## Alternatives

1. [safedrop](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/183091/safedrop) — 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
2. [Zoho WorkDrive](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/145411/zoho) — 4.6/5 (100 reviews)
3. [Filecamp](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/133218/filecamp) — 4.7/5 (115 reviews)
4. [Google Drive](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/161425/drive) — 4.8/5 (28603 reviews)
5. [Slack](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/135003/slack) — 4.7/5 (24190 reviews)

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1110515/ShieldFive)

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| en | <https://www.capterra.com/p/10055048/ShieldFive/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.capterra.ae/software/1110515/ShieldFive> |
| en-AU | <https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1110515/ShieldFive> |
| en-CA | <https://www.capterra.ca/software/1110515/ShieldFive> |
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| en-IN | <https://www.capterra.in/software/1110515/ShieldFive> |
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| en-SG | <https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/1110515/ShieldFive> |
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