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ShareGate vs SharePoint Migration Tool
Both stand on file migration software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb+1
ShareGate combines broad migration coverage with Microsoft 365 governance and reporting. Windows-only Migrate, tenant and machine limits, and the starting annual price should be considered before choosing a plan.
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Visit SharePoint Migration Tool The facts
| ShareGate | SharePoint Migration Tool | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Migrate Essentials: $5,995, paid once | Not published |
| Plans published | 4 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | sharegate.com | learn.microsoft.com |
| On file migration software | #7 of 22 | #11 of 22 |
ShareGate: what it does well
- Moves SharePoint, Teams, and Planner content
- Supports several migration sources
- Identifies risky sharing and permissions
- Offers AI-generated reports
- Includes a 15-day full-featured trial
What to know first
- Migrate does not support macOS
- Protect is limited to one production tenant
- Starting price is $5,995/yr
- Migration activation limits vary by plan
SharePoint Migration Tool: what it does well
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