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For teams working with video, CAD, BIM or other large assets, LucidLink is a strong Egnyte alternative. Instead of caching files locally, LucidLink streams data directly from the cloud, so teams can open and work on massive files instantly without waiting for a cache to warm up.

Most teams start looking when large files expose the limits of edge caching. Even with strong governance tools, big media or design files still depend on data being staged locally, and Egnyte's cache clears on a schedule, meaning teams often start the day with cold data. That adds up quickly in fast-moving, distributed workflows.

The core difference is architecture. Egnyte caches files on local or edge hardware and needs visibility into your data to power features like AI search and summarization. LucidLink streams files directly from the cloud using zero-knowledge encryption, so it never has access to your data, and there's no cache to clear or warm up.

Egnyte offers strong governance, compliance and access controls. But it isn't zero-knowledge, meaning Egnyte itself has access to your files. LucidLink is zero-knowledge: your encryption keys never leave your control, and neither LucidLink nor your storage provider can read your data.

Egnyte can store large files, but performance depends on caching and whether data has been staged locally. Some teams find that cache resets create a cold start each morning, which adds friction for engineers returning to the same large project files day after day.

Focus on how files are accessed, not just where they're stored. Does the platform require caching or staging before you can work? Does cached data stay warm between sessions? Who holds the encryption keys? For large-file, distributed workflows, those answers matter more than storage capacity alone.