The Modern Alternative to Smarsh
Why Firms Are Switching from Smarsh?
Pricing You Can't Predict
On Sharp Archive
Transparent pricing. One predictable line item. No surprises.
Your Data Is Held Hostage
On Sharp Archive
Your archive is yours. Export your full data anytime, in standard formats, at no charge. Ever.
An Interface Built in 1998
On Sharp Archive
Modern interface designed for how compliance teams actually work in 2026. Setup in 5 minutes.How We Compare?
Feature
Smarsh
Sharp Archive
FINRA Vendor Directory listed
SEC 17a-4 compliant storage
Email, social & SMS archiving
Transparent, predictable pricing
Free data export, anytime
Setup time
Week
5 Minutes
Contract lock-in
Multi-year typical
Flexible terms
Modern interface (post-2010 UX)
Price-match guarantee
(10% below any quote)
Help bridging existing contract
(free until current expires*)
*If you're within 6 months of your current vendor's renewal, we'll cover Sharp Archive at no cost until your contract ends.
We Remove the Two Biggest Reasons to Stay
We'll Beat Any Smarsh Quote by 10%
Stuck in a Smarsh Contract?
Built for Modern Compliance Teams
Common Questions About Switching from Smarsh
How long does the migration from Smarsh take?
Most firms are fully migrated in 5 business days. Our team handles the data transfer, supervision rule replication, and user training. You don’t lose access to historical records at any point.
Will I lose access to my archived Smarsh data?
No. We import your complete Smarsh archive — including all historical records, supervision flags, and audit trails — before cutover. You always retain a copy of the original Smarsh export in case it’s needed for examination.
Is Sharp Archive really FINRA-listed?
Yes. We’re in the official FINRA Compliance Vendor Directory, the same place Smarsh is listed. Your examiners will recognize us.
What if my contract has more than 6 months left?
We’ll work with you to schedule the migration timed to your renewal. We’ll also help you avoid an auto-renewal trap — many Smarsh contracts auto-renew 60-90 days before expiration if you don’t formally notify them.
How does the 10% price match work?
Send us your current Smarsh quote or renewal offer. We’ll confirm pricing within one business day at 10% below the matched quote, valid for your full term.
What about my supervision rules and reviewers?
We replicate your existing supervision configuration — rules, reviewers, escalation paths — during migration. Your compliance team’s workflow doesn’t change, just the platform underneath it.