SharePoint 2016 vs. SharePoint 2019 – A Brief Comparison
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SharePoint is an integral part of Microsoft 365 and works as a collaborative web-based platform for document storage, management, and sharing activities. It is used by millions of users worldwide and offers file hosting services, custom web applications, intranet, and social networking. There were a lot of discussions regarding what people should expect from the SharePoint 2019 version, and Microsoft has introduced many new features in SharePoint 2019 that were not available in the previous SharePoint 2016 version. The new version, SharePoint 2019 version.
This blog is intended for the comparison of features in these two latest versions of the SharePoint application.
Before discussing the comparisons between SharePoint 2016 and SharePoint 2019, let us know the latest updates with the launch of SharePoint 2019.
New Updates in SharePoint 2019
- Introduction of modern Communication Sites
- Introduction of modern Sites and Page Layouts
- Support to large files, improvement in file/folder name conventions, and character restrictions
The above improvements or changes do not give a larger picture of the actual differences between the two. So, we have prepared a table for a quick comparison between the same.
Comparing: SharePoint 2016 vs. SharePoint 2019
| Features/Factors | SharePoint 2019 | SharePoint 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $375 per month | $8 per month |
| Free Trial | 30 days | 30 days |
| File storage limit within doc libraries | 15 GB | 10 GB |
| File path limit (max.) | 400 characters | 260 characters |
| Communication Sites enhancements | Available | Not Available |
| Files sync with OneDrive sync client | Available | Not Available |
| SharePoint App Catalog | Not Available | Available |
| SMTP Authentication for emails | Yes | No |
| Quick Site Creation | Yes | No |
| Modern homepage UI experience | Available | Not Available |
| Modern Teams Sites & Sites Pages | Available | Not Available |
| Simple sharing UI | Available | Not Available |
| Enhanced hybrid environment | Yes | No |
| Telemetry privacy | Available | Not Available |
| Files sync with OneDrive sync client | Available | Not Available |
| Access services 2010, 2013, Infopath services, SharePoint Designer | Obsolete | Supported |
| Wiki pages | Not Available | Available |
| Microsoft Flow | Available | Not Available |
| Enhanced Search Experience | Yes | No |
Some Examples of Modern Experience in SharePoint 2019
The above comparison definitely displays the enhancements of features and UI experience in the SharePoint 2019 version. And there is more to understand about the new capabilities of the SharePoint 2019 version.
Enhanced Central Administration Site: It is now easy for SharePoint Farm administrators to reach the sites. Also, the home page of the Central Administration site has links to administration documentation and public updates.
New pages – Modern pages provide quick ways to develop or create new pages through web parts with less structure and coding.
Team site, Communication site home pages – Team sites are optimized for mobile devices and provide a modern experience with quick links for the site activity, news, document library, site activity, etc. Now Communication sites are simple to create.
Lists and Libraries – Optimized lists and libraries in SharePoint 2019 with features like file copy and from the command bar, adding files as links, columns formatting, document pinning, easy filtering and sorting, and more.
Search – Offers modern search experience with advanced search results, integrations of modern search boxes, a good overview of search results based on type, and more.
Modern Experience: In SharePoint 2019, the SharePoint start page offers easy finding/accessing SharePoint sites, creating sites, finding news and portals related to followed and suggested sites.
Ready to Migrate to SharePoint 2019? Choose Kernel Migrator for SharePoint for This
After reading the advancements in SharePoint 2019, you may be captivated to migrate from SharePoint 2016. One fact will also push you toward this decision as SharePoint 2016 met its mainstream end on July 13, 2021. For extended support, you require to may more to Microsoft for extended support for SharePoint 2016. For modern web experience, you must migrate from SharePoint 2016 to 2019 and save your money.
For quick and swift migration of SharePoint 2016 to SharePoint 2019 or between any two SharePoint Server versions, the most trustable tool in the market is – Kernel Migrator for SharePoint. SharePoint Migration provides a user-friendly console to add source and destination SharePoint Servers and perform the customized migration using multiple options and filters. The whole experience of is smooth and easy. Have a trial of the tool by downloading its free version from the website.
FAQs Related to SharePoint 2016 & SharePoint 2019
A- The subscription plans of the latest SharePoint 2019 version are definitely costlier than its previous version SharePoint 2016. So, users can make a decision based on cost vs. feature comparison.
A- Yes, of course. The Kernel Migrator for SharePoint tool does support a file system to SharePoint migration. Check this link out for more information – https://www.nucleustechnologies.com/sharepoint-migration/file-server-to-sharepoint.html
A- No, there are no size or volume restrictions on data or sites while migrating using the full version of the Kernel Migrator for SharePoint tool.
A- A Communication Site is useful for a page for a company event, intranet landing page, etc. Basically, it is a site for internal use, with no publishing features.
A- In the latest SharePoint 2019 version, the maximum allowed file storage is 15 GB (in place of 10 GB of SharePoint 2016).
SharePoint 2019 is much faster now. I am creating multiple sites within some clicks and they are responsive too.