Dropbox

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Dropbox
Score 8.3 out of 10
N/A
Dropbox is a cloud storage solution, equipped with features that help users to save time, improve productivity, and collaborate with others. Users can edit PDFs, share videos, sign documents, and collaborate with stakeholders without leaving Dropbox.
$9.99
per month
Pricing
Dropbox
Editions & Modules
Plus
$9.99
per month
Essentials
$18
per month
Business
$20
per month per user
Business Plus
$26
per month per user
Basic
Free
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Dropbox
Free Trial
No
Free/Freemium Version
No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
Dropbox
Considered Both Products
Dropbox
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox is more user friendly. I haven't used any other products besides OneDrive and it was with another company and it has been years since I have used it. I don't have any idea how to compare the two because I don't really remember OneDrive and it's probably changed a lot …
Chose Dropbox
I chose Dropbox because it works well with iOS. I can work with files seamlessly with my Desktop, iPad , and iPhone.
Microsoft does not seem to share as well with Apple products.
Dropbox has not given me any reason to doubt the privacy of my data. I have less confidence in …
Chose Dropbox
I prefer dropbox compared to other file management companies because of the name and ease of use
Chose Dropbox
I didn't select Dropbox, but I do like how universal it is and how simple the UI is. Brandfolder got really complicated, especially in set up, but Dropbox hasn't behaved similarly
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox was already in use at my organization, so that's really the only reason that I use it now. I am still trying to get more familiar with it, but growing up in a google world makes it a little more difficult to try and get used to yet another platform.
Chose Dropbox
iDrive and Sync don't remove files from your local storage once they've been unsynced, so it's less clear which files are available and which aren't. Plus Dropbox now selectively offloads files when they haven't been used in a while, so it's managing your storage usage for you …
Chose Dropbox
On my last test, synching on Dropbox was faster than Google Drive, but the price was much higher. Google Drive gives access to a suite of tools that Dropbox doesn’t.
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox is more dynamic regarding versioning and global collaboration. The UI is easier to navigate, which means lower training costs. The storage is extremely reliable, so we need not worry about losing files. Dropbox provides us with both storage and sharing features. Syncing …
Chose Dropbox
We decided to stay with Dropbox just as we have all our files there and well organised, even though Google Drive provides a free storage for not-for-profits. We also wanted to stick with Dropbox as we have links and shortcuts to all our files which would get lost if we transfer …
Chose Dropbox
I get more storage on Dropbox as part of my enterprise.
Chose Dropbox
Microsoft 365 is more expensive at this time and does not yield ease of collaboration. Google Drive can only be used for the Google Suite document version. We need to be able to save other types of files, and Dropbox helps us with this feature. We want a storage and sharing …
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox help to organise all file types in one single place instead moving it around
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox is straightforward to set up but if you execute on setting up tagging in products like Lytho, Sprinklr, Bynder ETC. it becomes a lot more streamlined to share and find content.

Google Drive is more or less apples to apples but the GUI is prettier in Dropbox. For …
Chose Dropbox
The app is much more user friendly, looks better, easier to use and save items. Easier to find documents.
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox is used at my university so I assume it's more secure or has more storage, but not sure. WE used ClickUp for group projects that are less confidential.
Chose Dropbox
I have only had to download files from these other platforms but haven't had a chance to use them. My organization chose Dropbox and I am neither for or against it. Seems to be working for what it is.
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
Dropbox
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
Dropbox
7.6
844 Ratings
10% below category average
Versioning7.5678 Ratings
Video files7.8665 Ratings
Audio files7.9597 Ratings
Document collaboration7.6740 Ratings
Access control7.3788 Ratings
File search7.2816 Ratings
Device sync7.9776 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Product A and Product B
Dropbox
7.5
808 Ratings
14% below category average
User and role management7.4742 Ratings
File organization7.9797 Ratings
Device management7.2695 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform
Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Product A and Product B
Dropbox
7.8
795 Ratings
9% below category average
Performance7.9788 Ratings
Reliability8.1793 Ratings
Storage Reports7.5608 Ratings
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Dropbox
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Enterprises
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User Ratings
Dropbox
Likelihood to Recommend
7.8
(867 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
6.4
(31 ratings)
Usability
7.6
(32 ratings)
Availability
7.7
(3 ratings)
Performance
6.4
(8 ratings)
Support Rating
6.1
(34 ratings)
Online Training
8.2
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.2
(4 ratings)
Configurability
6.4
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
7.3
(4 ratings)
User Testimonials
Dropbox
Likelihood to Recommend
Dropbox
It works very well for my particular role in book design, where I manage multiple projects simultaneously and need to link to hundreds of images nested within other folders. At times, though, it seems my computer folders will change which files are kept in the cloud vs. my desktop.
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Pros
Dropbox
  • Shared data among all peoples who have access to certain folders.
  • Data stored online so it frees lots of space from the personal computer.
  • Updates really fast.
  • You can access all the information on a file on your computer and on the Dropbox online platform.
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Cons
Dropbox
  • One issue is when the preview of the video will sometimes play at the same time when watching it in full screen, where the two videos overlap each other.
  • Faster import time when inserting multiple files
  • It will be easier and faster to have a section to delete files under the folder tab
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Likelihood to Renew
Dropbox
Dropbox is a user-friendly, easy tool which requires little to no skill and they offer a free version with a good amount of storage available. There are other file sharing tools available however at a cost. Dropbox free version I have used for years and it serves every purpose I need.
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Usability
Dropbox
[Its] functionality and usability are very good, however[,] on every computer that I have ever installed the app on, Dropbox assumes I want it to update the files every time I start the system up. That's not always true, but the app assumes it is. I can switch that function off, but I would rather that function default to "Off" and then I can decide to turn it on as needed.
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Performance
Dropbox
Dropbox is really useful, you can access any file from anywhere and you can upload and even edit files online, but, sometimes it can be slow. Downloading, uploading, and syncing is a bit slow, it can take several minutes. Furthermore, the search engine for large amounts of data can be slow too and it is not powerful.
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Support Rating
Dropbox
They immediately responded like in an example that I gave where one of our staff members accidentally deleted the whole Special Hope Network Dropbox, we immediately contacted Dropbox they walked us through the steps of how to retrieve the information and luckily enough we were able to retrieve the entire Dropbox and we have had back and forth with Dropbox on what to do when an employee leaves how to remove them how to add another employee.
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Online Training
Dropbox
I did not personally take any training for Dropbox so I am self taught but I know when our Vice President selected Dropbox, he personally did do some training modules on it and I'm assuming it was very easy and simple to understand since he now acts like he is a pro at it!
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Implementation Rating
Dropbox
I needed to stay current in improving my daily operations. Dropbox
was suggested to me by a former colleague two-years ago and I've been using it just fine ever since.
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Alternatives Considered
Dropbox
Google Drive has similar features, but the security functions of Dropbox allows our institution to save our sensitive and regulated data in a more protected way on Dropbox. This gives administrators, decision makers and policy makers additional piece, especially during a time and living in a world where data breaches are much more frequent and common.
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Scalability
Dropbox
bc i think box.com is better and more affordable
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Return on Investment
Dropbox
  • Negatively impacted my ROI as it's rather expensive.
  • Many of my freelancers were having issues accessing Dropbox because they already had other clients with Dropbox, so I requested Google Drive instead.
  • Wish the collaboration was easier.
  • A lot of times, people on my team can't access photos.
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ScreenShots

Dropbox Screenshots

Screenshot of the action bar, that sits across the browser page can be used to record the screen, edit PDFs, upload files, create folders, get signatures, or send and track documents.Screenshot of Dropbox Replay, that lets collaborators leave frame-accurate feedback and markups directly on project files.Screenshot of Dropbox Capture, which can be used to take screen recordings, screenshots, and GIFs with one click and share them with a link.Screenshot of the interface where Dropbox lets users upload, edit, send, and sign PDFs in one place.