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Dropbox vs Google Cloud Storage comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 17, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Dropbox
Ranking in Cloud Storage
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
90
Ranking in other categories
Content Collaboration Platforms (1st)
Google Cloud Storage
Ranking in Cloud Storage
1st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
78
Ranking in other categories
Public Cloud Storage Services (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Cloud Storage category, the mindshare of Dropbox is 5.4%, down from 5.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Cloud Storage is 8.1%, down from 11.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Storage
 

Featured Reviews

Edgar  Paez - PeerSpot reviewer
Work from anywhere and backup easily while being practical
I recommend Dropbox, yet not for all of the features it has. I am a basic user. In a personal mode, we have about 100 employees, and maybe 20 of them use Dropbox as a personal backup system. ShareFile is more secure than Dropbox. Five years ago, ShareFile was qualified as having better security control, access privilege management, and version control recovery, among many features that we were using for private documentation. Overall, I would rate Dropbox an eight out of ten.
Manimaran Tannimalai - PeerSpot reviewer
User interface consistency facilitates seamless project planning and design for specialized tasks
While Google has made efforts to address SAP loads, the company lacks a product specialist focus. They cover a broad range of products, which might affect their ability to compete well in certain niches. Google's strength lies in their adapted approach to specific tasks, as seen with SAP loads. Generally, their focus is widespread.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Dropbox is a very easy-to-use site that allows me to save files to the cloud for retrieval from almost any device (laptop, iPhone, iPad, etc...)."
"I can use the cloud version for storage and easy retrieval."
"Simple to share files with others."
"Dropbox is an easy-to-use solution that has good stability."
"The scalability is great for us."
"Its usability is valuable. It is easy to use."
"I like how user-friendly the solution is."
"The performance is good."
"Google Cloud Storage performs well and it's easy to use."
"We are satisfied with the parameters of Google Cloud Storage."
"It is seamlessly integrated with your Android. There’s no fuss, no hassle."
"The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Storage is that I can link with my PC."
"Their technical support is good and very professional."
"The solution is easy to use."
"The most valuable feature is the cryptographic technology."
"What I like about this program, is that it's quite fast, because you pay for your usage."
 

Cons

"They can do the scanning of viruses, and they can also do malware detection when they do the synchronization."
"The free storage amount should be increased."
"Improve the ease of use. Sometimes, occasional users struggle to login again and access documents."
"The complex initial setup phase of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"I cannot edit a document at the same time as another user."
"The product's high price is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"They can provide more storage. Data is something that everybody is after. Any organization that has the requirement of data for any type of analysis will definitely need increased storage."
"One area of improvement would be to allow multiple users to edit a file simultaneously and see edits in real time, similar to OneDrive."
"What would make Google Cloud Storage better is if it provided more storage."
"I want the product to be available at a cheaper cost."
"The problem I face right now is that my data warehouse is being hosted on Google Cloud, however, integration between Google Cloud to Microsoft Azure is a big problem."
"In the next release, if improvements are made to the GPU instances for machine learning, for example, it would be helpful."
"This solution could be improved by increasing integration with other tools, like Microsoft."
"The storage could be improved to manage it a bit better. Google Cloud Storage could be more secure, but the security features are okay."
"Additional cost for more storage"
"An area for improvement is that when you share with others, they can see all your folders instead of just those you share. Only the folders you specifically share should be visible."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing varies depending on the version, and the one we currently utilize is the business version."
"The product is free up to a certain limit."
"I need to pay towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. The solution is expensive."
"You pay as you go, which is a good thing. There is a monthly fee, and you can also pay annually. This flexibility makes the subscription easier and affordable for some of us. I prefer yearly pricing, which is also slightly cheaper than monthly pricing."
"My company makes monthly payments towards the licensing charges associated with the product. I think it's a reasonably priced product."
"A bigger discount for existing users would be appreciated."
"Dropbox is one of the cheapest tools in the market."
"I am using the free solution, which provides me with 2GBs of storage, and for me, it's sufficient."
"We don't pay for a Google Cloud Storage subscription."
"If you're ready to pay, they're ready to give you as much storage as you want. Considering the features that Google Cloud Storage provides, the pricing is reasonable. So far, I'm still using the free service from them because I'm able to meet my requirements with the free subscription. Maybe, in the future, if a storage requirement comes, I'll pay for it or go for the license."
"The solution is very cheap."
"They know that the pricing is comparable with Azure, AWS, and those other solutions like Amazon are cheaper, but they are not as flexible."
"The solution is free unless you want to increase the GB data allowance. There is a cost if you want to increase the size of storage space which is expensive."
"The tool is not expensive."
"The solution comes with a cost once a person has exceeded a certain limit."
"I pay monthly for Google Cloud Storage. It could be cheaper, but for now, it's okay."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
50%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Computer Software Company
5%
Construction Company
4%
Educational Organization
51%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Comms Service Provider
4%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dropbox?
For me, the biggest thing is version history. I can easily go back and view older versions.
What needs improvement with Dropbox?
One area of improvement would be to allow multiple users to edit a file simultaneously and see edits in real time, similar to OneDrive. In Dropbox, once a file is opened on one system, it locks the...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Cloud Storage?
Google Cloud ( /products/google-cloud-reviews ) was cheaper compared to AWS ( /products/amazon-aws-reviews ) and Azure ( /products/microsoft-azure-reviews ). AWS ( /products/amazon-aws-reviews ) wa...
What needs improvement with Google Cloud Storage?
While Google has made efforts to address SAP loads, the company lacks a product specialist focus. They cover a broad range of products, which might affect their ability to compete well in certain n...
 

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