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Dropbox vs Google Cloud Storage comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 17, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Dropbox
Ranking in Cloud Storage
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
88
Ranking in other categories
Content Collaboration Platforms (1st)
Google Cloud Storage
Ranking in Cloud Storage
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
Public Cloud Storage Services (3rd)
 

Featured Reviews

Anton Krivonosov - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 17, 2024
An easy-to-use solution that can be used to store files in the cloud and share them with different people
We use Dropbox to store files in the cloud and share them with different people and sources Dropbox is an easy-to-use solution that has good stability. The solution could provide more capacity for free. I have been using Dropbox for many years. Dropbox is quite a stable solution, and I don't…
Akos Szirmai - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 21, 2023
Offers accessibility from various devices and easy to setup
I never intended to use Google Storage. It was just a backup or auxiliary service to my Gmail account. If someone wants to use it, they probably can use it. I am not sure about the corporate environment. But at a personal level, Google Storage supports a lot of functions of the whole Google package, from the calendar, mail, photos, news, and so on. So, anyone who is using this software is definitely using Google Storage in some way. It is about the core usage. So, if someone is looking for a cloud storage solution, I would suggest using it. Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Availability of dedicated Apps on any kind of OS."
"The product's initial setup phase was straightforward."
"It is definitely stable. The main advantage of Dropbox is that you can see the files, and you can easily share them with all the team members. They can be accessed by whoever you give access to, and it is all secure. Dropbox is a seamless product. It provides you the privacy that you're looking for. Privacy is a major factor for my company, and Dropbox provides you that."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is user-friendly."
"We don't really use the collaboration features because we have only a small organization. Dropbox is valuable having the hard drive space available, and the access to be able to upload and access the content."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is its convenience, I can retrieve files online from various places. It has backup options in case something was to go wrong with my computer I can restore my files."
"Dropbox's most valuable features are ease of use and performance."
"The initial setup is extremely easy."
"The most valuable features of Google Cloud Storage are the ease of use and I can share files with my colleagues."
"The solution offers versioning, which lets us work together efficiently on a single document. What I like most about Google Cloud Storage is its ease of use and the integration of all Google services. It's very efficient for work."
"The solution is flexible and very user-friendly."
"From an availability perspective it's fantastic; from a security perspective it's fantastic."
"The most valuable feature is the cryptographic technology."
"What I like most about Google Cloud Storage is that it's very stable, very quick, and very useful."
"Easy to use object storage solution that's scalable and stable. Its technical support team is customer-friendly."
"The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Storage is the shared folder."
 

Cons

"It would be good if they could market themselves as a safe solution for corporates. Currently, most corporates don't see it as a safe area to share within."
"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."
"I'd rate the scalability maybe a seven out of ten. Once I stop paying, it is an issue."
"It could be more secure."
"Improve the ease of use. Sometimes, occasional users struggle to login again and access documents."
"I'd like to see security improved a bit."
"The solution could be more scalable."
"The product could always offer more storage."
"The solution must provide some accessibility features."
"They need more enhancements in the security features."
"The implementation is not as easy as Microsoft, and the process could be improved."
"I would like to see better pricing."
"The licensing fees could be reduced."
"It could be made even more secure and allow for more storage."
"The solution should improve its security and accountability."
"The tool should be cheaper."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I need to pay towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. The solution is expensive."
"We are using the unlicensed free version of Dropbox."
"Dropbox offers a freemium model which is very convenient and affordable. Beyond that, the pricing is favorable."
"I find their pricing to be fairly standard and competitive when compared to the rest of the market."
"The solution is purchased on a subscription basis, and there are purchasing options. If you purchase annually there is a discount."
"The amount of free space they provide is sufficient for me. However, if you want more space I don't believe is very expensive."
"Dropbox is one of the cheapest tools in the market."
"We pay a monthly subscription fee."
"The price of Google Cloud Storage is reasonable when compared to other similar solutions."
"If one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the product price as a nine to ten out of ten."
"If you want a shared file system, you have to buy a server with the minimum capacity of one TB."
"The product is subscription-based. When you pay, you will get more storage."
"It provides a very limited amount of storage because it's free."
"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."
"There are no licensing fees."
"There is no license to use Google Cloud Storage."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
57%
Computer Software Company
5%
University
4%
Financial Services Firm
3%
Educational Organization
71%
Computer Software Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
3%
Manufacturing Company
2%
 

Company Size

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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?
Dropbox needs to improve its integration with Google platforms, including Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Slides, which facilitate easier collaboration. I would also like to see features rel...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Cloud Storage?
The pricing for cloud services, including Google, remains challenging in the Philippines, especially for SMEs. These businesses often find cloud solutions more expensive compared to on-premises opt...
What needs improvement with Google Cloud Storage?
The initial setup appears to be the hardest part, although once familiar with it, the process becomes easier. Pricing remains challenging, especially for SMEs, making cloud services costlier than o...
 

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