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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
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
89
Ranking in other categories
Content Collaboration Platforms (1st)
Google Cloud Storage
Ranking in Cloud Storage
2nd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
77
Ranking in other categories
Public Cloud Storage Services (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Cloud Storage category, the mindshare of Dropbox is 4.2%, down from 6.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Cloud Storage is 9.5%, down from 12.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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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.
Naresh Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers great reliability to users
Protection is an area in the product where improvements are required. If big companies want to use the tool for protection purposes, like security, which is a big thing people are looking for nowadays. Sometimes, the tool's user interface automatically puts all the files in a different place, making it a bit difficult to go deep and figure out in which folder a file is present. I need to search for a file and drill down to be able to find it. There are a few bugs in the tool, as with all content management tools, since the solution is usually used to deal with huge amounts of content. If the flow of the documents is huge, the tool might get slow for the end users, or when the data is being migrated or imported into the tools.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The features that I find most valuable are the ability to sync across devices, easily access/share files and organize them among myself and my team."
"I use the product to open files."
"Its usability is valuable. It is easy to use."
"The solution is easy to use."
"The way the tool is designed and using the tool itself is quite transparent."
"The performance has been good."
"For me, the biggest thing is version history. I can easily go back and view older versions."
"The search functionality and the ability to preview images are quite good."
"Google Cloud Storage includes Docs, calendar, Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Meet."
"From an availability perspective it's fantastic; from a security perspective it's fantastic."
"The most valuable features of Google Cloud Storage include easy API integration for querying, downloading, and uploading files."
"The solution is already stable and I have not encountered problems in this regard."
"Everything I store in the solution is available on all of my devices."
"The most valuable feature is that it frees up space in your device by allowing you to store your files on the cloud and provides 15GB storage for free."
"The most valuable features of Google Cloud Storage are the ease of use and I can share files with my colleagues."
"The solution's customer service and support are helpful since they are responsive...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten."
 

Cons

"I cannot edit a document at the same time as another user."
"I think the product's interface is an area of concern since it has been changed for a long time and can be considered for improvement."
"Currently, it permits up to five users, but for larger families, it would be beneficial to have a more flexible offering."
"The price for storage space is a little expensive."
"If someone manages a large amount of data, they will need more storage, which they must purchase."
"The complex initial setup phase of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"The solution lacks sufficient storage capabilities."
"There is room for improvement in Dropbox's security measures."
"Sometimes, I'm not too fond of privacy policies, especially when using certain features like Gemini AI, where agreeing to the terms might mean losing access to your history. One area for improvement is document retrieval—sometimes, it's hard to find documents because the file names aren't always recognizable, and the preview feature could be more efficient. Maintenance for Google Cloud Storage is minimal, but it would be helpful to have a tool that automatically removes duplicate versions of files to save space. The file management in Google Cloud and Workspace isn't very straightforward, which could be improved."
"The user interface could be more intuitive."
"I am not sure about the reliability of the solution."
"Google Cloud Storage could improve by increasing the storage from 15 GB. If I want to have more storage I need to pay extra money."
"The solution could improve by adding an automatic removal of duplications feature."
"The solution could always be more user-friendly."
"The solution must provide some accessibility features."
"Google Cloud Storage can improve by having better integration and migration tools."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I am on a monthly subscription for the solution and I am somewhat satisfied with the pricing. However, the price could a bit better."
"I was using the free version of the product."
"There is a subscription-based pricing model and I pay monthly."
"We must pay when we upsize to a larger space."
"The solution is expensive."
"My company makes monthly payments towards the licensing charges associated with the product. I think it's a reasonably priced product."
"I use the free version of the solution."
"The amount of free space they provide is sufficient for me. However, if you want more space I don't believe is very expensive."
"There is a license needed to use Google Cloud Storage at our university."
"Better pricing would be helpful."
"I just use the free storage that comes with Gmail. I have 15 gigabytes."
"We do not have to pay for a license for Google Cloud Storage but there is a subscription that needs to be paid."
"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."
"We pay a monthly subscription."
"Regarding the cost of the solution, Google offers its users a pay-as-you-go model pricing."
"It provides a very limited amount of storage because it's free."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
63%
Computer Software Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
3%
University
3%
Educational Organization
74%
Computer Software Company
4%
Financial Services Firm
3%
Comms Service Provider
2%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
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?
I would like to have a document flow. Sharing documents with other people in the same division or department and being able to work without downloading the file would be ideal. Working online would...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Cloud Storage?
Depending on your setup, Google Cloud Storage is economical, especially if you do not need high stability and scalability. We use it for backup, so the storage that is not used often is affordable.
What needs improvement with Google Cloud Storage?
So far, when it comes to security, it meets our needs and requirements, so I have nothing to say about improvements to their services. I do not find any areas needing improvement currently.
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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