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Azure Files vs Dropbox Business - Enterprise comparison

 

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

Categories and Ranking

Azure Files
Ranking in Cloud Storage
18th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
File and Object Storage (24th)
Dropbox Business - Enterprise
Ranking in Cloud Storage
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
95
Ranking in other categories
Content Collaboration Platforms (3rd)
 

Featured Reviews

Yogesh Autade - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Security Engineer at Softcell Technologies Limited
Centralized file sharing has improved security and compliance but still needs better analytics
From our experience, Azure Files could be improved with more granular performance visibility, simpler troubleshooting tools, and enhanced reporting around file shares, uses, and access patterns. We would also prefer more streamlined management for large-scale development deployments, better monitoring of SMB and NFS performance issues, and deeper integration of storage analytics to help identify bottlenecks and optimize cost efficiency. Another area where Azure Files could improve is the administrative experience for hybrid environments. More intuitive troubleshooting for authentication, SMB connectivity, and synchronization-related issues would help reduce operational efforts. Enhanced reporting, proactive recommendations, and clearer root cause analysis and diagnostics would also be valuable for storage and infrastructure teams managing large deployments.
NancyHartman - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Process Manager/ Educational Technologist at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
Family sharing and personal backups have improved how I manage and access my files anywhere
I am not fond of their syncing. Their file syncing is very clunky, so I am not a real fan of the file syncing. I think Box does a much better job of the syncing of data onto desktops and laptops. When you try to sync the files in Dropbox, it actually puts a copy of the file on your laptop, so it sucks up all of your memory. Whereas with Box, I can sync files into my file explorer and it is still cloud-based. They have not saved the file physically onto my laptop. They save it in the cloud and it just does a temporary download and then it uploads again, but that file is not saved on my laptop. Whereas with Dropbox, anytime you want to sync on your laptop, it actually does save it. There is a way to set it up, but it takes a lot more work and effort and I have never been able to get it to work the way I want it to work. So I just do not sync my files with Dropbox on my laptop. That limits my ability to use Dropbox from my work laptop because my work laptop just does not have any memory at all on it. They give the bare minimum of memory and say that it should all be in the cloud anyway, so you do not need to have that much storage space. So I cannot even access Dropbox from my work laptop and have to use the browser version of Dropbox if I need to access my Dropbox from my work laptop. Within the company, it is a personal choice. Our company has not dictated what cloud service to use. As long as it has all the security measures that meet the standards of our IT department, anyone can use whatever cloud service they want. For example, our company is not allowed to use Google because Google is not a secure cloud service in the estimation of our IT department. So there are cloud services that we are not allowed to use, but from the five to seven different services that they give us to choose from, we all can find what meets our needs.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We see a clear return on investment with Azure Files, primarily through reduced infrastructure management effort and improved operational efficiency."
"If we need to migrate data, Azure Files allows a seamless data migration."
"The search functionality and the ability to preview images are quite good."
"Dropbox is an easy-to-use solution that has good stability."
"I think Dropbox is a good option for Windows users because it's easy to use in Windows and a user can access all other products and software."
"Reliability is the most valuable feature."
"The fact that it is accessible anywhere is the solution's most valuable feature."
"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."
"I like that Dropbox has a simple interface and that it's pretty straightforward."
"Dropbox is easy to use, easy to share, and easy to store documents and files."
 

Cons

"I think if Azure Files could integrate migration using Storage Mover, that would be an improvement."
"From our experience, Azure Files could be improved with more granular performance visibility, simpler troubleshooting tools, and enhanced reporting around file shares, uses, and access patterns."
"For us, storage is an issue. The free version is too small in terms of the amount of storage on offer."
"I'd like to see security improved a bit."
"While generally user-friendly, there is room for improvement in the user interface, especially with the introduction of new integrations and features."
"I'd like to see security improved a bit. I would like to get it to the point where we could offer permission on one file to make one person see that one file only."
"Dropbox could be improved by reducing the storage price."
"The price is expensive for individual users."
"The product could always offer more storage."
"The complex initial setup phase of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I was using the free version of the product."
"Given the price and limitations, there are more competitive options available."
"It has some free features, but for some of the features, you need to pay. If you need more storage, then you need to pay. Its licensing probably is on a monthly basis."
"The solution is paid for annually."
"Users need to pay to increase the solution's capacity."
"We are using the unlicensed free version of Dropbox."
"I don't pay any licensing costs."
"We must pay when we upsize to a larger space."
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Top Industries

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Construction Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
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Small Business40
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise40
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Azure Files?
From our experience, Azure Files could be improved with more granular performance visibility, simpler troubleshooting tools, and enhanced reporting around file shares, uses, and access patterns. We...
What is your primary use case for Azure Files?
Our primary use case for Azure Files is centralized file sharing, application data storage, and replacing traditional on-premises file servers with cloud-based SMB and NFS shares. From an infrastru...
What advice do you have for others considering Azure Files?
I would recommend this product without hesitation. I would also recommend starting with a pilot workload to validate SMB, NFS performance, and user access patterns. I recommend using Active Directo...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dropbox?
Dropbox makes it easy to share files across teams, hence improving collaboration. Also, I can store and access my files anywhere, anytime.
What needs improvement with Dropbox?
Sometimes syncing takes longer than I expect, especially with large folders or when my internet is unstable.
What is your primary use case for Dropbox?
Dropbox is very secure, easy to use, and reliable for file syncing, making it a preferred choice for seamless collaboration and file sharing across devices. The performance is generally smooth, wit...
 

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Sample Customers

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Vita Coco, BCBGMAXAZRIA Group, Centric Project, Kayak, FourSquare, Asana, Huge Adversting , USA Gymnastics, Appen, Valliant, Radio Lab
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