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Box vs Dropbox vs Google Workspace comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
7.4
Organizations using Box report efficiency in file management, reduced compliance risks, and notable returns despite some awaiting detailed calculations.
Sentiment score
6.3
Users appreciate Dropbox's low-cost features, though quantifying ROI is challenging; benefits include accessibility, security, and reduced complaints.
Sentiment score
7.4
Google Workspace boosts productivity and collaboration, offering streamlined tools and flexibility despite variable costs and returns per organization.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.4
Box customer service is generally praised, but users want improved response times and frontline expertise for better experiences.
Sentiment score
2.7
Dropbox support is mixed; positives include 24/7 availability, negatives involve slow email responses and licensing issue assistance.
Sentiment score
5.2
Google Workspace's support is efficient and user-friendly; however, users seek improved communication and direct contact options.
Dropbox offers 24-hour support, both through chat and limited hour calls.
We provide the support ourselves and do not have any support straight from Dropbox.
In the past, we experienced a problem with automatic emails being blocked, and the support team resolved the issue quickly.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Box offers strong scalability and performance for large organizations, but some limitations appear in enterprise-level deployments and large file handling.
Sentiment score
7.2
Dropbox is scalable for various business sizes, offering flexible plans, but may vary in effectiveness at enterprise levels.
Sentiment score
7.6
Google Workspace offers scalable, cloud-based solutions enabling effortless growth, efficient management, and seamless integration for businesses of all sizes.
I am uncertain about its effectiveness at an enterprise level, where SharePoint might be preferred.
It supports around 2,500 users in our company, and this scalability assists us in maintaining our infrastructure.
Scalability involves another configuration with a new email configuration, involving some authentication issues with Microsoft Outlook.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
Box is highly stable and secure, with minimal outages, though users seek improvements in upload speed.
Sentiment score
8.1
Users consider Dropbox stable and reliable, despite occasional syncing delays and reliance on internet connectivity for uploads.
Sentiment score
8.0
Google Workspace is highly stable and reliable, with users rating it nine or ten, despite minor Outlook integration issues.
Box was very stable and did not have any latency issues.
This stability is crucial to us because it ensures we do not lose communication or connection while using messaging and accessing files.
The only issue is collaboration with Outlook, where I am having a bit of a problem.
 

Room For Improvement

Box needs improved sync, search, file management, security, integration, interface, performance, permissions, API, pricing, and data recovery.
Dropbox needs better storage, pricing, security, interface, and integration to enhance user experience and remain competitive.
Google Workspace needs improved integration, enhanced features, better security, automation, and offline capabilities to compete with Microsoft Office.
Collaborative editing was challenging if multiple people were in a document at once.
Sharing documents with other people in the same division or department and being able to work without downloading the file would be ideal.
One area of improvement would be to allow multiple users to edit a file simultaneously and see edits in real time, similar to OneDrive.
The new integration was implemented last September, and we are facing some issues with OAuth 2.0 authentication.
The security functionalities are similar to those in competitors like Active Directory, but they could be optimized for stronger security features.
 

Setup Cost

Box pricing is initially steep but offers excellent value, with discounts and free versions available for businesses and education.
Enterprise users find Dropbox pricing competitive, though opinions vary on cost-effectiveness and desire for better discounts and management.
Enterprise buyers find Google Workspace affordable, despite lacking some apps, with pricing rated five to eight out of ten.
The current cost is approximately seven to ten euros per user per month.
 

Valuable Features

Box provides secure file sharing, collaboration, advanced security, and seamless Microsoft integration, making it ideal for organizations.
Dropbox offers user-friendly, secure storage with seamless syncing, easy sharing, scalability, and strong compatibility across all devices and environments.
Google Workspace enhances productivity with affordable Gmail, collaboration tools, seamless integration, and secure multi-user access for efficient teamwork.
Box had a very easy-to-use search feature and a good user interface on its website, which was faster and better than SharePoint.
It also features an admin console where we can easily manage users, see which user has access to which content, and how much space they are consuming.
These tools enhance productivity by allowing us to edit the same file at the same time, making collaboration much smoother.
The valuable features include the email service, email updates, and Google Drive.
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Cloud Storage category, the mindshare of Box is 4.0%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dropbox is 5.4%, down from 5.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Workspace is 2.8%, down from 7.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Parthasarathy Chellapillai - PeerSpot reviewer
Used for data storage and data collaboration, but its data security could be improved
If I have restricted access within an organization by keeping the data in Box, there are other applications through which I can barge into the data. If anyone wants to keep a file restricted to four people, I can access it because it's available in the cloud. I can directly access the file and pull in the data by entering the file's name. Someone from outside the organization can't access it. However, someone from within the organization who is not supposed to access the data can access it, provided it is in Box. Box is almost like a folder structure outside your system. The solution uses the cloud, and you don't need any separate storage in your system. Even if your system crashes down, the data will be saved. Overall, I rate the solution a six out of ten.
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.
Sunil-Nair - PeerSpot reviewer
Email collaboration and accessibility have improved team productivity
The valuable features include the email service, email updates, and Google Drive. People are given email access to Google Drive. The team can share manual files and work accordingly. They can access different teams from anywhere, collectively putting files, sharing them, and managing them. Additionally, the manufacturing product does not require any downgrades. It works fine and continuously for the last three or four years. Users can access their emails from anywhere in their browser without a laptop or can directly access from Gmail. This is helpful for salespeople.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
29%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
6%
Healthcare Company
5%
Educational Organization
50%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Computer Software Company
5%
Construction Company
4%
Computer Software Company
14%
Educational Organization
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Box?
The solution is used for data storage and any kind of visualization.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Box?
I was not involved in discussions about paying for Box, so I cannot provide specifics about pricing.
What needs improvement with Box?
Collaborative editing was challenging if multiple people were in a document at once. The installation procedure was t...
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, si...
What do you like most about Google Workspace?
Easy-to-build forms are allowing me to get feedback and information from my internal teams as well as from the custom...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Workspace?
The pricing for Google Workspace is moderate. I would rate it a five out of ten, indicating it is neither cheap nor e...
What needs improvement with Google Workspace?
I do not have any major suggestions for improvement. However, while the security functionalities are similar to those...
 

Comparisons

 

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Overview

 

Sample Customers

GE, Toyota, P&G, Caterpillar, Flex, Schneider Electric, Sally Beauty, Eurostar, AstraZeneca, AirBnB, Whirlpool, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Nationwide, Aeropostale etc
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There are over five million businesses that use Google Apps for Business worldwide. Some key customers include The Roche Group, National Geographic, American Red Cross, City of Los Angeles, Flight Centre, and Konica Minolta.
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