Dropbox Business - Enterprise vs ownCloud comparison

Dropbox and ownCloud are both solutions in the Content Collaboration Platforms category. Dropbox is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.5, while ownCloud is ranked #19. Dropbox holds a 10.1% mindshare in CCP, compared to ownCloud’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Dropbox users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of ownCloud users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 27, 2025

Dropbox Business - Enterprise and ownCloud are two competing solutions in the enterprise segment. Dropbox Business - Enterprise is preferred for its support and pricing, while ownCloud stands out with customizable features.

Features: Dropbox Business - Enterprise offers strong integration capabilities, seamless file sharing, and advanced collaboration tools. ownCloud provides open-source flexibility, comprehensive customization, and strong security features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Dropbox Business - Enterprise is known for easier deployment and extensive support resources. ownCloud requires more technical expertise for installation and maintenance, although it is customizable.

Pricing and ROI: Dropbox Business - Enterprise has a straightforward pricing model but can be costly as needs scale. ownCloud provides a cost-effective open-source solution with lower initial setup costs and higher ROI due to its customizable nature.

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Categories and Ranking

Dropbox Business - Enterprise

Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms

2nd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Storage (3rd)

ownCloud

Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms

19th

Average Rating

10.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Content Collaboration Platforms category, the mindshare of Dropbox Business - Enterprise is 10.1%, up from 10.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ownCloud is 0.9%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Content Collaboration Platforms Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Dropbox Business - Enterprise	10.1%
ownCloud	0.9%
Other	89.0%

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Edgar Paez

Measurement Manager at A3E Ingenieros

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.

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Stephen Colebrook

Solutions Architect at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Self-hosted file sync tool used to deploy custom web UIs.

I think it’s probably the best self-hosted file sync tool on the market. It’s a full web application platform, an indispensable tool for a business of any size that needs to deploy any kind of custom web UI. If you build an ownCloud app, you’ve got authentication, storage, security, caching, and database layers already fully baked for you. You just need to build your UI and custom logic. Your app doesn’t even need to interact with files, sync, or interact with other ownCloud features. Any web UI can be included without ownCloud. It can even be a portal to web interfaces of other applications within a business using the external app to display external sites within ownCloud. This is the case as long as that site allows itself to be displayed within a frame.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"File syncing is the most valuable feature. I use it every day to sync files across to the cloud."

"It ensures all our staff are using the current version of our documents."

"I can edit my files online, and I like the comments option."

"The most valuable features of Dropbox are it can be used as a repository of all the photographs and videos that you have on the cloud. You do not need to worry about the hard disk crashing."

"Setting up DropBox is straightforward, and one person can do it in less than five minutes."

"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."

"The product's most valuable feature is storage."

"It is the best solution in terms of space, file sharing, and live editing. I can share and edit files with multiple users."

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"I think it’s probably the best self-hosted file sync tool on the market."

Cons

"The price is expensive for individual users."

"The product improvement could include better integration with other tools and more advanced file versioning features."

"The pricing could be better and so could the amount of storage space. I feel like for the price, they don't offer very much storage space, especially when compared to competitors like Google."

"Dropbox needs to improve its integration with Google platforms, including Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Slides, which facilitate easier collaboration."

"I cannot edit a document at the same time as another user."

"I would like to see more storage included and more lessons on how to optimize it."

"We are moving to Microsoft Teams. Instead of Dropbox, we will be using Microsoft Teams that has the advantage of saving the versions. It supports file versioning so that you can always go back to the previous version if you want to. If somebody has made a change in one of the files and you don't know what changes have been made, you can always go back to the previous version. This feature led us to migrate to Microsoft Teams. With Dropbox, there is no option for simultaneous work. This feature is there in Google Files. In Microsoft Teams, you can invite team members to collaborate. That is the reason why I prefer Microsoft Teams over Dropbox. It should also have more integration with other solutions."

"Dropbox could probably be improved around the integrated security, but those options are probably available. I don't have much of a view on improvements, based on the relatively few occasions that I use it."

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"Even with fast disks, it still takes a fair bit of time to write most schema changes to multi-GB tables."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"One area that has been a big issue for me is when I tried to close my accounts, it is difficult. We had small personal accounts, and we then wanted to consolidate everything to the business account, but then to cancel and close those smaller accounts, it's a big issue. I still haven't done it and it's quite a long process."

"I use the free version of the solution."

"We use a yearly license. The pricing is not a bad price. I'd rate it about a five out of ten, with ten being expensive and one being cheap."

"Dropbox could be less expensive, and I pay monthly."

"The pricing for non-corporations is expensive. They have raised their prices and have low storage capacity."

"I don't pay any licensing costs."

"We are using the free version of Dropbox which has approximately two gigabytes of data capacity."

"Users need to pay to increase the solution's capacity."

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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.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dropbox?

We are using the free version of Dropbox.

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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...

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Overview

Dropbox Business - Enterprise enables seamless device synchronization and efficient file sharing with a user-friendly interface. It enhances productivity and security with diverse access options and scalable pricing.

Dropbox Business - Enterprise is a tool for data storage and sharing across devices, offering cloud-based solutions that facilitate communication between team members. It provides a stable performance with integration capabilities, version history, and collaborative tools. Limitations exist in link sharing, permissions management, and mobile interface usability, alongside the need for better real-time collaboration and stronger authentication. Despite these, Dropbox serves as a central repository for critical data, making document accessibility easy.

What are the key features of Dropbox Business - Enterprise?

Seamless Synchronization: Users enjoy smooth data sync across devices.
Efficient File Sharing: Easy sharing and management of documents.
User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design for power users.
Security Measures: Protects files with robust security protocols.
Diverse Access Options: Access documents from any device, anywhere.
Collaboration Tools: Enhance productivity with team collaboration features.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Stable Performance: Maintain reliable file management.
Version History: Retrieve earlier document versions when needed.
Integration: Connect seamlessly with third-party platforms.
Scalable Pricing: Find a plan that fits business needs.
Community Support: Receive assistance from a broad user network.

Dropbox Business - Enterprise is implemented across industries for centralized file management. Corporations use it for backing up crucial data and ensuring smooth collaboration among departments. In education, it supports faculty and students by enabling resource access on any device, while media companies use it to manage large files and creative assets efficiently.

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