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Dropbox Business - Enterprise vs Sharepoint 2016 Standard comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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
6.6
Dropbox Business - Enterprise enhances collaboration and security, reducing costs and complaints, increasing satisfaction and adoption over traditional platforms.
Sentiment score
7.0
Sharepoint 2016 enhances ROI by lowering costs, automating workflows, improving productivity, and optimizing collaboration with cloud storage advantages.
I have seen a return on investment with reduced cost, quicker development turnaround, reduced management hassle, and improved collaboration between clients and team members.
Sr. Software Engineer at PwC
It has also increased our security in my organization, boosting file sharing security and efficiency in project development by improving how easily we can share project files.
Data Analyst at Wells Fargo
I have seen a return on investment as file sharing security has improved, enabling efficiency in project development, particularly when collaborating on a project where we share files, edit them, and work together effectively.
Software Developer at Atos
There has been a return on investment from using Sharepoint 2016 Standard, as documentation approval workflows, change request processes, HR onboarding and offboarding flows, document routing based on metadata, and notifications and escalations have all improved with Sharepoint being implemented.
HITRUST and GRC Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
You can stop paying for other tools if you are willing to move to Sharepoint 2016 Standard.
Senior Team Lead at Infosys
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
3.3
Dropbox Business - Enterprise support is praised for professionalism and responsiveness, but some desire quicker response times and improvements.
Sentiment score
7.0
SharePoint 2016 Standard's customer support is praised for its responsiveness, 24/7 availability, and effectiveness, with internal expertise recommended.
Dropbox offers 24-hour support, both through chat and limited hour calls.
Research Analyst at Counterpoint Research (Counterpoint Technology Market Research)
They should improve their responsiveness, as users sometimes need a quick response and they can take hours to reply.
Software Developer at Atos
The customer support from Dropbox Business - Enterprise is one of the best I have encountered.
Sr. Software Engineer at PwC
The customer support for Sharepoint 2016 Standard is very active and responsive.
Senior Team Lead at Infosys
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
Dropbox Business - Enterprise offers scalable storage, seamless data management, and reliable performance, adaptable to diverse organizational needs.
Sentiment score
7.0
Sharepoint 2016 Standard is scalable with enhanced security, adaptable for sensitive sectors, yet requires proper planning and infrastructure.
The scalability of Dropbox Business - Enterprise is impressive, as it can handle a huge amount of data seamlessly while maintaining fast and reliable performance.
Software Developer at Atos
It grows with my organization.
Sr. Software Engineer at PwC
Dropbox Business - Enterprise's scalability is very good, as we are able to handle and send large files and receive large files from our clients without seeing any crashes or downtime.
Data Analyst at Wells Fargo
The security and reliability enhancements make it very scalable.
HITRUST and GRC Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Sharepoint 2016 Standard is highly scalable.
Senior Team Lead at Infosys
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.2
Dropbox Business - Enterprise is praised for its stability and reliability, with minor syncing delays noted by users.
Sentiment score
8.4
SharePoint 2016 Standard is stable, scalable, reliable, and adaptable in secure environments, with minimal slowdowns and effective document management.
 

Room For Improvement

Dropbox Business faces user concerns over cost, security, integration, interface complexity, sync inefficiency, pricing clarity, and support.
Sharepoint 2016 Standard faces challenges in integration, performance, user interface, third-party support, and mobile usability, impacting productivity.
I would also appreciate the feature that allows visibility of who last modified a file, as that would be beneficial.
Software Developer at Atos
Sharing documents with other people in the same division or department and being able to work without downloading the file would be ideal.
Measurement Manager at A3E Ingenieros
One area of improvement would be to allow multiple users to edit a file simultaneously and see edits in real time, similar to OneDrive.
Research Analyst at Counterpoint Research (Counterpoint Technology Market Research)
I would assess the integration of Microsoft Office apps within Sharepoint 2016 Standard for document management as lacking.
Technical Manager at IBM
Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved by continuing to evolve with changing technology.
HITRUST and GRC Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved because the user interface slows down productivity for our staff at times; it is very slow.
Senior Team Lead at Infosys
 

Setup Cost

Dropbox Business - Enterprise offers flexible pricing, with competitive rates and discounts, though some users find subscription fees high.
SharePoint 2016 Standard offers affordable licensing, with users reporting 25% to 30% savings compared to other systems.
the price is relatively competitive compared to competitors such as Google Drive
Software Developer at Atos
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing shows that the price was competitive compared to other alternatives.
Sr. Software Engineer at PwC
I find the pricing very competitive and affordable.
Data Analyst at Wells Fargo
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Sharepoint 2016 Standard has been that it offers very competitive price plans, which are good for business.
Senior Team Lead at Infosys
 

Valuable Features

Dropbox Business - Enterprise boosts collaboration and productivity with seamless integration, secure sharing, real-time collaboration, and scalable storage.
SharePoint 2016 Standard enhances collaboration and efficiency with integration, secure sharing, and AI, despite high cost.
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.
Research Analyst at Counterpoint Research (Counterpoint Technology Market Research)
The feature I find myself using the most, which is the most valuable to me, is document collaboration, as it enables us to edit files and attach comments easily in real time.
Software Developer at Atos
Data encryption and security protocols for the business are excellent.
Sr. Software Engineer at PwC
Sharepoint 2016 Standard has positively impacted my organization by providing a very good data repository and organization of various amounts of information that is stored in these Sharepoint sites.
HITRUST and GRC Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Sharepoint 2016 Standard has role-based access control, which secures our enterprise data effectively.
Data Engineer at a outsourcing company with 201-500 employees
It integrates well with other Microsoft products through Office 365.
Senior Team Lead at Infosys
 

Categories and Ranking

Dropbox Business - Enterprise
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
94
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Storage (1st), Content Collaboration Platforms (3rd)
Sharepoint 2016 Standard
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Content Management (9th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Dropbox Business - Enterprise and Sharepoint 2016 Standard aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Dropbox Business - Enterprise is designed for Cloud Storage and holds a mindshare of 6.8%, up 4.8% compared to last year.
Sharepoint 2016 Standard, on the other hand, focuses on Enterprise Content Management, holds 0.4% mindshare.
Cloud Storage Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dropbox Business - Enterprise6.8%
NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP5.5%
Nasuni4.6%
Other83.1%
Cloud Storage
Enterprise Content Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Sharepoint 2016 Standard0.4%
SharePoint11.4%
OpenText Content Management7.2%
Other81.0%
Enterprise Content Management
 

Featured Reviews

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.
Trevors Misigo - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Team Lead at Infosys
Cloud file sharing has transformed secure collaboration and protected our data after cyber attacks
The best features Sharepoint 2016 Standard offers, in my opinion, are that it organizes our documents and other materials into folder libraries within a custom website and provides sharing tools and rules specific to that site. It integrates well with other Microsoft products through Office 365. Adding and removing users is easy for administrators. Its simple document structure makes it clear where to best store documents. Out of those features, I find myself appreciating the integration with Office 365 the most, which makes it easier to share files and collaboration. I would also like to highlight that features such as version control to view any changes made and access control over any file or folder stand out to me. Additionally, the intuitive mobile application for easy access on the go enhances our experience. Sharepoint 2016 Standard has positively impacted my organization because since we had a cyber attack in 2017 and implemented this tool, it has been a secure and easy way to store files and access files for the people who are given permission. It can be accessed from anywhere as long as you have an internet connection. Collaboration has been made easier between departments and also with remote employees and clients.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Performing Arts
7%
Construction Company
36%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business40
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise37
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise7
 

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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dropbox?
I find the pricing very competitive and affordable, and I have no issue with it. The support is very proactive, and I have no issues with the customer support. Overall, it meets our business cloud ...
What needs improvement with Dropbox?
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. W...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sharepoint 2016 Standard?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Sharepoint 2016 Standard has been that it offers very competitive price plans, which are good for business.
What needs improvement with Sharepoint 2016 Standard?
Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved by continuing to evolve with changing technology. Integration with third-party workflows would improve it.
What is your primary use case for Sharepoint 2016 Standard?
My main use case for Sharepoint 2016 Standard is data collection of many policies and procedure documentation and reporting and project management materials. I use Sharepoint 2016 Standard for cond...
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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