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Dropbox vs FileCloud comparison

 

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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 Content Collaboration Platforms
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
90
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Storage (3rd)
FileCloud
Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms
13th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
9.2
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
GRC (16th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Content Collaboration Platforms category, the mindshare of Dropbox is 7.9%, down from 12.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of FileCloud is 1.7%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Content Collaboration Platforms
 

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.
reviewer2587170 - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient remote file access with robust security features and excellent support
I noticed a feature in competitors that requires two-factor authentication (2FA) for uploading and downloading files in the share folder, which adds an extra security layer. I haven't seen this implemented on FileCloud, and it would add a valuable advantage for security. Additionally, currently, FileCloud's compatibility for Linux implementation is limited to only Ubuntu or Red Hat Enterprise Server. Expanding compatibility to other Linux distributions could be beneficial for users.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is reliable and user-friendly."
"It is easy to install. It is stable and scalable."
"I can edit my files online, and I like the comments option."
"The various methods for accessing files, such as through mobile apps, online synchronization, and on a PC, are highly valuable."
"Offers great flexibility."
"The initial setup is extremely easy."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is user-friendly."
"It is very practical and so easy to upload and download files and carry on without my computer."
"The granularity for the audit log in FileCloud is extremely valuable."
 

Cons

"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."
"There is room for improvement in Dropbox's security measures."
"Dropbox could introduce some sort of a notification with respect to how much storage you have left out of what is purchased."
"One area of improvement would be to allow multiple users to edit a file simultaneously and see edits in real time, similar to OneDrive."
"It could be more secure."
"They can do the scanning of viruses, and they can also do malware detection when they do the synchronization."
"Dropbox can improve by enhancing the capacity of storage in the free version."
"Dropbox could improve by increasing its storage."
"Currently, FileCloud's compatibility for Linux implementation is limited to only Ubuntu or Red Hat Enterprise Server."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I find their pricing to be fairly standard and competitive when compared to the rest of the market."
"We must pay when we upsize to a larger space."
"The solution does not come with a licensing cost."
"Dropbox offers a freemium model which is very convenient and affordable. Beyond that, the pricing is favorable."
"There is a subscription-based pricing model and I pay monthly."
"Given the price and limitations, there are more competitive options available."
"The amount of free space they provide is sufficient for me. However, if you want more space I don't believe is very expensive."
"The pricing for non-corporations is expensive. They have raised their prices and have low storage capacity."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
63%
Computer Software Company
4%
Financial Services Firm
4%
Construction Company
3%
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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.
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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FileCloud?
In some cases, we lose clients to competitors due to pricing, although most wins are based on features, not pricing. Our features are highly suitable to the user platform.
What needs improvement with FileCloud?
I noticed a feature in competitors that requires two-factor authentication (2FA) for uploading and downloading files in the share folder, which adds an extra security layer. I haven't seen this imp...
What is your primary use case for FileCloud?
The primary use case for FileCloud is when the customer needs to migrate from a conventional file server, like Windows file sharing, which is only accessible within the office network. Due to the s...
 

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Sample Customers

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