We compared Dropbox and Google Drive Enterprise based on our users reviews in six parameters. After reading the collected data, you can find our conclusion below:
Dropbox offers a fast and convenient setup experience, allowing for effortless file-sharing. On the other hand, Google Drive Enterprise is also user-friendly, particularly for individuals already accustomed to the Google ecosystem. However, it may require more effort to manage subfolders and sharing permissions.
Dropbox is highly regarded for its dependable performance, intuitive interface, adaptability, and convenience. On the other hand, Google Drive Enterprise is commended for its user-friendly nature, accessibility, ability to collaborate in real-time, strong security measures, and effortless sharing of files.
For Dropbox, there is potential for improvement in security, storage capacity, platform integration, and document editing functionality. Meanwhile, Google Drive Enterprise could enhance Google Sheets functionality, the email interface, and user access management for better user experience.
The cost of setting up Dropbox differs based on the chosen subscription plan, whether monthly or annual. Users have mixed opinions on its affordability, with some finding it expensive and others considering it reasonable. In contrast, Google Drive Enterprise provides a free version and the ability to buy extra storage. The pricing is generally perceived as fair and affordable, although some users have proposed potential improvements.
Dropbox does not provide a thorough evaluation of ROI, whereas Google Drive Enterprise asserts a favorable return on investment due to its strong memory and storage capabilities.
Dropbox's customer service is not extensively utilized, as customers rarely require technical support. In contrast, Google Drive Enterprise provides a range of experiences, with some customers appreciating their support while others seek help from third-party sources or colleagues.
Comparison Results
When comparing Dropbox and Google Drive Enterprise, Dropbox is highly regarded for its dependability, ease of use, adaptability, and convenience. However, there are areas where it could enhance security, storage capacity, and pricing. Conversely, Google Drive Enterprise is appreciated for its simplicity, accessibility, and effortless file sharing. It also has room for improvement in terms of enhancing functionality, refining user access management, and resolving Google Sheets issues. The pricing of both products is deemed reasonable, although opinions differ. Customer service and support experiences are somewhat limited for both, but generally meet expectations for Google Drive Enterprise.
"The small business version gave us ample capacity."
"One of the most useful features of Dropbox is its ease of use."
"The performance is good."
"The main feature that I found the most valuable is the ability to link the documents such that they are automatically taken to a page where you can review them."
"The solution is easy to use."
"The solution provides great performance."
"The solution is easy to use."
"Dropbox is easy to set up as it doesn't require any installation, just a download."
"I like the ease with which you can share files securely with the team. It makes file and information sharing much easier than sending attachments."
"Google Drive Enterprise has helped compile data in one spot."
"I like how Google Drive syncs content across all my devices. It allows me to transfer files between multiple devices at the same time. I also like the versioning features."
"Record your meeting and simply share with anyone without thinking where to store the file."
"I like that it's easy to use. I'm satisfied with the speed, stability, and availability."
"It is very convenient and easy to access."
"The stability of Google Drive Enterprise is good."
"It's a stable product."
"The mobile aspect of the solution needs improvement. For instance, if I want to use a file from Dropbox on my phone, I sometimes struggle to download images off of Dropbox. The solution lacks accessibility on different devices."
"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."
"Sometimes, it takes a while to start Dropbox services and files are not synced."
"Security could be enhanced."
"The pricing could be better and/or more clear. Right now, they have a strange way of splitting pricing. It's a bit complicated and not clear for users."
"I think the product's interface is an area of concern since it has been changed for a long time and can be considered for improvement."
"I'd like to see security improved a bit."
"The product could always offer more storage."
"Google Drive Enterprise is not scalable."
"When compared to Commvault or Veeam, I'm not sure what Google Drive has to offer in terms of backing up data on the cloud or in a data center for a large organization."
"There are a few kinks to work out at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's pretty simple and extremely useful."
"Google should also make it simpler to manage rights and access for different users. I want to share one folder with some people and another with other groups. It's not easy to manage. You have to use Google's web interface to assign rights, but IBM Box lets you permissions directly on the Windows interface."
"I would like to see better integration with Google Docs, the Google landscape in general, and other environments."
"The ability to share documents with outside clients can be improved. It is difficult to share documents with outside clients, and that's why I am looking at some other solution. If you use Google Drive, they want you to use all of their Google Suite, but not everybody uses Google Suite for document creation. It is not a great solution if you are working with a company that doesn't use Google Suite."
"Google Drive Enterprise could improve the integrations. We do not use the tool very much for our corporate desktops. Additionally, Google collects a lot of personal data from the customers which is not very good and this is one of the reasons we do not use it for our corporation."
"Security-wise, Google Drive Enterprise needs improvement. Compared to its competitor: Kiteworks, Google Drive Enterprise is less secure."
Dropbox is ranked 4th in Cloud Storage with 80 reviews while Google Drive Enterprise is ranked 6th in Cloud Storage with 52 reviews. Dropbox is rated 8.2, while Google Drive Enterprise is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Dropbox writes "Seamless file synchronization across devices with user-friendly deployment". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Google Drive Enterprise writes "Easy to set up with simple file access and very reliable". Dropbox is most compared with Microsoft OneDrive, SharePoint, Citrix ShareFile, Google Workspace and SureDrop, whereas Google Drive Enterprise is most compared with Google Workspace, Citrix ShareFile, Google Cloud Storage, Zoolz Intelligent Cloud and Egnyte. See our Dropbox vs. Google Drive Enterprise report.
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