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Pros
"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.""Dropbox is reliable, and I've never reached the storage limits.""It offers convenience. It can connect with all devices that you own.""I use the product to open files.""The most valuable feature of this solution is its convenience, I can retrieve files online from various places. It has backup options in case something was to go wrong with my computer I can restore my files.""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."

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"This is a scalable solution that is available when we need it.""One of the features offered and used by many clients is file-sharing."

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Cons
"File version control can be improved. It generates a lot of conflicts when people are working on the same file. Its integration with other solutions can be improved in terms of user experience. Integration is there, and it has connectors for Excel, Word, and other solutions, but it is not very friendly. There should be a better user experience.""The product could always offer more storage.""While generally user-friendly, there is room for improvement in the user interface, especially with the introduction of new integrations and features.""They can provide more storage. Data is something that everybody is after. Any organization that has the requirement of data for any type of analysis will definitely need increased storage.""The solution could be better integrated with other platforms.""While I feel the price being charged to be reasonable, it should either be more cost-effective or account for an increased amount of storage space.""Dropbox needs to increase its storage.""The solution could be more scalable."

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"Our customers in Canada cannot use it because it has to be compliant in the same country.""Technical support is not available locally for us."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Dropbox offers a freemium model which is very convenient and affordable. Beyond that, the pricing is favorable."
  • "Given the price and limitations, there are more competitive options available."
  • "A bigger discount for existing users would be appreciated."
  • "I am using the free solution, which provides me with 2GBs of storage, and for me, it's sufficient."
  • "Its price is quite cheap. It is quite competitive. You just need to pay for the license. There are no additional costs."
  • "You pay as you go, which is a good thing. There is a monthly fee, and you can also pay annually. This flexibility makes the subscription easier and affordable for some of us. I prefer yearly pricing, which is also slightly cheaper than monthly pricing."
  • "It has some free features, but for some of the features, you need to pay. If you need more storage, then you need to pay. Its licensing probably is on a monthly basis."
  • "I am on a monthly subscription for the solution and I am somewhat satisfied with the pricing. However, the price could a bit better."
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  • "Pricing is middle of the road, but it seems that it should be less expensive."
  • "Licensing is based on a per terabyte basis."
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    Top Answer:Irrespective of the geographical location that you are present in, and even if you don't have any storage devices, you can access your data and files with the help of Dropbox.
    Top Answer:I am using the free version of Dropbox. Users need to pay to increase the solution's capacity.
    Top Answer:In terms of the limitations, I see that if you use a mobile device that does not allow you to properly configure the email part with Dropbox, then you cannot access it. The aforementioned area can be… more »
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    Overview

    Dropbox provides cloud-based file syncing, sharing, and storage. It specializes in helping large-scale businesses stay organized and productive while protecting the integrity of sensitive information with enterprise-level security. Dropbox is a valuable solution for businesses looking to simplify communication, safeguard information, and improve collaboration. Dropbox's platform provides a user-friendly, real-time sharing and storage solution for large businesses.

    The company's enterprise-level service plan includes 256-bit AES and SSL encryption, an optional two-step verification process, and optional mobile passcodes, which provide tight security to protect sensitive information. Dropbox uniquely offers a remote wipe feature, which allows businesses to keep data safe when an employee leaves the company or a computer is lost.

    Dropbox stands out from the competition by offering businesses expanded storage, unlimited file recovery and versioning, and control over sharing permissions. Additionally, Dropbox provides businesses with team management solutions, including device and location tracking, login tracking, detailed user management options for administrators, and centralized billing. 

    Collaboration between team members is further simplified with the addition of various Dropbox apps that allow advanced functionality such as document editing, CRM, and e-signatures. Dropbox has become one of the most popular business tools, entrusted by 97 percent of all Fortune 500 companies.


    Before implementing Dropbox, global apparel merchandiser BCBGMAXAZRIA was struggling to structure communication and increase company-wide efficiency, which resulted in the need for increased staff hours and expenses. Since choosing Dropbox as its cloud-based sharing and storage solution, BCBGMAXAZRIA has been able to restructure its file sharing and collaboration streams in every department. As a result, BCBGMAXAZRIA is able to boost efficiency, reduce expenses, and protect its information throughout all 550 locations.

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    Vita Coco, BCBGMAXAZRIA Group, Centric Project, Kayak, FourSquare, Asana, Huge Adversting , USA Gymnastics, Appen, Valliant, Radio Lab
    China Merchants Bank, Hexaware, Snagajob
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company9%
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    Computer Software Company6%
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    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise34%
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    Midsize Enterprise55%
    Large Enterprise27%
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    Dropbox is ranked 4th in Cloud Storage with 83 reviews while HPE Cloud Object Storage is ranked 24th in Cloud Storage. Dropbox is rated 8.2, while HPE Cloud Object Storage is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Dropbox writes "Seamless file synchronization across devices with user-friendly deployment". On the other hand, the top reviewer of HPE Cloud Object Storage writes "Simplifies our processes and environment and helps with costs and scaling because we don't need hardware and scale on demand". Dropbox is most compared with Microsoft OneDrive, SharePoint, Citrix ShareFile, Google Workspace and Office 365, whereas HPE Cloud Object Storage is most compared with .

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