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We performed a comparison between Citrix ShareFile and Dropbox based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Content Collaboration Platforms solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Citrix ShareFile vs. Dropbox Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"This provides us with a secure way of sending tax returns without having to use passwords.""Easy to manage and fully secure.""ShareFile gives you all of the features of cloud providers, but in an on-premises solution.""It's user-friendly for end users.""The Enterprise Dropbox solution is highly integrated with Microsoft's Office 365 and Azure products.""Citrix has a very good file auditing features and security features.""The solution would query the Active Directory, and if new accounts were identified, Citrix ShareFile would add them automatically.""The solution is scalable."

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"The solution is reliable and user-friendly.""The security features of the product for data protection are good. I rate the security part a ten out of ten.""One of the most useful features of Dropbox is its ease of use.""The solution is easy to use.""It is definitely stable. The main advantage of Dropbox is that you can see the files, and you can easily share them with all the team members. They can be accessed by whoever you give access to, and it is all secure. Dropbox is a seamless product. It provides you the privacy that you're looking for. Privacy is a major factor for my company, and Dropbox provides you that.""I had a good experiment with the technical support from Dropbox.""Dropbox is a very easy-to-use site that allows me to save files to the cloud for retrieval from almost any device (laptop, iPhone, iPad, etc...).""Dropbox allows me to organize files well. I can name files in such a way as to lead students to the right destination."

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Cons
"DLP features are lacking and required because, especially with everyone working from home, security is now paramount when the data is on BYOD devices.""They should integrate the solution with more email services.""The user interface is not very intuitive.""There are sometimes scalability issues after updates.""Some of our customers are facing issues if they've deployed in hybrid mode.""Everything they have should be integrated into one item.""My only issue with this solution is the cost, which should be improved.""The configuration on the mobile devices is a little clunky, in terms of setting up the application."

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"If someone manages a large amount of data, they will need more storage, which they must purchase.""I'd rate the scalability maybe a seven out of ten. Once I stop paying, it is an issue.""I would like to see integration with Office products, it would be very helpful.""Dropbox could improve by increasing its storage.""The product must be more user-friendly.""Considering the solution's shortcomings, I want the product to be more user-friendly and offer more storage capacity.""I find it a little hard to organize my Dropbox folders on my mobile device.""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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "You have to work hard in order to get the suitable licenses."
  • "If you are already a Citrix customer, I recommend having the Platinum licensing level, as it provides licensing for a number of various features that all integrate together."
  • "Citrix has a very good file auditing features and security features."
  • "I give the cost of the solution a five out of five."
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  • "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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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:They should integrate the solution with more email services. That would be very helpful.
    Top Answer:We use the solution primarily for sending and receiving encrypted files. It helps us share large files as well.
    Top Answer:For me, the biggest thing is version history. I can easily go back and view older versions.
    Top Answer:Sometimes, the startup can be a bit slow, which is slightly irritating, but otherwise, I don't really struggle with it at all. So, the performance could be faster.
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    Overview
    ShareFile is a secure file sync and sharing service that meets the mobility and collaboration needs of users and the security requirements of businesses.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    Exelon, Aer Lingus, Aloysius Stichting, Amnet Technology Solutions, Arup Group Ltd., Brasfield and Gorrie, Cancer Research UK, Carlock, Copeland & Stair LLC, ChanceLightŽ Behavioral Health & Education
    Vita Coco, BCBGMAXAZRIA Group, Centric Project, Kayak, FourSquare, Asana, Huge Adversting , USA Gymnastics, Appen, Valliant, Radio Lab
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Legal Firm9%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Construction Company8%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization50%
    Computer Software Company6%
    University4%
    Government4%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise30%
    Large Enterprise30%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise47%
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    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise34%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise56%
    Large Enterprise26%
    Buyer's Guide
    Citrix ShareFile vs. Dropbox
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Citrix ShareFile vs. Dropbox and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Citrix ShareFile is ranked 9th in Content Collaboration Platforms with 11 reviews while Dropbox is ranked 1st in Content Collaboration Platforms with 85 reviews. Citrix ShareFile is rated 8.4, while Dropbox is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Citrix ShareFile writes "Flexible plans, stable, and scalable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Dropbox writes "Seamless file synchronization across devices with user-friendly deployment". Citrix ShareFile is most compared with SharePoint, Box, Microsoft OneDrive, Office 365 and Egnyte, whereas Dropbox is most compared with Microsoft OneDrive, SharePoint, Google Workspace, Office 365 and Box. See our Citrix ShareFile vs. Dropbox report.

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