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91% willing to recommend
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Featured Review
Daulath Alikhan
Researched Dropbox but chose Amazon WorkDocs: A great collaboration service for small organizations
Radek Skrivanek
A product that offers good performance and can be integrated easily into any environment
The product can be integrated into a particular environment, especially the ones with products from Cisco.
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Pros
"This solution is great for inviting and sharing documents with other users."

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"It ensures all our staff are using the current version of our documents.""It is easy to install. It is stable and scalable.""Its usability is valuable. It is easy to use.""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.""The small business version gave us ample capacity.""The security features of the product for data protection are good. I rate the security part a ten out of ten.""Dropbox has a simple interface, and it's pretty straightforward.""I like the synchronization, and the integration with Microsoft Office is good."

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Cons
"I had a very bitter experience with their mobile app."

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"The price is expensive for individual users.""The complex initial setup phase of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required.""The product must be more user-friendly.""I would like to see integration with Office products, it would be very helpful.""The storage is not large enough.""If someone manages a large amount of data, they will need more storage, which they must purchase.""It could be more secure.""It would be good if they could market themselves as a safe solution for corporates. Currently, most corporates don't see it as a safe area to share within."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It's cheaper compared to similar products available"

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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
    Does Amazon WorkDocs offer any unique advantages over SharePoint?
    Top Answer:Amazon WorkDocs offers the following advantages over SharePoint It is a fully managed service, meaning that Amazon takes care of the underlying infrastructure and maintenance. It is more scalable… more »
    What do you like most about Dropbox?
    Top Answer:For me, the biggest thing is version history. I can easily go back and view older versions.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dropbox?
    Top Answer:The solution charges after 5GB of storage.
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    What needs improvement with Dropbox?
    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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    Ranking
    5th
    out of 38 in Content Collaboration Platforms
    Views
    3,931
    Comparisons
    3,387
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    1st
    out of 38 in Content Collaboration Platforms
    Views
    4,257
    Comparisons
    2,754
    Reviews
    26
    Average Words per Review
    368
    Rating
    8.5
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    Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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    Overview

    Amazon WorkDocs is a fully managed, secure content creation, storage, and collaboration service. With Amazon WorkDocs, you can easily create, edit, and share content, and because it’s stored centrally on AWS, access it from anywhere on any device. Amazon WorkDocs makes it easy to collaborate with others, and lets you easily share content, provide rich feedback, and collaboratively edit documents. You can use Amazon WorkDocs to retire legacy file share infrastructure by moving file shares to the cloud. Amazon WorkDocs lets you integrate with your existing systems, and offers a rich API so that you can develop your own content-rich applications. Amazon WorkDocs is built on AWS, where your content is secured on the world's largest cloud infrastructure.

    With Amazon WorkDocs, there are no upfront fees or commitments. You pay only for active user accounts, and the storage you use. Amazon WorkDocs provides a 30-day free trial with 1 TB of storage per user for up to 50 users.

    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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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization50%
    Computer Software Company6%
    University4%
    Government4%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise61%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise34%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise56%
    Large Enterprise26%
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    Amazon WorkDocs is ranked 5th in Content Collaboration Platforms while Dropbox is ranked 1st in Content Collaboration Platforms with 85 reviews. Amazon WorkDocs is rated 8.0, while Dropbox is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Amazon WorkDocs writes "A great collaboration service for small organizations". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Dropbox writes "Seamless file synchronization across devices with user-friendly deployment". Amazon WorkDocs is most compared with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, Office 365, SharePoint, Google Workspace and Google Drive Enterprise, whereas Dropbox is most compared with Microsoft OneDrive, SharePoint, Citrix ShareFile, Google Workspace and Egnyte.

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