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We performed a comparison between Dropbox and Microsoft OneDrive 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 Dropbox vs. Microsoft OneDrive Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"Dropbox is an easy-to-use solution that has good stability.""Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.""The most valuable features of Dropbox are it can be used as a repository of all the photographs and videos that you have on the cloud. You do not need to worry about the hard disk crashing.""Setting up DropBox is straightforward, and one person can do it in less than five minutes.""Dropbox offers helpful functionalities for business purposes, such as receiving file requests from external parties like customers who don't have an account. Additionally, it includes features, such as reminders and workflow capabilities.""Offers great flexibility.""The solution provides great performance.""I can edit my files online, and I like the comments option."

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"The feature that I have found the most valuable is that Microsoft OneDrive works with any Enterprise Cloud Solutions Office app. You can edit a document on the cloud, share documents with your colleagues, and monitor changes. You can access your work almost anywhere. You can also sync Microsoft OneDrive with your workstation so that whatever you are working on gets automatically backed up to the cloud at regular intervals. So even if your system crashes, you still have a copy of your documents in the cloud, which I found very useful.""One of the good features is that the users are not even aware that they're using it.""It was extremely easy to setup.""It is good as a central hub for the storage of documents and sharing among team members.""It is free if you use Microsoft Office 365.""The most valuable feature is to be able to modify the file online and keep it stored on the cloud, since it is not necessary to download it to make modifications.""It gives you access to important files from virtually anywhere.""It's quite easy to use and then of course it is quite well integrated to the rest of Office 365."

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Cons
"While generally user-friendly, there is room for improvement in the user interface, especially with the introduction of new integrations and features.""It's an expensive solution.""It could be more secure.""I would like to be able to unarchive my files online.""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.""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.""The solution could improve by being more secure and having more storage.""Dropbox needs to increase its storage."

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"No one gets an alert when files are deleted.""The user interface could be a little more intuitive.""The website could be improved. Sometimes I try to login and the website has issues, I can't retrieve my documents.""An online video player would be great, since sometimes you have to download the video to play it.""The initial setup is not easy.""The user interface sometimes fails and when it cannot connect, it does not give the reason why.""There are not enough ways to assign permissions to shared folders and files.""The technical support is really very bad."

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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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  • "Costwise, it is a great option. In most cases, it is a free space, which will be more than enough for most customers."
  • "Using this software, it has had an amazing impact moneywise on our business. It allows us to share documents without the need of extra hardware."
  • "We pay a lot for the Enterprise version, but it is a premium service."
  • "OneDrive comes with Microsoft 365 so it is just an added part of that package."
  • "It is free if you are using Office 365, and you get a terabyte of storage with your account."
  • "This is a pricy solution, given that we are only using it at 50% capacity."
  • "The price of Microsoft OneDrive is reasonable and compatible with competitors."
  • "The licensing is expensive and on a yearly basis."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Dropbox is an easy-to-use solution that has good stability.
    Top Answer:I am using the free version of Dropbox. Users need to pay to increase the solution's capacity.
    Top Answer:The solution could provide more capacity for free.
    Top Answer:The backup capability is one feature I love about OneDrive. I also like how it syncs when you're working offline. Everything is updated once you connect again.
    Top Answer:It takes too long for OneDrive to synchronize various applications, especially when you are saving office data. It also requires too much bandwidth.
    Top Answer:We use OneDrive to share documents throughout the organization and collaborate. It is also used for backups.
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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.

    Microsoft OneDrive for Business gives you online storage that works seamlessly with the tools you use every day to create, communicate, and collaborate from your PC/Mac or your iOS, Android, or Windows device.

    Sample Customers
    Vita Coco, BCBGMAXAZRIA Group, Centric Project, Kayak, FourSquare, Asana, Huge Adversting , USA Gymnastics, Appen, Valliant, Radio Lab
    Chevron, Accenture, Booz Allen Hamilton, DBS, Nestle, Lowe's, MGM Resorts, Textron, MGM Resorts
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company14%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company9%
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    Educational Organization49%
    Computer Software Company6%
    University4%
    Government4%
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    Energy/Utilities Company23%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    University8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization45%
    Computer Software Company6%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Government5%
    Company Size
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    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise35%
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    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise55%
    Large Enterprise27%
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    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise37%
    Large Enterprise37%
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    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise50%
    Large Enterprise35%
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    Dropbox vs. Microsoft OneDrive
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    Dropbox is ranked 1st in Content Collaboration Platforms with 23 reviews while Microsoft OneDrive is ranked 4th in Content Collaboration Platforms with 4 reviews. Dropbox is rated 8.2, while Microsoft OneDrive is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Dropbox writes "A cloud storage solution for safe backup, seamless synchronization, and security protection". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft OneDrive writes "Secure data, helpful support, but more duplication file management needed". Dropbox is most compared with SharePoint, Citrix ShareFile, Google Workspace, Office 365 and Box, whereas Microsoft OneDrive is most compared with SharePoint, Box, Atlassian Confluence, Citrix ShareFile and Amazon WorkDocs. See our Dropbox vs. Microsoft OneDrive report.

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