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Dropbox Reviews: 4.4/5 — Solid Choice
Dropbox is a storage and collaboration platform that runs on the cloud. Dropbox is best known for letting users store, share, and access files securely, as long as they have access to the internet. The platform empowers users with core features that make it easy to share and collaborate, such as file syncing, collaboration tools, and version history tracking.
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API
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| Segment |
Small Business
Mid Market
Enterprise
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| Deployment | Cloud / SaaS / Web-Based, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile Android, Mobile iPad, Mobile iPhone |
| Training | Documentation |
| Languages | English |
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We all need space more and more for capturing all our moments,memories or data handy with us all all the time and easily accessible at one click. Here helps dropbox as a cloud storage application with some basic 5gb free space then paid above.
Ofcourse the subscription plans for more space.
Storage space and organized data collection.
Dropbox allows me to backup and access my files online in an efficient way. The rewind option has saved me on numerous occasions!
Nothing. It is fantastic and I would recommend it to any professional.
Dropbox allows my team to work concurrently without worrying about version numbers since everything is synced.
Dropbox is an affordable way to store files, pictures and videos on a cloud based system. I love how I can access my files anywhere anytime I'm connect to the internet as well as share those files with whoever I need to. The app is very handy and it's easy to upload files directly from my phone.
I think it could look nicer and perhaps be more intuitive, especially for people that don't use Dropbox that I share files with. Also, although I do think Dropbox is fairly affordable, I do think it could be cheaper to compete with something like Backblaze which gives you more storage for less.
Dropbox allows me to stores files on a cloud based system which I can access from anywhere as long as I have a computer or phone and internet access. It's very handy and makes a great backup that isn't a physical copy. I also love how easily I can share files to other people.
I like that you can upload anything and from anywhere, not just Google based apps
Nothing is really bad or not useful, i just dont want to pay for expanded storage because they only give you a certain amount before they make you start paying for it.
Having an over crowded hard drive. It benefits me because I can just move the file (s) to dropbox instead of having to choose what to delete
I've using Dropbox since its inception it's a wonderful solution I have all my files there I can access from anywhere securely the additional perks like signing and now editing pdf are very useful, I use it daily to share files with m clients. Thank you!
All is great nothing to complain about keep it up.
N need to attach big files save space for collaborators especially on chat apps.
I like the easy storage and fast uploading
Its a little pricey and could be a litte more cheaper
For my business Dropbox saves the headahce for storage for me and staff
Support to android and Windows apps smoothly.
Sharing is difficult compared to other storage
Sharing between two devices, handy documents
You can easily create and save folders and files
One too many steps in creating folders, especially on my phone. But it has improved over the years.
Ease of creating folders
I like that it's easy to organize my files and then share them with coworkers. I store pictures, decks, films, and assets for both personal projects and for work. It makes workflow easy! I think Links are easy to integrate into emails or texts as well.
I find that Dropbox is a bit expensive. I don't use it more than once a week or so.
I think Dropbox solves organizatio issues. I also think it benefits me because I can send a link to a coworker but then choose to update the script or file with new versions without changing the link.
Simple. Easy to share. Don't need a password. Works great with slack.
Hard to figure out menu on paper and other apps
Sharing ideas
Fastest, most reliable sync across devices of any cloud service I have used. I use it to sync from desktop to mobile devices all the time. Install on Windows and Mac is simple. Mobile apps work great as well.
I have used the free plan for quite a while. Paid plans start at a higher price point than I am willing to spend. Dislike S mode on M2 for Mac, but full version is great!
Sync between office and off-site devices for work needs. Anywhere access to key files.
Dropbox has truly revolutionized the way I manage and share my files. The seamless integration across devices and the user-friendly interface make it an absolute game-changer.
While Dropbox has its merits, it's not without its drawbacks. One of the significant downsides is the limited free storage space provided. As our digital lives become increasingly data-intensive, the free tier's storage limit can feel quite restricting, pushing users towards paid plans.
The collaborative features have transformed the way my team works together. Real-time syncing ensures that everyone is on the same page, and the ability to share large files effortlessly has saved us countless hours.
I like that everything instantly syncs and is available on any device. Seamless integration. I also like the vault feature for secure storage with a separate PIN entry.
No issues I can think of. Works seamlessly on all devices.
No need to worry about a lost device. Everything is accessible from an authorized device or a login from a third party device. Superb.
I love the instant syncing across all my devices - at work and home. I also love the rewind feature.
Not a lot. Maybe the badge, which I do not use much
I am an academic and I use it extensively for research collaborations with my colleagues
The ease of use and availability of the platform across devices. I love the automatic Mac OS backups as well.
I don't like that when someonoe shares a file with you, it counts against your data usage. Shouldn't only one person be charge for the storage of a file?
Being able to quickly and effeciently share and collaborate on files, frequently large pieces of media. Also a sealess cloud storage/backup interface for Mac OS.
saving space, sharing files and easy to aceess
nothing bad about it everything is good.
ease to access files from anywhere
Love the fact that I can share folders and be able to submit documents/videos/pictures
Nothing at this moment that I can think of
Being able to quickly share content with people in different locations and not worrying about time zone differences.
The clarity of the filing system, the easy way to access and download images and videos on any device.
Not everyone uses it and when I am sent something else I curse
It is helping me archive and share images and videos.
Dropbox is a tool that you need to have. It's extremely simple to use, to install, to share! You can have all your life in there without worrying if something will get lost, because you can have backups, access trash cans, etc. I use it everyday for my personal projects, my postgraduate projects and for my work life!
The only thing that I would say is that the plans are a little bit limited. I have tried to get more friends on Dropbox but they don't need such a big storage.
I don't have to worry about carrying hard disks with me all the time. I can have and access everything either on my laptop, cellphone or on a browser!
File sharing system with others. I also find drop is way faster than other storage companies.
I would suggest providing more free space than the current 2GB.
I can share my files with my lab members easily.
I love that I can access my files from anywhere and from multile devices. It's very easy and convenient.
I don't have any downsides to using dropbox. It does everything I need it to do!
With Dropbox I can keep my files in one location where I can access them from anywhere and from multiple devices. It's great!
It looks like another drive in a windows or mac pc/laptop
Eats a bit of RAM memory, thats much of it.
Storage, I have little space in my hard disk so my normal files stays here and its easy for me to access them. Also, its easier for the team to use this.
Dropbox has been consistently reliable. The user interface is intuitive and puts everything I need in one screen.
There isn't anything Dropbox has failed at for me, so there is nothing I actively 'dislike'.
Dropbox provides a problem-free platform that permits me to easily deliver audio and video recordings to my clients. Dropbox makes delivery to my clients very simple, it has never failed to perform for me.
The accessibility while on the road, from any of my devices.
Nothing really, it's so simple, having a personal account as well makes it a bit tricky to navigate between the two, but it's not that hard.
Accessibility, it allows me to access my folders while out on the rod seeing clients.
Ease of use, intuitive platform, ease of sharing and organizing
I doubt I use all its features, maybe some short "course" could be good
Secure way to store files and share them with specific customers, no need to send eg via email
I have multiple machines with multiple OSes: Windows, 2 different Linux distros, and Android. While there are a lot of options out there that are mutli-platform, Dropbox works well across the platforms with minimal fuss.
The Linux (Ubuntu) version is a little dated in management/integration, but nothing that really prevents you from using it's full feature set.
Syncing large amounts of content between machines (and people).
Dropbox offers some really great features - I can send a link to a file on the service to anyone who isn't on the service; I can share folders and data with select people; and I get plenty of space. (There's the requisite get-free-space-to-have-your-friends-sign-on, but even at a rock bottom $10 month for 100 GB, there's still plenty of value to Dropbox).
My only major dislike is that, if I am removed from a folder, I do not get a note saying, "You are no longer connected to this folder" - one assignment ended abruptly, and I had some notes and work in process that should have been kept with me. However, this is a minor quibble - all in all, I really enjoy Dropbox.
Much of my work involves sharing large folders and files, whether it's business/marketing information or (as my sideline) scans and proofing copies of pulp reissues. Dropbox allows me to work remote at any venue - I use the web version, but the Android app on my tablet works wonderfully as well. I'm finding myself better able to meet deadlines and craft marketing copy that more closely resembles what my client is seeking....and in the end, it fosters collaboration.
I have used Dropbox since approximately 2008 to synchronize folders and files between multiple workstations at my medical office and my home office. As a specialist in sleep medicine, it was the only way to easily organize all my work and provide the best patient care that I could. I am also a photographer and Dropbox was able to help me maintain all my software and correspondence and many of the commercial photographic albums that my clients required. All in all, I was able to synchronize everything between my laptop, my two workstations at home and multiple workstations in multiple clinics in Western Canada.
Recently, the Canadian government has recommended that physicians not use Dropbox because it is a US product with servers based in the United States. HIPPA is a US regulation that does not apply to Canada. The concern seems to be that US regulators theoretically could poke through all the patient files and destroy any semblance of confidentiality. In going even further, the Ministry of Health in British Columbia recently passed legislation regulating the necessity for all patient records of BC residents to only reside on computers physically present in the province of British Columbia. Personally, this is a lot of "hooey" as my mother used to say, or "rubbish" as the Brits like to say but it's part of an ongoing anti-US climate which has been purveys of for the past three decades. Having worked both in Canada, the US, the UK, Europe and the Middle East over my medical career, both Canada and the UK have become virulently anti-American from a government standpoint. It really is distressing.
Well the business issue is that I have to make a living and I do so by taking care of patients in my specialist sleep medicine practice. Because I work out of four different clinics scattered across British Columbia plus out of my home-based medical office on Vancouver Island, my multiple workstations have to be synchronized identically in terms of all of my correspondence, notes, files and sleep studies. Dropbox has done this from day one.
Dropbox impresses with its seamless file synchronization across devices, ensuring my documents are readily accessible anywhere. The user-friendly interface simplifies sharing and collaboration, enhancing team efficiency. Robust security measures instill confidence in data protection. Its efficient version control and integration with various apps make it a versatile and indispensable tool.
Dropbox's storage limitations on free plans can be restrictive, prompting users to upgrade for more space. The upload/download speeds may vary, affecting large file transfers. Limited offline access to files on mobile devices can be inconvenient. While security is robust, some users may find the pricing structure less competitive compared to alternative cloud storage services.
Dropbox addresses the challenge of seamless file access and collaboration across devices, resolving the inconvenience of disparate storage. Its synchronization capability ensures my documents are consistently up-to-date, promoting efficient teamwork. The platform's focus on user-friendly sharing and robust security mitigates data loss concerns, providing a reliable and streamlined cloud storage solution.
EASE OF USE. ACCESSIBLE GLOBALLY, YOU HAVE YOUR FILES ON THE MOVE. STORAGE CAPACITY IS FLEXIBLE AND SUBSCRIPTION CHARGES ARE POCKET FRIENDLY. DROPBOX SAVED ME MEDICALLY WHEN I WAS ON EMERGENCY ADMISSION, I NEEDED TO PROVIDE MY MEDICAL HISTORY AND I DID NOT HAVE MY LAPTOP, ALL I HAD WAS MY PHONE WHICH MADE IT POSSIBLE TO CONNECT ONLINE AND RETRIEVE MY FILES WHICH SAVED MY LIFE, AS IT HAD TO DO WITH MY ALLERGIC REACTIONS TO MEDICATIONS. I WAS SAVED ON THIS PARTICULAR DAY BECAUSE I WAS ABOUT TO BE GIVEN A MEDICATION THAT WOULD HAVE REACTED NEGATIVELY WITH MY METABOLISM, WHICH COULD HAVE LEAD TO DEATH. I CAN NOT OVER EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF DROPBOX IN MY LIFE. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ALL TO DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL, YOU NEVER KNOW YHE MOMENT WHEN YOU WOULD NEED AN IMPORTANT DOCUMENT. THUMBS UP DROPBOX 👍 👌 👏 😀 😊 🙌🏽 👍
I ACTUALLY DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING THAT I DISLIKE ABOUT DROPBOX. IT IS AN AWESOME STORAGE TOOL. THANK YOU DROPBOX.
DROPBOX IS SOLVING MY PROBLEMS OF HAVING TO CARRY MY LAPTOP, EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE STORAGE. FILES ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES. IT MAKES MY JOB ROLE AND PERSONAL LIFE ACTIVITIES MUCH EASIER AND PROVIDES FOR EASY ACCESS TO MY DOCUMENTS AS AT WHEN NEEDED. UNDER SHORT NOTICE.