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We performed a comparison between Dropbox and Google Cloud Storage based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Cloud Storage solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Dropbox vs. Google Cloud Storage Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"It offers convenience. It can connect with all devices that you own.""It offers security, accessibility, and user-friendly features.""Many people can use the Dropbox service and edit the data, it is simple to use.""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.""Dropbox's most valuable features are ease of use and performance.""A valuable feature is that it's useful for exchanging large files and documents. I'm happy with it.""The various methods for accessing files, such as through mobile apps, online synchronization, and on a PC, are highly valuable.""I like the synchronization, and the integration with Microsoft Office is good."

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"The solution's customer service and support are helpful since they are responsive...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.""The solution is already stable and I have not encountered problems in this regard.""Google Cloud is handy and easy to use.""The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Storage is the shared folder.""The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Storage is that the backup feature is always on.""What I like most about Google Cloud Storage is that it's very stable, very quick, and very useful.""It is stable and scalable.""I have more than enough personal storage and have had no security issues."

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Cons
"The product could always offer more storage.""I find it a little hard to organize my Dropbox folders on my mobile device.""The solution could be more scalable.""They can do the scanning of viruses, and they can also do malware detection when they do the synchronization.""Dropbox, like many file sharing tools, needs to synch to a local hard drive. That is a bit difficult with 5TB Dropbox content.""The free storage amount should be increased.""The problem with the storage is that you are only able to synchronize the information within the amount of storage that you have. It doesn't matter if you are accessing from a team member who has more storage, the limitations are with your storage.""I'd rate the scalability maybe a seven out of ten. Once I stop paying, it is an issue."

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"An area for improvement is that when you share with others, they can see all your folders instead of just those you share. Only the folders you specifically share should be visible.""The security of this solution and its performance could still be improved.""The licensing fees could be reduced.""The solution should improve its security and accountability.""There are inefficiencies with cache when the names are sequencing.""I would also like to be able to use my own tools and packages within this solution and also have a tool to visualize the data with graphics.""Additional cost for more storage""Google Cloud Storage could improve by increasing the storage from 15 GB. If I want to have more storage I need to pay extra money."

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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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  • "They know that the pricing is comparable with Azure, AWS, and those other solutions like Amazon are cheaper, but they are not as flexible."
  • "Better pricing would be helpful."
  • "Its price is fine."
  • "It's about nearly $10,000 USD to use the services on GCP, however, Google gave us a good deal which is why we originally went with them."
  • "The solution is free."
  • "They have recently changed their pricing structures, it used to be free but now it is a paid service. However, I am on a monthly subscription and the price is reasonable."
  • "The price could be cheaper."
  • "The price of the license could be cheaper. We are on an annual subscription."
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    Questions from the Community
    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.
    Top Answer:The pricing is nominal for us as we are a charitable organization. We pay a monthly subscription fee.
    Top Answer:The solution’s stability could be improved.
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    2nd
    out of 54 in Cloud Storage
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    3,106
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    29
    Average Words per Review
    333
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    8.7
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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.

    Google Cloud Storage is praised for its fast performance, seamless integration, high security, and scalability. Users store and access large amounts of data easily, backup files, host websites, and collaborate on projects. The platform's reliability and cost-effectiveness make it a top choice for data storage and management.

    Sample Customers
    Vita Coco, BCBGMAXAZRIA Group, Centric Project, Kayak, FourSquare, Asana, Huge Adversting , USA Gymnastics, Appen, Valliant, Radio Lab
    1. Adobe 2. Airbnb 3. Amazon 4. Apple 5. AT&T 6. Baidu 7. Cisco 8. Coca-Cola 9. Dell 10. eBay 11. Facebook 12. Ford 13. Google 13. HP 14. IBM 15. Intel 16. JPMorgan Chase 17. LinkedIn 18. Lyft 19. Microsoft 20. Netflix 21. Nike 22. Oracle 23. PayPal 24. Pinterest 25. Qualcomm 26. SAP 27. Spotify 28. Tesla 29. Toyota 30. Twitter 31. Visa 32. Walmart 33. WeWork
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company9%
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    Educational Organization50%
    Computer Software Company6%
    University4%
    Government4%
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    Computer Software Company26%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization64%
    Computer Software Company6%
    Retailer5%
    Financial Services Firm3%
    Company Size
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    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise34%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise56%
    Large Enterprise26%
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    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise42%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business10%
    Midsize Enterprise68%
    Large Enterprise21%
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    Dropbox vs. Google Cloud Storage
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Dropbox vs. Google Cloud Storage and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    772,679 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Dropbox is ranked 4th in Cloud Storage with 85 reviews while Google Cloud Storage is ranked 2nd in Cloud Storage with 66 reviews. Dropbox is rated 8.2, while Google Cloud Storage is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of Dropbox writes "Seamless file synchronization across devices with user-friendly deployment". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Google Cloud Storage writes "Flexible, reliable, and beneficial for small sized companies". Dropbox is most compared with Microsoft OneDrive, SharePoint, Citrix ShareFile, Google Workspace and Azure NetApp Files, whereas Google Cloud Storage is most compared with Amazon S3 Glacier, AT&T Cloud Storage, Amazon EFS (Elastic File System), Microsoft Azure File Storage and Google Drive Enterprise. See our Dropbox vs. Google Cloud Storage report.

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