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Dropbox vs Google Cloud Storage comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 17, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Dropbox
Ranking in Cloud Storage
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
89
Ranking in other categories
Content Collaboration Platforms (1st)
Google Cloud Storage
Ranking in Cloud Storage
2nd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
78
Ranking in other categories
Public Cloud Storage Services (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Cloud Storage category, the mindshare of Dropbox is 4.8%, down from 6.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Cloud Storage is 8.7%, down from 12.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Storage
 

Featured Reviews

Edgar  Paez - PeerSpot reviewer
Work from anywhere and backup easily while being practical
I recommend Dropbox, yet not for all of the features it has. I am a basic user. In a personal mode, we have about 100 employees, and maybe 20 of them use Dropbox as a personal backup system. ShareFile is more secure than Dropbox. Five years ago, ShareFile was qualified as having better security control, access privilege management, and version control recovery, among many features that we were using for private documentation. Overall, I would rate Dropbox an eight out of ten.
Manimaran Tannimalai - PeerSpot reviewer
User interface consistency facilitates seamless project planning and design for specialized tasks
While Google has made efforts to address SAP loads, the company lacks a product specialist focus. They cover a broad range of products, which might affect their ability to compete well in certain niches. Google's strength lies in their adapted approach to specific tasks, as seen with SAP loads. Generally, their focus is widespread.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"I don't need to carry my laptop while traveling. I just synchronize whatever I've been doing to Dropbox. After the document is synchronized, I can leave my laptop and use Dropbox wherever I am. I can also easily share a document with my colleagues, no matter how big it is. I can allow them to edit, and the editing will be instant. I can see whatever changes they've made to the document. It doesn't delete a document automatically. If I make a mistake and delete a file, it doesn't automatically delete the file. It gives you the warning to say you're deleting a file. In terms of security, I haven't had any challenges with Dropbox where they tell you that your data is compromised."
"The various methods for accessing files, such as through mobile apps, online synchronization, and on a PC, are highly valuable."
"The product's initial setup phase was easy."
"Dropbox's most valuable features are ease of use and performance."
"File syncing is the most valuable feature. I use it every day to sync files across to the cloud."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the ability to access files and documents from any device, anywhere."
"As the solution is cloud-based, installation is easy."
"A valuable feature is that it's useful for exchanging large files and documents. I'm happy with it."
"The solution is flexible and very user-friendly."
"Any developer can study and implement what we do for cloud operations with the database side. It's not a big deal for developers. They can implement things using Google Cloud Storage."
"I could store any type of file using the solution."
"The best feature is ease of use."
"Google Cloud Storage is fast, and it's scalable."
"The combination of Firebase features, including storage, the Firebase database, and authentication, has been the most valuable. Firebase offers Google authentication, which is convenient for our needs. Additionally, Firebase provides email authentication and Gmail authentication, which are easy to set up and integrate into our applications."
"It is a reliable product."
"Google Cloud Storage is highly reliable."
 

Cons

"I think the product's interface is an area of concern since it has been changed for a long time and can be considered for improvement."
"The pricing could be better and so could the amount of storage space. I feel like for the price, they don't offer very much storage space, especially when compared to competitors like Google."
"They can provide more storage. Data is something that everybody is after. Any organization that has the requirement of data for any type of analysis will definitely need increased storage."
"For us, storage is an issue. The free version is too small in terms of the amount of storage on offer."
"Security could be enhanced."
"The solution could improve by being more secure and having more storage."
"Dropbox can improve by enhancing the capacity of storage in the free version."
"Dropbox could make the installation and the log of what has changed in a file easier. Showing logs could be more accessible."
"While the solution seems to be secure, I worry that, with the cloud, there is a chance of hacking. It would be ideal if they could be more transparent about the processes they go through to keep our data secure in the cloud and on their systems."
"This solution could be improved by increasing integration with other tools, like Microsoft."
"The product's user interface is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"The solution’s stability could be improved."
"It would be better to assign storage usage to different categories, because storage capacity is cumulative, if your Google album and email are both full, you will be unable to send or receive email."
"The user interface could be more intuitive."
"Additional cost for more storage"
"Protection is an area in the product where improvements are required."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"A bigger discount for existing users would be appreciated."
"My company makes monthly payments towards the licensing charges associated with the product. I think it's a reasonably priced product."
"We use a yearly license. The pricing is not a bad price. I'd rate it about a five out of ten, with ten being expensive and one being cheap."
"The pricing varies depending on the version, and the one we currently utilize is the business version."
"The solution is expensive."
"The solution does not come with a licensing cost."
"While the pricing is comparable, especially for users of Microsoft Office 365, the value proposition might not be as competitive for those seeking primarily storage options."
"Its price is quite cheap. It is quite competitive. You just need to pay for the license. There are no additional costs."
"The solution was very cheap compared to other products."
"There is a license needed to use Google Cloud Storage at our university."
"We do not have to pay for a license for Google Cloud Storage but there is a subscription that needs to be paid."
"The product is subscription-based. When you pay, you will get more storage."
"My company is paying a yearly subscription for the licensing of the solution. It is an expensive solution."
"There are no licensing fees."
"Better pricing would be helpful."
"It provides a very limited amount of storage because it's free."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
65%
Computer Software Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
3%
University
3%
Educational Organization
72%
Computer Software Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
3%
Comms Service Provider
2%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Dropbox?
For me, the biggest thing is version history. I can easily go back and view older versions.
What needs improvement with Dropbox?
I would like to have a document flow. Sharing documents with other people in the same division or department and being able to work without downloading the file would be ideal. Working online would...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Cloud Storage?
Google Cloud ( /products/google-cloud-reviews ) was cheaper compared to AWS ( /products/amazon-aws-reviews ) and Azure ( /products/microsoft-azure-reviews ). AWS ( /products/amazon-aws-reviews ) wa...
What needs improvement with Google Cloud Storage?
While Google has made efforts to address SAP loads, the company lacks a product specialist focus. They cover a broad range of products, which might affect their ability to compete well in certain n...
 

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