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Dropbox Business - Enterprise vs HPE File Storage and Object Storage comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

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 Business - Enterprise
Ranking in Cloud Storage
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
95
Ranking in other categories
Content Collaboration Platforms (3rd)
HPE File Storage and Object...
Ranking in Cloud Storage
21st
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
File and Object Storage (26th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Cloud Storage category, the mindshare of Dropbox Business - Enterprise is 7.2%, up from 5.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE File Storage and Object Storage is 1.5%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Storage Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dropbox Business - Enterprise7.2%
HPE File Storage and Object Storage1.5%
Other91.3%
Cloud Storage
 

Featured Reviews

NancyHartman - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Process Manager/ Educational Technologist at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
Family sharing and personal backups have improved how I manage and access my files anywhere
I am not fond of their syncing. Their file syncing is very clunky, so I am not a real fan of the file syncing. I think Box does a much better job of the syncing of data onto desktops and laptops. When you try to sync the files in Dropbox, it actually puts a copy of the file on your laptop, so it sucks up all of your memory. Whereas with Box, I can sync files into my file explorer and it is still cloud-based. They have not saved the file physically onto my laptop. They save it in the cloud and it just does a temporary download and then it uploads again, but that file is not saved on my laptop. Whereas with Dropbox, anytime you want to sync on your laptop, it actually does save it. There is a way to set it up, but it takes a lot more work and effort and I have never been able to get it to work the way I want it to work. So I just do not sync my files with Dropbox on my laptop. That limits my ability to use Dropbox from my work laptop because my work laptop just does not have any memory at all on it. They give the bare minimum of memory and say that it should all be in the cloud anyway, so you do not need to have that much storage space. So I cannot even access Dropbox from my work laptop and have to use the browser version of Dropbox if I need to access my Dropbox from my work laptop. Within the company, it is a personal choice. Our company has not dictated what cloud service to use. As long as it has all the security measures that meet the standards of our IT department, anyone can use whatever cloud service they want. For example, our company is not allowed to use Google because Google is not a secure cloud service in the estimation of our IT department. So there are cloud services that we are not allowed to use, but from the five to seven different services that they give us to choose from, we all can find what meets our needs.
LG
Owner at Lnetwork
Has robust security features ensuring data protection, and clients benefits from fast access to integrated data
The best features of HPE Cloud Object Storage include easy management, scalability, and unified access to both object and block storage. Security measures are robust, ensuring data protection, and clients benefit from fast access to integrated data across different platforms like Cisco, Microsoft SQL, and Palantir in a unified view.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is straightforward and works seamlessly."
"It is extremely easy and straightforward to set up."
"One of the advantages of Dropbox is that you can share files with people who are external to your organization without any additional costs, and it is also easy to use, stable, and trustworthy."
"I had a good experiment with the technical support from Dropbox."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is its convenience, I can retrieve files online from various places. It has backup options in case something was to go wrong with my computer I can restore my files."
"The ability to share files across the world with business partners, family and friends is the most valuable feature."
"When I talk about improved file security and increased collaboration, I have noticed measurable changes such as fewer lost files and increased security of the files and other data services by eighty percent."
"Its usability is valuable. It is easy to use."
"It is a good product and I recommend it to other people and organizations who are exploring it as an option."
"The best features of HPE Cloud Object Storage include easy management, scalability, and unified access to both object and block storage. Security measures are robust, ensuring data protection, and clients benefit from fast access to integrated data across different platforms like Cisco, Microsoft SQL, and Palantir in a unified view."
"The feedback from our clients is that it is very stable, they are very happy with it, and updates are completed on a regular basis and well documented."
"This is a scalable solution that is available when we need it."
"One of the features offered and used by many clients is file-sharing."
 

Cons

"I would like to see integration with Office products, it would be very helpful."
"They can maybe provide a bit more free space. By default, they give you 2 Gigabytes. The storage space could be a bit more."
"Limited space on free plan, pay plan a little pricey"
"Dropbox could probably be improved around the integrated security, but those options are probably available. I don't have much of a view on improvements, based on the relatively few occasions that I use it."
"While I feel the price being charged to be reasonable, it should either be more cost-effective or account for an increased amount of storage space."
"I would like to see an option to secure my files and set password protection to my folders."
"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 product's high price is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"At present, the initial setup is slow."
"The biggest disadvantage to this product is the technical support and pricing."
"Technical support is not available locally for us."
"Our customers in Canada cannot use it because it has to be compliant in the same country."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We pay for the license yearly."
"I use the free version of the solution."
"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."
"A bigger discount for existing users would be appreciated."
"I need to pay towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. The solution is expensive."
"The pricing varies depending on the version, and the one we currently utilize is the business version."
"Its price is quite cheap. It is quite competitive. You just need to pay for the license. There are no additional costs."
"I am using the free version of the solution."
"Licensing is based on a per terabyte basis."
"Pricing is middle of the road, but it seems that it should be less expensive."
"HPE Cloud Object Storage is competitively priced and offers a good value for its solution. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fees."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Performing Arts
6%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Media Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business40
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise40
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dropbox?
Dropbox makes it easy to share files across teams, hence improving collaboration. Also, I can store and access my files anywhere, anytime.
What needs improvement with Dropbox?
Sometimes syncing takes longer than I expect, especially with large folders or when my internet is unstable.
What is your primary use case for Dropbox?
Dropbox is very secure, easy to use, and reliable for file syncing, making it a preferred choice for seamless collaboration and file sharing across devices. The performance is generally smooth, wit...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE Cloud Object Storage?
HPE Cloud Object Storage is competitively priced and offers a good value for its solution. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fees.
What is your primary use case for HPE Cloud Object Storage?
Many companies use HPE Cloud Object Storage for analytics solutions in MongoDB to create business insights. In our data management strategy, customers use HPE Cloud Object Storage in a layered solu...
 

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Sample Customers

Vita Coco, BCBGMAXAZRIA Group, Centric Project, Kayak, FourSquare, Asana, Huge Adversting , USA Gymnastics, Appen, Valliant, Radio Lab
China Merchants Bank, Hexaware, Snagajob
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