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Dropbox vs Microsoft OneDrive comparison

Dropbox and Microsoft are both solutions in the Content Collaboration Platforms category. Dropbox is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.5, while Microsoft is ranked #3 with an average rating of 10.0. Dropbox holds a 8.0% mindshare in CCP, compared to Microsoft’s 10.2% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Dropbox users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.
Dropbox
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90% willing to recommend
Microsoft OneDrive
Read 19 Microsoft OneDrive reviews
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  • 1,828 Comparison Views
90% willing to recommend
 

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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.

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Categories and Ranking

Dropbox
Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
89
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Storage (5th)
Microsoft OneDrive
Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Content Collaboration Platforms category, the mindshare of Dropbox is 8.0%, down from 12.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft OneDrive is 10.2%, down from 13.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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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.
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Victor Bayouwa - PeerSpot reviewer
I love the backup capabilities and the offline sync
We use OneDrive to share documents throughout the organization and collaborate. It is also used for backups.  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. It takes too long for…
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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Dropbox has a simple interface, and it's pretty straightforward."
"The user interface is very user-friendly."
"The small business version gave us ample capacity."
"Offers great flexibility."
"The main feature that I found the most valuable is the ability to link the documents such that they are automatically taken to a page where you can review them."
"A valuable feature is that it's useful for exchanging large files and documents. I'm happy with it."
"The solution is easy to use."
"It's very easy to use and quite accessible for everybody."
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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 is simple to use and it allows me to give me the opportunity to access anything I want from any device."
"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."
"It is free if you use Microsoft Office 365."
"Scalability is good just because it is a cloud-based product."
"We use Microsoft OneDrive for file sharing without the need for additional hardware (such as flash drives or external hard drives)."
"With this solution, the sharing of documents if very easy to do. There's a lot of collaboration you can do with your colleagues."
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Cons

"The price for storage space is a little expensive."
"Dropbox could make the installation and the log of what has changed in a file easier. Showing logs could be more accessible."
"The arrangement of documents can be simplified. Personally, I am used to it, but for a new user, it might be a little confusing. It can maybe have a feature to allow people to collaborate or work on the same document at the same time. I'm just using it to load and access information, and I haven't faced many challenges. However, I have seen that the whole system or laptop slows down a bit when I am synchronizing files to Dropbox. I don't know if it is because of my system. It might be good if they can enhance the synchronization process so that we can specify that synchronization should be done after 30 minutes. In addition, synchronization should only be done for the documents that have been uploaded."
"The product could always offer more storage."
"While generally user-friendly, there is room for improvement in the user interface, especially with the introduction of new integrations and features."
"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."
"I would like to be able to unarchive my files online."
"Dropbox could be improved by reducing the storage price."
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"The area that can be improved is to be able to share easily with folks outside the organization and with folks who don't have an office account. Sometimes, when you send a link, you might have some form of repetition. If you don't know how to share it properly, whoever you are sharing it with will have issues using it. Also, the link that you use to share a document can be made a bit shorter. It doesn't have to be long. Typically, when you want to share a document, it has everything, such as the name of the organization, SharePoint, etc. A short URL will be easier to use, and it will just make life easier, especially because a lot of people are now going mobile. I'm not sure if there's a mobile version of Microsoft OneDrive, similar to Google Drive. If they don't have a mobile app, it would also be nice to have a mobile app because that would help in checking out your documents. It would be easy to check your documents on the go on your phone."
"The user interface sometimes fails and when it cannot connect, it does not give the reason why."
"If I want to pick out certain criteria of pictures, Google enables me to do that whereas OneDrive is a bit sort of flaky."
"The technical support is really very bad."
"The website could be improved. Sometimes I try to login and the website has issues, I can't retrieve my documents."
"OneDrive is a bit behind competing products like Dropbox and Box."
"The solution has sub-folders, which are visible to various team members. If you want to ensure the information is private, you would need to have a certain level of seniority in the office."
"An online video player would be great, since sometimes you have to download the video to play it."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"My company makes monthly payments towards the licensing charges associated with the product. I think it's a reasonably priced product."
"We pay for the license yearly."
"I am using the free version of the solution."
"There is a subscription-based pricing model and I pay monthly."
"The pricing varies depending on the version, and the one we currently utilize is the business version."
"We must pay when we upsize to a larger space."
"A basic version of Dropbox is available for free with a paid subscription from Microsoft."
"Given the price and limitations, there are more competitive options available."
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"OneDrive comes with Microsoft 365 so it is just an added part of that package."
"The price of Microsoft OneDrive is reasonable and compatible with competitors."
"The licensing is expensive and on a yearly basis."
"It is free if you are using Office 365, and you get a terabyte of storage with your account."
"We pay a lot for the Enterprise version, but it is a premium service."
"Costwise, it is a great option. In most cases, it is a free space, which will be more than enough for most customers."
"This is a pricy solution, given that we are only using it at 50% capacity."
"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."
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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
54%
Computer Software Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Manufacturing Company
3%
 

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.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dropbox?
We are using the free version of Dropbox.
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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...
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What do you like most about Microsoft OneDrive?
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.
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What needs improvement with Microsoft OneDrive?
It takes too long for OneDrive to synchronize various applications, especially when you are saving office data. It also requires too much bandwidth.
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What is your primary use case for Microsoft OneDrive?
We use OneDrive to share documents throughout the organization and collaborate. It is also used for backups.
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Overview

Dropbox is utilized for storing and sharing files, synchronizing documents across multiple devices, and ensuring data backups for both personal and professional use.

Users rely on Dropbox for collaborating on projects, managing personal storage, and exchanging files. It is often used for file version control, meeting notes, and as a central storage unit. Dropbox provides seamless data access across desktops, laptops, mobiles, and the cloud. It is valued for its accessibility, synchronization, strong security, user-friendly interface, robust sharing capabilities, Microsoft Office integration, efficient performance, and reliable storage. It supports multiple users, real-time editing, offers backup options, and has free usage tiers. Dropbox manages large files, maintains version history, and allows external sharing without extra costs. However, there are areas for improvement in security and privacy, pricing, storage capacity, and tool integration. Users experience synchronization issues, limited collaboration features, and a need for better real-time editing. Improvements are also desired in mobile access, search functionality, and setup complexity, alongside better performance and scalability.

What are Dropbox's most important features?
  • Easy accessibility from any device
  • Seamless synchronization
  • Strong security
  • User-friendly interface
  • Robust sharing capabilities
  • Integration with Microsoft Office
  • Efficient performance
  • Reliable storage
  • Real-time editing support
  • Backup options and free usage tiers
What are the benefits or ROI to look for in reviews?
  • Seamless data access across devices
  • Enhanced collaboration on projects
  • Strong security measures
  • Efficient document management
  • Real-time editing for teamwork
  • Cost efficiency with free tiers
  • Reliability in storage and backups

Dropbox is implemented diversely across industries, including legal, healthcare, and media. Legal firms use it for secure document storage and sharing. Healthcare professionals rely on it for maintaining patient records while ensuring compliance with privacy laws. Media companies utilize Dropbox for collaborative projects and managing large multimedia files efficiently.

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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.

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