I use the solution for sharing data. I also use it for sharing project responsibilities with my team.
Business Development Manager at TPIsfotware
A stable and easy-to-deploy solution that is scalable and can easily read and share data
Pros and Cons
- "The initial setup is simple and straightforward."
- "The product must provide users with the ability to edit and modify documents."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
We use it in our development and production environments. The product has created an industry standard.
What needs improvement?
The product must provide users with the ability to edit and modify documents.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for five years. I am using the latest version of the solution.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution’s stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the tool’s scalability a ten out of ten. More than 20 people are using the product in our organization. We do not have plans to increase the number of users.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I was using IBM’s product. I prefer IBM’s product because it collaborates with the embedded cloud.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is simple and straightforward. The product can read and share data on Microsoft pretty easily. The deployment took 15 to 20 minutes.
What about the implementation team?
We deployed the solution in-house. To deploy the product, we must follow simple steps. We do not need the help of a consultant. We just need to read the steps on the website. We need only one junior engineer to manage and maintain the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We must pay when we upsize to a larger space.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I prefer Google One over Dropbox. We use Dropbox only to separate our files. Google One has similar features to Dropbox. However, Google One is better than Dropbox because of the complex environment that Google provides.
What other advice do I have?
The newcomers like Google One, Microsoft, IBM, and other products have similar features. We have a regulation not to use much in the cloud. We tend to use the tools offered by our local vendors. Overall, I rate the tool a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Global Account Executive at Tata Consultancy
It's reliable and you can set it up in five minutes
Pros and Cons
- "Setting up DropBox is straightforward, and one person can do it in less than five minutes."
- "DropBox is a little more complicated to scale up than OneDrive. It isn't as seamless to scale up storage or change the number of users. We have two or three users in Mumbai, and we don't plan to add more."
What is our primary use case?
I use DropBox to store pictures and files. It's a cloud solution like OneDrive, but Dropbox is for personal use, and I use OneDrive professionally.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used Dropbox for a couple of years or more but not extensively. I use OneDrive more often.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
DropBox is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
DropBox is a little more complicated to scale up than OneDrive. It isn't as seamless to scale up storage or change the number of users. We have two or three users in Mumbai, and we don't plan to add more.
How are customer service and support?
We haven't had any issues that required us to contact support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I was using USB-based external storage before DropBox.
How was the initial setup?
Setting up DropBox is straightforward, and one person can do it in less than five minutes.
What other advice do I have?
I rate DropBox eight out of 10.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Software Engineer at Lorenzo Imperatrice
Simple, affordable, easy to use, and enables sharing and backup of documents
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use."
- "The product must be more user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution to back up documents and folders related to my work. I also use it to back up my personal data.
What is most valuable?
The tool’s ability to share documents and create backups is valuable. The solution is compatible with different platforms like Windows, macOS, and Linux. The security features are important. I rate the security a ten out of ten. The solution is easy to use. It is stable and simple.
What needs improvement?
The product must be more user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is very stable. I rate the stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I am the only user. I rate the product’s scalability a ten out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The setup was simple. The product is cloud-based.
What about the implementation team?
I deployed the tool myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Dropbox is a low-cost product. Dropbox is one of the cheapest tools in the market. I rate the pricing one out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
I solve the problems I face with the tool myself. I recommend the solution to others. Overall, I rate the product a ten out of ten.
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Enterprise Agile Consultant at Secret
Useful file requests, highly stable, and quick setup
Pros and Cons
- "Dropbox offers helpful functionalities for business purposes, such as receiving file requests from external parties like customers who don't have an account. Additionally, it includes features, such as reminders and workflow capabilities."
- "The price is expensive for individual users."
What is our primary use case?
I use Dropbox for backups.
What is most valuable?
Dropbox offers helpful functionalities for business purposes, such as receiving file requests from external parties like customers who don't have an account. Additionally, it includes features, such as reminders and workflow capabilities.
What needs improvement?
The price is expensive for individual users.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dropbox for approximately 10 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the stability of Dropbox a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I am an individual user of the solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Dropbox is simple and it took approximately 10 minutes.
To access the online service, it was required to create an account, and subsequently, to use the desktop application, which necessitated downloading and installing it.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing for non-corporations is expensive. They have raised their prices and have low storage capacity.
There is a monthly and annual model pay and use solution.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Dropbox an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
System Integrator IT Manager at Tecnimex S.r.l.
Makes sharing and collaboration on files easy
Pros and Cons
- "It is straightforward and works seamlessly."
- "There is room for improvement in Dropbox's security measures."
What is our primary use case?
I use Dropbox primarily for exchanging data with customers.
What is most valuable?
What I like about Dropbox is how easy it is to share and collaborate on files with customers. It is straightforward and works seamlessly.
What needs improvement?
There is room for improvement in Dropbox's security measures. Some customers opt for a private solution they have developed because they prioritize a higher level of security.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dropbox for a few months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have not had any major stability issues with Dropbox.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability isn't a top priority for our needs at the moment, so we haven't specifically requested high scalability for our storage. Typically, custom solutions aren't inherently very scalable. This is why integrating with a cloud solution like Dropbox makes sense for us - it offers the scalability we might need in the future without worrying about it. At our company, we have teams of five to ten people in larger groups with around 100-150 users. It helps us cater to different-sized teams and projects.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very simple. Setting up our solution doesn't require a big team; usually, a couple of people are enough for deployment. One person handles the project deployment, and we use internal resources for ongoing maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Dropbox is fairly priced with a yearly license.
What other advice do I have?
I wouldn't recommend Dropbox based on my experience. For customers and managers dealing with scientific data, a custom solution might be preferable, and that is why we lean towards it. Even if someone is considering a shift to the cloud, we prefer a more tailored approach rather than using Dropbox. Overall, I would rate Dropbox as an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Engineering manager at IDFC Bank
Easy to use, reliable, and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "Many people can use the Dropbox service and edit the data, it is simple to use."
- "The free storage amount should be increased."
What is our primary use case?
Dropbox is used for storing data in the cloud. We use it for storing company documents for them to be accessed by other groups. For example, something gets published on Dropbox and we have the link for access.
What is most valuable?
Many people can use the Dropbox service and edit the data, it is simple to use.
What needs improvement?
The free storage amount should be increased.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Dropbox for approximately four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Dropbox is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
We have approximately 500 using this solution in my organization.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before we use Dropbox we use our internal storage.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is paid for annually.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Dropbox an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Infrastructure Expert at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
I would be lost without Dropbox
Valuable Features:
- You can increase your storage amount with referrals (there is a way to cheat the system as well to expedite that process) to a maximum of I believe 18 or 25GB with
- Competitive pricing for enterprise solutions, which are 100, 200 and 500GB solutions.
- Team collaboration storage solutions with options starting at 1TB.
- 99.9% Uptime (I have never personally lost any files or not been able to access my data.
- Syncing between an unlimited number of computers and devices, including every mobile and tablet OS on the market and every desktop OS (Windows, OS X, and Linux) out there.
- Great community support which includes add-on features and stuff.
- They run fun little games each year so that you can increase your storage even more and have fun while doing it.
Room for Improvement:
- Starts you out at 2GB, which is paltry compared to most other offerings.
- There is a cap to the amount you can increase to on a free plan.While I admit that the privacy issues that came up a while back (six months to a year ago) gave me cause for concern, Dropbox rectified the issue in their EULA and were extremely transparent with their customer base, which I believe is an excellent business practice.
Other Advice:
I've been using Dropbox almost consistently since it's inception. I've tried and used (still use some) other services out there, and found the only others with comparable features are SkyDrive (they start you out at 7GB compared to 2GB (I still have my 25GB from being a beta tester!)) and Google Drive (which starts you out at 5GB). Dropbox trumps both of these with it's superior support and features.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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An easy-to-use backup solution but have high pricing
Pros and Cons
- "Dropbox is easy to use."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for backup in our organization.
What is most valuable?
Dropbox is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
The product could be cheaper.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution’s scalability is good. I back up on a weekly basis.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I've used my EMC storage.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward and takes a few minutes to complete. We did it in-house.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution charges after 5GB of storage.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: May 12, 2024
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