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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    7-Zip

    Score9.5 out of 10
    N/A7-Zip is a file archiving tool free and open source under the GNU LGPL license, which features strong AES-256 encryption in 7z and ZIP formats, self-extracting capability for 7z format, and localizations for 87 languages. It is available for Windows.

    $0

    Dropbox

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/ADropbox is a cloud storage solution, equipped with features that help users to save time, improve productivity, and collaborate with others. Users can edit PDFs, share videos, sign documents, and collaborate with stakeholders without leaving Dropbox.

    $9.99

    per month

    Pricing
    7-ZipDropbox
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Plus
    $9.99
    per month
    Essentials
    $18
    per month
    Business
    $20
    per month per user
    Business Plus
    $26
    per month per user
    Basic
    Free
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    7-ZipDropbox
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    7-ZipDropbox
    Considered Both Products
    Open Source
    No answer on this topic
    Dropbox
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Would buy again
    17 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    13 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    17 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    11 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    15 Answers
    Features
    7-ZipDropbox
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of 7-Zip and Dropbox
    Feature
    7-Zip
    -
    Ratings
    Dropbox
    7.8
    887 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Versioning00 Ratings7.5714 Ratings
    Video files00 Ratings7.8697 Ratings
    Audio files00 Ratings8.0623 Ratings
    Document collaboration00 Ratings7.7780 Ratings
    Access control00 Ratings7.8828 Ratings
    File search00 Ratings7.6855 Ratings
    Device sync00 Ratings8.1814 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Security & Administration
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of 7-Zip and Dropbox
    Feature
    7-Zip
    -
    Ratings
    Dropbox
    8.0
    848 Ratings
    8% below category average
    User and role management00 Ratings7.9778 Ratings
    File organization00 Ratings8.1837 Ratings
    Device management00 Ratings7.9730 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Platform
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of 7-Zip and Dropbox
    Feature
    7-Zip
    -
    Ratings
    Dropbox
    8.0
    836 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Performance00 Ratings7.4829 Ratings
    Reliability00 Ratings8.3834 Ratings
    Storage Reports00 Ratings8.2636 Ratings
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    Score10 out of 10
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    Score8.2 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    Score10 out of 10
    ownCloud
    Score9.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    7-ZipDropbox
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (911 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.7
    (31 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.5
    (65 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.7
    (3 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.0
    (8 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.5
    (34 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.5
    (4 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.6
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    7-ZipDropbox
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Open Source
    Support a wide range of languages .
    Fast for preview zipped files.
    Very good compress ratio in 7z format.
    Old style interface, but quick and easy to learn.
    Command line version with parameter switches for batch scripts.
    In advance settings the amount of concurrent threads can be decided by the user.
    Free of charge without advertisement, bloatware o potentially unwanted program.
    A bit slow and cpu consuming when there are a lot of heavy files
    Incentivized
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    Dropbox
    It has been great for my real estate business as I have many files and need to keep them for a minimum of 5 years. I use it for business and personal files to stay organized. I don't care to use it for photo storage as I feel that it takes up too much space, and I prefer to keep them separate.
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    Pros
    Open Source
    • compress/decompress fast
    • interface easy of use
    • command line capabilities
    • various format supported
    • multiplatform
    Incentivized
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    Dropbox
    • I can share projects I need feedback on.
    • I can make projects available to editors so that they can do their work.
    • Dropbox is a place where I can store files that I can access from anywhere, even if I don't have my laptop with me at the time.
    • I have an old friend who is an acting professor in Tokyo. He loves the dialogue that I write in my novels. He converts chapters into scenework for his acting students. They get very excited when there's new material!
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    Cons
    Open Source
    • outdated interface... but is very quick and is not so bad
    • improve speed of compression algorithm
    • some compressed files are not fully supported
    Incentivized
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    Dropbox
    • I’d like to be able to hover over an image/document and have it expand/enlarge without actually opening it
    • I’d love to see a carousel that lets me thumb through more quickly
    • I’m almost always in thumbnail view. I’d like to see them re-organize automatically when something is moved or deleted instead of leaving an empty space.
    • AI options for photo editing.
    • Easier pdf markups
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    Dropbox
    Dropbox is a user-friendly, easy tool which requires little to no skill and they offer a free version with a good amount of storage available. There are other file sharing tools available however at a cost. Dropbox free version I have used for years and it serves every purpose I need.
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    Usability
    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    Dropbox
    It works extremely well, and we have never had any issues with connecting or sharing files. It's very easy to use, and any team member can share, add, and delete files to a virtual drive. This is extremely helpful, and it's an amazing tool to use, ensuring everyone can connect and work together effectively.
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    Performance
    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    Dropbox
    Dropbox is really useful, you can access any file from anywhere and you can upload and even edit files online, but, sometimes it can be slow. Downloading, uploading, and syncing is a bit slow, it can take several minutes. Furthermore, the search engine for large amounts of data can be slow too and it is not powerful.
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    Support Rating
    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    Dropbox
    They immediately responded like in an example that I gave where one of our staff members accidentally deleted the whole Special Hope Network Dropbox, we immediately contacted Dropbox they walked us through the steps of how to retrieve the information and luckily enough we were able to retrieve the entire Dropbox and we have had back and forth with Dropbox on what to do when an employee leaves how to remove them how to add another employee.
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    Online Training
    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    Dropbox
    I did not personally take any training for Dropbox so I am self taught but I know when our Vice President selected Dropbox, he personally did do some training modules on it and I'm assuming it was very easy and simple to understand since he now acts like he is a pro at it!
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    Implementation Rating
    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    Dropbox
    I needed to stay current in improving my daily operations. Dropbox
    was suggested to me by a former colleague two-years ago and I've been using it just fine ever since.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Open Source
    7-Zip is free of charge and meets all our needs in handling compressed files, both those produced by us and those that come from third parties.
    The interface is the faster I've ever seen.
    The competitor evaluation versions have ads or a lot of reminders that I've to pay now or then.
    Incentivized
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    Dropbox
    For me, Dropbox is so much easier to use than Google Drive. I have both because I have a client who relies on me using Google, but each time I upload something, it gets lost in translation, and the document does not appear the same in Google. Frustrating. Love Dropbox!
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    Scalability
    Open Source
    No answers on this topic
    Dropbox
    bc i think box.com is better and more affordable
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    Return on Investment
    Open Source
    • 0 cost with no suprises
    • 1 tool for many formats
    • 0 time needed to learn how to use
    Incentivized
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    Dropbox
    • When it works (usually if a client already has Dropbox, so they don't get the solicitation to sign up), it works flawlessly.
    • I've had multiple clients not see the "continue with download only" at the bottom and email me to resend the media another way because they don't have a Dropbox account.
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    ScreenShots

    Dropbox Screenshots

    Screenshot of the action bar, that sits across the browser page can be used to record the screen, edit PDFs, upload files, create folders, get signatures, or send and track documents.Screenshot of Dropbox Replay, that lets collaborators leave frame-accurate feedback and markups directly on project files.Screenshot of Dropbox Capture, which can be used to take screen recordings, screenshots, and GIFs with one click and share them with a link.Screenshot of the interface where Dropbox lets users upload, edit, send, and sign PDFs in one place.