Dropbox is used to share files between team members and to external vendors. Dropbox's ability to sync files keep our shared files updated and it's great for when we collaborate as a team, as everyone can access the most updated version. Dropbox is also great to share files to vendors, especially bigger files that cannot be sent as an attachment.
Pros
Sync files to cloud
Help teams collaborate
Host big files for easy sharing
Integrate with Finder
Cons
Pricing
Having free licenses for teams
Allow multiple accounts as once
Likelihood to Recommend
Dropbox is great for smaller teams that want to work on a shared drive together. When files get updated, Dropbox automatically syncs which keep everything updated. If a team only has one member, Dropbox is less useful if that person can just keep all their files on a hard drive.
Dropbox is my primary source for all critical information, allowing it to be accessed from various workstations. The price per GB is better than Google Drive, which is why Dropbox has replaced Google Drive as our primary source of information.
Pros
Easy workstation access.
Easy mobile access.
Easy backup capabilities.
Cons
Previewing files is not seamless.
Can't download from dropbox to some applications.
Moving files is cumbersome.
Likelihood to Recommend
DB is great for storage and access from different laptops and mobile phones. DB is not great for photo access for editing or reviewing images.
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General Manager in Product Management (Consumer Goods company, 1-10 employees)
As part of the marketing team for a very busy manufacturer, we use Dropbox daily to save and organize large files, including key creative assets such as product photographs, video presentations and product label artwork. We also use it with our designers to facilitate editing of materials like product lists, presentations and labels. Our assets are securely stored and easily accessed thanks to Dropbox.
Pros
Storing large files
Making files accessible from numerous devices
Secure way to store files
Cons
Make it easier to download files
Sometimes the desktop integration takes time to work
Likelihood to Recommend
Dropbox is great if you need to store are large number of files securely, which can also be shared and accessed on different devices. It will put all your files at your fingertips. I would double check security options before using it for extremely sensitive documents / files.
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Manager in Marketing (Food & Beverages company, 51-200 employees)
We use it in our organization to file all documents. While the online version can be unintuitive and not very user-friendly, the desktop version is much better. It's very efficient and useful for managing files, making it an essential tool for our day-to-day operations.
Pros
Organization
Efficiency
Easy to use
Cons
Online
Color coordinating files
A modern, more intuitive UI with customizable navigation would make the tool feel fresher.
Likelihood to Recommend
1. Team Collaboration on Shared Files
Scenario: You’re working on a project with multiple people, and you need a central place to store and share files. Everyone needs access to the same documents, spreadsheets, or presentations.
We share files between colleagues. It's beneficial and it's easy to share files between various team members. It's very seamless and it works easily. It's a great tool for sharing large files, and it's very reliable and easy to use. I highly recommend using this product. Very helpful.
Pros
Share files.
Easy connection.
Quick, extensive file sharing.
Cons
Easier navigation.
Larger menu choices.
Quicker login.
Likelihood to Recommend
We use it to share files between various groups of workers. It seems to work seamlessly and efficiently. It's easy to use, and being web-based, it's also simple to connect. We would use it daily to share video, text, and other large data files. It is a quick and straightforward solution for sharing files between people.
We use it to store everything. From our office, we manage tax and insurance documents, as well as monthly expenses, and maintain spreadsheets that break down the payment structure and payment history, including 1099s for our medical sales representatives. My bosses also store their documents there.
Pros
Provides easy storage solutions.
Competitive pricing.
Ease of integration with other systems (i.e., Excel, Word, etc).
Cons
I honestly haven’t experienced any issues with Dropbox/areas that I’d like to change.
N/a
Likelihood to Recommend
Dropbox is well-suited for both personal and business storage solutions. I haven’t encountered any tasks or needs at my current job where Dropbox was unable to meet my requirements.
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Manager in Professional Services (Medical Device company, 11-50 employees)
I use Dropbox for school and work. I have used Dropbox to save all my important files. If it weren't for the service, I would have lost all of my files (which are duplicated on my main PC) in a house fire. I am grateful for the Dropbox service, and I intend to stay a longtime customer for many years to come!
Pros
Cloud Storage.
Multi-Device connectivity and syncing.
Offline Changes (that save when your device connects!)
Cons
PDF changes directly from file.
Syncing to major sites and software (youtube, canvas, teams, etc).
Likelihood to Recommend
- Syncing and software integration between various devices from multiple OS - Back up for files, photos, videos, etc. - (on iOS) Sharing files to a variety of devices from the cloud.
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Engineer in Engineering (Semiconductors company, 5001-10,000 employees)
I use Dropbox as a repository for special event photos, so that attendees and their friends and families can relive the festivities. I also use it for personal file backups off of the company servers. Dropbox’s privacy settings allow for easy segregation of public and private content, allowing for a versatile solution for all of my file sharing and off-server backup needs.
Pros
Permissions setting
Content segregation
Mobile access
Cons
Mobile app can become slow
Sluggish performance on large files
Expanded file format options for in-browser previews
Likelihood to Recommend
The only barrier is what could also rightly be considered a plus: Dropbox is not owned by or hosted by the same company that the customer may use other services of — which can mean insurance against hacks and system outages just as much as it could mean a loss of centralization.
Ability to share information in a secure way across functions internally and third party vendors. It is very easy to manage permissions and maintain an organized folder structure.
Pros
Vault Services - Keeping highly confidential materials extra secure
Ease of mobile app
Ability to customize homescreen
Cons
Pictures are not easy to load
Identifying duplicates easier
Creating dashboards
Likelihood to Recommend
Dropbox is well suited if you work with a lot of third party vendors that you need to share information with consistently or maintain a checklist of items. In M&A this works really well.
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Director in Human Resources (Machinery company, 5001-10,000 employees)
we are using Dropbox to save accounting receipts of our company, we organize the receipts by month and by year
Pros
Flawless Cloud System
Easy access from IOS devices
Folder access from PC
Cons
The app could work faster
Search should be more easier
Folder can be more easy
Likelihood to Recommend
If you are looking for a place to save pdf's via scanning the pictures , this app is the best, you can access it from your phone or from your computer.
