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We performed a comparison between Dropbox and Microsoft 365 Business 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.
To learn more, read our detailed Dropbox vs. Microsoft 365 Business Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"It's very easy to use and quite accessible for everybody.""It is the best solution in terms of space, file sharing, and live editing. I can share and edit files with multiple users.""Dropbox allows me to organize files well. I can name files in such a way as to lead students to the right destination.""Dropbox's most valuable features are ease of use and performance.""The most valuable features of Dropbox are it can be used as a repository of all the photographs and videos that you have on the cloud. You do not need to worry about the hard disk crashing.""I like the synchronization, and the integration with Microsoft Office is good.""I use the product to open files.""The most valuable features I have found to be accessibility and ease of use."

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"Sharing screens, even on mobile devices, is great.""The features that I like best with Microsoft 365 Business are that the files are available offline.""The Power BI environment and the integration between Power BI and SQL are the solution's most valuable features. The integration between products is great.""This is a good product that meets all of my requirements.""The solution is quite stable. The performance is very good.""The product has good pricing. It's quite inexpensive.""The storage portion of the solution is very good. It has a very large capacity.""The initial setup is pretty simple."

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Cons
"The problem with the storage is that you are only able to synchronize the information within the amount of storage that you have. It doesn't matter if you are accessing from a team member who has more storage, the limitations are with your storage.""I cannot edit a document at the same time as another user.""I would like to be able to unarchive my files online.""Dropbox could make the installation and the log of what has changed in a file easier. Showing logs could be more accessible.""Dropbox could improve by increasing its storage.""While generally user-friendly, there is room for improvement in the user interface, especially with the introduction of new integrations and features.""It's an expensive solution.""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."

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"The price for the license is always expensive.""It could be cheaper, but I don't know if this is possible.""Microsoft 365 Business could improve by being more secure.""At times, the OneDrive lags, so the performance can be improved.""It would be ideal if there were fewer features. I'd like it better if it had a watered-down version where you didn't have to have all of this extra stuff included.""It would be nice if we had the option to open a document even if it was created with another application.""They should offer better support for iOS devices and more regular updates for iOS, as it's working pretty well for Microsoft solutions and for Windows systems, yet it does not work quite as well for iOS.""There should be less power consumption of the PC resources while using this solution. We have professional systems and Teams can run slow at times. We also need to restart Teams in the middle of the meetings sometimes, this could improve in a future release."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Dropbox offers a freemium model which is very convenient and affordable. Beyond that, the pricing is favorable."
  • "Given the price and limitations, there are more competitive options available."
  • "A bigger discount for existing users would be appreciated."
  • "I am using the free solution, which provides me with 2GBs of storage, and for me, it's sufficient."
  • "Its price is quite cheap. It is quite competitive. You just need to pay for the license. There are no additional costs."
  • "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."
  • "It has some free features, but for some of the features, you need to pay. If you need more storage, then you need to pay. Its licensing probably is on a monthly basis."
  • "I am on a monthly subscription for the solution and I am somewhat satisfied with the pricing. However, the price could a bit better."
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  • "Depending on which plan you purchase, there are a plethora of applications available to you."
  • "Compared to buying a license, it is much cheaper and a good buy."
  • "We do monthly billing, however, I'm not sure what the exact costs are. We may pay around $1,000/month. We started using the Microsoft Teams and we've started doing the conference call feature, so that's another $4 an account and we have a few accounts using that right now."
  • "USD $1,250 annually for the standard package."
  • "Pricing can vary a lot due to fluctuations in exchange rates and that is not favorable for planning."
  • "Now you can select different licenses, for example, if somebody doesn't need all of the features, it would cost $8 USD per month and if they didn't need the email application then it would cost $6 USD per month."
  • "It works out to be $12.50 per user per month."
  • "Microsoft 365 Business will be good to have if you have a large organization where you have more than 3000 employees. Other cheaper solutions, like Gmail, are easily available in the market."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Irrespective of the geographical location that you are present in, and even if you don't have any storage devices, you can access your data and files with the help of Dropbox.
    Top Answer:Dropbox is a low-cost product. Dropbox is one of the cheapest tools in the market. I rate the pricing one out of ten.
    Top Answer:In terms of the limitations, I see that if you use a mobile device that does not allow you to properly configure the email part with Dropbox, then you cannot access it. The aforementioned area can be… more »
    Top Answer:The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.
    Top Answer:My company places emphasis on the different licenses purchased. The company has P1 and P2 licenses from Microsoft. For certain tasks, you need a Microsoft license. There are additional costs attached… more »
    Top Answer:The solution's technical support team takes time to respond to users, making it an area of the tool's shortcomings where improvements are required.
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    Also Known As
    Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 F1, MS 365 Business
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    Overview

    Dropbox provides cloud-based file syncing, sharing, and storage. It specializes in helping large-scale businesses stay organized and productive while protecting the integrity of sensitive information with enterprise-level security. Dropbox is a valuable solution for businesses looking to simplify communication, safeguard information, and improve collaboration. Dropbox's platform provides a user-friendly, real-time sharing and storage solution for large businesses.

    The company's enterprise-level service plan includes 256-bit AES and SSL encryption, an optional two-step verification process, and optional mobile passcodes, which provide tight security to protect sensitive information. Dropbox uniquely offers a remote wipe feature, which allows businesses to keep data safe when an employee leaves the company or a computer is lost.

    Dropbox stands out from the competition by offering businesses expanded storage, unlimited file recovery and versioning, and control over sharing permissions. Additionally, Dropbox provides businesses with team management solutions, including device and location tracking, login tracking, detailed user management options for administrators, and centralized billing. 

    Collaboration between team members is further simplified with the addition of various Dropbox apps that allow advanced functionality such as document editing, CRM, and e-signatures. Dropbox has become one of the most popular business tools, entrusted by 97 percent of all Fortune 500 companies.


    Before implementing Dropbox, global apparel merchandiser BCBGMAXAZRIA was struggling to structure communication and increase company-wide efficiency, which resulted in the need for increased staff hours and expenses. Since choosing Dropbox as its cloud-based sharing and storage solution, BCBGMAXAZRIA has been able to restructure its file sharing and collaboration streams in every department. As a result, BCBGMAXAZRIA is able to boost efficiency, reduce expenses, and protect its information throughout all 550 locations.

    Microsoft 365 Business is an integrated solution, bringing together the best-in-class productivity of Office 365 with advanced security and device management capabilities to help safeguard your business.

    Sample Customers
    Vita Coco, BCBGMAXAZRIA Group, Centric Project, Kayak, FourSquare, Asana, Huge Adversting , USA Gymnastics, Appen, Valliant, Radio Lab
    Urban Agriculture Co., The Detroit Wallpaper Co., TransBlue Facility Management, Garner Food Company
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company9%
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    Educational Organization50%
    Computer Software Company6%
    University4%
    Government4%
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    Computer Software Company14%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
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    Computer Software Company13%
    Government7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Healthcare Company6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise34%
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    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise56%
    Large Enterprise26%
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    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise39%
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    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise47%
    Buyer's Guide
    Dropbox vs. Microsoft 365 Business
    May 2024
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    Dropbox is ranked 1st in Content Collaboration Platforms with 85 reviews while Microsoft 365 Business is ranked 8th in Content Collaboration Platforms with 240 reviews. Dropbox is rated 8.2, while Microsoft 365 Business is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Dropbox writes "Seamless file synchronization across devices with user-friendly deployment". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft 365 Business writes "Improves productivity and allows team collaboration in organizations". Dropbox is most compared with Microsoft OneDrive, SharePoint, Citrix ShareFile, Google Workspace and Office 365, whereas Microsoft 365 Business is most compared with Google Workspace, Microsoft Intune, ManageEngine Endpoint Central, Windows Autopilot and Jamf Pro. See our Dropbox vs. Microsoft 365 Business report.

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