# Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS), Azure Files vs Dropbox Comparison

| | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Azure Files | Dropbox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 70 | 55 | 31,297 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (38.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (42.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (64.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $9.99 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)

**Not enough data**

### Azure Files

Pros:
- Azure Services (2 reviews)
- Customer Support (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (1 reviews)
- Storage Limitations (1 reviews)

### Dropbox

Pros:
- Ease of Use (1693 reviews)
- Easy Access (856 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive Cost (525 reviews)
- Expensive (513 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Azure Files | Dropbox | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (39 reviews) | 8.6 (46 reviews) | 9.0 (26743 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (40 reviews) | 8.2 (46 reviews) | 9.0 (27194 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (21 reviews) | 8.3 (23 reviews) | 9.1 (9102 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (20 reviews) | 8.2 (22 reviews) | 8.9 (5441 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (32 reviews) | 7.8 (33 reviews) | 8.6 (19312 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (20 reviews) | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 8.9 (5043 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (36 reviews) | 7.2 (46 reviews) | 7.9 (26643 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Azure Files

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Dropbox

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Plus

Price: $9.99 Per Month

Description: Use Dropbox Plus to save and share more files. Store, share, and send larger files. Plus helps you save hard drive space, so you can focus on getting work done. Learn more at dropbox.com/plus

Key Features:
- 2 TB of storage
- Connect all the devices you need
- Automatically back up all your devices

[Browse all 8 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Content Collaboration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Files** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dropbox** | 8.5/10 | 24270 |

#### File Management

| Feature | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Azure Files | Dropbox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Device Syncing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (22164 reviews) | 
| **Web Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (22078 reviews) | 
| **File Type Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (22113 reviews) | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (21605 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Apps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (20305 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration

| Feature | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Azure Files | Dropbox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (723 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (701 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Azure Files | Dropbox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File following** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (20344 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (22797 reviews) | 
| **Simultaneously Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (18979 reviews) | 
| **Change Tracking / Audit Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (17954 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Azure Files | Dropbox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User and Role Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (16783 reviews) | 
| **Policies and Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (16371 reviews) | 
| **Device Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (16563 reviews) | 
| **Storage Limits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (17951 reviews) | 
| **Storage Zones** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (15910 reviews) | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (17687 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Azure Files | Dropbox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (10738 reviews) | 
| **Reporting and Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (9570 reviews) | 
| **System of Record Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (9488 reviews) | 
| **APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (9102 reviews) | 

### Cloud File Storage

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)** | 9.3/10 | 19 |
| **Azure Files** | 8.5/10 | 7 |
| **Dropbox** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Azure Files | Dropbox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Storage Scaling** | 9.8 (15 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Backup Support** | 9.7 (15 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Security** | 9.6 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Organization** | 9.5 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Cloud Support

| Feature | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Azure Files | Dropbox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Service Support** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Transparency** | 9.3 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Migration Support** | 9.5 (13 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Automation

| Feature | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Azure Files | Dropbox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Intelligent Data Management** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Video Editing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Files** | N/A | N/A |
| **Dropbox** | 7.9/10 | 407 |

#### Editing

| Feature | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Azure Files | Dropbox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Audio Mixing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Transcription** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (372 reviews) | 
| **Text Animation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Time Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Overlays and Watermarks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (362 reviews) | 
| **Clip Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (369 reviews) | 
| **Titles and Captions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Azure Files | Dropbox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (381 reviews) | 
| **Format Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (381 reviews) | 
| **Team Review** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (370 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Azure Files | Dropbox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (361 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Editing

| Feature | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Azure Files | Dropbox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (56 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) (1):** [Cloud File Storage Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-file-storage)

**Unique to Azure Files (1):** [Cloud File Storage Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-file-storage)

**Unique to Dropbox (2):** [Cloud Content Collaboration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-content-collaboration), [Video Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-editing)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Azure Files | Dropbox | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 30.0% | 22.4% | 64.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 32.0% | 34.7% | 22.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 38.0% | 42.9% | 13.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)

- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.0%
- **Computer Software:** 18.0%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 6.0%
- **Internet:** 6.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.0%
- **Sporting Goods:** 4.0%
- **Automotive:** 4.0%
- **Insurance:** 4.0%
- **Hospitality:** 4.0%
- **Accounting:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 28.0%

#### Azure Files

- **Information Technology and Services:** 30.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.0%
- **Computer Software:** 4.0%
- **Higher Education:** 4.0%
- **Banking:** 4.0%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.0%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 4.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.0%
- **Automotive:** 2.0%
- **Biotechnology:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 36.0%

#### Dropbox

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.9%
- **Computer Software:** 4.9%
- **Education Management:** 4.6%
- **Higher Education:** 4.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.1%
- **Real Estate:** 2.6%
- **Accounting:** 2.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.4%
- **Retail:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 61.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)

- [Google Cloud Filestore](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-filestore/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [Cyberduck](https://www.g2.com/products/cyberduck/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (87 reviews)
- [Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Storage Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-oracle-cloud-infrastructure-storage-gateway/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [LucidLink](https://www.g2.com/products/lucidlink/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [SuiteDash](https://www.g2.com/products/suitedash/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (617 reviews)
- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews)
- [Assembly](https://www.g2.com/products/assemblysoftware/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (311 reviews)
- [Tresorit](https://www.g2.com/products/tresorit/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (255 reviews)
- [Nasuni](https://www.g2.com/products/nasuni/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [Qumulo Core](https://www.g2.com/products/qumulo-core/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (19 reviews)

### Alternatives to Azure Files

- [Amazon FSx for Windows File Server](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-fsx-for-windows-file-server/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (32 reviews)
- [Google Cloud Filestore](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-filestore/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP](https://www.g2.com/products/netapp-cloud-volumes-ontap/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (34 reviews)
- [Nasuni](https://www.g2.com/products/nasuni/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [LucidLink](https://www.g2.com/products/lucidlink/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [Assembly](https://www.g2.com/products/assemblysoftware/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (311 reviews)
- [SuiteDash](https://www.g2.com/products/suitedash/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (617 reviews)
- [Tresorit](https://www.g2.com/products/tresorit/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (255 reviews)
- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews)
- [Amazon FSx](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-fsx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (16 reviews)

### Alternatives to Dropbox

- [Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (48014 reviews)
- [Microsoft OneDrive for Business](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-onedrive-for-business/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (10348 reviews)
- [Box](https://www.g2.com/products/box/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (5243 reviews)
- [Progress ShareFile](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-sharefile/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1535 reviews)
- [Egnyte](https://www.g2.com/products/egnyte/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1160 reviews)
- [OpenText Hightail](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-opentext-hightail/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (685 reviews)
- [pCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/pcloud/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (165 reviews)
- [Sync Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/sync-pro/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (37 reviews)
- [Microsoft 365](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft365/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (5821 reviews)
- [Bitrix24](https://www.g2.com/products/bitrix24/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (608 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)

No discussions available for this product.

### Azure Files

- Title: [What is the use of storage account in Azure?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/azure-files-what-is-the-use-of-storage-account-in-azure) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "I set up our whole team on Azure file share. Just a few lines of code dropped into Powershell creates a new drive on each computer that lets the team share..."

### Dropbox

- Title: [What is Dropbox used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-dropbox-used-for) — 8 comments, 7 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "dropbox is an excellent File Cloud storage Application. "
- Title: [Please increase space](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33258-please-increase-space) — 8 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "There is a place to pick the size of your dropbox space.  There is a limited amount for free and then you can choose price ranges and space sizes.  They use..."
- Title: [What are the features of Dropbox?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/dropbox-what-are-the-features-of-dropbox) — 7 comments
  > **Top comment:** "1.  Easily upload files from your computer or cell phone.
2. Create as many folders as you need to organize your files.
3. Share images and files with..."
- Title: [it is not possible to manage multiple Dropbox accounts from a single desktop.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/30287-it-is-not-possible-to-manage-multiple-dropbox-accounts-from-a-single-desktop) — 7 comments
  > **Top comment:** "You can share individual files, it is not limited to folders. in viewing files share is one of the pop up options available if you hover over a file..."
- Title: [What strategies do you use to ensure secure and efficient file sharing with Dropbox in your organization?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-strategies-do-you-use-to-ensure-secure-and-efficient-file-sharing-with-dropbox-in-your-organization) — 6 comments, 5 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Shared folders is key."

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