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At a Glance
Dropbox
Dropbox
Star Rating
(30,870)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$9.99 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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FileCloud
FileCloud
Star Rating
(166)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $12.50 1 User Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Dropbox excels in user experience, with many praising its seamless file sharing and automatic syncing across devices. Users appreciate the straightforward folder structure and strong version history, making it easy to manage files without hassle.
  • According to verified reviews, FileCloud stands out for its robust security features and full data control through self-hosting options. Users highlight the platform's user-friendly interface, which simplifies file sharing and collaboration, making it a solid choice for those prioritizing security.
  • Reviewers mention that Dropbox has a significantly higher G2 Score, indicating overall user satisfaction. With a score of 91.4, it reflects a strong reputation among users, while FileCloud's score of 51.0 suggests it may not meet the same level of user expectations.
  • Users say that Dropbox's implementation process is quick and intuitive, with many noting the ease of setup as a major advantage. This is contrasted by FileCloud, where some users have reported challenges during the initial setup phase.
  • Reviewers highlight that while both platforms offer good support, Dropbox's quality of support is slightly lower than FileCloud's. Users appreciate FileCloud's responsive support team, which is often noted for being helpful and attentive to user needs.
  • According to recent feedback, Dropbox is favored for its collaboration features, particularly in file sharing and simultaneous editing. Users find it easy to share files with teams, while FileCloud users appreciate its efficient performance but note that Dropbox may have the edge in collaborative functionalities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Dropbox
Plus
$9.99
Per Month
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FileCloud
FileCloud Enterprise Online
Starting at $12.50
1 User Per Month
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Free Trial
Dropbox
Free Trial is available
FileCloud
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
26,399
9.0
114
Ease of Use
9.0
26,821
9.0
114
Ease of Setup
9.1
8,745
8.5
78
Ease of Admin
8.9
5,423
8.8
66
Quality of Support
8.6
19,032
8.9
111
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
5,025
9.2
64
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
26,341
8.0
95
Features by Category
Cloud Content CollaborationHide 22 FeaturesShow 22 Features
8.5
23,886
8.8
89
File Management
8.9
21975
8.5
63
8.6
22021
8.8
72
9.0
22039
9.0
70
8.6
21540
8.6
67
8.6
20247
8.5
53
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
Feature Not Available
8.3
7
7.6
704
8.3
7
7.2
693
9.0
7
Collaboration
8.7
20317
9.0
59
9.2
22547
9.3
73
8.0
18953
8.3
54
8.2
17908
8.6
60
Administration
8.6
16767
8.9
69
8.5
16351
8.8
60
8.7
16550
8.6
53
7.7
17858
8.9
66
8.2
15908
8.8
58
8.8
17591
9.2
69
Platform
9.0
10675
9.1
45
8.3
9578
8.9
41
8.3
9480
8.8
39
8.1
9104
8.5
25
7.9
394
Not enough data
Editing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
369
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
362
Not enough data
7.6
366
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
380
Not enough data
8.7
379
Not enough data
8.4
370
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
360
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
55
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Enterprise Content Management (ECM)Hide 25 FeaturesShow 25 Features
Not enough data
8.7
31
Agentic AI - Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Management
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
8.4
23
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
9.0
23
Not enough data
9.0
26
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.4
19
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
9.1
24
Workflow
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
8.4
18
Platform
Not enough data
8.6
19
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.3
17
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Dropbox
Dropbox
FileCloud
FileCloud
Dropbox and FileCloud are categorized as Cloud Content Collaboration
Unique Categories
Dropbox
Dropbox is categorized as Video Editing
FileCloud
FileCloud is categorized as Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Dropbox
Dropbox
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
64.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.4%
FileCloud
FileCloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
44.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
41.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Dropbox
Dropbox
Marketing and Advertising
6.0%
Information Technology and Services
5.8%
Computer Software
4.8%
Education Management
4.6%
Higher Education
4.6%
Other
74.2%
FileCloud
FileCloud
Information Technology and Services
15.8%
Construction
5.7%
Computer Software
5.1%
Computer & Network Security
3.8%
Hospital & Health Care
3.2%
Other
66.5%
Alternatives
Dropbox
Dropbox Alternatives
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
Add Google Workspace
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive
Add Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Box
Box
Add Box
Progress ShareFile
Progress ShareFile
Add Progress ShareFile
FileCloud
FileCloud Alternatives
Egnyte
Egnyte
Add Egnyte
Box
Box
Add Box
Progress ShareFile
Progress ShareFile
Add Progress ShareFile
Laserfiche
Laserfiche
Add Laserfiche
Discussions
Dropbox
Dropbox Discussions
Please increase space
8 Comments
Lynnette J.
LJ
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...Read more
it is not possible to manage multiple Dropbox accounts from a single desktop.
7 Comments
David B.
DB
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...Read more
What are the features of Dropbox?
7 Comments
Pia C.
PC
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...Read more
FileCloud
FileCloud Discussions
Is FileCloud free?
3 Comments
JR
No, but there is a community version that will allow up to 5 full accounts for $10 a year, which is donated to charity.Read more
How good is FileCloud?
2 Comments
JR
I would say it is most excellent! The server runs the entire month with no errors or problems and the users do not pester me with repeated questions on how...Read more
Is FileCloud safe?
2 Comments
JR
Safe from what? If looking at hacker proof, I'd never say anything was hacker proof, but in the many years we have been using it, there has been new large...Read more