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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (46.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$9.99 Per Month
$6.00 Per Month
Dropbox
Star Rating
(30,706)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$9.99 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 8 pricing plansGoogle Workspace
Star Rating
(47,079)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Google Workspace excels in simultaneous editing, scoring 9.2 compared to Dropbox's 8.0. Reviewers mention that the real-time collaboration features in Google Docs and Sheets make teamwork seamless and efficient.
- Reviewers mention that Dropbox shines in file sharing, with a score of 9.2 versus Google Workspace's 9.4. Users appreciate Dropbox's straightforward sharing links and permissions management, making it easy to collaborate with external partners.
- Users on G2 highlight Google Workspace's superior web interface, scoring 9.1 compared to Dropbox's 8.6. Reviewers say that the intuitive layout and integrated tools enhance productivity, making it easier to navigate between applications.
- G2 users report that Google Workspace offers better device management, scoring 9.1 against Dropbox's 8.7. Reviewers mention that the ability to manage devices and enforce security policies is crucial for businesses with remote teams.
- Users say that Dropbox's performance and reliability score of 9.0 is commendable, but Google Workspace edges ahead with a score of 9.3. Reviewers mention that Google Workspace's uptime and speed during peak usage times are particularly impressive.
- Reviewers mention that Google Workspace's security features, scoring 9.1, provide robust protection compared to Dropbox's 8.8. Users appreciate the advanced security measures, including two-factor authentication and data loss prevention, which are essential for safeguarding sensitive information.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Dropbox
Plus
$9.99
Per Month
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
- 2 TB of storage
- Connect all the devices you need
- Automatically back up all your devices
Google Workspace
Business Starter
$6.00
Per Month
- Custom and secure business email
- 100 participant video meetings
- 30 GB storage per user
Free Trial
Dropbox
Free Trial is available
Google Workspace
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
26,254
9.1
37,346
Ease of Use
9.0
26,673
9.3
37,562
Ease of Setup
9.1
8,598
9.2
9,512
Ease of Admin
8.9
5,405
9.1
8,162
Quality of Support
8.6
18,916
8.6
29,752
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
5,006
9.0
7,487
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
26,199
8.7
36,073
Features by Category
File Management
8.9
21892
9.2
7973
8.6
21980
9.1
8029
9.0
22002
9.0
8118
8.6
21505
8.9
8159
8.6
20205
9.0
7756
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
Feature Not Available
7.5
115
7.5
688
7.7
115
7.2
677
7.8
114
Collaboration
8.7
20291
9.0
7551
9.2
22445
9.4
8326
8.0
18922
9.2
7848
8.2
17871
8.8
6834
Administration
8.6
16741
9.1
6006
8.5
16325
8.9
5835
8.7
16527
9.1
5794
7.8
17798
8.4
6275
8.2
15891
8.7
5283
8.8
17527
9.1
6397
Platform
9.0
10658
9.3
2123
8.3
9575
8.8
1728
8.3
9474
8.8
1653
8.1
9101
8.8
1493
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.7
2091
Not enough data
8.8
2222
Not enough data
8.7
2040
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.0
2181
Not enough data
9.0
2216
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.0
2262
Not enough data
9.1
2331
Not enough data
8.7
1880
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.3
254
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.2
248
Not enough data
8.2
247
Not enough data
8.2
246
Not enough data
8.3
245
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.3
136
Not enough data
8.3
135
Presenter Tools
Not enough data
8.9
2772
Not enough data
8.4
2380
Not enough data
8.2
2260
Not enough data
8.7
2674
Conferencing Options
Not enough data
9.0
3030
Not enough data
9.0
3091
Not enough data
9.1
3181
Application Tools
Not enough data
8.7
2437
Not enough data
8.5
2512
Not enough data
9.1
2813
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
Not enough data
8.0
171
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.7
1784
Not enough data
8.8
1778
Not enough data
9.5
1802
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.6
1671
Not enough data
8.1
1676
Not enough data
8.3
1609
Not enough data
9.4
1773
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
1572
Not enough data
9.1
1675
Not enough data
9.4
1703
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.4
518
Not enough data
8.1
508
Not enough data
7.7
504
Not enough data
8.3
511
Not enough data
7.3
496
Not enough data
8.0
503
Not enough data
7.9
500
Calculating
Not enough data
8.9
1818
Not enough data
8.9
1715
Insights
Not enough data
8.7
1691
Not enough data
8.9
1755
Editing
Not enough data
8.5
1696
Not enough data
9.4
1835
Not enough data
8.9
1754
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
1557
Not enough data
9.2
1759
Not enough data
9.1
1777
Not enough data
9.5
1861
Applications
Not enough data
9.3
1277
Not enough data
9.1
1231
Not enough data
8.4
1188
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.3
1259
Not enough data
8.9
1162
Not enough data
9.3
1247
Management
Not enough data
9.2
1238
Not enough data
9.1
1210
Not enough data
9.4
1249
Agentic AI - Office Suites
Not enough data
7.8
346
Not enough data
8.0
348
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
9.0
5890
Not enough data
9.0
4146
Not enough data
8.3
3611
Not enough data
9.0
4196
Not enough data
8.9
3929
Meeting Coordination
Not enough data
9.1
5754
Not enough data
8.5
5131
Not enough data
8.8
5427
Not enough data
9.2
4134
Software Type
Not enough data
9.0
5711
Not enough data
9.2
4203
Not enough data
8.8
3775
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
Not enough data
7.9
340
Not enough data
8.0
343
Not enough data
8.0
339
Survey Management
Not enough data
9.0
1008
Not enough data
9.0
1033
Not enough data
8.4
988
Not enough data
8.9
1006
Survey Customization
Not enough data
8.5
860
Not enough data
8.4
909
Not enough data
8.6
907
Not enough data
8.4
751
Survey Insights
Not enough data
8.8
989
Not enough data
8.4
757
Not enough data
9.0
966
Not enough data
9.0
962
Agentic AI - Survey
Not enough data
8.1
75
Not enough data
8.0
74
Not enough data
8.0
74
Calendar View
Not enough data
9.2
1411
Not enough data
9.1
1381
Shared Calendar
Not enough data
9.2
1423
Not enough data
9.1
1387
Accessibility
Not enough data
8.8
1208
Not enough data
8.6
1262
Integration
Not enough data
9.0
1325
Not enough data
8.9
1306
Not enough data
8.9
1313
Notifications
Not enough data
9.0
1353
Not enough data
8.7
1211
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.9
722
Not enough data
8.0
728
Not enough data
7.9
722
Agentic AI - Calendar
Not enough data
7.9
274
Design
Not enough data
8.6
1364
Not enough data
8.5
1372
Not enough data
8.4
1365
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.4
1459
Not enough data
9.3
1441
File Types
Not enough data
9.2
1457
Not enough data
9.0
1427
Not enough data
8.6
1187
Edit & Revise
Not enough data
9.1
1437
Not enough data
8.9
1390
Not enough data
9.2
1460
Integrate & Embed
Not enough data
9.2
1394
Not enough data
8.8
1257
Not enough data
9.0
1332
Operating System
Not enough data
9.1
1303
Not enough data
9.0
1282
Not enough data
8.3
1043
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
705
Not enough data
8.4
696
Not enough data
7.9
690
Not enough data
8.1
691
Not enough data
8.0
685
Agentic AI - Document Creation
Not enough data
7.9
260
Editing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
368
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
361
Not enough data
7.6
365
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
379
Not enough data
8.7
377
Not enough data
8.4
368
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
359
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
7.6
53
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
785
Not enough data
8.3
782
Not enough data
8.0
780
Not enough data
7.8
285
Not enough data
8.2
284
Not enough data
8.0
280
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
Not enough data
7.9
74
Customizations
Not enough data
8.4
425
Not enough data
8.8
427
Not enough data
8.4
393
Not enough data
8.5
403
Growth
Not enough data
8.4
334
Not enough data
8.5
360
Not enough data
8.5
337
Not enough data
8.1
319
Not enough data
8.6
343
Content
Not enough data
8.9
387
Not enough data
8.8
401
Not enough data
8.7
397
Not enough data
8.4
142
Support
Not enough data
8.4
149
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Dropbox and Google Workspace are categorized as Cloud Content Collaboration
Unique Categories
Dropbox is categorized as Video Editing
Google Workspace is categorized as Business Instant Messaging, Screen Sharing, Note-Taking Software, Spreadsheets, Website Builder, Presentation, Document Creation, Office Suites, Calendar, Email, Survey, and Video Conferencing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Dropbox
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Workspace
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Information Technology and Services
9.1%
Education Management
8.4%
Computer Software
7.8%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Higher Education
5.1%
Other
62.9%
Discussions
Please increase space
8 Comments
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
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
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
Is there a way to see everyone all at once on the screen?
21 Comments
JB
Yes. On the bottom right, you'll see "Present your screen" and next to it "..." Those 3 dots give you access to screen settings. You can change to tile mode,...Read more
Is that possible to see the files from multiple Google accounts simultaneously?
17 Comments
JD
Yes. When a Google Drive document is shared to your Gmail, you can save it to your Drive. When you open the document, it will open in a separate tab. You...Read more
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