Compare Dropbox and Microsoft 365
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (35.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$9.99 Per Month
$6.00 1 User Per Month
Dropbox
Star Rating
(31,248)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 plans
Microsoft 365
Star Rating
(5,808)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plans
Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Dropbox excels in ease of use, with many users appreciating its quick uploading capabilities and straightforward organization. One user mentioned, "I like Dropbox for its ease of use and quick uploading capabilities," highlighting its user-friendly interface.
- Users say Microsoft 365 shines in task management and seamless integration across its applications. Reviewers noted the convenience of sharing files directly from apps like OneNote and Excel, which saves time and enhances productivity.
- According to verified reviews, Dropbox is favored for its file sharing features, with users noting, "It is easy to keep files and to share those files with others." This functionality is particularly beneficial for collaboration among teams.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft 365 offers a robust real-time collaboration experience, especially with tools like Teams and OneDrive. Users highlighted the ability to sync documents online and collaborate effectively during meetings, which enhances teamwork.
- G2 reviewers report that while Dropbox has a higher overall satisfaction score, Microsoft 365 users appreciate its affordability and value for money, with a lower entry-level price. This makes it an attractive option for businesses looking to manage costs.
- Users say that Dropbox's mobile access is a significant advantage, allowing them to access files even without service. One user stated, "It offers easy access to my files even when I don't have service," which is crucial for on-the-go professionals.
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
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
$6.00
1 User Per Month
Business Basic combines web and mobile versions of the Office apps, business email with Exchange, user management, 1 TB of OneDrive storage, and Teams for up to 300 users.
- Identity, access, and user management for up to 300 employees
- Custom business email (you@yourbusiness.com
- Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Free Trial
Dropbox
Free Trial is available
Microsoft 365
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
26,698
9.3
4,790
Ease of Use
9.0
27,148
9.0
4,848
Ease of Setup
9.1
9,056
8.9
1,399
Ease of Admin
8.9
5,440
8.7
1,042
Quality of Support
8.6
19,274
8.5
4,050
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
5,042
8.8
1,016
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
26,602
8.8
4,718
Features by Category
File Management
8.9
22138
9.2
181
8.6
22070
9.2
176
9.0
22103
9.3
175
8.6
21597
8.9
170
8.6
20294
8.8
170
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
Feature Not Available
8.5
70
7.6
717
8.6
70
7.3
699
8.8
71
Collaboration
8.7
20338
9.2
174
9.2
22769
9.5
178
8.0
18973
9.1
178
8.2
17945
8.8
172
Administration
8.6
16777
9.1
170
8.5
16367
9.2
169
8.7
16557
9.0
166
7.7
17943
8.9
163
8.2
15908
8.8
159
8.8
17680
9.4
171
Platform
9.0
10725
9.3
179
8.3
9569
8.8
174
8.3
9481
8.9
173
8.1
9099
8.7
174
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
9.4
175
Not enough data
9.2
174
Not enough data
8.8
170
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.1
173
Not enough data
9.2
174
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.0
172
Not enough data
9.2
176
Not enough data
8.9
169
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.6
124
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.5
124
Not enough data
8.6
125
Not enough data
8.5
125
Not enough data
8.6
127
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.5
78
Not enough data
8.4
78
Presenter Tools
Not enough data
8.9
124
Not enough data
8.5
125
Not enough data
8.2
122
Not enough data
8.6
122
Conferencing Options
Not enough data
9.0
129
Not enough data
9.0
130
Not enough data
9.0
134
Application Tools
Not enough data
8.8
122
Not enough data
8.6
123
Not enough data
8.8
124
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
Not enough data
8.2
38
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.7
166
Not enough data
8.8
164
Not enough data
9.1
167
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.8
166
Not enough data
8.3
162
Not enough data
8.5
154
Not enough data
9.1
166
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
160
Not enough data
8.9
160
Not enough data
9.1
171
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
108
Not enough data
7.9
104
Not enough data
7.3
103
Not enough data
8.0
105
Not enough data
7.2
102
Not enough data
7.9
103
Not enough data
7.5
101
Inbox Tools
Not enough data
8.9
208
Not enough data
9.0
206
Not enough data
9.0
208
Not enough data
9.0
208
Coordination Tools
Not enough data
9.2
218
Not enough data
8.9
207
Not enough data
8.7
204
Software Options
Not enough data
9.3
216
Not enough data
8.8
211
Email Client - Agentic AI
Not enough data
8.2
72
Not enough data
8.0
73
Calculating
Not enough data
9.2
184
Not enough data
9.1
182
Insights
Not enough data
8.7
182
Not enough data
9.1
180
Editing
Not enough data
8.8
180
Not enough data
8.8
183
Not enough data
8.9
176
Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
177
Not enough data
8.9
183
Not enough data
9.0
176
Not enough data
9.1
180
Applications
Not enough data
9.3
1344
Not enough data
9.0
1251
Not enough data
8.8
1201
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.0
1235
Not enough data
8.8
1094
Not enough data
8.7
1178
Management
Not enough data
8.8
1197
Not enough data
9.2
1230
Not enough data
9.2
1263
Agentic AI - Office Suites
Not enough data
8.1
127
Not enough data
8.1
136
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
9.0
186
Not enough data
9.1
185
Not enough data
8.6
180
Not enough data
9.1
183
Not enough data
9.1
181
Meeting Coordination
Not enough data
9.2
189
Not enough data
9.0
182
Not enough data
9.0
182
Not enough data
9.0
177
Software Type
Not enough data
9.0
187
Not enough data
9.1
183
Not enough data
9.2
185
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
Not enough data
8.3
68
Not enough data
8.3
68
Not enough data
8.1
68
Survey Management
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.9
46
Survey Customization
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.8
44
Survey Insights
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
9.0
43
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
9.0
47
Agentic AI - Survey
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Calendar View
Not enough data
9.0
200
Not enough data
8.9
203
Shared Calendar
Not enough data
9.0
203
Not enough data
8.9
200
Accessibility
Not enough data
8.8
191
Not enough data
8.6
192
Integration
Not enough data
8.8
193
Not enough data
8.7
196
Not enough data
8.8
194
Notifications
Not enough data
9.0
196
Not enough data
8.6
193
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
134
Not enough data
8.0
131
Not enough data
7.8
130
Agentic AI - Calendar
Not enough data
7.7
71
Notifications
Not enough data
9.0
110
Not enough data
8.7
109
Not enough data
8.9
108
Settings
Not enough data
9.1
112
Not enough data
9.1
108
Not enough data
9.0
108
Personalization
Not enough data
8.6
108
Not enough data
8.8
107
Integrations
Not enough data
8.9
109
Not enough data
8.9
103
Not enough data
8.3
103
Not enough data
9.0
106
Not enough data
8.7
104
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.5
77
Not enough data
8.5
77
Not enough data
8.1
77
Not enough data
8.3
78
Not enough data
8.2
78
Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling
Not enough data
8.7
42
Not enough data
8.9
43
Not enough data
8.8
43
Design
Not enough data
8.8
226
Not enough data
8.8
229
Not enough data
8.7
228
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.2
230
Not enough data
9.2
231
File Types
Not enough data
9.4
236
Not enough data
9.1
232
Not enough data
8.5
224
Edit & Revise
Not enough data
8.9
232
Not enough data
8.8
227
Not enough data
9.2
234
Integrate & Embed
Not enough data
8.8
228
Not enough data
8.5
226
Not enough data
8.8
229
Operating System
Not enough data
9.4
232
Not enough data
8.5
224
Not enough data
7.8
216
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
168
Not enough data
8.1
167
Not enough data
7.7
164
Not enough data
7.9
167
Not enough data
7.8
162
Agentic AI - Document Creation
Not enough data
8.3
86
Sorting & Filtering
Not enough data
8.9
210
Not enough data
9.0
206
Not enough data
8.5
200
Not enough data
8.9
205
Integrations
Not enough data
9.3
211
Not enough data
8.4
199
Not enough data
8.1
195
Time Management
Not enough data
8.8
199
Not enough data
9.0
206
Not enough data
8.7
201
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
149
Not enough data
8.2
149
Not enough data
8.4
151
Agentic AI - Email Management
Not enough data
8.5
81
Not enough data
8.5
81
Editing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
370
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
361
Not enough data
7.6
367
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
381
Not enough data
8.7
378
Not enough data
8.4
370
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
361
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
7.8
56
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Dropbox and Microsoft 365 are categorized as Cloud Content Collaboration
Unique Categories
Dropbox is categorized as Video Editing
Microsoft 365 is categorized as Email Management, Business Instant Messaging, Email Client, Screen Sharing, Spreadsheets, Presentation, Online Appointment Scheduling, Document Creation, Office Suites, Calendar, Survey, and Video Conferencing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Dropbox
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft 365
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
5.9%
Computer Software
4.9%
Education Management
4.6%
Higher Education
4.5%
Other
74.1%
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Education Management
5.8%
Computer Software
5.2%
Higher Education
4.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.0%
Other
69.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Dropbox used for?
9 Comments
AU
dropbox is an excellent File Cloud storage Application. Read more
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
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
how to transfer microsoft office to another computer
4 Comments
EJ
To complete this tasks, you have to have a product key and use that key to set up Microsoft on the second computer.Read more
what is the best way to make sure you never lose any work if your computer crashes
3 Comments
RK
Connect OneDrive to your Office files so you can backup, access, share, and collaborate on all your files from anywhereRead more
What are the uses of Microsoft software?
2 Comments
DG
Software can be used as Office Applications as well as using the M365 services like Power Apps etcRead more
