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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Dropbox

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/ADropbox is a cloud storage solution, equipped with features that help users to save time, improve productivity, and collaborate with others. Users can edit PDFs, share videos, sign documents, and collaborate with stakeholders without leaving Dropbox.

    $9.99

    per month

    Progress ShareFile

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/AShareFile is a cloud-based file sharing and storage service built for business. The product was acquired by Citrix Systems in 2011.

    $52.80

    per month 3 users (minimum)

    Pricing
    DropboxProgress ShareFile
    Editions & Modules
    Plus
    $9.99
    per month
    Essentials
    $18
    per month
    Business
    $20
    per month per user
    Business Plus
    $26
    per month per user
    Basic
    Free
    Advanced
    $17.60
    per month per user (minimum 3 users)
    Premium
    $27.50
    per month per user (minimum 3 users)
    Industry Advantage
    $45.83
    per month per user (minimum 3 users)
    Virtual Data Room
    $75.00
    per month per user (minimum 5 users)
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    DropboxProgress ShareFile
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Discount available for annual pricing.
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    Community Pulse
    DropboxProgress ShareFile
    Considered Both Products
    Dropbox
    Chose Dropbox
    Less expensive but sharefile was more secure
    Incentivized
    Chose Dropbox
    ShareFile was difficult to log into
    Incentivized
    Chose Dropbox
    Dropbox is way easier to use than OneDrive, which I consider more complicated. Google Drive is limited in its basic options. ShareFile is time-limited, which is annoying. Plus, Dropbox has better direct team share features. Plus, Dropbox is more transparent.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dropbox
    I essentially only used Avionte as a database to store info for payroll purpose only. The interface is not as user friendly as Dropbox and it doesn't save documents. I use ShareFile(Rightsignature) to send potential applicants on-boarding documents. It stores all the documents …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dropbox
    Dropbox is more secure to use than Google Drive and is way easier to use than ShareFile.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dropbox
    Dropbox is the most user-friendly when compared to similar software applications. It also seems to have the most functionality built into one program with the exception of maybe ShareFile, however, ShareFile comes at a much higher cost. I am skeptical of the security provided …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dropbox
    Dropbox is the only reliable backup and SYNC, with versioning and smooth background operation on Mac OS.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dropbox
    I think Dropbox is the best among these
    Incentivized
    Chose Dropbox
    Dropbox is a more trusted source that I feel comfortable using for so many important documents. Other websites tend to crash and create corrupted or missing documents.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dropbox
    I like Dropbox better, just more use to Dropbox and those others are a little harder to figure out. Dropbox is more user friendly
    Incentivized
    Chose Dropbox
    The firm chose to use Dropbox.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dropbox
    Dropbox customer support and availability worldwide is better, it is more compatible with other programs and browsers and it rarely stops working.

    There is plenty of space on Dropbox that you can use from Dropbox and it takes lesser steps to upload or download or even to share …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dropbox
    Both tools are very good. ShareFile has more security, but Dropbox is more user-friendly. We actually have been back and forth on which platform to use. Many of us use Dropbox personally, but understand the business value add of ShareFile with healthcare clients.
    Incentivized
    Progress ShareFile
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    Dropbox and others like Mega is are open to anyone and when they leave your company they take those documents with them. ShareFile give secure sharing but you keep control of your documents. ShareFile also offers other tools like Outlook plug-ins and windows mapping tools.
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    DocuSign did not allow me to save directly to a client folder. ShareFile will allow this, and it cut out having to move or download the file then store it in a client folder. We used that along with Dropbox. Dropbox did not allow us to seamlessly see who had access to what …
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    I think Dropbox is a plague to the world of cloud storage. It sucks. ShareFile doesn't suck.
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    First and foremost we are both a Citrix and Microsoft partner so we will always recommend their products. 3 years ago we found ShareFile's biggest selling point was the ease of setup, administration, and ease of use while still being an enterprise-grade product. We also enjoyed …
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    • Dropbox--I don't believe it has the robust encryption capabilities as does ShareFile package that we use; I think it has electronic signing, but I don't know to what extent that feature is legally authenticated for HIPAA standards.
    • Apricot--purpose can be similar, but Apricot is …
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    Cost, ease of use, and reliability make this the far superior product. Dropbox performs well but has had quirks like constant disconnects, file syncs not showing up in a timely manner, etc. OneDrive is just overall invasive and frustrating until properly set-up.
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    Dropbox Business makes it really difficult to share individual folders collaboratively with a PASSWORD with outside users. I didn't realize this until I was locked in for a year, so I was mad. Citrix allows for storage that is useful to me and secure for the clients.
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    Cost is the main reason that we went with Citrix ShareFile. Both have the functionality that we need. Dropbox is more robust (though Citrix ShareFile is catching up), but we have no need for the more robust features. We were essentially able to have 1 additional user for free …
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    Google Drive and Dropbox have been out a long time but I think that ShareFile takes the best part of those software and then adds some. If you are looking for something more manageable that is so easy to implement company-wide, then ShareFile would be a great option. While …
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    I think Citrix ShareFile is more secure and reliable than Dropbox. It definitely projects an aura of professionalism to use ShareFile rather than Dropbox. It's like the difference between a lawyer having an email address from his own domain versus a lawyer using a Gmail …
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    Dropbox and Box are both great file-sharing services as well but offer minimal integration features for the programs. The UI for both is simpler but the workflow features of Citrix make it a win for us as it gives us the ability to automate many things we used to manually do, …
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    The only comparison that I can think of is Dropbox. I liked the user interface and features better with Citrix Sharefile compared to Dropbox. The price was also more reasonable for business than Dropbox. We've used ShareFile for years and have no plans of switching to another …
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    Dropbox was sufficient, but it required downloading Adobe Acrobat. And I'll tell you this - many people in our organization aren't the best with installing the 'right' software (i.e., they do a Google search, click a link, click the wrong download button and install some other …
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    ShareFile is cheaper than the other file sharing services, and it has better security. Having to pay additional for Active Directory integration is a serious downfall. Dropbox had poor security flaws. ShareFile iOS integration severely pales to other services, especially Dropbox…
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile

    Switched from Dropbox - ran out of space and changed pricing.

    Citrix is about the same - App is better, but autosyncs too much and need to restrict timing/data usage.

    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    ShareFile offers more professional level services, and doesn't constantly "run out" of space, forcing you to upgrade to continue. When doing a cost comparison, the competitors may seem cheaper at first, but by the time you add on the features to make it comparable, the pricing …
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    Other platforms allow you to share information but without the security and confirmation guarantees that ShareFile offers. Although they provide fewer features, they are often less intuitive and less easy to work with. To date we do not consider trying other options, as we do …
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    I feel ShareFile is much more secure.
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    All have their strengths but we've been with Citrix for so long it only makes sense we are using Sharefile. We also use Citrix GoToMeeting a lot.
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    One of the main issues we had with other file storage software in the past has been the ability for users to accidentally delete data from the entire company account and not just their specific user access or profile. There were not enough safeguards and warning messages in …
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    Our main determination of moving to Citrix ShareFile is the recognized security features. ShareFile was created with this in mind and went out of their way in the sales process to help us understand their features. We also work with many large healthcare organizations so this …
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    Functionally, they're on the same level as ShareFile. However, my experience with each of these was from a personal account perspective. From a corporate level, knowing that my data lives in my data center and not having to go through the hassle of negotiating a BAA makes …
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    ShareFile has a more native feel which is helpful for the “older” employees. The search feature in ShareFile.com is fast and searches document text along with tags and keywords.
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    Citrix ShareFile has the workflow capabilities and collaboration features that others don't. This made the solution more appealing to us.
    Incentivized
    Chose Progress ShareFile
    Citrix Sharefile does a better job at managing very large files.
    Incentivized
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    Features
    DropboxProgress ShareFile
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Dropbox and Progress ShareFile
    Feature
    Dropbox
    7.8
    887 Ratings
    Progress ShareFile
    8.3
    78 Ratings
    Versioning7.5714 Ratings7.660 Ratings
    Video files7.8697 Ratings9.048 Ratings
    Audio files8.0623 Ratings9.644 Ratings
    Document collaboration7.7780 Ratings6.567 Ratings
    Access control7.8828 Ratings7.873 Ratings
    File search7.6855 Ratings8.274 Ratings
    Device sync8.1814 Ratings9.559 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Security & Administration
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Dropbox and Progress ShareFile
    Feature
    Dropbox
    8.0
    848 Ratings
    Progress ShareFile
    9.5
    73 Ratings
    User and role management7.9778 Ratings9.566 Ratings
    File organization8.1837 Ratings9.873 Ratings
    Device management7.9730 Ratings9.156 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Platform
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Dropbox and Progress ShareFile
    Feature
    Dropbox
    8.0
    836 Ratings
    Progress ShareFile
    6.2
    74 Ratings
    Performance7.4829 Ratings4.870 Ratings
    Reliability8.3834 Ratings4.973 Ratings
    Storage Reports8.2636 Ratings8.857 Ratings
    User Ratings
    DropboxProgress ShareFile
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (911 ratings)
    7.8
    (101 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    6.7
    (31 ratings)
    9.1
    (8 ratings)
    Usability
    7.5
    (65 ratings)
    9.1
    (19 ratings)
    Availability
    6.7
    (3 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    6.0
    (8 ratings)
    9.1
    (14 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.5
    (34 ratings)
    1.0
    (14 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.5
    (4 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Configurability
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    6.6
    (2 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    6.6
    (4 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)