Adobe Bridge vs. Dropbox

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Adobe Bridge
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
Adobe Bridge is a creative digital asset manager that lets you preview, organize, edit, and publish multiple creative assets (including Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, and Dimension files) with thumbnails and rich previews. Edit metadata. Add keywords, labels, and ratings to assets. Organize assets using collections, and find assets using powerful filters and advanced metadata search features. Collaborate with Libraries and publish to Adobe Stock from Bridge.N/A
Dropbox
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
Dropbox 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
Pricing
Adobe BridgeDropbox
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Plus
$9.99
per month
Essentials
$18
per month
Business
$20
per month per user
Business Plus
$26
per month per user
Basic
Free
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Adobe BridgeDropbox
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
Adobe BridgeDropbox
Considered Both Products
Adobe Bridge

No answer on this topic

Dropbox
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox gives more visual control over the success of uploading. WeTransfer uploads and then sends a link to the recipient. If something goes wrong during the upload, there doesn't appear to be a way to begin again from the dropping point. With Dropbox, I can watch as it …
Chose Dropbox
I've run into lots of snags with Google - not always being able to access my files and not always being able to share them across platforms. It was not as seamless and user-friendly as Dropbox. You get what you pay for. The savings with Google weren't worth the …
Chose Dropbox
It's easier to use and more cross platform than most of the other services I've used except maybe Google Drive. It has the benefit of being a long enduring service and has a good reputation and is trusted. Where Google has a stigma for not being secure, Dropbox isn't …
Features
Adobe BridgeDropbox
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Adobe Bridge
9.9
3 Ratings
31% above category average
Dropbox
-
Ratings
Dashboards10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Standard reports10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Custom reports10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Data exportability9.33 Ratings00 Ratings
Content analytics10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
DAM Features
Comparison of DAM Features features of Product A and Product B
Adobe Bridge
9.2
3 Ratings
9% above category average
Dropbox
-
Ratings
Uploading assets10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Downloading assets10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Categories9.33 Ratings00 Ratings
Asset storage9.33 Ratings00 Ratings
Asset sharing8.33 Ratings00 Ratings
Asset search8.33 Ratings00 Ratings
Tagging system9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Content editing8.33 Ratings00 Ratings
Embed codes9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Metadata9.73 Ratings00 Ratings
Collections9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
User access9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
DAM Integrations9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
DAM API10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow automations9.73 Ratings00 Ratings
Related asset discovery8.73 Ratings00 Ratings
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
Adobe Bridge
-
Ratings
Dropbox
8.0
1180 Ratings
5% below category average
Versioning00 Ratings7.9968 Ratings
Video files00 Ratings8.1954 Ratings
Audio files00 Ratings8.4861 Ratings
Document collaboration00 Ratings7.71028 Ratings
Access control00 Ratings7.71091 Ratings
File search00 Ratings7.71129 Ratings
Device sync00 Ratings8.41089 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Product A and Product B
Adobe Bridge
-
Ratings
Dropbox
8.3
1116 Ratings
4% below category average
User and role management00 Ratings8.3999 Ratings
File organization00 Ratings8.51100 Ratings
Device management00 Ratings8.3972 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform
Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Product A and Product B
Adobe Bridge
-
Ratings
Dropbox
8.3
1109 Ratings
3% below category average
Performance00 Ratings8.31100 Ratings
Reliability00 Ratings8.61105 Ratings
Storage Reports00 Ratings7.9837 Ratings
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User Ratings
Adobe BridgeDropbox
Likelihood to Recommend
9.3
(7 ratings)
8.7
(1192 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
7.4
(38 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(3 ratings)
8.6
(348 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
7.4
(3 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
6.2
(8 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.4
(35 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.9
(4 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
6.4
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(4 ratings)
User Testimonials
Adobe BridgeDropbox
Likelihood to Recommend
Adobe
If you're working with tons of files and different types of files and you have to keep them sorted out and be able to tell the differences within the files...this is the best option for you. It will make your life so much easier being able to preview everything quickly while seeing the small details. I do know that some photographers are really happy with how Lightroom catalogs their images, but I think for anyone doing major compositing or video work, Bridge is hands down the way to go. It just saves you so much time and headaches.
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Dropbox
If I need a specific file or want to access certain movies or music tracks, I download and store it on one device (e.g., PC), where DB is integrated into the file system. I can then effortlessly access this file on any device, like a tablet, where DB is integrated into the file system.
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Pros
Adobe
  • User friendly.
  • Works well in combination with it's other adobe products.
  • Like that's it's included in the cost of Creative Cloud.
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Dropbox
  • It is secure. I haven't had any breaches whilst using Dropbox.
  • Its search functions helps me find relevant files and images quickly.
  • It backups on a frequent basis that I can take it for granted that my files are being backed up.
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Cons
Adobe
  • User interface could be more friendly--currently it has a very techy feel
  • Sometimes it’s a bit slow to load the program initially
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Dropbox
  • I’d like to be able to hover over an image/document and have it expand/enlarge without actually opening it
  • I’d love to see a carousel that lets me thumb through more quickly
  • I’m almost always in thumbnail view. I’d like to see them re-organize automatically when something is moved or deleted instead of leaving an empty space.
  • AI options for photo editing.
  • Easier pdf markups
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Likelihood to Renew
Adobe
No answers on this topic
Dropbox
Dropbox is a user-friendly, easy tool which requires little to no skill and they offer a free version with a good amount of storage available. There are other file sharing tools available however at a cost. Dropbox free version I have used for years and it serves every purpose I need.
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Usability
Adobe
Adobe Bridge is useful as a jumping off point for file organization within the CC environment. It is a little slow and clunky at times but is useful for preliminary photography selection development including contact sheets, file renaming, and the overall selection process.
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Dropbox
Because the program is simpler, it does not use large resources to run, and there are no problems on older operating systems. It is easy to use for both private and business use. It's a bit annoying that the same texts have to be rewritten multiple times. Consider whether you want the truth or for users to actually answer quickly and easily.
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Performance
Adobe
No answers on this topic
Dropbox
Dropbox is really useful, you can access any file from anywhere and you can upload and even edit files online, but, sometimes it can be slow. Downloading, uploading, and syncing is a bit slow, it can take several minutes. Furthermore, the search engine for large amounts of data can be slow too and it is not powerful.
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Support Rating
Adobe
No answers on this topic
Dropbox
They immediately responded like in an example that I gave where one of our staff members accidentally deleted the whole Special Hope Network Dropbox, we immediately contacted Dropbox they walked us through the steps of how to retrieve the information and luckily enough we were able to retrieve the entire Dropbox and we have had back and forth with Dropbox on what to do when an employee leaves how to remove them how to add another employee.
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Online Training
Adobe
No answers on this topic
Dropbox
I did not personally take any training for Dropbox so I am self taught but I know when our Vice President selected Dropbox, he personally did do some training modules on it and I'm assuming it was very easy and simple to understand since he now acts like he is a pro at it!
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Implementation Rating
Adobe
No answers on this topic
Dropbox
I needed to stay current in improving my daily operations. Dropbox
was suggested to me by a former colleague two-years ago and I've been using it just fine ever since.
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Alternatives Considered
Adobe
Okay so I've actually tried to use Lightroom. Photoshop is its own beast and doesn't have the catalog that Bridge of Lightroom has. Lightroom is not as powerful with being able to check between images, finding files, etc. I wanted to love it, but Bridge won hands down with all the time it has saved me so I can get back to my children instead of complaining that it takes me so much time to narrow down images
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Dropbox
Dropbox stands out for its simple interface, reliable file syncing, and strong version history compared to other storage platforms. While Google Drive is better for real-time collaboration and OneDrive integrates well with Microsoft Office, Dropbox offers faster file sharing, better organization, and smoother cross-platform access. We chose Dropbox because it’s easy to use, works across different devices, and keeps our files secure and accessible.
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Scalability
Adobe
No answers on this topic
Dropbox
bc i think box.com is better and more affordable
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Return on Investment
Adobe
  • it is one of the best ROI because it is essentially Free, coming as a bounus with Photoshop subscription.
  • It allows my staff to easily find images on any computer. sharing is easy.
  • it is fast familiar piece of software.
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Dropbox
  • Being a small business, the pricing is a little steep for my organisation, specially when it's not directly reimbursable to my clients. But the confidence of being able to access all my years of work in a few clicks saves me huge amounts of stress and effort. It's true power comes to light when an unfortunate incident causes panic about probable loss of access to valuable data. It is delightful when it gets resolved without breaking a sweat. Hence, I would say that it is eventually worth every penny.
  • I am a designer, and I like to create a lot of options for my work. Each of these options is a potential asset which can be potentially monetised directly, or at a future date. Hence, being able to retrieve it at the right time is priceless.
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ScreenShots

Dropbox Screenshots

Screenshot of the action bar, that sits across the browser page can be used to record the screen, edit PDFs, upload files, create folders, get signatures, or send and track documents.Screenshot of Dropbox Replay, that lets collaborators leave frame-accurate feedback and markups directly on project files.Screenshot of Dropbox Capture, which can be used to take screen recordings, screenshots, and GIFs with one click and share them with a link.Screenshot of the interface where Dropbox lets users upload, edit, send, and sign PDFs in one place.