Adobe Illustrator CC vs. Dropbox

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Adobe Illustrator
Score 9.3 out of 10
N/A
Adobe Illustrator CC is a vector-based graphic design software.
$20.99
per month
Dropbox
Score 8.4 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 Illustrator CCDropbox
Editions & Modules
Yearly - Billed Monthly
$20.99
per month
Monthly
$31.49
per month
Yearly - Billed Upfront
$239.88
per year
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 IllustratorDropbox
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
Adobe Illustrator CCDropbox
Considered Both Products
Adobe Illustrator
Chose Adobe Illustrator CC
The integration with Creative Cloud Libraries and Adobe Fonts, combined with the powerful array of tools offered in Adobe Illustrator makes up for the high price compared with other tools that are often free. You even get an outstanding 3D renderer built in with excellent …
Chose Adobe Illustrator CC
Adobe Illustrator, as far I know, is the most powerful and popular 2d vector design software. There was Corel Draw back in the day (I am not sure if they are still around) but the interface was archaic and it was overall less powerful than Illustrator. It being 2018, I selected …
Chose Adobe Illustrator CC
I have used inkscape which is probably one of the biggest alternatives to Illustrator. It is good at a few things but I found it to be slower and not as intuitive as illustrator. As well as the support and updates were few and far between. Illustrator is great with updates …
Dropbox
Chose Dropbox
I use Google Drive for personal projects (although frankly, I have a personal account on Dropbox too). I don't think I'd ever use Google Drive for a professional project.
Chose Dropbox
I chose Dropbox many years ago for backing up personal files, convinced my previous employer to move to them based on my experience and continue to use them for my personal business. Dropbox has never provided a reason for me to look elsewhere.
Chose Dropbox
We have clients who asked that we use these products: Google Drive Microsoft OneDrive While they both offer the same sharing features, the other two prefer their file types. Dropbox seems to be agnostic; therefore, we don't have to think about what KIND of files we're using. …
Chose Dropbox
I thought they were very similar but liked the overall user experience with Dropbox better
Chose Dropbox
SugarSync dropped compatibility for my OS without notice and no alternative to access/update my file updates. When I complained, I wasn't satisfied with their response so I changed services. I have been much happier with Dropbox as the overall compatibility, ease of use, and …
Chose Dropbox
iCloud is a good service from Apple, but I prefer Dropbox because of the clarity Dropbox has given when syncing files from your desktop. iCloud was confusing and I ended up with files on my iMac that were supposed to be iCloud only. This did not meet my expectations of freeing …
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox is the only reliable backup and SYNC, with versioning and smooth background operation on Mac OS.
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox beats WeTransfer by being able to integrate with Finder and by having download links that don't expire. Google Drive has some integration with Finder, but it is not amazing and there are syncing issues more frequently than with Dropbox. Google Drive has the obvious …
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox is more secure in my mind than Google Drive, but doesn't have built in word processing or computing, like with Google Docs or Sheets.

Adobe Acrobat Sign is what I use when the client is older -- its so easy to navigate and it walks the client right through where they're …
Chose Dropbox
Google Drive & One Drive functions pretty much the same way as Dropbox. WeTransfer as less storage functionality, so I only use it as a one-off to transfer large files. But, if I already have a dropbox account, I would stick with Dropbox. It's only if a client doesn't have …
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox is much more user freidnly for non users, and google sucks because it compresses files and ofter degrades image quality
Chose Dropbox
There is more storage available and it seems to be easier to navigate than Google Drive.
Chose Dropbox
iDrive and Sync don't remove files from your local storage once they've been unsynced, so it's less clear which files are available and which aren't. Plus Dropbox now selectively offloads files when they haven't been used in a while, so it's managing your storage usage for you …
Chose Dropbox
I would say that Dropbox ranks in the middle among the others I have used. Google Drive is my preference, because of its simple UI and smooth user experience. Dropbox ranks second because it's a bit clunky compared to Google. OneDrive ranks third because it's still useful and …
Chose Dropbox
File syncing is so much smoother and for sure faster!
It's easier to share files. People can preview them, look at them, download them, with no issues.
And you can share files/folder so other individuals can contribute without causing much ruckus
Chose Dropbox
SharePoint was where our engineering team looked for service in the cloud however we quickly moved to Dropbox when we evaluated costs for the amount of storage we needed.
Chose Dropbox
I prefer Dropbox because it’s easier to manage lots of different folders, the versions of files names the same thing update automatically and the interface is easier to understand
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox is much better for file organization than Google Drive. It's much easier to organize files and find files. It's much easier to give access to users who need it and create groups for individual departments and interdepartmental. It's much easier to see who has access to …
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox has a better pricing for our office and also has better integration and speed to deliver files with team members, clients and directors of area.
Features
Adobe Illustrator CCDropbox
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
Adobe Illustrator CC
-
Ratings
Dropbox
8.0
1336 Ratings
4% below category average
Versioning00 Ratings8.11110 Ratings
Video files00 Ratings7.91092 Ratings
Audio files00 Ratings8.2988 Ratings
Document collaboration00 Ratings7.81162 Ratings
Access control00 Ratings8.41234 Ratings
File search00 Ratings7.61280 Ratings
Device sync00 Ratings8.31230 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Product A and Product B
Adobe Illustrator CC
-
Ratings
Dropbox
8.5
1265 Ratings
1% below category average
User and role management00 Ratings8.41130 Ratings
File organization00 Ratings8.41246 Ratings
Device management00 Ratings8.61110 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform
Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Product A and Product B
Adobe Illustrator CC
-
Ratings
Dropbox
8.4
1255 Ratings
3% below category average
Performance00 Ratings7.81244 Ratings
Reliability00 Ratings9.01251 Ratings
Storage Reports00 Ratings8.3954 Ratings
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Adobe Illustrator CCDropbox
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Score 4.1 out of 10
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User Ratings
Adobe Illustrator CCDropbox
Likelihood to Recommend
9.4
(108 ratings)
8.6
(1348 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.0
(3 ratings)
8.2
(41 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(6 ratings)
8.1
(496 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
6.8
(3 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(8 ratings)
Support Rating
5.0
(25 ratings)
6.6
(38 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
10.0
(2 ratings)
7.5
(4 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
6.4
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
6.6
(4 ratings)
User Testimonials
Adobe Illustrator CCDropbox
Likelihood to Recommend
Adobe
It is the only tool that I use to create logos. It gives me the flexibility to create sharp text and marks and they can then be resized at will, color changes in a second and perfect way to export. I know that some people use Illustrator for document layout, it is not ideal. While I can easily create documents here, it really is InDesign that is the perfect tool.
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Dropbox
Let me describe a scenario that happened recently in our organization's marketing team storing thousands of images videos and pdfs and Dropbox is done a great perfomer in this situation by the product features which is very helpful for the team, such as smart sync reduces disc usage, preview support for many media formats & Integrate with Adobe Creative Cloud.
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Pros
Adobe
  • Vector graphics for scaling to large sizes
  • Filling an object with a texture
  • Easily adjusting and expanding an artboard to fit the size of the content (especially for infographics)
  • Compatibility with other Adobe CC programs, but also exporting for PPT graphics
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Dropbox
  • I can share projects I need feedback on.
  • I can make projects available to editors so that they can do their work.
  • Dropbox is a place where I can store files that I can access from anywhere, even if I don't have my laptop with me at the time.
  • I have an old friend who is an acting professor in Tokyo. He loves the dialogue that I write in my novels. He converts chapters into scenework for his acting students. They get very excited when there's new material!
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Cons
Adobe
  • It's tough to master. If you haven't used Adobe products like Photoshop or Illustrator before, there is a lot to take in.
  • It would be great to have some better options to preview the final product if you're creating a multiple page document.
  • Better integration and pricing points with Adobe Stock for the useful stock images to complete your projects.
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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
While Adobe Illustrator CC is one of the only true design software out there, it really stands heads above the other products. It's clean UI and menu structure is easy to navigate.
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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
There's a bit of a learning curve to this software vs other similar tools that can take some time to learn and get familiar with but the amount of functionality that Adobe Illustrator CC offers is quite large compared to simpler tools.
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Dropbox
It works extremely well, and we have never had any issues with connecting or sharing files. It's very easy to use, and any team member can share, add, and delete files to a virtual drive. This is extremely helpful, and it's an amazing tool to use, ensuring everyone can connect and work together effectively.
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Reliability and Availability
Adobe
No answers on this topic
Dropbox
I really recommend the product for the Dropbox availability is a great having very very less downtimes, they errors are less I have been faced yet, due to connectivity sometimes we are getting errors. Only sometimes the limitations of some features show some errors.
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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
I normally already know how to do whatever I'm trying out, but the documentation (as well as a simple Google search) makes any question quick to resolve. The Adobe boards themselves are a fantastic resource, especially for resolving questions between new programs and iterative releases.
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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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In-Person Training
Adobe
No answers on this topic
Dropbox
The person for corporate product dealing and knowledge of the product explore and better and secure use are properly handover to us. Also provide full software and tool training from the basic to the pro level with each and every possible explanation. Provide many sessions regarding every doubt. Also Guide better suitable options for our business to migrate and integrate for the expansion in all places employee smoothly.
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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
It was very easy to purchase and download.
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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
I chose Rhinoceros 3D because it is accurate to make drawings in it and it is better to make drawings in Rhinoceros 3D and then put them in Adobe Illustrator. But while printing or scaling it is much easier to put it in Adobe Illustrator. This makes the whole printing aspect of it much easier.
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Dropbox
I prefer the layout and visual aspect of Dropbox as it mirrors my files on my computer. I feel that I am more organized, and it's easier to find my files in Dropbox than it was with Google Drive.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
Adobe
No answers on this topic
Dropbox
I would recommend to this product directly to the sales team of Dropbox for the best deal provide to my referred person and provide the best service to them.
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Scalability
Adobe
No answers on this topic
Dropbox
It's easy to integrate with the systems of Windows and Linux, easy to have web versions accessible, which provide the web login credentials. Also, it can be installed for individuals for the best autosync features.
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Professional Services
Adobe
No answers on this topic
Dropbox
Their services are highly rated for moving massive, complex data sets from legacy on-premise servers to the cloud with minimal downtime.
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Return on Investment
Adobe
  • Helps us quickly and easily create and manage numerous logos
  • Cloud libraries allow us to access commonly used colors, fonts, logos and other design elements quickly
  • We are able to provide high-quality, scalable college logos for print and digital which give us a more professional, credible look.
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Dropbox
  • When it works (usually if a client already has Dropbox, so they don't get the solicitation to sign up), it works flawlessly.
  • I've had multiple clients not see the "continue with download only" at the bottom and email me to resend the media another way because they don't have a Dropbox account.
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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.