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Feature Set Ratings
File Sharing & Management

Amazon CloudFront
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

7.5
Dropbox
75%
Dropbox ranks higher in 7/7 features
Dropbox ranks higher in 7/7 features
Versioning

N/A
0 Ratings

7.3
73%
95 Ratings
Video files

N/A
0 Ratings

7.4
74%
104 Ratings
Audio files

N/A
0 Ratings

7.6
76%
100 Ratings
Document collaboration

N/A
0 Ratings

7.7
77%
103 Ratings
Access control

N/A
0 Ratings

7.6
76%
110 Ratings
File search

N/A
0 Ratings

7.4
74%
111 Ratings
Device sync

N/A
0 Ratings

7.4
74%
107 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration

Amazon CloudFront
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

7.6
Dropbox
76%
Dropbox ranks higher in 3/3 features
Dropbox ranks higher in 3/3 features
User and role management

N/A
0 Ratings

7.4
74%
100 Ratings
File organization

N/A
0 Ratings

8.1
81%
107 Ratings
Device management

N/A
0 Ratings

7.5
75%
94 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform

Amazon CloudFront
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

7.7
Dropbox
77%
Dropbox ranks higher in 3/3 features
Dropbox ranks higher in 3/3 features
Performance

N/A
0 Ratings

8.0
80%
112 Ratings
Reliability

N/A
0 Ratings

8.1
81%
112 Ratings
Storage Reports

N/A
0 Ratings

7.0
70%
86 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- Amazon CloudFront is rated higher in 2 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Usability
- Dropbox is rated higher in 1 area: Support Rating
Likelihood to Recommend

9.2
Amazon CloudFront
92%
13 Ratings

7.8
Dropbox
78%
131 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew

Amazon CloudFront
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
Dropbox
100%
19 Ratings
Usability

9.0
Amazon CloudFront
90%
1 Rating

8.5
Dropbox
85%
23 Ratings
Availability

Amazon CloudFront
N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
Dropbox
90%
2 Ratings
Performance

Amazon CloudFront
N/A
0 Ratings

8.8
Dropbox
88%
10 Ratings
Support Rating

7.1
Amazon CloudFront
71%
7 Ratings

7.3
Dropbox
73%
60 Ratings
Online Training

Amazon CloudFront
N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
Dropbox
90%
1 Rating
Implementation Rating

Amazon CloudFront
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
Dropbox
100%
4 Ratings
Product Scalability

Amazon CloudFront
N/A
0 Ratings

8.0
Dropbox
80%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
Amazon CloudFront
Amazon CloudFront is best suited when there is a need of speed in serving static and dynanic web contents of a web application. If the content is already in that edge location, CloudFront delivers it immediately. If the content is not currently in that edge location, CloudFront retrieves it from an Amazon S3 bucket or an HTTP server. Amazon CloudFront is not appropriate in case users can tolerate some delays or servers are present near to the location of user. It also Integrates through the W3 Total Cache plugin. Amazon CloudFront Pricing based on bandwidth usage that's the best part of it.
Software Engineer
GenpactInformation Technology and Services, 1001-5000 employees
Dropbox
Dropbox is used in a variety of ways at our workplace. Sharing documents with our team on the go is made possible by Dropbox. Once a file is uploaded to Dropbox, team members can view and discuss it immediately. Some of the new features make it easier for us to keep things organized and maintain continuity during our meetings. We will store large files on it and send them to clients or suppliers via a link. A sales campaign's data is also stored in Dropbox. For example, it enables our marketing team to work on various sales campaigns from any location.
Senior System Architect
AFNNon-profit Organization Management, 51-200 employees
Pros
Amazon CloudFront
- CloudFront, like other CDNs, is a very reliable content delivery network for delivering content like images, videos, HTML, and javascripts that are run on browsers across the world.
- It provides secure hosting of content at no extra cost. AWS Certification Manager also provides the ability to create and manage custom SSL certificates at no extra cost for our websites.
- It is secure, which means that it uses AWS Shield for Layer 3/4 DDoS mitigation and AWS WAF for Layer 7 protection. Hence seamlessly integrating with other AWS services. So you do not have to shop outside of AWS ecosystem

Verified User
Team Lead in Engineering
Financial Services Company, 10,001+ employeesDropbox
- We are transferring large files and multiple files with various internal and external parties due to the ease of sharing files and folders.
- Smart sync, so you don't have to worry about device space and search large file batches quickly.
- Synchronizing a data file across organizations without the user having to do anything other than work is a significant benefit of cloud computing.
- Allowing only the people who need it to have access is a huge perk and works well with other enterprise software.
Sales Manager
Chain One LtdBusiness Supplies & Equipment, 51-200 employees
Cons
Amazon CloudFront
- If price is the main concern, CloudFront is not the cheapest-in-class by a wide margin
- Some of the settings are not obvious to new users, and the management dashboards could use work
- Lacks fine-grained access controls and statistical reports for usage
Director of Engineering
NorthOutComputer Software, 51-200 employees
Dropbox
- At one point 2 gigs [were] deemed enough for the "Free" version of Dropbox and its competition. However as even the most simple picture from a phone gets larger, 2 gigs might no longer be enough. Might want to increase the free size to adjust for file size inflation.
- Dropbox's app is very presumptive of updating itself every time you log on to a system that it's installed on. I know that's a feature you can turn off, but the assumption to turn that feature on by default is annoying.
- Dropbox could use a phone app function that would initiate a download to a designated computer hard drive. It would eliminate having to see the file on your phone, go to your computer, turn it on and then download the file.
Producer/Videographer/Editor
Firefilm ProductionsMedia Production, 1-10 employees
Pricing Details
Amazon CloudFront
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$0.02
Amazon CloudFront Editions & Modules
Edition
First 10TB | $0.09 |
---|---|
Next 40TB | $0.08 |
Next 100TB | $0.06 |
Next 350TB | $0.04 |
Next 524TB | $0.03 |
Next 4PB | $0.03 |
Over 5PB | $0.02 |
- none
Additional Pricing Details
—Dropbox
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$0
Dropbox Editions & Modules
Edition
Basic | Free |
---|---|
Plus | $11.992 |
Family | $19.992 |
- none
- per month
Additional Pricing Details
—Likelihood to Renew
Amazon CloudFront
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Dropbox
Dropbox 10.0
Based on 19 answers
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.
Development and Marketing Manager
Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children: Foundation of American Academy of Pediatric DentistryNon-Profit Organization Management, 11-50 employees
Usability
Amazon CloudFront
Amazon CloudFront 9.0
Based on 1 answer
Easy way to integrate a CDN within the AWS infrastructure. It allows further customization based on company needs.
Senior Software Engineer & Project Manager
WiFiesta IncInformation Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Dropbox
Dropbox 8.5
Based on 23 answers
Dropbox is dead simple to us since right out of the box, it creates a folder on your PC and anything added to it gets synced to the cloud and any other device signed into that account. You can then dive deeper into permissions, version history, etc. Overall though, the minimalist approach is welcome since not everyone we work with is highly technical and that itself saves us time and money. Many of our colleagues already use Dropbox for their personal cloud so no training is required when using it at work other than going over our own company guidelines and best practices.

Verified User
Project Manager in Professional Services
Marketing and Advertising Company, 51-200 employeesPerformance
Amazon CloudFront
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Dropbox
Dropbox 8.8
Based on 10 answers
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.
Programmer
Alcoa IncMining & Metals, 10,001+ employees
Support Rating
Amazon CloudFront
Amazon CloudFront 7.1
Based on 7 answers
CloudFront is a good CDN solution. It can be a bit complicated to implement depending on your needs, but AWS tech support is great. You get to avoid a ton of upfront costs by going with CloudFront. It works best in conjunction with other AWS services in your infrastructure. Once you set it up, you won't need to do much to maintain it. It just works.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
E-Learning Company, 51-200 employeesDropbox
Dropbox 7.3
Based on 60 answers
It has not been necessary to go to customer support lately, since everything works perfectly. However, I must add that at the beginning when I started using Dropbox, and I had any doubts about how it worked, customer support was always attentive and found the best solutions effectively.
Web Design Development Specialist
Thomson ReutersInformation Technology & Services, 201-500 employees
Implementation Rating
Amazon CloudFront
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Dropbox
Dropbox 10.0
Based on 4 answers
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.
was suggested to me by a former colleague two-years ago and I've been using it just fine ever since.
Founder & CEO
@.l.interpretationsWriting and Editing, 1-10 employees
Alternatives Considered
Amazon CloudFront
Amazon has always been creative and leading, and I have been using its services for years. They are very reassuring and have fast and responsive support--you can call them from any time zone to respond quickly. High security on servers, open hands on changes, and increasing and decreasing server resources and features.
Information Technology Manager
AzerexInformation Technology & Services, 1-10 employees
Dropbox
Of all the options we tried, Dropbox was at the top in terms of performance, reliability, and features.Nextcloud is a self-hosted solution, and is the system preferred by our IT department — mainly because it is free or has no annual subscription cost. However, it's UI is clunky compared to Dropbox's. It didn't sync files as well, couldn't preview some file types, and had other technical problems. Even though it was locally hosted, it was slower than Dropbox.Google Drive is another service we used in tandem with the others. It is great for collaborative documents and spreadsheets, and does OK with some other types of projects. But for file sharing it didn't work as well, and our plan didn't allow for enough storage space compared to the other options. For my personal home use, I use pCloud. It works great, and has an optional lifetime purchase plan: You have perpetual use for a one-time payment. I like that you can sync specific subfolders to a computer, but it is more tedious or technical to set up compared to Dropbox.
Creative Director
It Is Written, Inc.Religious Institutions, 51-200 employees
Scalability
Amazon CloudFront
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Dropbox
Dropbox 8.0
Based on 1 answer
I can add and add a tin files large files and Dropbox is still working great!

Verified User
Representative in Marketing
Financial Services Company, 1001-5000 employeesReturn on Investment
Amazon CloudFront
- Our website loads much more quickly in other countries as a result of CloudFront. For example: loading cached assets from CloudFront in Australia is 4x as fast as it would be to load the same assets without CloudFront.
- Very inexpensive service considering the value it brings.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Entertainment Company, 1-10 employeesDropbox
- Dropbox has a very generous free option. Once surpassed, the cost is relatively inexpensive, which makes it a low cost option for file sharing.
- It allows us to easily share files with clients without needing to pay for other services that are email based.
- It's wide usage and wide acceptance in the business world makes it easy to work with other individuals and companies, speeding up collaboration.

Verified User
C-Level Executive in Other
Music Company, 1-10 employees