Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) vs. Azure StorSimple vs. Dropbox

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) lets users provision a logically isolated section of the AWS Cloud where they can launch AWS resources in a virtual network. Users have control over the virtual networking environment, including selection of one's IP address range, creation of subnets, and configuration of route tables and network gateways. Users can use both IPv4 and IPv6 in the VPC for secure and easy access to resources and applications.
$0.05
per month per NAT gateway
Azure StorSimple
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
StorSimple was acquired by Microsoft in 2012. The StorSimple storage gateway appliance is now a part of Microsoft's Azure StorSimple Hybrid Cloud Storage solution.
$4.11
Per Day
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
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)Azure StorSimpleDropbox
Editions & Modules
IP Address Manager (IPAM)
$0.00027 per active IP address managed by IPAM
Hourly
Traffic Monitoring
$0.015 per ENI ($/hour)
Hourly
NAT Gateway
$0.045 per NAT gateway
Hourly
Standard
Free
Hourly
Virtual Appliance
$4.11
Per Day
Cloud Array
$4.11
Per Day
Physical Appliance
$43.84
Per Day
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
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)Azure StorSimpleDropbox
Free Trial
YesNoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsThere is no additional charge for creating and using an Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) itself, you can pay for optional VPC capabilities with usage-based charges. AWS provides features and services that give you the ability to customize control, connectivity, monitoring, and security for your Amazon VPC.
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Community Pulse
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)Azure StorSimpleDropbox
Features
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)Azure StorSimpleDropbox
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
Comparison of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) features of Product A and Product B
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
8.0
2 Ratings
3% below category average
Azure StorSimple
-
Ratings
Dropbox
-
Ratings
Service-level Agreement (SLA) uptime7.12 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Dynamic scaling8.12 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Elastic load balancing8.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-configured templates8.12 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Monitoring tools9.02 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-defined machine images9.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Operating system support5.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Security controls9.02 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Automation9.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
-
Ratings
Azure StorSimple
-
Ratings
Dropbox
8.4
1350 Ratings
1% above category average
Versioning00 Ratings00 Ratings8.51123 Ratings
Video files00 Ratings00 Ratings8.11102 Ratings
Audio files00 Ratings00 Ratings8.6998 Ratings
Document collaboration00 Ratings00 Ratings8.41171 Ratings
Access control00 Ratings00 Ratings8.91248 Ratings
File search00 Ratings00 Ratings7.91293 Ratings
Device sync00 Ratings00 Ratings8.11242 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Product A and Product B
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
-
Ratings
Azure StorSimple
-
Ratings
Dropbox
8.8
1279 Ratings
2% above category average
User and role management00 Ratings00 Ratings8.81140 Ratings
File organization00 Ratings00 Ratings8.81260 Ratings
Device management00 Ratings00 Ratings8.91121 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform
Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Product A and Product B
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
-
Ratings
Azure StorSimple
-
Ratings
Dropbox
8.8
1269 Ratings
2% above category average
Performance00 Ratings00 Ratings8.51258 Ratings
Reliability00 Ratings00 Ratings9.11265 Ratings
Storage Reports00 Ratings00 Ratings8.7965 Ratings
Best Alternatives
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)Azure StorSimpleDropbox
Small Businesses
DigitalOcean Droplets
DigitalOcean Droplets
Score 9.4 out of 10
SugarSync
SugarSync
Score 4.0 out of 10
SugarSync
SugarSync
Score 4.0 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
SAP on IBM Cloud
SAP on IBM Cloud
Score 9.0 out of 10
Druva Security Cloud
Druva Security Cloud
Score 9.4 out of 10
Druva Security Cloud
Druva Security Cloud
Score 9.4 out of 10
Enterprises
SAP on IBM Cloud
SAP on IBM Cloud
Score 9.0 out of 10
Druva Security Cloud
Druva Security Cloud
Score 9.4 out of 10
Druva Security Cloud
Druva Security Cloud
Score 9.4 out of 10
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User Ratings
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)Azure StorSimpleDropbox
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(2 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
8.6
(1348 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
8.2
(41 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
8.1
(496 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
6.8
(3 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(8 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
6.6
(38 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
7.5
(4 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
6.4
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
6.6
(4 ratings)
User Testimonials
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)Azure StorSimpleDropbox
Likelihood to Recommend
Amazon AWS
If you are going to deploy within AWS, you need to know how to leverage VPCs. VPCs have several items you must configure for them to be usable and to even link one VPC to another. If you are only going to deploy a few resources or use some of the default configurations, you still need to have working knowledge of how a VPC functions. If you are used to working with VLANs and the ideology behind those, that is the best direct reference to how a VPC can be described, but with additional layers on top of that with route tables, internet gateways, etc.
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Microsoft
Onsite storage needs and backing up to Azure.
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Dropbox
Dropbox is well suited for sending File Requests to clients to upload documents, and for me to send File Transfers to clients with documents for them to download. I can create separate files for each client, and also create files within files, which is very convenient and useful for my business purposes. In Dropbox I can also see all of the File Requests that I have sent and it shows me how many times they've accessed it and how many files they uploaded. I can also see all of the File Transfers that I have made and whether how many times the client has accessed it and how many documents were downloaded. It also sends me notifications if the clients haven't downloaded their files yet so I can remind them. Dropbox Sign has been very easy to use, and I have already stated what could be changed with it
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Pros
Amazon AWS
  • Pricing model & On demand service commitment.
  • Well, architectural infrastructure development processing before spending the money.
  • AWS VPC are providing hassle-free using with all others services from AWS very easily.
  • AWS business support is very helpful & [gives] the right direction according to client’s situations.
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Microsoft
  • Performance via the SSD drives.
  • Writes back to our Private Cloud via Azure.
  • Easy to Admin via Web client interface.
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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
Amazon AWS
  • The biggest issue with VPC networks is knowing how you can leverage VPC endpoints to ensure your resources within the VPC are not reaching out over the Internet to get to AWS services such as S3 and others.
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Microsoft
  • Additional fail-over functionality
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Dropbox
  • Admid Control Can feels little basic it can be improve by easy access quick tabs for important button.
  • Smart sync behaviour can be little confusing it can be improve by displaying more futuristic way
  • Pricing and storage facility can be improve for really more demanding for a tool can be imporve.
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Likelihood to Renew
Amazon AWS
No answers on this topic
Microsoft
If I wanted to use just onsite storage the StorSimple device is already paid for.
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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
Amazon AWS
No answers on this topic
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
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
Amazon AWS
No answers on this topic
Microsoft
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
Amazon AWS
No answers on this topic
Microsoft
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
Amazon AWS
No answers on this topic
Microsoft
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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In-Person Training
Amazon AWS
No answers on this topic
Microsoft
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
Amazon AWS
No answers on this topic
Microsoft
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
Amazon AWS
No answers on this topic
Microsoft
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
Amazon AWS
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Microsoft
Easy to use and highly compatible with our MSFT Hyper-V environment
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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
Amazon AWS
No answers on this topic
Microsoft
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
Amazon AWS
No answers on this topic
Microsoft
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
Amazon AWS
No answers on this topic
Microsoft
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
Amazon AWS
  • AWS VPCs are actively used for following various compliance and regulatory needs such as network separation for PCI DSS. The ability to keep resources and access to those resources controlled through the initial steps of creating VPCs has helped tremendously.
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Microsoft
  • Great Folks on the MSFT Implementation team
  • Great value on year 2
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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.