Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Asana
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
Asana is a web and mobile project management app. With tasks, projects, conversations, and dashboards, Asana lets an entire team know who's doing what by when, enabling workload balancing. Users can also add integrations for GANTT charts, time tracking and more.
$13.49
per month per user
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
Nextcloud
Score 8.3 out of 10
N/A
Nextcloud offers their open source, self-hosted Content Collaboration Platform, combining what they describe as an easy user interface for consumer-grade cloud solutions with the security and compliance measures enterprises need. Nextcloud brings together universal access to data through mobile, desktop and web interfaces with next-generation, on-premise secure communication and collaboration features like real-time document editing, chat and video calls, putting them under…N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
Starter
$13.49
per month per user
Advanced
$30.49
per month per user
Enterprise
Contact Sales
Personal
Free
Plus
$9.99
per month
Essentials
$18
per month
Business
$20
per month per user
Business Plus
$26
per month per user
Basic
Free
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
YesNoYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsA discount is offered for annual billing.
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Community Pulse
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Considered Multiple Products
Asana
Chose Asana
Honestly, the two listed are a bit different and are used for a lot of different reasons, but Asana has a very streamlined focus on project management, where as Dropbox and Google Dropbox has a lot of different uses that could include project management.
Chose Asana
I liked that Asana was easier to use, cost less and seemed like they were adding features all of the time.
Chose Asana
I view Asana as a lightweight PM tool, more for task management and collaboration.
Chose Asana
We tried Trello, Wunderlist, and Producteev, but at the time, none of them had the feature set that Asana offers. The main requirement we had was the ability to create projects and subtasks with individual due dates and assignments. Asana was the only one that allowed us to …
Chose Asana
Trello is really just more on boards and the con with that is if you list lots of task under one headboard some tasks are buried from the view since the boards are a bit big. I like the list feature of Asana, especially for project management. Trello on the other is a great …
Chose Asana
Basecamp and Podio can be too ridged for some departments/teams. With Asana, the tools is meant to be flexible so if you find another way to accomplish a task or process it is easy to adjust/refine. More administration is required with Basecamp and Podio. With Asana, …
Chose Asana
Asana was developed with a very specific function in mind. Assigning and tracking tasks and projects. It does this very very well and doesn't really do a whole lot yes, which is perfectly fine. The only alternatives I could think of would be some sort of Dropbox or Google Drive …
Dropbox
Chose Dropbox
The preference for Dropbox among colleagues in our workspace is not just a matter of familiarity—it's a testament to the platform's user-friendly interface and intuitive design. While tools like Google Cloud and Asana may cater more to younger demographics, Dropbox's widespread …
Chose Dropbox
I think Dropbox does a lot of things better than Google Drive. The link-sharing functionality makes it very easy for me to share with my clients vs Google Drive. I also think Microsoft products are excellent at compatibility with each other. Google Drive doesn't seem to compare …
Chose Dropbox
I only need one system and was on Dropbox first. I do use Google Drive for some assets, however Dropbox is easier to use and more integrated in my workflows and systems.
Chose Dropbox
For managing files and documents, we choose Dropbox for ease of use.
Chose Dropbox
I think it is user-friendly, inexpensive, and easy to use compared to most of the others. I like that files don't expire and that it is so established.
Chose Dropbox
Syncing uses less compute resource.
Chose Dropbox
I think Dropbox is better!
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox allows us to send investors a complete file without having them access our personal records, which is invaluable
Chose Dropbox
I prefer Dropbox. I do use Google Drive, but I still maintain a Dropbox because I really prefer the interface and navigation of Dropbox. I also think it works better with graphics and video and commenting when working with external clients on those type of things.
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox is more user friendly. I haven't used any other products besides OneDrive and it was with another company and it has been years since I have used it. I don't have any idea how to compare the two because I don't really remember OneDrive and it's probably changed a lot …
Chose Dropbox
It wasn't my task to select a drive service, but I prefer Dropbox because it has more features, it is easier to use and in terms of design/front it is more appealing.
Chose Dropbox
MASV is better for huge file transfers, Slack is better for small, quick file sharing within our team
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox is more rubust in security. It's more formal and contained compared to Google Drive. It's easier to manage users and access form an employer's perspective because it allows the files to be easily remain despite an employee's departure. Ownership can easily remain in …
Chose Dropbox
On teams, it is hard to view files. Within teams, you have to download them, which takes forever to load if you go back by accident. Dropbox is the best option out of anything I have used.
Chose Dropbox
I love how I can run NC from my own devices, but it is finicky and clunky. DB is worth the money for reliability and ease of use.
Chose Dropbox
DropBox is more user friendly and widely used in our industry
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox is strong in terms of navigability and storage. However, Google Drives proves stronger for collaborating on live documents
Chose Dropbox
I think Dropbox is much more user friendly than SharePoint
GOOGLE has no customer service, although it's the most convenient. Because I purchased from a 3rd party (my company account) it won't allow me to upgrade which is the only reason I was seeking out a third party. I do enjoy how easy it is to transfer large files.
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox is more reliable and consistent than anything else. I know that Dropbox will still work no matter what I use. I also know that if I need to move away from Dropbox, it will be an easy transition.
Chose Dropbox
Apple iCloud is more used for personal use. Google Drive for sharing documents during calls. Dropbox for work use & thousands of files/photos.
Nextcloud
Chose Nextcloud
Dropbox was no longer an option due to their hosting policy. We needed an EU-based solution, preferably open source and self-hosted. There were also security leaks with Dropbox in the past. OneDrive is dreadfully slow, Nextcloud is as fast as you want it to be. On a dedicated …
Chose Nextcloud
Nextcloud was the only solution that would authenticate with Microsoft 365 while also running on all of their machines, handle absurdly high file number counts, and the occasional large file. We couldn't find other platforms that would do that at all, or that would say they …
Chose Nextcloud
Main feature is the possibility to self host your files and have control over your data (especially if it is sensitive and you want to host the data in house). Others provide good services too, but thinking about GDPR this is the easiest route you can take. Since we use it for …
Chose Nextcloud
On-premise solution good for control and cost (in our case).
Features
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Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Asana
8.3
179 Ratings
7% above category average
Dropbox
-
Ratings
Nextcloud
-
Ratings
Task Management9.2179 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Resource Management8.0152 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Gantt Charts9.061 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Scheduling8.4162 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow Automation9.0132 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Team Collaboration9.4178 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for Agile Methodology8.57 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for Waterfall Methodology8.57 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Document Management8.2150 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Email integration8.2142 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile Access8.7149 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Timesheet Tracking6.16 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Change request and Case Management8.44 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Budget and Expense Management7.077 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Professional Services Automation
Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Product A and Product B
Asana
6.5
48 Ratings
17% below category average
Dropbox
-
Ratings
Nextcloud
-
Ratings
Project & financial reporting5.51 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Integration with accounting software7.647 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
Asana
-
Ratings
Dropbox
8.0
1336 Ratings
4% below category average
Nextcloud
8.9
13 Ratings
7% above category average
Versioning00 Ratings8.11110 Ratings8.511 Ratings
Video files00 Ratings7.91092 Ratings8.012 Ratings
Audio files00 Ratings8.2988 Ratings9.511 Ratings
Document collaboration00 Ratings7.81162 Ratings8.010 Ratings
Access control00 Ratings8.41234 Ratings9.013 Ratings
File search00 Ratings7.61280 Ratings9.012 Ratings
Device sync00 Ratings8.31230 Ratings10.013 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Product A and Product B
Asana
-
Ratings
Dropbox
8.5
1265 Ratings
1% below category average
Nextcloud
9.2
13 Ratings
6% above category average
User and role management00 Ratings8.41130 Ratings8.013 Ratings
File organization00 Ratings8.41246 Ratings9.512 Ratings
Device management00 Ratings8.61110 Ratings10.010 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform
Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Product A and Product B
Asana
-
Ratings
Dropbox
8.3
1255 Ratings
4% below category average
Nextcloud
8.5
12 Ratings
2% below category average
Performance00 Ratings7.81244 Ratings8.012 Ratings
Reliability00 Ratings8.91251 Ratings9.012 Ratings
Storage Reports00 Ratings8.2954 Ratings8.510 Ratings
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User Ratings
AsanaDropboxNextcloud
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(208 ratings)
8.6
(1348 ratings)
8.6
(11 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.6
(34 ratings)
8.1
(41 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.3
(36 ratings)
8.1
(496 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Availability
8.4
(2 ratings)
6.8
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(8 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
5.0
(42 ratings)
6.6
(38 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.5
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
6.4
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
8.2
(1 ratings)
6.6
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
Asana
The usability of Asana is broad since it's available in a variety of platforms that are widely used nowadays. I think that it would be great for people who are constantly on the move and switching devices, since it has allowed me to work from my phone, too. I also think that Asana has proven itself to handle a large quantity of work
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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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Nextcloud
For a SOHO business, this solution is ideal. You don't need to administrative overhead of other products like GSuite, and it saves licensing costs. The maintenance effort is minimal as long as you use their default applications. Migrations to newer versions can be done with a few commands and run automatically. If you're planning on using Nextcloud in large deployments with many users, you'll start to see higher costs on your resources and maintenance. There will be a point at which Gsuite becomes easier to manage.
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Pros
Asana
  • Through it, we were able to communicate and cooperate with the rest of the team to complete the work in the required manner and at the appropriate time.
  • Available for free on Android and iPhone.
  • Asana has a simple and easy user 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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Nextcloud
  • Remote collaboration platform with just the right tools.
  • Ease of access from any device, anywhere.
  • Solid templates for development teams to collaborate without distraction.
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Cons
Asana
  • Asana is not really a project management tool, it is good for simple projects only
  • UI has some glitches (doesn't save preferences, etc.)
  • Integration with other tools (Office 365, MS Project)
  • No reminders if the working period you entered is on holidays
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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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Nextcloud
  • Slow in comparison to other solutions
  • May be complex for the start since there are lots of apps and features
  • May be not focusing on core topics
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Likelihood to Renew
Asana
  • Mobile + Desktop capabilities - Able to use it anywhere, anytime.
  • Task management - Easy to view projects and their progress.
  • Time management - Easy to see what elements require time / how they interrelate and manage the project on an overall basis.
  • Company management - Be able to see from a master dashboard perspective where each project is in its stages of completion.
  • Clear communication - It's visually documented who is doing what at what time so that the whole project gets done.
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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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Nextcloud
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Usability
Asana
It is very user-friendly. Takes a new employee an hour to start figuring out how the system works. That's an important factor. You don't want to encounter the issue where employees need a week to understand how the system works. For example, JIRA, I tried using it for a week and I still don't understand the complicated layout. Asana has a simple interface. Once you see it, you get it type of program.
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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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Nextcloud
It's easy to use and easy to maintain. It also provides many useful programs and plugins to make work even more productive; just check what's available and how you could use them to your advantage. Also, check the Nextcloud Files app on your phone, which makes everything available at the touch of your fingers.
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Reliability and Availability
Asana
Working with Asana on a daily basis
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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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Nextcloud
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Performance
Asana
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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Nextcloud
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Asana
I haven't had to use their support so I can't rate it. The fact that I haven't needed them reflects the ease of use of the product. I would recommend that any new users schedule a complete demo of the product to ensure that they are using it to it's fullest (there's a lot of useful features).
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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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Nextcloud
I never needed support as everything always worked fine. The documentation on Nextcloud website is extensive and clear. The community is very active on the forum and should support you if you don't already find what you are looking for.
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In-Person Training
Asana
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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Nextcloud
No answers on this topic
Online Training
Asana
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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Nextcloud
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Implementation Rating
Asana
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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Nextcloud
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Asana
Asana is a top-tier project management software that helps us organize and track projects from start to finish. It allows us to apply tasks/to-dos to multiple projects without duplication, divide complex projects into smaller tasks, and track project progress. It also helps us organize work on Kanban boards or linear lists. It stands out from the crowd in a big way compared to the competition.
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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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Nextcloud
Nextcloud stacks up pretty well against Mattermost and ownCloud. I really appreciate the fact that Nextcloud seems to integrate with other products pretty seamlessly and allows for extensibility that our product team can extend and improve functionality without a tremendous ramp-up time. We once used ownCloud in previous years, but they went the wrong way, and have found Nextcloud to be the right direction over time.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
Asana
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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Nextcloud
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Scalability
Asana
I used this tool on a daily basis at work and it runs as a solid rock
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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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Nextcloud
No answers on this topic
Professional Services
Asana
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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Nextcloud
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Return on Investment
Asana
  • Productivity - Most of all, it allows me to be more productive and have a good sense of where I am with projects and deadlines.
  • Easy to use - I can make the most of my time to get up (and stay) up and running.
  • Project coordination - Allows me to assign tasks to my interns and communicate directly within the platform to keep the work train moving.
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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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Nextcloud
  • It allowed us access to our files from any device over the internet.
  • It helped manage and organize our file sharing with third parties.
  • It provided a secure wrapper for accessing files.
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ScreenShots

Asana Screenshots

Screenshot of Product HomepageScreenshot of Team ConversationsScreenshot of Project CalendarsScreenshot of InboxScreenshot of List ProjectScreenshot of Portfolios

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.

Nextcloud Screenshots

Screenshot of Nextcloud HubScreenshot of Nextcloud CalendarScreenshot of Nextcloud Talk