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
SugarSync
Score 4.1 out of 10
N/A
SugarSync is a cloud storage and backup solution designed for small businesses.
$7.50
per month
Pricing
AsanaDropboxSugarSync
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
100 GB
$7.49
per month
250 GB
$9.99
per month
500 GB
$18.95
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AsanaDropboxSugarSync
Free Trial
YesNoYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup feeNo setup fee
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
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
Box sync did not always work well
SugarSync Very limited in its self imposed file structure
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
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.
SugarSync
Chose SugarSync
SugarSync has solid security. It uses AES 256-cycle to scramble your records extremely still and the TLS show to get them coming. I can open the actual document and I can work on it, save it, and now it’s the same on my notebook as it is in the sync in the Cloud and here on my …
Chose SugarSync
SugarSync, like all solutions, has its place in the data storage stack within a company. The main reason SugarSync is better than the other solutions is that it enables me to leave my hard drive organized and keep my existing file trees. I don't have to constantly move or copy …
Chose SugarSync
SugarSync has the capability of synchronizing various directories, while some of their most popular competitors don't. However, this differentiator is not sufficient to retain the customers in a market of hyper-competition, as they are not adjusting to decreasing pricing market …
Chose SugarSync
No particular reason. Price and functionality.
Features
AsanaDropboxSugarSync
Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Asana
8.3
179 Ratings
7% above category average
Dropbox
-
Ratings
SugarSync
-
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
SugarSync
-
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
SugarSync
9.4
8 Ratings
12% above category average
Versioning00 Ratings8.11110 Ratings8.06 Ratings
Video files00 Ratings7.91092 Ratings9.05 Ratings
Audio files00 Ratings8.2988 Ratings10.05 Ratings
Document collaboration00 Ratings7.81162 Ratings10.07 Ratings
Access control00 Ratings8.41234 Ratings10.08 Ratings
File search00 Ratings7.61280 Ratings9.08 Ratings
Device sync00 Ratings8.31230 Ratings10.08 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
SugarSync
9.7
8 Ratings
12% above category average
User and role management00 Ratings8.41130 Ratings10.07 Ratings
File organization00 Ratings8.41246 Ratings9.08 Ratings
Device management00 Ratings8.61110 Ratings10.08 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
SugarSync
10.0
8 Ratings
15% above category average
Performance00 Ratings7.81244 Ratings10.08 Ratings
Reliability00 Ratings8.91251 Ratings10.08 Ratings
Storage Reports00 Ratings8.3954 Ratings10.06 Ratings
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User Ratings
AsanaDropboxSugarSync
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(208 ratings)
8.6
(1348 ratings)
10.0
(10 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.6
(34 ratings)
8.2
(41 ratings)
9.0
(3 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)
10.0
(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
AsanaDropboxSugarSync
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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Ziff Davis Inc
When doing daily jobs, if you’re sharing large files, I think Dropbox works a lot better but if you have a system where you’re working within that system and you want to be able to work with that system and have certain folders that you have access to all the time then SugarSync might be just the ticket.
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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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Ziff Davis Inc
  • Sync files in any folder - rather than forcing you to store them in a certain place (Although this can be confusing too)
  • Works in the background - although this is true for all
  • You can share with others - including those who do not use SugarSync
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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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Ziff Davis Inc
  • Can only think of one thing. I have helped others to get going with SugarSync and they if they have problems it is understanding the cloud.... So maybe (if it dosen't exist already) I would like to have a animation of the proces with "flying" folders between desktops, clouds etc. Otherwise SugarSync is just great.
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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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Ziff Davis Inc
1. Freemium model is the ideal marketing for an app like this. 2. Now their sync methods with Android are worse
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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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Ziff Davis Inc
No answers on this topic
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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Ziff Davis Inc
No answers on this topic
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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Ziff Davis Inc
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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Ziff Davis Inc
Customer service is amazing, they are always fast to respond and very helpful.
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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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Ziff Davis Inc
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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Ziff Davis Inc
No answers on this topic
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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Ziff Davis Inc
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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Ziff Davis Inc
SugarSync, like all solutions, has its place in the data storage stack within a company. The main reason SugarSync is better than the other solutions is that it enables me to leave my hard drive organized and keep my existing file trees. I don't have to constantly move or copy files to a specific folder if I want them backed up.
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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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Ziff Davis Inc
No answers on this topic
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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Ziff Davis Inc
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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Ziff Davis Inc
No answers on this topic
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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Ziff Davis Inc
  • There were some opensource alternatives but we wanted something with better support which SugarSync offers.
  • We achieved faster project collaboration with SugarSync.
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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.