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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Azure Backup

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft's Azure Backup is a cloud backup service.

    $5

    CTERA Enterprise File Services

    Score7 out of 10
    N/ACTERA File Services integrates on-premises and cloud storage with the goal of offering secure, cost-effective file access, sharing, and collaboration.N/A

    Dropbox

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/ADropbox 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
    Azure BackupCTERA Enterprise File ServicesDropbox
    Editions & Modules
    Storage in GB/Month
    $0.0224 to $0.0569
    per GB
    Backup Instance <50GB
    $5.00 + storage consumed
    Backup Instance > 50 GB but < or = 500 GB
    $10.00 + storage consumed
    Backup Instance Instance is > 500 GB
    $10 for each 500 GB increment + storage consumed
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Azure BackupCTERA Enterprise File ServicesDropbox
    Free Trial
    NoNoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details———
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    Azure BackupCTERA Enterprise File ServicesDropbox
    Considered Multiple Products
    Microsoft
    No answer on this topic
    CTERA
    No answer on this topic
    Dropbox
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    14 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    94%
    Would buy again
    1271 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    13 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    1067 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    14 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    1264 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    12 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    857 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    14 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    992 Answers
    Features
    Azure BackupCTERA Enterprise File ServicesDropbox
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Azure Backup and CTERA Enterprise File Services and Dropbox
    Feature
    Azure Backup
    8.7
    14 Ratings
    4% above category average
    CTERA Enterprise File Services
    -
    Ratings
    Dropbox
    7.8
    1368 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Versioning8.712 Ratings00 Ratings8.21140 Ratings
    Video files9.16 Ratings00 Ratings7.21118 Ratings
    Audio files8.26 Ratings00 Ratings7.71014 Ratings
    Document collaboration9.05 Ratings00 Ratings8.01190 Ratings
    Access control9.012 Ratings00 Ratings8.11266 Ratings
    File search8.010 Ratings00 Ratings7.21312 Ratings
    Device sync9.06 Ratings00 Ratings7.91259 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Security & Administration
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Azure Backup and CTERA Enterprise File Services and Dropbox
    Feature
    Azure Backup
    9.0
    13 Ratings
    4% above category average
    CTERA Enterprise File Services
    -
    Ratings
    Dropbox
    8.0
    1297 Ratings
    8% below category average
    User and role management9.013 Ratings00 Ratings7.41157 Ratings
    File organization9.010 Ratings00 Ratings8.51279 Ratings
    Device management9.09 Ratings00 Ratings8.11138 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Platform
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Azure Backup and CTERA Enterprise File Services and Dropbox
    Feature
    Azure Backup
    8.0
    13 Ratings
    8% below category average
    CTERA Enterprise File Services
    -
    Ratings
    Dropbox
    7.9
    1286 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Performance8.513 Ratings00 Ratings7.91275 Ratings
    Reliability8.513 Ratings00 Ratings8.21283 Ratings
    Storage Reports7.012 Ratings00 Ratings7.5978 Ratings
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    Score9.1 out of 10
    IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Apple iCloud
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Apple iCloud
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Apple iCloud
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
    ownCloud
    Score9.2 out of 10
    ownCloud
    Score9.2 out of 10
    ownCloud
    Score9.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Azure BackupCTERA Enterprise File ServicesDropbox
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (14 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (1404 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (44 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (543 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.8
    (9 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.7
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.2
    (40 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.1
    (2 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.1
    (5 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Azure BackupCTERA Enterprise File ServicesDropbox
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    Azure Backup is suitable for companies of various sizes, with varying amounts of data. The cost of the investment should be thought out carefully so that there are no bad surprises with unnecessary files going to Azure Backup. The interface is friendly and easy to configure and it does not require your company to have a backup expert. It is highly recommended for companies with smaller number of servers and better if the servers are already running in an Azure environment.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    CTERA
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • Azure Backup excels at protecting both cloud and on-premises workloads, enabling organizations to adopt a unified backup strategy.
    • Azure Backup performs application‑consistent backups, capturing full application state, including in-memory data and pending transactions.
    • Azure Backup requires no backup servers, appliances, or tapes. Azure Backup includes multiple built‑in ransomware mitigation features.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    CTERA
    No answers on this topic
    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!
    Read full review
    Cons
    Microsoft
    • Having an admin console that you can use to manage backup schedules across your network would be useful. Going machine to machine to check the current settings is ok but would be better in a GUI.
    • Maybe an agent utility installed on each workstation where the user can specify or customize the backup, perhaps just a set of folders, or ignore certain folders, would be helpful to eliminate garbage in the cloud.
    Incentivized
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    CTERA
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    CTERA
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Read full review
    Usability
    Microsoft
    Azure backup is easy to implement, accessible by using the web portal GUI, and has the ability to restore at the file level or the complete VM. We have experienced zero issues with the backup process or performing file-level restorations. We have not restored an entire VM to date.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    CTERA
    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.
    Read full review
    Reliability and Availability
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    CTERA
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    CTERA
    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
    Microsoft
    One of the differentials of the solution is the high level of guarantee and support of the Azure Backup solution. Microsoft is a reference in a technology company with a highly trained support team and helps us with any questions or technical problems with the tool. Service is fast and efficient with trained engineers.
    Incentivized
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    CTERA
    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
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    CTERA
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Online Training
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    CTERA
    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
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    CTERA
    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.
    Read full review
    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    Azure Backup works on Azure, the most famous of the cloud systems that the whole world has switched to, which is now a very large part of the Microsoft ecosystem that we have been used to using for years. Therefore, it is less tiring to use the additional service of an infrastructure that we already use, even if it is a part of it, which can be easily integrated with existing systems, which is one of the most important issues we IT professionals pay attention to. For this reason, we wanted to swim in familiar waters instead of another brand.
    Incentivized
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    CTERA
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Read full review
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    CTERA
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    CTERA
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Professional Services
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    CTERA
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • It allowed us to have our VMs protected very quickly and with simple implementation.
    • It saved us from taking backups from Azure workloads from the on-prem environment, or even deploying a Backup environment on the cloud.
    • It has a low/'controlled' cost as you "pay-as-you-go."
    Incentivized
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    CTERA
    No answers on this topic
    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.