BitLocker Drive Encryption vs. Dropbox

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
BitLocker
Score 8.8 out of 10
N/A
Microsoft's BitLocker is an endpoint encryption option.
$100
One Time Fee
Dropbox
Score 8.4 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
BitLocker Drive EncryptionDropbox
Editions & Modules
Windows 10 Home
$100.00
One Time Fee
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
BitLockerDropbox
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
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Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
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File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
BitLocker Drive Encryption
-
Ratings
Dropbox
8.0
1168 Ratings
5% below category average
Versioning00 Ratings7.8957 Ratings
Video files00 Ratings8.2947 Ratings
Audio files00 Ratings8.6853 Ratings
Document collaboration00 Ratings7.61019 Ratings
Access control00 Ratings7.91082 Ratings
File search00 Ratings7.71118 Ratings
Device sync00 Ratings8.51078 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Product A and Product B
BitLocker Drive Encryption
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Ratings
Dropbox
8.3
1106 Ratings
4% below category average
User and role management00 Ratings8.2990 Ratings
File organization00 Ratings8.41091 Ratings
Device management00 Ratings8.2964 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform
Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Product A and Product B
BitLocker Drive Encryption
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Ratings
Dropbox
8.3
1100 Ratings
3% below category average
Performance00 Ratings8.31091 Ratings
Reliability00 Ratings8.71097 Ratings
Storage Reports00 Ratings8.0830 Ratings
Best Alternatives
BitLocker Drive EncryptionDropbox
Small Businesses
Bitdefender GravityZone
Bitdefender GravityZone
Score 8.8 out of 10
SugarSync
SugarSync
Score 4.5 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Symantec Encryption
Symantec Encryption
Score 9.9 out of 10
Druva Security Cloud
Druva Security Cloud
Score 9.7 out of 10
Enterprises
Trellix Complete Data Protection
Trellix Complete Data Protection
Score 8.2 out of 10
Druva Security Cloud
Druva Security Cloud
Score 9.7 out of 10
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User Ratings
BitLocker Drive EncryptionDropbox
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(10 ratings)
8.6
(1191 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
7.2
(35 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(345 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
7.5
(3 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
6.3
(8 ratings)
Support Rating
8.0
(3 ratings)
6.3
(34 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(4 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
6.4
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
7.1
(4 ratings)
User Testimonials
BitLocker Drive EncryptionDropbox
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft
It is well suited especially for users that access or store sensitive/confidential data on their computers. In the case of where users are accessing confidential data over the network, it is highly recommended to use Bitlocker to encrypt the computer. In the case where users are storing confidential data on their computer, it should be a requirement that BitLocker is used/enabled. It would be less appropriate if someone was using a computer and they were not dealing with any sensitive data, or in cases where the computer is used for recreational purposes (browsing the web, playing games, etc).
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Dropbox
If I need a specific file or want to access certain movies or music tracks, I download and store it on one device (e.g., PC), where DB is integrated into the file system. I can then effortlessly access this file on any device, like a tablet, where DB is integrated into the file system.
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Pros
Microsoft
  • Encrypts the entire drive and provides a high level of security.
  • In an Active Directory environment, you can set up BitLocker to automatically save keys to AD.
  • As part of Windows, no additional licensing costs.
  • Set up and configuration is relatively easy.
  • Uses TPM module to increase security.
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Dropbox
  • It is secure. I haven't had any breaches whilst using Dropbox.
  • Its search functions helps me find relevant files and images quickly.
  • It backups on a frequent basis that I can take it for granted that my files are being backed up.
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Cons
Microsoft
  • Encryption is not resumed after being suspended sometimes
  • Sometimes it take a long time to encrypt a disk
  • Encrypting secondary drives can be tricky
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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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Likelihood to Renew
Microsoft
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.
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Usability
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Dropbox
Because the program is simpler, it does not use large resources to run, and there are no problems on older operating systems. It is easy to use for both private and business use. It's a bit annoying that the same texts have to be rewritten multiple times. Consider whether you want the truth or for users to actually answer quickly and easily.
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Performance
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
Microsoft
I give it a nine because encryption always leaves room for improvement, and it must change as security threats evolve and improve, and having an ever-evolving system is essential.
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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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Online Training
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
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
Microsoft
BitLocker Drive Encryption solution offering is cheaper than the one that McAfee offers, it will help you with specific business concerns like "how many encrypted assets do I have?" it's easy to maintain, easy to deploy, and easy to track. It's best suited for companies that are not trying to go far away on the disk encryption matter
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Dropbox
Dropbox stands out for its simple interface, reliable file syncing, and strong version history compared to other storage platforms. While Google Drive is better for real-time collaboration and OneDrive integrates well with Microsoft Office, Dropbox offers faster file sharing, better organization, and smoother cross-platform access. We chose Dropbox because it’s easy to use, works across different devices, and keeps our files secure and accessible.
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Scalability
Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Dropbox
bc i think box.com is better and more affordable
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Return on Investment
Microsoft
  • It allowed us to move to whole drive encryption without much effort
  • Integrated in Windows Enterprise, so free
  • With the right recovery key, it is really easy for IT to recover the data, backup or reset the user's password.
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Dropbox
  • Being a small business, the pricing is a little steep for my organisation, specially when it's not directly reimbursable to my clients. But the confidence of being able to access all my years of work in a few clicks saves me huge amounts of stress and effort. It's true power comes to light when an unfortunate incident causes panic about probable loss of access to valuable data. It is delightful when it gets resolved without breaking a sweat. Hence, I would say that it is eventually worth every penny.
  • I am a designer, and I like to create a lot of options for my work. Each of these options is a potential asset which can be potentially monetised directly, or at a future date. Hence, being able to retrieve it at the right time is priceless.
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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.