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    CaseWare IDEA

    Score4.8 out of 10
    N/ACaseWare IDEA is a data analysis and data extraction tool supporting audit processes. IDEA integrates with various solutions to make obtaining and exporting data easy, such as SAP solutions, accounting packages, CRM systems and other enterprise solutions for a single version of the truth.N/A

    Dropbox Business

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/ADropbox Business expands on the company's cloud storage service by providing additional features, such as lost file recovery for an extended period, integration with popular office suites (e.g. Office 365), the Dropbox Paper collaboration extension, two-factor authentication (2FA) and single sign-on (SSO), tiered administrator controls and granular permission sharing, remote device wipe, API, and other features of use to larger groups and businesses.

    $15

    per month

    Pricing
    CaseWare IDEADropbox Business
    Editions & Modules
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    Standard
    $15
    per user/per month
    Advanced
    $25
    per user/per month
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    CaseWare IDEADropbox Business
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    CaseWare IDEADropbox Business
    Considered Both Products
    Caseware International Inc.
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    Dropbox
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    95%
    Would buy again
    52 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    98%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    CaseWare IDEADropbox Business
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of CaseWare IDEA and Dropbox Business
    Feature
    CaseWare IDEA
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    Ratings
    Dropbox Business
    9.0
    123 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Versioning00 Ratings9.096 Ratings
    Video files00 Ratings9.0107 Ratings
    Audio files00 Ratings9.1100 Ratings
    Document collaboration00 Ratings9.0113 Ratings
    Access control00 Ratings9.1120 Ratings
    File search00 Ratings8.9119 Ratings
    Device sync00 Ratings8.6117 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Security & Administration
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of CaseWare IDEA and Dropbox Business
    Feature
    CaseWare IDEA
    -
    Ratings
    Dropbox Business
    9.0
    122 Ratings
    4% above category average
    User and role management00 Ratings9.0109 Ratings
    File organization00 Ratings9.1119 Ratings
    Device management00 Ratings9.0102 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Platform
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of CaseWare IDEA and Dropbox Business
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    CaseWare IDEA
    -
    Ratings
    Dropbox Business
    9.1
    120 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Performance00 Ratings9.1120 Ratings
    Reliability00 Ratings9.1120 Ratings
    Storage Reports00 Ratings9.188 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    CaseWare IDEADropbox Business
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.3
    (2 ratings)
    8.6
    (123 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
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    5.0
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    9.0
    (19 ratings)
    Availability
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    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    -
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    8.0
    (15 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.4
    (27 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
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    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Configurability
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    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
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    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
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    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
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    8.0
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    5.0
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    User Testimonials
    CaseWare IDEADropbox Business
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Caseware International Inc.
    One example of specific scenario in [CaseWare] IDEA is the ability to run samples separately and then based off of the results, compare and contrast the values recorded and easily discern if there are any variables or discrepancies within the data itself. Also, we can test journal entries with certain parameters to check the audit for any issues that may arise pertaining to the criteria. By testing, we are able to make sure the data is accurate and sufficient.
    Incentivized
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    Dropbox
    Everywhere as aforementioned it is well suited ... The largest and most appropriate... A business can never ever have too many locations of its data stored. This option allows my company to have our data stored in one location and everyone works it in real time whereas the updates go in "Real time" no matter who is working that file. This is the most awesome trick of the entire program not to mention that I can see everything that Bobbiesue is working on out west at the same time pull another activity report to see if indeed Peggy logged in for work from home at 2p yesterday as she stated she did. Its a check and balance for small businesses such as ours that runs on the honor system for telework employees. At this time, there just is not any less appropriate!
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    Pros
    Caseware International Inc.
    • Easy to understand and easy to use.
    • Can use on large quantities of data and quickly analyze them.
    • Uses logic that can be followed if one is an auditor. I, for example, could understand the logic in a number of samples, i.e how the number of samples thrown changes when risk changes from low to moderate in proportion taking in consideration the materiality.
    • Other audit firms are using 2 software for the process that IDEA alone can do. So IDEA has a definite advantage here.
    • Customizable by the company.
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    Dropbox
    • It enables us to share documents and workflow to all employees for whom access is allowed regardless of where in the world they may be located.
    • Dropbox Business provides a means to safely store our documents without having to have physical copies.
    • Dropbox also allows for easy organization of our documents in folders and such in the system.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Caseware International Inc.
    • Bit of a learning curve for the advanced features as a beginner.
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    Dropbox
    • I deeply dislike the navigation. I find it very clunky and hard and not intuitive. A few years ago Dropbox redesigned its navigation and I'm frequently at a loss to figure out where to access the option I need.
    • It should be quicker and easier to figure out how to send a file. I wish I could do that from the drop-down menu in my taskbar under the Dropbox logo.
    • I wish I had the option under the same drop-down menu in my taskbar under the Dropbox logo to go to where the files are on my laptop, which I find much easier to navigate.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Caseware International Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Dropbox
    Dropbox is very expensive and its price is not as competitive as it was. We are looking for an alternative that will enable as to subscribe more users at a more affordable cost. Also, we did not like Dropbox customer service, and felt that they should have found a way to compensate us for some of the damage they were responsible for when restoring our data.
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    Usability
    Caseware International Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Dropbox
    Well-designed, smart, packed with functionality without being overwhelming—Dropbox knows what they are doing and they do it well. They know what users want from the service and they make sure that all the normal use cases are intuitive and at your fingertips. I have never had a hard time finding things with Dropbox and I think their usability is excellent.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Caseware International Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Dropbox
    At least once a week the app crashes on my computer and causes files to stop syncing. It is an easy fix to re-open the app, however I have to notice the app stopped working to realize it needs to be reopened.
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    Performance
    Caseware International Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Dropbox
    The Dropbox site and tools load in a reasonable amount of time. I don't feel like their site and app performance is any better or worse than any other paid product that I've seen offered by any other large company. Compared to a competing product like Google Drive, the performance is probably about the same.
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    Support Rating
    Caseware International Inc.
    I would rate it a 9 because I never really needed support on this but if I did, there was the necessary support given promptly.
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    Dropbox
    I give it a nine because I haven't ever had to use the support or help. I would give it a ten but since I've never had to use them, I can't really give a full review of how their support works. I've talked to market research teams from Dropbox about new features, but have not had to get any assistance with a problem yet.
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    Implementation Rating
    Caseware International Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Dropbox
    The implementation was actually very simple. Again, as stated previously, the most intriguing part of the entire exercise was the implementation of the directory structure for each account. Once you design and implement it for one, it becomes quite simple to replicate for each account you implement thereafter. You just really need to take time to ensure you implement the first perfectly and those that follow on will be likewise work efficiently and easily.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Caseware International Inc.
    I have used Microstart and would definitely vote for IDEA because IDEA combines what Microstart does with the help of one/more softwares. Where Microstart just gives a number of samples, IDEA selects the number of samples based on materiality, risk, and other factors. It selects those samples from the population leaving out line items that are invalid/ zero. I would prefer using IDEA any day.
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    Dropbox
    Dropbox Business is dependable, adaptable, and cost-effective for our businesses. On the inside, it’s comparable to other file-sharing and storage. Also, file access and navigation are much faster. We use it to share documents and store data and files for our business purposes. And I’ve never been convinced of other tools’ integrity or dependability. Dropbox Business has good connectivity and is smooth to use.
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    Scalability
    Caseware International Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Dropbox
    We've used this when we were 2 users and when we were 20. It did not make any difference. Even when we've had to scale down and fire 10 employees, it was still easy to salvage all the material and keep it organized within Dropbox.
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    Return on Investment
    Caseware International Inc.
    • We were able to save time by over 200 billable hours over our last busy season cycle
    • We saved roughly 12% on costs compared to the last program we used.
    Incentivized
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    Dropbox
    • Improved risk mitigation - know our files are encrypted.
    • Expiring Shared Links are a must have.
    • Positive impact from Happy Customers. No more trying to send cumbersome encrypted emails that customers struggle with. Dropbox makes it easy for them to retrieve their files.
    • Collaboration makes it faster for us to complete plan documents with our customers.
    Incentivized
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