ClickUp vs. Dropbox

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ClickUp
Score 8.6 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
ClickUp is a productivity platform that brings together work apps, data, and workflows. Also presented as a Converged AI Workspace, ClickUp eliminates work sprawl to provide context and a single place for humans and agents to work together. The platform currently boasts over 20 million users worldwide.
$0
per month per seat
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
Pricing
ClickUpDropbox
Editions & Modules
Unlimited
$10
per month per user
Business
$19
per month per user
Enterprise
Custom
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
ClickUpDropbox
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual billing.
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
ClickUpDropbox
Considered Both Products
ClickUp
Chose ClickUp
I still use both. ClickUp is a little "bigger" and has some more tunning over details. When someone ask me about which to choose, my answer is "you must try them"... start using both and you'll find the best using them and asking users how they feel.
Chose ClickUp
We selected ClickUp for the cross collaboration, functionality, plus cost affordability. Google Sheets allowed for data tracking and team projects however it does not have notification abilities and workflow automations. We are able to streamline updates, data, create …
Chose ClickUp
Wrike and Jira are just two, but I've used many over the years. None have the flexibility and all-in-one potential that ClickUp has.
Chose ClickUp
None - Click up was my first.
Chose ClickUp
Microsoft Project has too many options and requires a college course to learn how to keep it moving. It is not live, no app access and has no comment threads. I did not personally use Asana, our marketing director did for his work and we were able to convert him to join …
Chose ClickUp
ClickUp was much more suitable and flexible on price point. The flexibility and customisation options were very important to us, for the price ClickUp charged, it was good value in money in comparison. This also included the number of team members/users we could add to ClickUp …
Chose ClickUp
I think the overall flow and user friendliness of ClickUp is far better. Very easy to use and setup and they have documentation and video guides that helps you find the best way to use it for your business type. Where Procore is strictly cloud based ClickUp allows you to have …
Chose ClickUp
ClickUp is far superior to all of them, except maybe Loom, but it's good enough for me and I don't have to pay extra.
Dropbox
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox is used at my university so I assume it's more secure or has more storage, but not sure. WE used ClickUp for group projects that are less confidential.
Chose Dropbox
Box sync did not always work well
SugarSync Very limited in its self imposed file structure
Chose Dropbox
I find Dropbox to be far superior to Google Drive from a functionality perspective. I have not used SYNC extensively but am currently testing it out. In the current political climate with rising tensions between Canada and the USA, I am considering moving my organization to SY…
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox has better features overall than these alternatives.
Chose Dropbox
I didn't select Dropbox, but I do like how universal it is and how simple the UI is. Brandfolder got really complicated, especially in set up, but Dropbox hasn't behaved similarly
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox is much more sophisticated and reliable. I think that it is easier to set up and manage overall as a tool when compared to some of the other similar tools within the file management space. We do not have to spend as much time training people on how to use Dropbox.
Chose Dropbox
It's system agnostic, works on PCs and Macs, and is easy to use if you use the application version of Dropbox. It syncs almost instantly, and it is extremely easy to share URLs and provide access. It lets you edit both on the web page and in digital applications and lives as if …
Chose Dropbox
I use dropbox because you don't have to have a certain type of account, or account at all, to access a folder or files.
Chose Dropbox
N/A
Chose Dropbox
They are pretty similar and would also fit our needs. Especially Google Drive.
Chose Dropbox
file organization and sharing is easier. I love being able to send a link.
Features
ClickUpDropbox
Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
ClickUp
8.3
720 Ratings
7% above category average
Dropbox
-
Ratings
Task Management9.3720 Ratings00 Ratings
Resource Management8.4570 Ratings00 Ratings
Gantt Charts8.0523 Ratings00 Ratings
Scheduling8.5598 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow Automation8.2571 Ratings00 Ratings
Team Collaboration9.2688 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for Agile Methodology8.6483 Ratings00 Ratings
Support for Waterfall Methodology8.5403 Ratings00 Ratings
Document Management7.9620 Ratings00 Ratings
Email integration7.6504 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile Access7.3578 Ratings00 Ratings
Timesheet Tracking8.1482 Ratings00 Ratings
Professional Services Automation
Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Product A and Product B
ClickUp
7.7
370 Ratings
1% below category average
Dropbox
-
Ratings
Project & financial reporting7.7370 Ratings00 Ratings
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
ClickUp
-
Ratings
Dropbox
8.4
1350 Ratings
1% above category average
Versioning00 Ratings8.51123 Ratings
Video files00 Ratings8.11102 Ratings
Audio files00 Ratings8.6998 Ratings
Document collaboration00 Ratings8.41171 Ratings
Access control00 Ratings8.91248 Ratings
File search00 Ratings7.91293 Ratings
Device sync00 Ratings8.11242 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Product A and Product B
ClickUp
-
Ratings
Dropbox
8.8
1279 Ratings
2% above category average
User and role management00 Ratings8.81140 Ratings
File organization00 Ratings8.81260 Ratings
Device management00 Ratings8.91121 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform
Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Product A and Product B
ClickUp
-
Ratings
Dropbox
8.8
1269 Ratings
2% above category average
Performance00 Ratings8.51258 Ratings
Reliability00 Ratings9.11265 Ratings
Storage Reports00 Ratings8.7965 Ratings
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User Ratings
ClickUpDropbox
Likelihood to Recommend
8.8
(677 ratings)
8.6
(1348 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.0
(33 ratings)
8.2
(41 ratings)
Usability
8.1
(30 ratings)
8.1
(496 ratings)
Availability
9.5
(6 ratings)
6.8
(3 ratings)
Performance
8.0
(5 ratings)
6.0
(8 ratings)
Support Rating
9.3
(46 ratings)
6.6
(38 ratings)
Online Training
10.0
(2 ratings)
8.2
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.9
(7 ratings)
7.5
(4 ratings)
Configurability
8.0
(2 ratings)
6.4
(1 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
5.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
7.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
8.9
(6 ratings)
6.6
(4 ratings)
Professional Services
5.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
5.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
5.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
ClickUpDropbox
Likelihood to Recommend
ClickUp
ClickUp is well suited to organize projects and communicate internally with teams members and externally with clients or vendors. If you need to track emails, any emails responded to from an email sent within ClickUp is automatically tracked within the task where it originated. It also works great for storing document files within projects and tasks and tracking multiple versions of documents created or copied within ClickUp
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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
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Pros
ClickUp
  • Customization is huge for us! We do not have the aspects of standard project management, so having the ability to customize basically everything in ClickUp is amazing.
  • An outstanding free version of the software! We are a small nonprofit organization that cannot afford the robust levels of other software, so having access to SO MUCH for free is incredible.
  • The layout and organization of tasks, Spaces, folders, etc. is perfect. I love how I can see which task all of my subtasks belong to on my dashboard. And the option to change colors and icons for everything also really appeals to my obsessive brain.
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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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Cons
ClickUp
  • I would like to see when scheduling a task for someone, their available hours, as I am scheduling instead of having to go back to the workload view
  • I'd like easier UX and understanding of what all of the different levels of folders, lists, tasks, can do and what they should be used for
  • Notifications can be cleaned up
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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.
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Likelihood to Renew
ClickUp
It has been a game-changer in terms of project tracking, as animation is a demanding product that requires multiple layers of analysis, revisions, tracking, scheduling, etc. ClickUp simplifies many approvals as anyone can easily add items, and you can tag the people who need to look at them.
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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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Usability
ClickUp
Because for me, working with teams, ClickUp has provided a service that we longed for. Something that is non-complicated and easy to maneuver. We understand the learning curve can be steep, but we are willing to give the software a chance because it is everything we hoped it would be. However, leadership found the project works for our organization at this time. Moreover, we can customize to our needs.
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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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Reliability and Availability
ClickUp
For over a year ClickUp was unavailable to us just twice for a couple of hours. I would say for a system this big and working globally that was a minor issue. They managed to fix all the issues within a couple hours and then it was back up and running perfectly fine.
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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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Performance
ClickUp
The speed of ClickUp is average to be honest. This is one of the biggest flaws of the system, sometimes it's also lagging a little bit but we also have a lot of documents, lists etc. on our workspace. However, with the next version of ClickUp I've seen they are planning to increase the speed by almost 500%, probably by changing the technology, so I am more than looking forward to it.
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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
ClickUp
I started using ClickUp when it was what most would consider a baby company. There were the occasional bugs that made working in ClickUp a little bit of a headache, but the support feature allowed me to chat with a real persona and communicate my issues. I would always get prompt support and someone willing to really help me, not just point me to FAQ pages. Not feeling like a number really makes a difference.
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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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In-Person Training
ClickUp
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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Online Training
ClickUp
There are multiple guides on literally all of the functions you can find within the system, therefore it's easy to learn anything you'd really like to use, starting from project and people management, down to Gantts, mind maps, time tracking, inviting Clients as guests to work with you on the projects and so much more.
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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
ClickUp
Start small. Don’t try to build the most elaborate plans first. Resist the urge to get into Gantt charts if no one is used to them. Just get work written, add dates and assignees, and start getting used to it. If you did not use a work management tool before, you need to be gracious with yourself about the fact that you likely do not have the muscle memory for working this way yet. But you will get there.
And leverage people who know it if possible. Look for ClickUp experts and vendors. They can really supercharge your effectiveness at building the tool out and speed up the process.
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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
ClickUp
I used Salesforce at my last job and would recommend ClickUp if utilizing the product for more than just sales. My last company tried using Salesforce for a number of other actions, such as department project tracking, client documentation, and outbound communication which did not work well. ClickUp is far better at managing multiple levels of organization within a company.
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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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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
ClickUp
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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Scalability
ClickUp
Scaling with ClickUp is superb. If you create a workflow best suited for your organization then it's all about creating new accounts and teaching the new employees the workflow you're using. It's that simple. There is no black magic when it comes to Clickup.
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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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Professional Services
ClickUp
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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Return on Investment
ClickUp
  • Reduced walk-up work and miscommunications
  • We have been able to actually document time spent doing specific tasks, when before we were just guessing
  • We have been able to implement a rating system for projects that allows us to prioritize work more effectively
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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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ScreenShots

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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.