Dropbox vs. Filestack

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Dropbox
Score 8.6 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
Filestack
Score 9.5 out of 10
N/A
Filestack is a developer service for uploading files from anywhere onto the user's application. Filestack allows software developers to integrate more than 25 of the world’s leading cloud drives with just a few lines of code. End users can upload content from websites and mobile apps like Facebook, Instagram, and Dropbox or wherever that content is stored. Filestack enables developers to upload and store large files, transform and manipulate images and other file types, and deliver that…
$69
per month
Pricing
DropboxFilestack
Editions & Modules
Plus
$9.99
per month
Essentials
$18
per month
Business
$20
per month per user
Business Plus
$26
per month per user
Basic
Free
Start
$69
per month
Grow
$199
per month
Scale
$379
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
DropboxFilestack
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsFilestack pricing tiers are based off of the number of API calls for file uploads, file transformations, and outbound bandwidth. Start for free, and contact the vendor regarding custom pricing.
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Community Pulse
DropboxFilestack
Features
DropboxFilestack
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
Dropbox
8.0
1329 Ratings
4% below category average
Filestack
-
Ratings
Versioning8.11103 Ratings00 Ratings
Video files7.81085 Ratings00 Ratings
Audio files8.1983 Ratings00 Ratings
Document collaboration7.61157 Ratings00 Ratings
Access control8.41228 Ratings00 Ratings
File search7.71274 Ratings00 Ratings
Device sync8.31225 Ratings00 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Product A and Product B
Dropbox
8.4
1259 Ratings
3% below category average
Filestack
-
Ratings
User and role management8.31124 Ratings00 Ratings
File organization8.41240 Ratings00 Ratings
Device management8.51105 Ratings00 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform
Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Product A and Product B
Dropbox
8.3
1249 Ratings
4% below category average
Filestack
-
Ratings
Performance7.91238 Ratings00 Ratings
Reliability8.81245 Ratings00 Ratings
Storage Reports8.2949 Ratings00 Ratings
Best Alternatives
DropboxFilestack
Small Businesses
SugarSync
SugarSync
Score 4.3 out of 10
SugarSync
SugarSync
Score 4.3 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Druva Security Cloud
Druva Security Cloud
Score 9.5 out of 10
M‑Files
M‑Files
Score 8.9 out of 10
Enterprises
Druva Security Cloud
Druva Security Cloud
Score 9.5 out of 10
M‑Files
M‑Files
Score 8.9 out of 10
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User Ratings
DropboxFilestack
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
(1340 ratings)
9.5
(4 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.0
(41 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.1
(496 ratings)
9.5
(2 ratings)
Availability
6.8
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
6.0
(8 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
6.7
(38 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
8.2
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.6
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
6.4
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
6.6
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
DropboxFilestack
Likelihood to Recommend
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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Idera, Inc.
Best Use Cases for Filestack ✅ User-Generated Content – Smooth uploads & optimizations for social media, e-commerce, and job portals. ✅ Image & Video Optimization – Resize, crop, and compress media on the fly for faster load times. ✅ Cloud-Based File Management – Easily integrate with Google Drive, Dropbox, and S3. ✅ Fast Content Delivery – Built-in CDN ensures quick and reliable global access.Where Filestack May Not Be Ideal
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Pros
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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  • Easy to use
  • Easy to integrate
  • Very reliable
  • Multiple devices are supported
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Cons
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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Idera, Inc.
  • Insights and Usage Dashboards
  • Developer Dependencies
  • Pricing Structure
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Likelihood to Renew
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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Idera, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Usability
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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Idera, Inc.
I rate Filestack highly because it delivers fast, reliable file handling, powerful real-time transformations, and seamless integrations that save time and enhance user experience. While pricing and the learning curve can be challenges, the overall value in scalability, automation, and performance makes it a great investment for businesses managing large volumes of media
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Reliability and Availability
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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Idera, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Performance
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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Idera, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
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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Idera, Inc.
No answers on this topic
In-Person Training
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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Idera, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Online Training
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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Idera, Inc.
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Implementation Rating
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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Idera, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
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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Idera, Inc.
✔ Easier to use with a simpler API. ✔ Better for general file handling. ✔ Faster drag-and-drop UI with built-in uploader.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
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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Idera, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Scalability
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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Idera, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Professional Services
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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Idera, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
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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Idera, Inc.
  • Ease of implementation
  • Software works flawlessly
  • Multiple Gateways
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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.

Filestack Screenshots

Screenshot of The powerful file uploader to connect your users to 20+ cloud drives for fast, reliable uploading.Screenshot of Filestack Document Viewer to embed PDFs, PowerPoints, Excel Files and more directly on your website, without any heavy plugins.Screenshot of Only 2 lines of code to implement Filestack in your application.