Dropbox vs. NovaBACKUP

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
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
NovaBACKUP
Score 3.0 out of 10
N/A
NovaBACKUP is a backup and restore solution for businesses and service providers backed by decades of in-house data protection and backup expertise to help users simplify and securely back up their critical data. NovaBACKUP offers the following local and cloud backup and recovery software solutions for businesses: NovaBACKUP PC Agent with 1,000 GB of Cloud Storage for PCs NovaBACKUP Server Agent starts with 250 GB of Cloud Storage for…
$149.95
per year
Pricing
DropboxNovaBACKUP
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
NovaBACKUP PC Agent (with 1,000 GB Cloud)
149.95 /year
per year
NovaBACKUP Server (with 250 GB Cloud)
399.95 /year
per year
NovaBACKUP Managed Backup
Call for Pricing
SaaS Service, Usage-based
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
DropboxNovaBACKUP
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsAll server backup products include setup assistance plus, one year of NovaCare for local technical phone support, remote recovery assistance, and upgrade protection.
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Community Pulse
DropboxNovaBACKUP
Features
DropboxNovaBACKUP
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
Dropbox
7.9
1316 Ratings
5% below category average
NovaBACKUP
-
Ratings
Versioning7.91091 Ratings00 Ratings
Video files7.61073 Ratings00 Ratings
Audio files7.9971 Ratings00 Ratings
Document collaboration7.21145 Ratings00 Ratings
Access control8.21215 Ratings00 Ratings
File search8.01261 Ratings00 Ratings
Device sync8.31213 Ratings00 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Product A and Product B
Dropbox
8.1
1246 Ratings
6% below category average
NovaBACKUP
-
Ratings
User and role management8.01111 Ratings00 Ratings
File organization8.21227 Ratings00 Ratings
Device management8.01092 Ratings00 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform
Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Product A and Product B
Dropbox
8.1
1236 Ratings
6% below category average
NovaBACKUP
-
Ratings
Performance8.11225 Ratings00 Ratings
Reliability8.51232 Ratings00 Ratings
Storage Reports7.6937 Ratings00 Ratings
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DropboxNovaBACKUP
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Score 4.4 out of 10
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Score 9.0 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Druva Security Cloud
Druva Security Cloud
Score 9.6 out of 10
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Bacula Enterprise
Score 9.6 out of 10
Enterprises
Druva Security Cloud
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Score 9.6 out of 10
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Score 9.6 out of 10
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User Ratings
DropboxNovaBACKUP
Likelihood to Recommend
8.4
(1341 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
7.9
(41 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.1
(496 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Availability
7.0
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
6.1
(8 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
6.7
(38 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
8.2
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.7
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
6.4
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
6.7
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
DropboxNovaBACKUP
Likelihood to Recommend
Dropbox
It has been great for my real estate business as I have many files and need to keep them for a minimum of 5 years. I use it for business and personal files to stay organized. I don't care to use it for photo storage as I feel that it takes up too much space, and I prefer to keep them separate.
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NovaBACKUP
Provide data protection for small to media size clients. Sends comprehensive email reports upon job completion. Physical to Virtual Migrations. Backing up physical and virtual machines. Alerting on backup job success or failure. Support is could be a little better, but it is adequate. The application is frequently updated and supports the latest operating systems from Microsoft and VMware.
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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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NovaBACKUP
  • Backup data to removable media
  • Restore data
  • Report on data protection.
  • Physical to Virtual Machine Migrations
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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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NovaBACKUP
  • None, it provides all the functionality we require.
  • Improve licensing costs.
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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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NovaBACKUP
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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NovaBACKUP
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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NovaBACKUP
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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NovaBACKUP
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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NovaBACKUP
No answers on this topic
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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NovaBACKUP
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Dropbox
For me, Dropbox is so much easier to use than Google Drive. I have both because I have a client who relies on me using Google, but each time I upload something, it gets lost in translation, and the document does not appear the same in Google. Frustrating. Love Dropbox!
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NovaBACKUP
Not as polished as Veeam, but a lot cheaper when backing up data from over 10 servers. Otherwise, if you are backing up just one server, and don't need much in the way of support, the Veeam Community edition is a very cost-effective backup solution. When comparing the support and cost of Novabackup for a small to mid-size business, it is a very reliable solution.
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Scalability
Dropbox
bc i think box.com is better and more affordable
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NovaBACKUP
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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NovaBACKUP
  • Provides confidence that we can recover from data loss or corruption.
  • Enabled easy P2V for our servers.
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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.

NovaBACKUP Screenshots

Screenshot of NovaBACKUP Home ScreenScreenshot of VMware ReplicationScreenshot of NovaBACKUP Backup TabScreenshot of Restore Files by DeviceScreenshot of NovaBACKUP Central Management ConsoleScreenshot of Restore Files by Time