Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Dropbox
Score 8.2 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
OpenText Hightail
Score 9.9 out of 10
N/A
OpenText Hightail is a cloud-based collaboration software for creative content reviews and approvals. With one place for teams to share large, multimedia files, collect precise feedback and approve content, Hightail streamlines the creative process and helps teams keep projects on schedule.
$0
100MB per file upload
WeTransfer
Score 7.5 out of 10
N/A
WeTransfer offers a large file transfer service which includes up to 20 GB transfer with its Pro service, as well as 100 GB of cloud storage.
$12
per month
Pricing
DropboxOpenText HightailWeTransfer
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
Lite
$0
100MB per file upload
Pro
$15
per user, per month
Teams
$30
per user/per month
Business
Custom
per user, per month
Pro
$12.00
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
DropboxOpenText HightailWeTransfer
Free Trial
NoYesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsLite: Send large files with anyone. Files are limited to 100MB for each file size uploaded, 2GB storage max. Files expire after 7 days. Pro: Send large files with anyone and set advanced security permissions such as expiration dates and access codes. Files are limited to 25GB for each file size uploaded, with unlimited storage. Teams: Send large files, collaborate in real-time and manage creative projects with your team. The Hightail Teams plan allows you to purchase multiple users online (from 1-30 users per organization) and allows users to send file sizes up to 50GB with unlimited storage. The Teams plan also includes features such as file previews, organization, annotations, version control, discussions, follow-ups, approval routing and more. Business: Create unlimited visual project folders (called a Space) with collaboration and project management features such as approval routing and assigning to-dos, upload unlimited files up to 100GB each, protect them with access codes and manage user permissions., plus intuitive admin controls , detailed activity analysis for your entire company, advanced organization options and priority support.
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Community Pulse
DropboxOpenText HightailWeTransfer
Considered Multiple Products
Dropbox
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox is great as unlike WeTransfer, there is a whole file directory to browse. Not just one off file sharing
Chose Dropbox
We preferred Dropbox due to anyone being able to use it and with common Office programs. Google Drive seems to require a gmail account for everything and, if using for editing, needs to use Google programs. Adobe is too hard to explain - not to mention not everyone has access …
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox makes it easier to share everything by being able to provide a link and it doesn't expire. When using WeTransfer, the emails sometimes get lost in the shuffle of all other emails coming in and you only have a certain amount of time to access the link so if you don't …
Chose Dropbox
I prefer iCloud for personal stuff, WeTransfer is convenient to receive files but I've never used it so send some. SharePoint and Google Drive are great if you're in one of the ecosystems but Dropbox is great if you're in several ecosystems because of the way it interacts with …
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox gives more visual control over the success of uploading. WeTransfer uploads and then sends a link to the recipient. If something goes wrong during the upload, there doesn't appear to be a way to begin again from the dropping point. With Dropbox, I can watch as it …
Chose Dropbox
We only used WeTransfer few times before using Dropbox and we used free version. I found uploads long, they expire quickly, so you cannot resend to other customers, or if customer didn't upload quick enough you must upload again and send again. Many also complained they had …
Chose Dropbox
I like Dropbox better as you can preview the files right on the web before needing to download them to your computer. It is also more of a collaborative space than WeTransfer is.
Chose Dropbox
Compared to OneDrive, Dropbox is easier to use, has a more professional interface, and makes it easier to share files.

Compared to WeTransfer, Dropbox feels more secure. I'm not sure how accurate this is in reality, but the UI makes it feel this way, I think.
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox is definitely a great competitor to Google Drive. The way it is so easy to send over documents with all of the permission issues is very nice. Google has good integration with all of its products, but Dropbox is easier to use. I would recommend Dropbox over Google Drive.
Chose Dropbox
It's easier to use Dropbox. With Google Drive, the price is expensive and sharing files suck. It's easy to share and download files with Dropbox and you can send over videos for clients to check out and just comment on.

With OneDrive, it's a bit too constricting when it comes …
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox is better for file sharing overall. Access control is better and file uploads are fast.
Chose Dropbox
Google Drive pails in comparison to file searching and I find the file versioning and file linking way more intuitive on Dropbox. The overall user experience and range of capabilities seems better with Dropbox.
Chose Dropbox
I prefer Dropbox because it’s easier to manage lots of different folders, the versions of files names the same thing update automatically and the interface is easier to understand
Chose Dropbox
Stacks up fine, I dont prefer it but it works very well.
Chose Dropbox
DropBox is more user friendly and widely used in our industry
Chose Dropbox
Irrespective of the quality you receive the asset in, the playback on Dropbox is faster compared to other platforms.
Chose Dropbox
With Dropbox's storage ability, it is able to hold higher quality files for longer and not cost us a large amount of money to get the files sent to another member of the team. With us being a small business, these types of cost saving measures are crucial to our future growth.
Chose Dropbox
Although Dropbox and Google Drive can be interchangeable, we find that Dropbox is more helpful for our Design Team because it has larger storage space and can sync to their desktop apps. This allows them to save their files faster and easier than downloading and reuploading the …
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox is much more efficient and easy to use than other tools. It feels more professional and safer to send and view files, especially those with confidential information. This is the first company that I've worked for that uses a business form of Dropbox, and it's so much …
Chose Dropbox
In my opinion, Dropbox is better designed, has better functionality and a better user experience than all of these others. It's more reliable than any of these and has the most advanced syncing and permissions control. It's been around long enough that it also seems just more …
Chose Dropbox
I use Google Drive for most of my personal needs because it is free but I am constantly trying to delete old files to keep up with limited space. For work, where a more premium account is offered, Dropbox does an excellent job of maintaining storage. It is a trustworthy …
Chose Dropbox
Dropbox is easier to use
OpenText Hightail
Chose OpenText Hightail
Hightail has the specific features we were looking for and makes it super easy to send large files over email. Its cost and ease of use makes it our preferred solution for sending large files. It doesn't have all the features of Dropbox, but is also lighter weight and tasks can …
Chose OpenText Hightail
Hightail makes it easy to deliver large electronic files without the recipient having to have their own account.
WeTransfer
Chose WeTransfer
While Dropbox does offer features that WeTransfer does not in terms of collaboration & organization, WeTransfer is the better option for simple file transfers. In my experience, WeTransfer is much faster for uploads & downloads. The premium version of WeTransfer also offers a …
Chose WeTransfer
Dropbox is a terrible and slow service, so WeTransfer is the far better option between the two. Google Drive isn't as professional as WeTransfer (in my opinion) so using WeTransfer might be the better option.
Chose WeTransfer
Both solutions work fairly seamlessly. But we prefer Dropbox because we can more easily track our files across devices and across the organization. They are equal when it comes to sending files, but receiving files is where some friction points/frustration points arise.
Chose WeTransfer
While Dropbox is more robust with storage and ways to share, it's often cumbersome to send files, especially with clients that don't use Dropbox. WeTransfer sends my clients a link that results in an immediate download - no fuss, no having to log in. The process is much easier, …
Chose WeTransfer
Dropbox is too complex and unreliable to use. I have had many headaches with files not downloading properly, going missing or not opening. I have to spend a lot of time to figure out what I need to do. And just as you think you have everything under control, you set up a nice …
Chose WeTransfer
WeTransfer doesn't require storage. You just send the files and you're done!
Chose WeTransfer
WeTransfer is much faster and cuts out a lot of the extra steps of the other services we've used. It can automatically email the recipient when the file upload is done, cutting out a step.
Chose WeTransfer
We actually use both other platforms because we may be required to by our clients or vendors. I find We Transfer easier to use especially remotely - quicker to upload and send.
Chose WeTransfer
The listed alternative are also very good but we have specifically used WeTransfer for it's simple and straight to the point file hosting. All of the above services require registration and WeTransfer doesn't. We can just send our files quickly and call it a day. The files …
Top Pros
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Features
DropboxOpenText HightailWeTransfer
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
Dropbox
7.7
887 Ratings
9% below category average
OpenText Hightail
-
Ratings
WeTransfer
-
Ratings
Versioning7.6714 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Video files8.0697 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Audio files8.2623 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Document collaboration7.5780 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Access control7.5828 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
File search7.2855 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Device sync8.0814 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Product A and Product B
Dropbox
7.7
848 Ratings
12% below category average
OpenText Hightail
-
Ratings
WeTransfer
-
Ratings
User and role management7.6778 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
File organization8.0837 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Device management7.5730 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform
Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Product A and Product B
Dropbox
8.0
836 Ratings
7% below category average
OpenText Hightail
-
Ratings
WeTransfer
-
Ratings
Performance7.8829 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Reliability8.2834 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Storage Reports7.8636 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
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Small Businesses
SugarSync
SugarSync
Score 7.0 out of 10
Frame.io
Frame.io
Score 9.0 out of 10
SugarSync
SugarSync
Score 7.0 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Druva Security Cloud
Druva Security Cloud
Score 9.7 out of 10

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M‑Files
M‑Files
Score 9.0 out of 10
Enterprises
Druva Security Cloud
Druva Security Cloud
Score 9.7 out of 10

No answers on this topic

M‑Files
M‑Files
Score 9.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
DropboxOpenText HightailWeTransfer
Likelihood to Recommend
7.8
(911 ratings)
9.0
(8 ratings)
10.0
(10 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
7.1
(31 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
7.7
(65 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
7.9
(4 ratings)
Availability
7.6
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
6.3
(8 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
6.2
(34 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
9.6
(4 ratings)
Online Training
8.2
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
8.1
(4 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
Configurability
6.4
(1 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
7.2
(4 ratings)
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User Testimonials
DropboxOpenText HightailWeTransfer
Likelihood to Recommend
Dropbox
It works very well for my particular role in book design, where I manage multiple projects simultaneously and need to link to hundreds of images nested within other folders. At times, though, it seems my computer folders will change which files are kept in the cloud vs. my desktop.
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OpenText
Hightail is my go-to source when I need to send large files that would never fit as regular attachments. That being said, sometimes there are files that would perfectly fit as attachments but I want the security that Hightail provides when sending sensitive or private material. It's very comforting knowing that the content I'm sending is only being received and viewed by the intended parties. It's also comforting for my clients when it's THEIR content that I'm sending for review.
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WeTransfer
It is the most appropriate tool to quickly share documents with someone you don't want to give access to your company's own online library, yet you have to share files. It's great that there's no need to create a user, nor for uploading or downloading files. Just have in mind that the documents on the link have an expiration day!
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Pros
Dropbox
  • Shared data among all peoples who have access to certain folders.
  • Data stored online so it frees lots of space from the personal computer.
  • Updates really fast.
  • You can access all the information on a file on your computer and on the Dropbox online platform.
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OpenText
  • Management of content, communication, spaces, and projects in general.
  • Control of processes, tasks and activities between the different members of teams.
  • Collaborative work through different media and channels.
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WeTransfer
  • WeTransfer is very fast for uploading & downloading.
  • WeTransfer allows you to see if the document was opened by the recipient & how many times.
  • WeTransfer allows you to password protect documents.
  • WeTransfer is extremely secure & safe to use.
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Cons
Dropbox
  • One issue is when the preview of the video will sometimes play at the same time when watching it in full screen, where the two videos overlap each other.
  • Faster import time when inserting multiple files
  • It will be easier and faster to have a section to delete files under the folder tab
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OpenText
  • Some of our recipients are not very tech-savvy and can get confused with how to download a file. There is some room for improvement by making it clearer where the user should click to download the file.
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WeTransfer
  • The price for Pro is a bit high.
  • A way for free users to save an address book.
  • The offline app isn't as robust as the web client.
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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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OpenText
No answers on this topic
WeTransfer
No answers on this topic
Usability
Dropbox
[Its] functionality and usability are very good, however[,] on every computer that I have ever installed the app on, Dropbox assumes I want it to update the files every time I start the system up. That's not always true, but the app assumes it is. I can switch that function off, but I would rather that function default to "Off" and then I can decide to turn it on as needed.
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OpenText
No answers on this topic
WeTransfer
As noted previously, sometimes it can take more than once to upload and share a file if you are using Chrome. It doesn't happen often but of course it always seems to when we are on a really tight deadline. It just takes patient in those cases
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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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OpenText
No answers on this topic
WeTransfer
WeTransfer is extremely reliable 99% of the time. There has been twice in 4 years that their service was unavailable due to server outage for several hours.
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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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OpenText
No answers on this topic
WeTransfer
I've only reached out to WeTransfer support once, but they were prompt, courteous, and answered my question. I assume that future interactions would be the same, I'm looking forward to being a long term customer.
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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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OpenText
No answers on this topic
WeTransfer
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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OpenText
No answers on this topic
WeTransfer
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Dropbox
Google Drive has similar features, but the security functions of Dropbox allows our institution to save our sensitive and regulated data in a more protected way on Dropbox. This gives administrators, decision makers and policy makers additional piece, especially during a time and living in a world where data breaches are much more frequent and common.
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OpenText
Honestly, once we started using Google Drive more efficiently and saw what improvements OpenText Hightail had made, it was hard to choose. But now that we more consistently use Google Drive, I use it probably 75% more than I use OpenText Hightail for the same tasks. I'm not sure how much longer I'll be a customer at OpenText but it's great to have both options.
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WeTransfer
Dropbox is too complex and unreliable to use. I have had many headaches with files not downloading properly, going missing or not opening. I have to spend a lot of time to figure out what I need to do. And just as you think you have everything under control, you set up a nice work environment with organized folders, you realize your storage space is up anyway! Since I've discovered WeTransfer, I never went back to Dropbox.
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Scalability
Dropbox
bc i think box.com is better and more affordable
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OpenText
No answers on this topic
WeTransfer
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Dropbox
  • Negatively impacted my ROI as it's rather expensive.
  • Many of my freelancers were having issues accessing Dropbox because they already had other clients with Dropbox, so I requested Google Drive instead.
  • Wish the collaboration was easier.
  • A lot of times, people on my team can't access photos.
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OpenText
  • Hightail simply saves time. We no longer struggle with trying to meet the requirements of OutLook. When we have a file that is too large to send via OutLook we just "hightail it".
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WeTransfer
  • I haven't paid for this software personally, so I'm not sure, but $12/month is very reasonable if you are constantly sharing files.
  • WeTransfer is fairly professional, so in my opinion, links sent to clients look more professional than using a link from Google Drive or Dropbox.
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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.

OpenText Hightail Screenshots

Screenshot of Improve review process with inline commenting for visual files.Screenshot of Compare each update instantly with visual versions.Screenshot of Bring everyone and everything together in a Space.Screenshot of Improve the audio and video review process with time-stamped commenting.