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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Dropbox

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/ADropbox 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

    pCloud

    Score5.9 out of 10
    N/ApCloud is a cloud- based digital asset management platform that provides access to all digital content including images,video, audio, documents, and more, anytime, anywhere, on any device. Users can keep important files safe and centralized in one place, and share with team members, clients, etc. across the globe with controlled access and permissions to the digital library. The vendor says that the product has a user-friendly interface that clearly shows where everything is located and…

    $29.97

    per month 3 users

    Sync.com

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ASync.com is a cloud storage provider that allows businesses to sync and backup files for versioning and collaboration. Sync.com includes a suite of features for managing backup and syncing settings.

    $6

    per month (billed annually) per user

    Pricing
    DropboxpCloudSync.com
    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
    pCloud Business
    $9.99
    per month per user (1 TB storage per user, 3+ users)
    Business Pro
    $19.98
    per month per user (2 TB storage per user, 3+ users)
    Pro Teams Standard
    $6
    per month (billed annually) per user
    Pro Teams+ Unlimited
    $15
    per month (billed annually) per user
    Enterprise
    Custom Pricing
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    DropboxpCloudSync.com
    Free Trial
    NoNoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Discount available for annual pricing.Pro Teams+ Unlimited is available on a monthly payment plan at $18 per user. Plans for Solo users also available.
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    DropboxpCloudSync.com
    Considered Multiple Products
    Dropbox
    Chose Dropbox
    pCloud has better user management. Mega has encryption. pCloud also offers a lot more generous storage than Dropbox. I like how pCloud offers you a virtual hard disk.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dropbox
    Of all the options we tried, Dropbox was at the top in terms of performance, reliability, and features.

    Nextcloud is a self-hosted solution, and is the system preferred by our IT department — mainly because it is free or has no annual subscription cost. However, it's UI is …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dropbox
    Sync is cheaper but seems very slow. Didn’t get too far with it.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dropbox
    more room to share file
    Incentivized
    Chose Dropbox
    - Dropbox beats Sync in every aspect, apart from pricing. - Google Drive has better search functionality, but otherwise lags behind Dropbox. - Apple iCloud is decent, but works only for Apple devices. Dropbox offers better sync features, controls, speed than all of these. I …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dropbox
    I use all of the drives shown as well as Dropbox. However, Dropbox is my mail file storage. I use it for Personal and Business items. Some of these items are stored in others as well, but in a different format and not as many. Also Dropbox has an affordable plan for the amount …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dropbox
    Dropbox is the easiest and most straight forward of the bunch. I tried every similar service but always end up coming back to Dropbox
    Incentivized
    Chose Dropbox
    iDrive and Sync don't remove files from your local storage once they've been unsynced, so it's less clear which files are available and which aren't. Plus Dropbox now selectively offloads files when they haven't been used in a while, so it's managing your storage usage for you …
    Incentivized
    Chose Dropbox
    I've tried pretty much all of them. In my opinion, Dropbox just works better; better web UI, faster syncing, compatible with more apps. Integrates into the OS better.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dropbox
    Ease of use and sharing are superior with Dropbox. We have better collaboration and storge amongst the team. Much easier to navigate and share documents amongst the organization.
    Incentivized
    Chose Dropbox
    Dropbox used to have an edge on Google Drive and OneDrive with its unlimited storage option. Now they're all about the same. Dropbox decided to add features and remove storage options, when just keeping the storage would have been much better for us. The new features are great, …
    Incentivized
    pCloud
    Chose pCloud
    The reason why we love pCloud over similar tools is because of its neat and clean interface. We also love options for file encryption through pCloud Crypto, which is unavailable on Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive. Also, the upload speed on pCloud is fantastic and it is a lot …
    Incentivized
    Chose pCloud
    pCloud has a wonderful UI that is very simple for anyone to use as compared to another device. It also has crypto technology which makes it highly secure and efficient. Other platform doesn't have that level of security in them. It also has great features to use like pCloud …
    Incentivized
    Chose pCloud
    Simply put because I have a great deal. Other than that I don't see much difference.
    Incentivized
    Chose pCloud
    pCloud offers much of the same for online storage but with super deals and valuable upgrades.
    Incentivized
    Chose pCloud
    When compared to other devices, pCloud offers a superb user interface that is incredibly simple for anyone to navigate. It also incorporates cryptographic technology, which makes it extremely safe and efficient. Other platforms do not have the same level of protection as ours, …
    Incentivized
    Chose pCloud
    pCloud does one thing really well; backup, archive, access, and share files & folders. It does not try to be many other things.
    Incentivized
    Chose pCloud
    pCloud's pricing is cheaper than alternatives. pCloud is modern and easy to understand.pCloud has mobile sync which is an amazing feature for me. Even it allows me to upload from a direct download link! pCloud has every feature that an average user required as a cloud backup or …
    Incentivized
    Sync.com
    Chose Sync.com
    Sync does an excellent job stacking up against the competitors. Like the others, Sync.com has an app that helps monitor files uploaded or downloaded into the cloud. Sync.com offers a free account that has a capacity of 6GB which is more than many of the other competitors. With …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    94%
    Would buy again
    1271 Answers
    92%
    Would buy again
    12 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    1067 Answers
    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
    12 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    1264 Answers
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    13 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    857 Answers
    83%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    10 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    992 Answers
    92%
    Implementation went as expected
    12 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    DropboxpCloudSync.com
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Dropbox and pCloud and Sync.com
    Feature
    Dropbox
    7.8
    1368 Ratings
    7% below category average
    pCloud
    -
    Ratings
    Sync.com
    -
    Ratings
    Versioning8.21140 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video files7.21118 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audio files7.71014 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document collaboration8.01190 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access control8.11266 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    File search7.21312 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Device sync7.91259 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Security & Administration
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Dropbox and pCloud and Sync.com
    Feature
    Dropbox
    8.0
    1297 Ratings
    8% below category average
    pCloud
    -
    Ratings
    Sync.com
    -
    Ratings
    User and role management7.41157 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    File organization8.51279 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Device management8.11138 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Platform
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Dropbox and pCloud and Sync.com
    Feature
    Dropbox
    7.9
    1286 Ratings
    9% below category average
    pCloud
    -
    Ratings
    Sync.com
    -
    Ratings
    Performance7.91275 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reliability8.21283 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Storage Reports7.5978 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Dropbox and pCloud and Sync.com
    Feature
    Dropbox
    -
    Ratings
    pCloud
    8.0
    2 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Sync.com
    -
    Ratings
    Dashboards00 Ratings10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings9.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data exportability00 Ratings5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Content analytics00 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    DAM Features
    Comparison of DAM Features features of Dropbox and pCloud and Sync.com
    Feature
    Dropbox
    -
    Ratings
    pCloud
    8.5
    4 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Sync.com
    -
    Ratings
    Uploading assets00 Ratings5.74 Ratings00 Ratings
    Downloading assets00 Ratings5.74 Ratings00 Ratings
    Categories00 Ratings9.12 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset storage00 Ratings10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset sharing00 Ratings8.64 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset search00 Ratings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Embed codes00 Ratings9.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Metadata00 Ratings8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Collections00 Ratings9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    User access00 Ratings9.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Related asset discovery00 Ratings9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Adobe Bridge
    Score8.5 out of 10
    IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Apple iCloud
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Cloudinary
    Score9 out of 10
    Apple iCloud
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
    ownCloud
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Acquia DAM (Widen)
    Score8 out of 10
    ownCloud
    Score9.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    DropboxpCloudSync.com
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.5
    (1404 ratings)
    5.7
    (13 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.2
    (44 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.5
    (543 ratings)
    5.7
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    8.8
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.2
    (40 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    8.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Professional Services
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    DropboxpCloudSync.com
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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
    Incentivized
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    pCloud
    I need to store and share a lot of files. These include videos and other documents. Before using pCloud, I constantly had to clean up and delete files from my hard drive to free up space for new files. Sharing files and also using files on my website is now easier with pCloud's public folder.
    Incentivized
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    Sync.com
    Sync.com is well suited for all organizations who want to both store & share files in the cloud. Sync.com is only good when dealing with a single account at a time. This means all projects need to reside on a single Sync.com location since there's no app solution currently available to monitor more than one cloud storage location.
    Incentivized
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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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    pCloud
    • pCloud helps us to store data very well and it is accessible from anywhere. It makes it easy for anyone to use it and secure the data. It is easy to upload data and access it while having a meeting with our client.
    • pCloud easily stores files from another platform as well like Google Drive or Dropbox. It easily exchanges information like images, videos, and documents. This feature is amazing as it gives access to files from other storage.
    • It had one feature known as pCloud Crypto which gives high-end security to the data when stored. It is highly secure and encrypted. It uses blockchain technology which requires a key to use called Crypto Pass to unlock your data. Really like it.
    Incentivized
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    Sync.com
    • Store files in the cloud.
    • Share files with others.
    • Have file version history.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    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.
    Incentivized
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    pCloud
    • pCloud provides a lot of wonderful features, however we've seen a few stutters when using the service
    • Every time we try to download a file, it fails to complete the process
    • The newly uploaded files are not being correctly synced automatically
    Incentivized
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    Sync.com
    • Provide an option on the desktop app to monitor more than a single account.
    • Offer a way to see deleted files on the app.
    Incentivized
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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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    pCloud
    No answers on this topic
    Sync.com
    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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    pCloud
    It is very easy to use, fast loading and the product team keeps adding updates. Like now I can listen to all my audiobooks from a playlist in pCloud. I am ask for files or send files easier than ever before. I also have access to all my files whereever I am.
    Incentivized
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    Sync.com
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Incentivized
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    pCloud
    No answers on this topic
    Sync.com
    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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    pCloud
    No answers on this topic
    Sync.com
    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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    pCloud
    No answers on this topic
    Sync.com
    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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    pCloud
    No answers on this topic
    Sync.com
    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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    pCloud
    No answers on this topic
    Sync.com
    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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    pCloud
    No answers on this topic
    Sync.com
    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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    pCloud
    The reason why we love pCloud over similar tools is because of its neat and clean interface. We also love options for file encryption through pCloud Crypto, which is unavailable on Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive. Also, the upload speed on pCloud is fantastic and it is a lot better than Dropbox or Google Drive
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    Sync.com
    Sync does an excellent job stacking up against the competitors. Like the others, Sync.com has an app that helps monitor files uploaded or downloaded into the cloud. Sync.com offers a free account that has a capacity of 6GB which is more than many of the other competitors. With security and version history, Sync.com is the software program to beat.
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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.
    Incentivized
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    pCloud
    No answers on this topic
    Sync.com
    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.
    Incentivized
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    pCloud
    No answers on this topic
    Sync.com
    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.
    Incentivized
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    pCloud
    No answers on this topic
    Sync.com
    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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    pCloud
    • pCloud had worked very well for us. It had given the best service and features to us whenever we needed our data. It was there safe and secure.
    • The Synchronization issue is there with pCloud Data Storage. It needs to be updated by the developers if possible.
    • pCloud has helped us with the improvement of our business requirements, as it makes our work easier and fast enough to deliver the project details on time to clients.
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    Sync.com
    • Sync.com has major ROI in not having to invest in more storage space on premise.
    • Files on Sync.com are all secure and are backed up so we don't need to spend the time doing backups.
    • Sync.com does an excellent job of allowing us to share files with others by just entering their email address.
    Incentivized
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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.

    pCloud Screenshots

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