Item: Dropbox
Rating: 8
Author: Mads Engel

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Dropbox is where we back up everything and share all files. It's part of my daily media workflow and I love how the desktop app makes it easy to share files among different workstations. I use it to sync and backup finished projects and to create the archive for our company.

Pros and Cons

Syncing
File sharing
Search

Delays in understanding the amount of space available
Should be easier to recognize duplicates
"shortcuts" function leaves something to be desired

Return on Investment

saved us on more expensive cloud storage
saves us from shipping physical hard drives
great for delivering to clients

Alternatives Considered

I didn't research alternatives - Box is the only other but it is too expensive

Key Insights

Do you think Dropbox delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Dropbox's feature set?

Yes

Did Dropbox live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Dropbox go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Dropbox again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Frame.io, Google Drive, Backblaze Business Backup

Likelihood to Recommend

Great for production studios, like ours, and for teams that are remote. We have staff located across the country and do remote shoots and it works great for sharing files. I haven't used it for feedback purposes but it works that way as well. I also like using it for sharing files with clients.

Small Media Studio Loves Dropbox

Overall Satisfaction with Dropbox