Versatile and reliable -- my work depends on it
November 04, 2025
Versatile and reliable -- my work depends on it
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Dropbox
Use Dropbox for sharing research documents and drafts among colleagues. Improvements over the years to Dropbox's tracking of who has a file open, and alerts to avoid conflicting versions, have helped immensely. I used to use this also for sharing readings and the like among students for classes; better course-management platforms have made that use less necessary.
Pros
- share documents
- maintain version history
- allow access across platforms/devices
Cons
- still get some conflicting versions
- clearer information on what gets synced across users vs adjustable by each (e.g. folder names/structures)
- sharing and unsharing is sometimes a bit fussier than it might be
- Has made collaboration more feasible
- Has helped my own file storage/organization immensely
- Has made it super easy to switch among computers/devices, working either online or downloading my files
I don't use Dropbox for forms at all; not sure how I would do so. But Google Forms has its own real shortcomings, so I would be happy to try out a Dropbox alternative! The most useful improvements for me would be in facilitating cloning prior forms (e.g. for iterative, but separate, surveys) and more user-friendly options in how results are delivered.
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
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