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Compare Dropbox and Microsoft OneDrive for Business 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (38.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$9.99 Per Month
$5 user/month
Dropbox
Star Rating
(29,683)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$9.99 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 8 pricing plansMicrosoft OneDrive for Business
Star Rating
(9,810)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$5 user/month
Browse all 5 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Dropbox excels in file sharing capabilities, with a score of 9.2, while Microsoft OneDrive for Business follows closely with a score of 9.0. Reviewers mention that Dropbox's "shared links" feature is particularly user-friendly, making collaboration seamless.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft OneDrive for Business has a slight edge in security, scoring 9.0 compared to Dropbox's 8.8. Users appreciate OneDrive's robust security features, including advanced encryption and compliance with enterprise-level security standards.
- Users on G2 highlight Dropbox's superior ease of use, scoring 9.0 against OneDrive's 8.6. Reviewers say that Dropbox's intuitive interface and straightforward navigation make it a favorite among small businesses, while OneDrive's integration with Microsoft Office is noted as a strong point for enterprise users.
- G2 users report that Microsoft OneDrive for Business outperforms Dropbox in cross-system integration, scoring 8.1 compared to Dropbox's 7.6. Reviewers mention that OneDrive's seamless integration with other Microsoft products enhances productivity for teams already using the Microsoft ecosystem.
- Users say that Dropbox shines in performance and reliability, with a score of 9.0, while OneDrive scores 8.8. Reviewers mention that Dropbox's consistent uptime and fast file syncing are significant advantages for users who rely on real-time access to their files.
- Reviewers mention that while both products offer good mobile apps, Dropbox scores slightly higher at 8.6 compared to OneDrive's 8.5. Users appreciate Dropbox's mobile app for its ease of access and functionality, allowing for efficient file management on the go.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Dropbox
Plus
$9.99
Per Month
Use Dropbox Plus to save and share more files. Store, share, and send larger files. Plus helps you save hard drive space, so you can focus on getting work done. Learn more at dropbox.com/plus
- 2 TB of storage
- Connect all the devices you need
- Automatically back up all your devices
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
1 TB of OneDrive storage
$5
user/month
Includes 1TB of OneDrive per user.
Free Trial
Dropbox
Free Trial is available
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
25,486
8.9
7,944
Ease of Use
9.0
25,884
8.6
8,000
Ease of Setup
9.1
7,817
8.7
1,768
Ease of Admin
8.9
5,298
8.5
1,491
Quality of Support
8.6
18,360
8.4
6,184
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
4,903
8.7
1,424
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
25,429
8.1
7,747
Features by Category
File Management
8.9
21194
8.7
6130
8.6
21289
8.6
6150
9.0
21319
8.8
6223
8.6
20820
8.6
6019
8.6
19525
8.5
5137
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
7.4
58
7.7
71
7.8
57
8.2
72
7.8
57
7.7
72
Collaboration
8.7
19611
8.7
5448
9.2
21748
9.0
6286
8.0
18253
8.4
5534
8.2
17210
8.4
4864
Administration
8.6
16069
8.7
4067
8.7
16022
8.9
4342
8.6
15664
8.7
3995
8.7
15870
8.8
3998
7.8
17123
8.7
4370
8.2
15239
8.7
3706
8.8
16865
9.0
4468
Platform
8.5
9432
8.9
1099
9.0
10416
8.8
1435
8.3
9341
8.5
1131
8.3
9247
8.7
1135
8.1
8872
8.5
928
Editing
7.4
316
Not enough data
7.4
311
Not enough data
7.3
306
Not enough data
7.3
305
Not enough data
7.3
305
Not enough data
7.4
309
Not enough data
7.5
304
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
319
Not enough data
8.7
319
Not enough data
8.3
312
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
305
Not enough data
6.9
303
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Dropbox and Microsoft OneDrive for Business are categorized as Cloud Content Collaboration
Unique Categories
Dropbox is categorized as Video Editing
Microsoft OneDrive for Business has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Dropbox
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
6.0%
Information Technology and Services
5.8%
Computer Software
4.8%
Education Management
4.7%
Higher Education
4.6%
Other
74.2%
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Education Management
5.7%
Higher Education
5.3%
Computer Software
5.1%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Other
69.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Dropbox
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Cris R.
Verified User in Market Research
My manager sent me the link to his DropBox, I’m able to send in the files daily. Using Dropbox on my laptop is super convenient, no need to mail out SD cards anymore.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Neil J.
Verified User in Management Consulting
Sync can sometimes throttle network bandwidth. Have to mirror the entire folder on your hard drive. Would be better if you could selectively sync files.
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Daniel J.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Microsoft's SkyDrive is a decent option, especially if you're in the Windows ecosystem. It is well integrated in to Microsoft Office and offers a decent amount of storage space. The syncing seems reliable and their online editors for Office documents is...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Mike J.
Verified User in Oil & Energy
EVERYTHING My client had approximately 30 GB in 25,000 files stored in Dropbox. We migrated them into OneDrive for Business. Here are some gotchas discovered along the way: It's not just a file system. It's really a SharePoint Document Library behind...
Cris R.
Verified User in Market Research
My manager sent me the link to his DropBox, I’m able to send in the files daily. Using Dropbox on my laptop is super convenient, no need to mail out SD cards anymore.
Daniel J.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Microsoft's SkyDrive is a decent option, especially if you're in the Windows ecosystem. It is well integrated in to Microsoft Office and offers a decent amount of storage space. The syncing seems reliable and their online editors for Office documents is...
Neil J.
Verified User in Management Consulting
Sync can sometimes throttle network bandwidth. Have to mirror the entire folder on your hard drive. Would be better if you could selectively sync files.
Mike J.
Verified User in Oil & Energy
EVERYTHING My client had approximately 30 GB in 25,000 files stored in Dropbox. We migrated them into OneDrive for Business. Here are some gotchas discovered along the way: It's not just a file system. It's really a SharePoint Document Library behind...
Discussions
Please increase space
8 comments
LJ
There is a place to pick the size of your dropbox space. There is a limited amount for free and then you can choose price ranges and space sizes. They use...Read more
it is not possible to manage multiple Dropbox accounts from a single desktop.
7 comments
DB
You can share individual files, it is not limited to folders. in viewing files share is one of the pop up options available if you hover over a file...Read more
What are the features of Dropbox?
7 comments
PC
1. Easily upload files from your computer or cell phone.
2. Create as many folders as you need to organize your files.
3. Share images and files with...Read more
This is a subjective question and depends on individual needs and preferences. Dropbox is known for its simplicity and ease of use, while OneDrive offers seamless integration with Microsoft Office and Windows. Consider your specific requirements, such as storage capacity, collaboration features, and compatibility with other tools, to determine which is better for you.
14 comments
JM
One drive is the best. It is very secure and user friendly. Read more
Yes, you can save both pictures and documents in OneDrive.
6 comments
JJ
Yes, you can save pictures to OneDrive. In fact, you can save all sorts of file types as long as you have the space to do so. Read more
Is there any way to see your files on the web?
6 comments
JJ
Visit https://onedrive.live.com and sign in.Read more
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