Dropbox offers a simplified way to store files sharing, synchronization and sharing across devices for over 700 million registered users around the world. While it is still a popular option for both businesses and individuals there are a number of reasons that could cause users to explore other options.
Dropbox isn’t the best choice for all businesses, particularly those that share large amounts of images and videos with their clients. Finding videos or photos on Dropbox can be a hassle due to the lack of metadata support. The user is often left to rely solely on the name of the folder or file. These can be difficult to remember, and are difficult to sort through. Additionally, Dropbox only retains past versions of files for a period of 30 days (on its free plan) or up to 365 calendar days on paid plans.
The most effective alternatives to Dropbox are designed with features that address different business needs. Bynder, for example, is an image management program that can help organizations manage shared media files more efficiently and also invent.
Other notable Dropbox competitors include Google Drive and iCloud Drive both of which provide a central location for file storage that is accessible at any time on multiple platforms. In addition to allowing collaborative editing, iCloud Drive offers users numerous other tools for productivity that can streamline work. Additionally, Google Drive offers advanced search capabilities that include “search chips” that suggest documents in the search bar as you type. They also allow for refined searches using dates or types of documents.
