Amazon WorkDocs vs Dropbox comparison

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Amazon WorkDocs and Dropbox based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out what your peers are saying about Dropbox, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and others in Content Collaboration Platforms.

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Categories and Ranking

Amazon WorkDocs

Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms

3rd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

8.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Dropbox

Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms

1st

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Storage (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Content Collaboration Platforms category, the mindshare of Amazon WorkDocs is 9.4%, down from 14.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Dropbox is 7.9%, down from 11.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Daulath Alikhan

Deputy General Manager at a government with 51-200 employees

A great collaboration service for small organizations

The synchronization should be simplified. Other solutions like Dropbox and OneDrive have apps. I tried using the mobile version, but it didn't work properly, that needs to be improved. It was cumbersome. It's a good solution for a small organization like ours, but it really depends on your use-cases and the size of your organization. I had a very bitter experience with their mobile app. It was challenging to even download it and once I did, I wasn't even able to log into my system. The mobile app needs to improved for easy use.

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Edgar Paez

Measurement Manager at A3E Ingenieros

Work from anywhere and backup easily while being practical

I recommend Dropbox, yet not for all of the features it has. I am a basic user. In a personal mode, we have about 100 employees, and maybe 20 of them use Dropbox as a personal backup system. ShareFile is more secure than Dropbox. Five years ago, ShareFile was qualified as having better security control, access privilege management, and version control recovery, among many features that we were using for private documentation. Overall, I would rate Dropbox an eight out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"This solution is great for inviting and sharing documents with other users."

"File syncing is the most valuable feature. I use it every day to sync files across to the cloud."

"It offers security, accessibility, and user-friendly features."

"Offers great flexibility."

"The scalability is great for us."

"The solution is very fast and simple. If I want to share a file I can put it on the cloud or on-premise. It's user-friendly."

"Dropbox allows me to organize files well. I can name files in such a way as to lead students to the right destination."

"I can use the cloud version for storage and easy retrieval."

"The security features of the product for data protection are good. I rate the security part a ten out of ten."

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Cons

"I had a very bitter experience with their mobile app."

"Currently, it permits up to five users, but for larger families, it would be beneficial to have a more flexible offering."

"The pricing could be better and/or more clear. Right now, they have a strange way of splitting pricing. It's a bit complicated and not clear for users."

"I'd rate the scalability maybe a seven out of ten. Once I stop paying, it is an issue."

"The scalability of the product is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."

"Dropbox, like many file sharing tools, needs to synch to a local hard drive. That is a bit difficult with 5TB Dropbox content."

"2 Gb of free space and then a not so cheap subscription (also if the competitors have similar proposals for customers)."

"Dropbox needs to increase its storage."

"I find it a little hard to organize my Dropbox folders on my mobile device."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's cheaper compared to similar products available"

"We are using the unlicensed free version of Dropbox."

"Given the price and limitations, there are more competitive options available."

"I don't pay any licensing costs."

"There is a subscription-based pricing model and I pay monthly."

"I need to pay towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. The solution is expensive."

"I am on a monthly subscription for the solution and I am somewhat satisfied with the pricing. However, the price could a bit better."

"We are using the free version of Dropbox which has approximately two gigabytes of data capacity."

"The solution is paid for annually."

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Questions from the Community

Does Amazon WorkDocs offer any unique advantages over SharePoint?

Amazon WorkDocs offers the following advantages over SharePoint: It is a fully managed service, meaning that Amazon takes care of the underlying infrastructure and maintenance. It is more scalab...

What do you like most about Dropbox?

For me, the biggest thing is version history. I can easily go back and view older versions.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dropbox?

We are using the free version of Dropbox.

What needs improvement with Dropbox?

One area of improvement would be to allow multiple users to edit a file simultaneously and see edits in real time, similar to OneDrive. In Dropbox, once a file is opened on one system, it locks the...

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Compared 31% of the time

Microsoft Office SharePoint Server vs Amazon WorkDocs

Compared 27% of the time

Google Workspace vs Amazon WorkDocs

Compared 13% of the time

Microsoft OneDrive vs Amazon WorkDocs

Compared 10% of the time

ShareFile vs Amazon WorkDocs

Compared 2% of the time

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Compared 14% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

Tresorit vs Dropbox

Compared 3% of the time

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Overview

Amazon WorkDocs is a fully managed, secure content creation, storage, and collaboration service. With Amazon WorkDocs, you can easily create, edit, and share content, and because it’s stored centrally on AWS, access it from anywhere on any device. Amazon WorkDocs makes it easy to collaborate with others, and lets you easily share content, provide rich feedback, and collaboratively edit documents. You can use Amazon WorkDocs to retire legacy file share infrastructure by moving file shares to the cloud. Amazon WorkDocs lets you integrate with your existing systems, and offers a rich API so that you can develop your own content-rich applications. Amazon WorkDocs is built on AWS, where your content is secured on the world's largest cloud infrastructure.

With Amazon WorkDocs, there are no upfront fees or commitments. You pay only for active user accounts, and the storage you use. Amazon WorkDocs provides a 30-day free trial with 1 TB of storage per user for up to 50 users.

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Dropbox is utilized for storing and sharing files, synchronizing documents across multiple devices, and ensuring data backups for both personal and professional use.

Users rely on Dropbox for collaborating on projects, managing personal storage, and exchanging files. It is often used for file version control, meeting notes, and as a central storage unit. Dropbox provides seamless data access across desktops, laptops, mobiles, and the cloud. It is valued for its accessibility, synchronization, strong security, user-friendly interface, robust sharing capabilities, Microsoft Office integration, efficient performance, and reliable storage. It supports multiple users, real-time editing, offers backup options, and has free usage tiers. Dropbox manages large files, maintains version history, and allows external sharing without extra costs. However, there are areas for improvement in security and privacy, pricing, storage capacity, and tool integration. Users experience synchronization issues, limited collaboration features, and a need for better real-time editing. Improvements are also desired in mobile access, search functionality, and setup complexity, alongside better performance and scalability.

What are Dropbox's most important features?

Easy accessibility from any device
Seamless synchronization
Strong security
User-friendly interface
Robust sharing capabilities
Integration with Microsoft Office
Efficient performance
Reliable storage
Real-time editing support
Backup options and free usage tiers

What are the benefits or ROI to look for in reviews?

Seamless data access across devices
Enhanced collaboration on projects
Strong security measures
Efficient document management
Real-time editing for teamwork
Cost efficiency with free tiers
Reliability in storage and backups

Dropbox is implemented diversely across industries, including legal, healthcare, and media. Legal firms use it for secure document storage and sharing. Healthcare professionals rely on it for maintaining patient records while ensuring compliance with privacy laws. Media companies utilize Dropbox for collaborative projects and managing large multimedia files efficiently.

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