Dropbox vs. OneDrive: Why creative teams choose Dropbox

OneDrive works for basic storage, but Dropbox is built for teamwork. Its versatility lets you easily handle hundreds of file types, including large and rich media files that OneDrive can’t support.

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21x faster

to upload large folders

with 10,000 1 KB files, based on a 2023 Principled Technologies study*

78% faster

to upload a 250 MB file

based on a 2023 Principled Technologies study*

16x faster

to upload large folders

with 10,000 1 KB files on a PC, based on a 2023 Principled Technologies study*

Dropbox outperforms OneDrive

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Better for collaboration

With advanced, intuitive collaboration tools that work across ecosystems, Dropbox makes working together simple.

Faster and easier to sync large files

Upload more data per day with Dropbox—up to 2 TB, compared to just 250 GB with OneDrive—and save time syncing updates to large files.

Fits better into your workflow

Dropbox pairs your favorite Desktop and online apps with the power and convenience of cloud storage.

Security you can depend on

With multiple layers of protection, Dropbox keeps your data safe and ensures that you’re always in control of who can access your content.

Dropbox vs. OneDrive

Sometimes, you just need to upload a really big file. With a maximum of just 250 GB per upload, OneDrive may run into trouble when working with raw video or large project folders. Meanwhile, Dropbox is ready to handle anything you throw at it—with 2 TB available per upload.

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Don’t let storage limits stifle your team’s productivity. Dropbox team plans start at 9 TB of storage for three or more users, whereas OneDrive only offers 1 TB per user through Microsoft 365 Business.

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Don’t get stuck waiting for one task to finish before starting the next. Dropbox allows you to upload and download files simultaneously, without any disruption to your workflow. With OneDrive, on the other hand, you’ll have no choice but to sit and wait.

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First impressions start the moment a download link arrives in your client’s inbox. With fully customizable branding on file transfer download pages, you can add a little flair to your delivery, and give your clients confidence from the very first second.

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With Dropbox Sign, adding or requesting a signature on a document in your cloud storage is simple and integrated. With OneDrive, you’ll be stuck looking for a third-party tool that you’re willing to trust with your sensitive documents.

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Dropbox Replay makes gathering and implementing feedback on videos simple. Just share a link to your edit in Replay and watch as reviewers leave frame-accurate comments and annotations on your video. Better yet, they can see each other’s comments, meaning you spend less time navigating conflicting feedback, and more time stimulating helpful discussion between reviewers.

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“Before choosing Dropbox, we checked out the competition: Microsoft OneDrive. But it lacked the scalability we needed. Dropbox never runs out of space.”

Brooks BaskinCEO and Founder of 2B Living

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“The primary reason for using Dropbox is because the multiple devices I use run on different operating systems… Without Dropbox, maintaining files would have been a nightmare, as other options available in the market like OneDrive and Google Drive don't offer a Unix version. Additionally, they are costlier compared to Dropbox. I can be assured of one thing: Dropbox will stay with me until my death.”

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Praveen K.Senior Manager and Head of Clinical Sciences

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“Ease of sync, available on every platform. It's an incredible utility that everyone needs. I use Dropbox practically every day for file sharing, backing up important documents, and with Logseq for my personal notes. There are other similar tools like Google Drive and OneDrive, but I find Dropbox to be the easiest, fastest, and most reliable.”

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Matthew G.Senior Product Marketing Manager, Small Business

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Collaboration across ecosystems, done right

Juggling Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 for projects can be chaotic, especially with large files. Dropbox brings everything you need into one place, simplifying collaboration so your team can preview, manage, and deliver any file type on any device without switching platforms. Work seamlessly across ecosystems like Google Docs and Microsoft Word, with files stored in one place. Collaborate in real time on Microsoft 365 files without conflicts or interruptions.

If you need to access your files on the go, you can share, transfer, and preview files anytime, anywhere with the Dropbox mobile app.

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Faster, reliable syncing for large files

Dropbox is tailored to content creators, allowing uploads as large as 2 TB—ideal for massive CAD files and 4K video. In comparison, OneDrive has a 250 GB limit.

With industry-leading sync, Dropbox makes it easy to access and share your files from anywhere, on any device or operating system. Plus, the incremental backup functionality updates only the parts of large files that change, saving time and eliminating long waits for transfers.

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Fits into your workflow

Use your favorite audio and video tools, right from Dropbox:

Adobe Premiere Rush: edit and post to your social accounts faster, on any device.
WeVideo: create, edit and publish videos, and auto-export your projects to Dropbox for sharing.
Otter.ai: record and transcribe meetings, including speaker identification.
Simon Says: transcribe media in 100 languages and export directly to editing timelines.
Davinci Resolve: integrates into Dropbox Replay, so you can review Replay comments on your edit timeline in Resolve.
LumaFusion: edit content on the go and sync it straight from Dropbox. Edits are posted easily to Replay for review.
Sprout Social: streamline social publishing to amplify reach.

Dropbox also integrates with many more popular apps.

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Security you can depend on

OneDrive users with advanced file transfer needs often rely on tools like WeTransfer, but these lack the same level of security and control that an enterprise-grade tool like Dropbox has.

With single sign-on (SSO) integration, IT admins can enable seamless identity management across Microsoft 365 and Dropbox.

Key Dropbox security features include:

Account security, multi-factor authentication and device management.
Advanced sharing controls, password protection, expiry dates and easy revocation of files and folders.
Recover files, folders and older versions of content.
Dropbox meets global regulatory standards, including GDPR, and helps with HIPAA compliance.

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