All Dropbox Paper Reviews
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Rick
Marketing and Advertising, 2 - 10 employees
Used less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
Reviewed May 2021
Sometimes less is more
Joseph Clogene
Verified reviewer
Internet, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed March 2023
"Dropbox Paper: a task management solution for simple projects and small teams
My overall experience using Dropbox Paper was very positive. I found the user interface to be intuitive and easy to navigate, which allowed me to get started quickly without the need for extensive training. In addition, I found the real-time collaboration feature very useful for working with other team members, as it allowed us to work on the same document simultaneously and avoid versioning issues.
PROSReal-time collaboration: Dropbox Paper allows multiple people to work on a document at the same time, in real time. This means that everyone can see the changes made to the document in real time, making collaboration easier.
CONSStorage limitations: Dropbox Paper offers limited storage space, which can be a problem if you work with many large files. In this case, you may have to pay for additional storage space.
Reason for choosing Dropbox Paper
Real-time collaboration: Dropbox Paper offers real-time collaboration functionality, which means you and your team can work on the same document simultaneously, without having to worry about version conflicts.
Anonymous
501-1,000 employees
Used more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
2
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed February 2021
Simple, sometimes too much
I was using Paper in the previous company, and I remember that I liked it as long as I was able to find what I was looking for.
PROSI liked the easiness of using the app. It's really simple to create a document, edit it, and even share it within the organization. It has a quite dynamic development.
CONSFiles organization and search. Unless you are the master of structures, you may find it hard to find a document among hundreds of others. What's more, it's sometimes hard to tell what Paper is really for: it's not exactly a good replacement for Google Docs, neither as for documentation tools like Confluence or Notion. The simplicity has its price.
Reasons for switching to Dropbox Paper
Confluence was suffering from a few annoying bugs and is not as user-friendly as Paper.
Laura
Market Research, 11-50 employees
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed July 2019
Has a lot of potential!
I work on a marketing team and I have started building my marketing plans directly in Paper for the to-do list functionality. I wish it had a regular calendar option though! Overall, it is a useful tool that is helpful for project management when collaborating.
PROSI think the Dropbox Paper feature is fairly new. It has a great general layout where you have the ability to create tables, explain the document, make a to-do list and tag people plus make a timeline. You can highlight text or leave comments directly in the document which makes tracking progress and decisions super easy.
CONSI really wish the to-do list had a capability to automotically put the dates in chronological order and add them to the timeline. Right now the option is there, but it is all manual. Plus, I could use more highlight color options for color coding!
Reasons for switching to Dropbox Paper
We were filling up our Basecamp storage and were looking for an option with a better search and organization capabilities. We still use Basecamp in conjunction with Dropbox.
Shanda
Consumer Services, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed November 2019
Aesthetically Pleasing Design
Dropbox paper is super easy to learn to navigate and use. With all of the choices available to you, you can make some pretty aesthetically-pleasing documents! If the people you'll be sharing with appreciate that sort of thing, I highly recommend giving it a try.
PROSOne of the greatest things about Dropbox Paper is that it gives you the freedom to design your documents precisely the way you want. As a result, you can make some very stunning documents!
CONSSince a lot of the people I was sharing the documents with preferred how easy it was to use Google Docs instead, I didn't end up using it as frequently as I would have preferred.
Reasons for switching to Dropbox Paper
I thought it would be easier to share and I really enjoyed the level of customization possible.
David
Security and Investigations, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed December 2022
Handy
I'd describe it as a "live notebook", it's quite the handy-dandy little software. We can work together in real time, no matter where we're actually sitting. The highlight is the versatility, use it for anything from tasks to schedules to whiteboards.
CONSThe mobile app could use some sprucing up. Otherwise, no complaints.
Reasons for switching to Dropbox Paper
Dropbox paper was something new and intriguing. I was interested to see what benefits it held.
Aaron
Education Management, 51-200 employees
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed July 2021
Interactive documents
I like being able to bring my documents to life. Much less boring than plain old word processors.
PROSWe can create documents that are interactive and it adds a whole new level to word documents.
CONSI wish it had more features like Microsoft Word. But it does ok with the basics.
Reason for choosing Dropbox Paper
Much more simpler and we already have lots of documents saved to Dropbox.
Nicholas
Medical Practice, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed November 2021
Helps to replace Google drive
This is a very easy platform to use for collaboration and task delegation. It functions in an analogous manner to that of Google drive.
CONSNot as many functionalities as Google drive but very easy to use and accomplish tasks.
Reasons for switching to Dropbox Paper
To try something new, always looking for new alternatives to optimize work.
Becky
Consumer Services, 11-50 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2023
Good experience
Dropbox paper is great when collaborating as a team.
PROSI use Dropbox paper for meeting notes, project plans, event plans, and other miscellaneous documents. The integration with Dropbox makes it a good option for teams and collaboration because it's easy to safely and securely share documents. It's easy to organize, format, and edit documents as well.Now I can turn any document into a template on Dropbox paper. That's a big deal because I can quickly get the exact document that I need and use it anytime. Just click the "Templatize" icon. It will be shareable as well. That's so much simpler than the old method of clearing information and re-entering.
CONSDropbox is a little more expensive than it's competitors. Additionally, I like the security of sharing with Dropbox, however sometimes I need to share with someone who does not have a Dropbox account and I want to drop those security measures for that particular instance. It's difficult to do that.
Alan
Verified reviewer
Financial Services, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed August 2023
It is the best tool or platform for creating documents.
I'm making folders to organize my documents and make them available from any device, and it also allows me to work with others. Any file we work on is automatically saved, so there is never a problem with data loss. Instead of overwriting it, Dropbox creates another version for changes we make to documents, allowing us to seamlessly revert any written changes by going to a previous version of the document, which is useful when writing code and running into errors while expanding it. It solves our problem of finding a location to store all of our information; it's simple to organize and generate documents; and I enjoy making folders.
PROSDropbox Paper is a simple and easy platform for producing papers and communicating with others; it takes little to no time to set up documents, and users have the option to personalize documents to meet their own needs. You may import material from other websites, such as photographs, movies, and GIFs. It is a comprehensive collaboration tool, and one of the finest features is list generation; you may have to-do lists, bulleted lists, numbered lists, and so on.
CONSThe UI may be difficult to use, and it's not always straightforward to discover the functions I require. Furthermore, the Dropbox role does not always function properly with other apps, so I have to troubleshoot a few times.
joel
Verified reviewer
Information Technology and Services, 1 employee
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed December 2023
the easiest-to-use collaborative document creation platform
Real-time remote collaboration of a team of users, with the possibility of suggestions, comments and modifications
CONSI think that compared to other word processing tools, Paper may lack some advanced features such as more complex layout options and more detailed tracking of changes.
Arlene
Hospital & Health Care, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed July 2021
Storing and sharing of files in Dropbox
Designing a simpler approach to keep files in sync was part of making work better for individuals. Today, it entails creating solutions that decrease busywork so you may concentrate on the important tasks. The majority of productivity tools obstruct your progress. They ding, distract, and disturb the flow of your team, so you spend your days hopping between apps and tracking down feedback. It's a waste of time, not the important stuff. This is something we want to fix. I believe that there is a better way to work. Dropbox makes it easier for people to stay organized, stay focused, and communicate with their teams.
PROSDropbox's key benefit is that it is absolutely free. There are no hidden fees or extra expenses after you begin using the service. When you sign up for a Dropbox account, you get two gigabytes (GB) of storage space for free. This is a generous amount of storage. There are, however, ways to expand your area without spending a dime. Sending Dropbox fan mail, connecting your Dropbox to social media, and urging family, friends, and other individuals to join Dropbox are all examples of these ways. Dropbox allows you to share files. All you have to do is place the files in a folder that is designated for sharing with certain users or the general public to do this. Dropbox is also an excellent platform for storing and backing up data. This implies that if your computer or smartphone fails or is lost, you can simply access all of the files stored on it using Dropbox. This will save you a lot of time and effort.
CONSThe security of the files is one of the tool's drawbacks. Dropbox's security has been called into question. There have been a number of instances of servers being hacked and data being stolen. As a result, any sensitive information stored on Dropbox should be kept safe. The encryption used to protect user data on Dropbox is currently only known by the developers. Users are not permitted to encrypt their information before uploading it to Dropbox.
Bram
Computer Software, 201-500 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed April 2020
Superb note-taking tool
I've used Paper as a personal and professional note-taking app for the past few years. I see it as mainly a competitor to Evernote and Confluence, however it is superior to both in my opinion. The collaboration tools are excellent and the 'to-do' list is sufficiently powerful for the majority of use-cases. For myself, the best features are the fact that it uses normal markdown syntax and supports latex equations. All you need is a web-browser to use it and the mobile app is very solid. The app is simple, but it makes excellent design choices and as a result, anyone can use it immediately. Low barrier-to-entry and simplicity are exactly what I want from a note-taking/collaboration tool, so I would highly recommend it. It's not a replacement for a word processor, nor does it intend to be.
PROSSimplicity, markdown syntax, latex markup, web content embedding, cross-platform
CONSI would like footnotes and references. Performance stutters with very large documents.
Reasons for switching to Dropbox Paper
Poor cross-platform support
Bobbi
Verified reviewer
Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Used monthly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed April 2023
A product without a clear purpose
I've mostly used Dropbox Paper for document storage and some collaboration in the past and it's been fine. We still keep some of our documents here and it's reasonably easy to file and organise these documents.
CONSI feel that I've never fully understood the unique purpose of Dropbox Paper and so probably haven't made the most of it. It seems to me that it's superceded by other tools that are more successful and therefore I haven't had a good reason to use it more extensively. We use the Google suite, Notion and Linear more extensively for the features that Dropbox Paper offers.
Caryn
Construction, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2022
Can't live without
It literally has NEVER let me down and I rely on it heavily. I absolutely love it and makes my life so ,much easier. It has honestly been a lifesaver.
PROSOver the years I have used this product with many types of OS and it has been seemless each time I have implemented. It is critical to the business survival as well as my personal use. I absolutely love it and would recommend it and have many times.
CONSActually, there is nothing I can think of in which makes me question the product, seriously.
Anonymous
2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed January 2023
Easy to use interface
Very glad to come across this app, makes the online docs look more accessible and ensures proper security. Thumbs up.
PROSIt’s icons and extensions make it easy to use, it has important components that help prioritize docs according to their importance. Mobile access on android and ios is up to standard too.
CONSNot at the moment, I like everything because it helps make my work easier although, you need a drop box account to use this.
Nir
Information Technology and Services, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
3
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed December 2022
Web based docs alternative, but not ready for mass collaboration
The idea of having yet another, private docs alternative. The UI is invisible (in a good way).
CONSThe paper docs can't be opened from the client, but have to open a new web tab beats the purpose of "synching" documents.
Sanel
Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed August 2019
Dropbox - Another Great Collaboration Tool
A very good product overall.
PROSEasy to use collaborate. Great in professional and educational environments. Able to manage project easily and seamlessly. Consolidated project aspects easily.
CONSMobile app could use an offline mode. Can also be replaced with Google Drive for a free experience if you're willing to sacrifice some of the more advanced features and consolidation of project details.
Kristi
Insurance, 11-50 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2019
Easy to Share Files among Users
I think the products works for what we do. If there were many people on the file, constantly saving changes it would not be a good fit, but this is not the case for us.
PROSThe admin can put documents in the box at any time and I can make changes as I go. It makes file sharing so easy for all involved. Several people can be on one file at a time.
CONSWhen more than one person is on the file and an individual saves changes, it makes a whole new file. It is often confusing as to which is the most up to date file at that point.
Sherry
Verified reviewer
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2019
Dropbox
My overall experience with Dropbox has been good. The ability to upload files for suppliers to retrieve and quote parts I need versus having to physically send the hard copy files through the US mail, delaying receiving quotes.
PROSWhat I like most about Dropbox is the max upload size.
CONSWhat I like least about Dropbox is not being able to hide private files.
Ellie
Education Management, 10,000+ employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed January 2020
Best Product Ever
Dropbox is the best way to access documents from anywhere and share with others regardless of what type of document you are saving. You don't have to just use Microsoft Word or just use PDF's, you can save and share anything.
CONSNo problems- love Dropbox with all my heart.
Anonymous
1 employee
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed November 2019
Easy to use
I really like how the software allows you to do automatic updates. This saves so much valueable time because the files I selected are set up to automatically back up even while I am running other programs.
CONSI do not like the size limits for the value.
Petra
Translation and Localization, 1 employee
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed March 2020
An online shared "big sheet of paper" to be creative and have fun
I love the funny design, support and functionality of Dropbox Paper. It becomes a tool, I can not imagine to work without.
PROSI have got a great experience using this tool. I love the shorcuts, which help me to work more efficiently and creatively there. I love the way how its automatically connected with my business Dropbox. The easiness and fluidity of sharing and collaborating with colleagues from another country is a pure magic.
CONSSometimes, I am getting lost in my Paper files. Probably I just need to learn more about organizing them in Dropbox Paper. So, there is some learning curve for sure.
Akinwale
Construction, 11-50 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed July 2019
Dropbox for cloud storage
I have been using dropbox for a while now and it's quite interesting, am good with the 2gb free storage.
PROSOne of the best cloud storage I have used. It has greatly reduced my paper works. I have access to my data anywhere, anytime.
CONSDropbox is quite expensive to run because of the cost of data. working on those file on the cloud and saving it again cost much
Daniela
Entertainment, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2019
Very useful platform to exchange documents
We need to collect permits from several instances and share all the documents in Dropbox. It is very convenient when you have folders for each event, you can keep track of deadlines, stages of task completion, etc.
PROSWe use it to prepare and share document for fireworks show and other event. It's easy to attach a document and anyone else who has access to the folder for this event can see it and to know what happens.
CONSSometimes it is not so easy to reach and to see document from phone, but this is not do big problem.