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
11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed May 2022
So simple, but very power for organization and task coordination
Paper is, for my team, the ideal replacement for hardcopy notes and simple assignments. Too many alternatives try doing too much in a small window of use. Dropbox Paper keeps you connected, on the same page, and mobile when need be.
PROSThe most powerful feature for us (working in software) has been the simplistic yet powerful markup and shortcuts system. The formatting is so easy to use but also isn't restricted to one method, allowing more mouse-centric or keyboard-oriented users flexability.
CONSI wouldn't mind seeing a dedicated desktop application in addition to the browser interface. Even if it was just a PWA, it would keep users from being so married to more tabs in their web browser.
Reason for choosing Dropbox Paper
After very little time in a 'test drive' mode, Paper made it clear it was the right fit for our needs. No bloat and unused feature sets with reasonable pricing sealed the deal.
Reasons for switching to Dropbox Paper
Features and pricing
Kaitlyn
Apparel & Fashion, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed August 2022
Pairs well with Dropbox Business
Dropbox paper worked well when we primarily used Dropbox Business for cloud storage. I saved time by not having to leave Dropbox while I was working.
PROSDropbox paper is free with your Dropbox account and the two work great together. Paper files don't use a lot of storage space. The documents don't cut off or split. Easy access, easy sharing, and smart sync are amazing pros. I was surprised that occasionally little creative or motivational messages will pop up. Allowing teams to work on documents together and add comments makes Dropbox paper great for teams.
CONSIf you don't want to use Dropbox or decide you no longer want to use it, you won't be able to access Dropbox paper. To access your documents offline you'll need to download them.. It's a simple setup but I didn't think it was very intuitive. It's just not as powerful or robust as the others out there, period.
Reasons for switching to Dropbox Paper
We had already switched to Dropbox Business for cloud storage, it made sense to use all of the services offered.
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.
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.
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.
Simone
Information Technology and Services, 2-10 employees
Used monthly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed August 2023
Dropbox Paper: an alternative to Google Docs and MS Word, if you like Medium approach
I had a good experience with Dropbox Paper in general, when I had the need to find something similar to Medium's approach to text editing: simple, no trills, very good looking.
PROSThe ease of use is incredible. Just like Medium, all you have to do is start writing. No technicalities, no experience required using word processors.
CONSMaybe Dropbox Paper is not the right choice if you are looking for a tool with plenty of options and solutions.
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
Anonymous
2-10 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed January 2023
Great collaborative document editor... for Dropbox users
Very enjoyable document editor. The collaborative features are nice, but I also find myself using it quite often for documents on which I'm the sole writer. Great UX.
PROSThe general UX of the document editor is pure joy. It's smooth, intuitive, and overall very enjoyable to use.
CONSThere are some limitations for sharing access to the collaborative document with people who don't have a Dropbox account, which is kind of annoying.
Chase
Education Management, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed August 2021
COULD be great, but it's just OKAY
Dropbox is pretty great as a streamlined, limited-option software for document creation. It is generally aesthetically pleasing and really very easy to use, especially if you want a lot of nice-looking hyperlinks (automatically formatted to embed) and photos.
CONSHowever, unlike Google Docs and Google Drive, you cannot embed Dropbox Paper docs in other places. In my opinion and use case, this kills the experience of the software. The reason I like Paper is because of the ease and casualness of it. But its best use is not as a "main line," but rather as an "extension" to be utilized by some other main line—I hope that image comes across effectively. It has so much potential, but you can tell Dropbox doesn't really care about it anymore. I'm sad about that because I really do enjoy it, despite my criticisms.
Erin
Education Management, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed August 2019
DropBox Review
It does a good job at storing all items that you may need in one location that is easily accessible.
PROSThis allows me to upload documents, pictures, etc into one location. I can then access this software from a phone, desktop computer, laptop, iPad, etc to gain access and use that document, picture, etc.
CONSIt only has a set storage limit and then you have to pay for upgrades. I thought the upgrades were too expensive.
Stephanie
Law Enforcement, 51-200 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed December 2019
Love it Love it and Love it Some More
The benefit is the ease of access both on my phone and through chrome. It is a quick place to take notes or for long term projects. It helps me share documents that I need to have other opinions or help on. I am very thankful for Dropbox Paper!
PROSI use this every single day. I use it to write blog entries, to keep track of memberships (spreadsheet feature), and I am able to share the content with others and easily!!
CONSThe only thing I would even begin to call a "con" is I wish the "paper" documents showed up in the main dropbox instead of having to locate the "paper" section.
Natacha
Translation and Localization, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed December 2020
A pretty simple and very efficient tool to work on documents as a team!
I find Dropbox Paper to be a very functional choice to work on documents as a team, not only due to the editing & organizational tools, but because of its sharing options and the possibility to include rich media links/files.
PROSThis Dropbox function is for free if you have a Dropbox account. Pretty simple in its deployment and easy to use, its main and super top feature is its collaboration functionality: you can write or create texts and share them right away through the platform with other members of your team, like reviewers, editors, etc. You can add comments, assign tasks to different persons via E-mail or by @ naming them, set due dates, etc., keeping track of the revisions and developments at the same time. And a great plus is that it supports a variety of media from diverse sources, such as pictures and videos.
CONSAlthough the application is centered in document creation & edition, the fact that the formatting bars are not fixed but floating make the platform a bit "untidy" to work with.
Vaibhav
Verified reviewer
Hospital & Health Care, 11-50 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed August 2022
Overall a good software
Content writing becomes very easy, app and website are in sync. helped me improve task productivity.
CONSCan't think of any cons, its really nice app
John
Music, 11-50 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed July 2019
Another great collaboration tool by Dropbox
I really like this simple tool. It is easy to use and it's really clutter-free. Collaboration is easy with this awesome app. I can add users or attendees and mention them. I can also use them for notes and brainstorming ideas. I also love the fact that I can choose a template to work with. It helped me to save time.
CONSIt is not as advanced as other collaboration tools. But for me, it works really well and I love its simplicity.
Ina
Insurance, 11-50 employees
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2019
No need to worry anymore that you will lose your files
It is a software that I kind of started to use automatically. It is just a part of my must-have softwares :).
PROSI like the most that it saves the files automatically. Anything can happen and information is ...priceless. Having it backed up is great, especially if it is done automatically. I also like the option that you can go into your Dropbox account, take a photo (you go on your phone) of your notes and save it and you can access it immediately on any device.
CONSDidn't find any cons - I mean you do need an internet connection, but this is normal for something that works like this.
Irina
Verified reviewer
Insurance, 10,000+ employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed February 2021
Nice software to edit docs together
We started to use that platform to work on the documents within a team. It is really easy and comfortable. Also, the price is comparatively good
CONSWe didn't face any troubles or difficulties while using the software yet.
Toyin
Verified reviewer
Capital Markets, 51-200 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 August 2019
Good product
Absolutely great
PROSDrop box is a great product i love it. Its compatible with all my other devices and its fast
CONSHonestly i cant really think of any negative points its a great product with lots of space
sheza
Verified reviewer
Writing and Editing, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed May 2020
Best place to share files
It is easy to install on your computer/laptop and quite easy to use. Dropbox Paper is an excellent way to share the files. You can sync easily across all the connected devices.
CONSSometimes, it becomes unresponsive, and uploading takes a lot of time. Other than that, I found it perfect.
Danilo
Verified reviewer
Telecommunications, 10,000+ employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2019
Simple
It is a simple tool and offer a good way of storing my files
CONSThey could offer more free space in the free version