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Dropbox vs Box: The choice is simple

When it comes to speed, storage space and security, there’s no question – work gets done faster when you’re collaborating on Dropbox.

98% faster

A Principled Technologies report* found that Dropbox can sync a 25 MB file across devices in 98% less time than Box.

90% less rework

In the Forrester Report, The Total Economic Impact of Dropbox, an average enterprise-sized organisation can expect to see a 90% decrease in redundant work.

2.5 mins faster

A Principled Technologies report*, Dropbox uploads a 100 MB folder 2.5 minutes faster than Box on a MacBook Pro.

Dropbox outperforms Box

Faster storage and syncing

Upload massive files of up to 2 TB at a time, sync changes in 98% less time than Box (based on a Principled Technologies report*) and access the latest versions of your files on any device.

More collaborative

Unlike Box, Dropbox puts collaboration at the heart of every tool and feature. Hassle-free file sharing and intuitive feedback tools make working together simple.

Security you can rely on

Dropbox is designed with multiple layers of protection, so you can safeguard your data, users and devices – even if your team is distributed.

Dropbox vs Box

Sometimes, you just need to upload a really big file. With a maximum of just 150 GB per upload, Box 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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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. With Box, on the other hand, there’s no equivalent tool – leaving you stuck navigating endless email threads, filled with conflicting feedback.

An illustration depicting an editor working through feedback on a video project using Dropbox Replay.

When it comes to delivering finished work, we understand that first impressions start before your files have even been opened. That’s why we allow customisable, branded file transfers of up to 250 GB, enabling you to leave an immediate, lasting impression with your clients and customers. With Box, on the other hand, your file transfers are locked to the default design.

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Storing files is just the beginning – edit any image stored in your Dropbox account, without the need for additional software. Unlike Box, which requires you to use editing apps installed on your computer, Dropbox makes it easy to crop, flip, rotate and adjust the colours of images within a few clicks.

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Dropbox integrates seamlessly with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Premiere Rush. What’s more – unlike Box, collaborators can preview and annotate common Adobe file formats, like PSD and EPS, without a licence for Adobe apps.

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Lightning-fast storage and syncing to handle all your media needs

If you’ve ever worked with Box, you know it can hold up projects – especially when you’re working with larger files. Trying to upload a file over 150 GB? You’ll need to find another solution. Syncing even the smallest changes takes too long, as well.

Dropbox is tailored to the needs of large-content creators, so you can upload files as big as 2 TB (even massive CAD files and 4K video) and keep on working. It works with all the tools you work with, like Adobe, and allows you to safely store all your creative content, no matter the format.

Image of the Dropbox user interface, demonstrating the file upload feature.
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Image of the Dropbox Replay user interface, demonstrating the ability to leave frame-accurate feedback on video projects.
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