Dropbox has simplified file storage sharing, synchronization and sharing across multiple devices for more than 700 million registered users across the globe. While it’s still an extremely popular option for business and private users alike, there are some factors that might prompt users to consider other options.
For starters, a few of the key limitations of Dropbox can make it less than ideal for some companies, specifically those sharing large volumes of media content with clients. With a limited support for metadata finding videos or photos in Dropbox isn’t easy. The recipients are often forced to rely on folder names or filenames, which can be difficult to remember and search by. Furthermore, Dropbox only retains past versions of files for 30 days (on its free plan) or up to 365 days with paid plans.
The best alternatives to Dropbox are designed to remove these limitations, and provide features that meet other requirements of business. Bynder, for example, is an image management application that can help organizations manage shared media files more efficiently and also invent.
Other notable Dropbox competitors include Google Drive and iCloud Drive, both of which offer an centralized place for file storage that is accessible at any time on different platforms. In addition to the ability to collaborate on editing, iCloud Drive offers users many other productivity tools to help streamline work. Furthermore, Google Drive offers advanced search features with “search chips” that suggest documents in the search bar as you type. They also allow for honed searches by date ranges or document types.
