Dropbox Paper

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Real-time collaborative document workspace

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Value for Money
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Ease of Use
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Habibah
Habibah
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  • Industry: Telecommunications
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Edit online document with ease.

Reviewed on 2021/05/20

I work on an IT team, and I've started using Dropbox Paper's to-do list features to create my...

I work on an IT team, and I've started using Dropbox Paper's to-do list features to create my information technology plans. However, I am hoping it had a daily calendar alternative! Overall, it's a valuable method for managing projects when working with others.

Pros

I believe Dropbox Paper is a relatively new feature. It has a fantastic general layout that allows you to create tables, describe the text, create a to-do list, tag people, and create a timeline. You may emphasize text or leave a note directly in the paper, making it simple to keep track of progress and make decisions.

Cons

I hope the to-do list could place the dates in sequential sequence and attach them to the calendar automatically. The choice is currently available, but it is entirely manual. Plus, for color coding, I need more highlight color choices so it i can distinguished between the notes or the editing that has added to the document.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Dropbox still needs Improvement

Reviewed on 2023/02/15

as a new manager in this company (school) I have introduced Dropbox to improve the way all work...

as a new manager in this company (school) I have introduced Dropbox to improve the way all work processes and to track all the different operations tasks and projects. so it solved so many problems related to managing and tracking projects and it yielded good results

Pros

Dropbox has been round for quite sometime. it has many advantages:Apps available for practically every operating systemFlexible array of collaborative toolsSolid offerings for premium subscribersDigital signatures enabledSuperb app integrationAutomatic file backup and synchronizationOffline functionalityit is still one of the best apps out there

Cons

however it needs some improvementsPoor storage limits for free usersComparatively expensive paid subscriptionsSecurity weaknessesLimited search functionif these elements were improved, the app will be the best in the market

Alternatives Considered

Google Drive and Google Sheets

Reasons for Switching to Dropbox Paper

the choice was based on my previous experience. I previously used Dropbox as a student and as a trainee. so I had some experience with the software so the idea and workings of the software were easy. therefore it was my best choice.
April
April
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 3.0 /10

No Dropbox Paper for me

Reviewed on 2022/10/17

Not so good, they should maybe try and improve the software to be like GDocs perhaps, but offer...

Not so good, they should maybe try and improve the software to be like GDocs perhaps, but offer other features that GDocs currently does not have.

Pros

None so far, it was already the software being used by my company when I first started working with them. Basically I had no choice in the matter and had to use it for about 2 years before we switched to GDocs.

Cons

For me, it was a bit challenging to use the software tbh. I tried to use it for 6 months, but I prefer the layout and features of Google Docs. Good thing our company decided to stop using it and we switched right away.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

So simple, but very power for organization and task coordination

Reviewed on 2022/05/17

Paper is, for my team, the ideal replacement for hardcopy notes and simple assignments. Too many...

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.

Pros

The 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.

Cons

I 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.

Javier
Javier
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Great tool for writing and sharing

Reviewed on 2020/04/29

I love this tool. I write practically all my text with it.

I love this tool. I write practically all my text with it.

Pros

Paper is a incredibly well polished cloud based wysiwyg markdown editor and along with Medium has set the standard for these. It includes some handy features like tables and to-do lists

It comes directly with your Dropbox account. It also has very easy sharing. But above all its minimalistic interface helps you focus on writing and removes most distractions.

Cons

Since it is markdown based, it lacks but the most basic formatting options. So if you want more visual adjustments or advanced word processing features, you won't find them in paper

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Media Production
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

A better version of Google Docs

Reviewed on 2019/12/17

It helps when we have a larger story to work on or project, allowing editors to look in on work and...

It helps when we have a larger story to work on or project, allowing editors to look in on work and make changes, even though we're not in the same room (or the same building).

Pros

Easy to use, perfect for groups working on projects. Not only can you share documents, but you also can get updates from different group members. In some ways, it's like a mix of Google Docs and Stack.

Cons

Nothing really. It's works well, both on wifi and using data on phones and laptops. It doesn't take long to train an employee to use it successfully.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Simple, sometimes too much

Reviewed on 2021/02/17

I was using Paper in the previous company, and I remember that I liked it as long as I was able to...

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.

Pros

I 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.

Cons

Files 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.

Mwangi
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Versatile real-time collaboration tool

Reviewed on 2023/09/17

We use Dropbox paper when we need input from different team members working from home. We can share...

We use Dropbox paper when we need input from different team members working from home. We can share a task and work from the same platform to achieve a common goal. Dropbox Paper has a simple user interface so everyone gets started in the right direction. Everyone can see what is happening on the paper regardless of their location. However, internet connection problems stops everything. I also think it is relatively expensive.

Pros

Dropbox paper allows team members to complete tasks from different locations. It stands out because everyone can perform a task which will reflect immediately on the platform. You can add text, files, or images required to complete a task. You can use files stored in your PC or Dropbox and it will reflect almost instantly especially if you have a reliable internet connection. It allows users to comment, share opinion, or leave feedback minimizing the need to hold online meetings, call, or send emails to each other.

Cons

If you lose internet connection sometimes it takes time to start responding. I usually have to reload it to enjoy real-time activities. It has limited formatting features but offers better collaboration functions. The pricing could hinder potential clients.

Danielle
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  • Industry: Law Practice
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Dropbox for Office Use

Reviewed on 2023/09/16

The whole office has access to it and it is user-friendly in my opinion

The whole office has access to it and it is user-friendly in my opinion

Pros

We are able to attach multiple documents to send to different parties or inter-office.

Cons

Nothing. We love it and everyone has access to it.

Alexis
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  • Industry: Writing & Editing
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 3.0 /10

Nothing special, but some security issues

Reviewed on 2024/03/08

Pros

It’s ease of use to collaborate with others on the same project

Cons

If a link is shared but not as an invite to join, anyone who comes across that link can view the material just can’t edit or download. I think for security they should send a one time passkey to get into the folder at all.

Joseph Clogene
Joseph Clogene
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  • Industry: Internet
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

"Dropbox Paper: a task management solution for simple projects and small teams

Reviewed on 2023/03/27

My overall experience using Dropbox Paper was very positive. I found the user interface to be...

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.

Pros

Real-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.

Cons

Storage 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.

Emilio
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  • Industry: Staffing & Recruiting
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Innovative proposal and happy user

Reviewed on 2023/09/20

Very satisfying! 100% recommended.

Very satisfying! 100% recommended.

Pros

Dropbox paper renders a very user-friendly platform for sharing real-time documents with colleagues. Although this service has been provided by other services before, the way the interface displays is simply charming.

Cons

It might crash at times but it can be easily solved by refreshing the page or rebooting the app.

Tavaris
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  • Industry: Computer Games
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Easy Project Management Software

Reviewed on 2023/02/15

I had a very good experience using the software. I can set up documents, forms and any other type...

I had a very good experience using the software. I can set up documents, forms and any other type of paperwork I need for my business.

Pros

I love that fact that not only you can create task schedule but I can create game design documentation easily without a problem.

Cons

If they can add something like a gantt chart feature that would be perfect.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Easy to use interface

Reviewed on 2023/01/22

Very glad to come across this app, makes the online docs look more accessible and ensures proper...

Very glad to come across this app, makes the online docs look more accessible and ensures proper security. Thumbs up.

Pros

It’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.

Cons

Not at the moment, I like everything because it helps make my work easier although, you need a drop box account to use this.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Great collaborative document editor... for Dropbox users

Reviewed on 2023/01/16

Very enjoyable document editor. The collaborative features are nice, but I also find myself using...

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.

Pros

The general UX of the document editor is pure joy. It's smooth, intuitive, and overall very enjoyable to use.

Cons

There are some limitations for sharing access to the collaborative document with people who don't have a Dropbox account, which is kind of annoying.

Indira
Indira
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Neat Task management software

Reviewed on 2023/02/27

Pros

Makes creation and management of tasks very effectively.Easy to track each task and boosts collaboration.

Cons

Improve on mobile usability for ease of access.

Abigail
Abigail
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great Software for collaboration

Reviewed on 2019/07/01

Great! I use Paper to brainstorm, work on writing projects, collaborate and share my work easily....

Great! I use Paper to brainstorm, work on writing projects, collaborate and share my work easily. The android app is a life saver!

Pros

1. Integration with Dropbox storage (I can embed a file in my Dropbox storage that others can easily access and download
2. Formatting options (H1, H2, H3, bold, underline, italics etc.)
3. Ability export to docx and pdf
4. Collaboration (I used this to collaborate with writers from all over the world, and it makes it easy to see who wrote what, what was changed, the comment option is great for chatting with collaborators)
5. Mobile app (I love this feature as the Android app works just as well as the desktop version)
6. Organizations. I like the ability to create templates that can be used for new notes, create folders and subfolders to keep my notes organized, as well as the ability invite a collaborator to work on a specific document or all documents in a folder

Cons

TABLES: There is no merge feature to merge two or more columns, also with the new change/update the ability to switch your table from full size to the usual compact size is gone.
Lastly I hoped it'd be able to select all columns in the top row and make the text bold or a larger size than the rest of the table but I'd have to format each column individually.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Dropbox Paper hits the sweet spot of simplicity and functionality

Reviewed on 2019/10/29

I use paper for meeting notes, work-night checklists, documentation (it wiki), project tracking......

I use paper for meeting notes, work-night checklists, documentation (it wiki), project tracking... and various similar features with my family with the personal account.

Pros

I love the simplicity of the tasklists with due dates and assigned users. We use this tool for so many things, and its just what we need and nothing we don't in each case. (shout out to the sorting features: ctrl+arrow)

Cons

Oh geez. I can't even. I'm trying to think of any time I've been frustrated or disappointed... nothing comes to mind. I think once the auto-renaming of URLs based on the title flaked out for a bit and make links not work right. Self-corrected.

Olga Liliana
Olga Liliana
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  • Industry: Computer Hardware
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Rewev of dropbox

Reviewed on 2022/01/16

Pros

Pros

Dropbox Business is an evergreen tool that works because it doesn't make a decent attempt. You have statistics, organizers, and gatherings you may placed protection on files, on Folders and select exactly who in your organization desires the equipment swiftly. I moreover loved the simplicity of interfacing with one of a kind institutions. We had to work together on various Data records. While doing data, the executives and DropBox upheld the outrageous file length with practically no difficulty. It additionally permitted us to get a few facts about specific records pockets and saved time going to numerous gatherings to stroll through a primary hassle or minor error.

Cons

If fees i lean in the direction of a documenting device to be loose and straightforward to utilizé why Dropbox feels burdensome and wishes a redecorate to be práctical i would make the managerial element simpler to use and sell Dropbox enterprise for múltiple consumers not need absolute clients a few businesses need each patron in flix.

Bram
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Superb note-taking tool

Reviewed on 2020/04/07

I've used Paper as a personal and professional note-taking app for the past few years. I see it as...

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.

Pros

Simplicity, markdown syntax, latex markup, web content embedding, cross-platform

Cons

I would like footnotes and references. Performance stutters with very large documents.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Writing on Dropbox Paper feels very natural

Reviewed on 2020/02/22

Dropbox Paper shocked me on how much I learned to love the product. I thought there wouldn't be...

Dropbox Paper shocked me on how much I learned to love the product. I thought there wouldn't be many differences in Paper and Google Docs, but I much prefer to use Paper.

Pros

Everything looks beautiful when you write it using Dropbox Paper. It's easy to collaborate between teammates on one document and I love the additional features such as commenting.

Cons

Although there are folders, it's a little difficult to organize all the documents I write. I would to see the option to create templates as well.

Sriram
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for Free Trial
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Dropbox Paper is the feature of collaborative tools

Reviewed on 2022/11/09

Pros

Dropbox paper allows users to experience a precision built application that maximizes workflow management and collaboration

Cons

It can take some time to get used to at first, but once you get into the flow of using Dropbox paper, you will begin appreciate its potential for help you achieve success.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Professional Training & Coaching
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Handy add-on that comes with Dropbox

Reviewed on 2022/09/07

Dropbox Paper can be used on your phone for editing documents on the go. You can choose templates...

Dropbox Paper can be used on your phone for editing documents on the go. You can choose templates for documents in order to save time.

Pros

Creating documents.
Members of your team are able to leave comments on documents.

Cons

I ended up using Google Docs much more than Dropbox Paper. Google Docs seems quicker to access and simpler to use than Dropbox paper.

Justin
Justin
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Great application, task management is disconnected though.

Reviewed on 2020/09/15

Great! I've using it since it came out and when you need a collaborative writing tool it is...

Great! I've using it since it came out and when you need a collaborative writing tool it is fantastic.

Pros

Paper gives you a great interface to quickly take notes with other colleagues in real time. In our current remote work world it is critical to be able to stay on the same page and this helps greatly.

Cons

It is great to be able to enter tasks but Dropbox doesn't have a task management feature so if a client asks for something that requires a task (everything) you can create it in this document but then you have to manually create the tasks in Asana, Teamwork, ClickUp, etc.

sheza
sheza
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  • Industry: Writing & Editing
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Best place to share files

Reviewed on 2020/05/30

Pros

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.

Cons

Sometimes, it becomes unresponsive, and uploading takes a lot of time. Other than that, I found it perfect.