Playbook

Playbook

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About

Dropbox Business is more than just secure file storage—it’s a smart workspace where teams, tools, and content come together. Create, store, and share cloud content from Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, Microsoft Office files, and Dropbox Paper alongside traditional files in Dropbox. Dropbox Spaces brings your files and cloud content together, so that your PowerPoints can live next to your Google Docs, Trello boards, and whatever tools your team wants to use. Easily access your team’s work from your computer, mobile device, or any web browser. Keep your team’s files and the conversations about them in the same place by connecting tools like Slack and Zoom. Intelligently suggested files and folders keep your team one step ahead by giving everyone the content they need, when they need it. A secure, distributed infrastructure—plus admin tools for control and visibility—keep your company’s data safe on Dropbox.

About

Playbook is an AI-native digital asset management (DAM) platform for creative teams, agencies, and brand teams. Store, organize, search, and collaborate on photos, videos, design files, and brand assets — all in one place. Key features: AI-powered auto-tagging and Smart Search (find assets by natural language, color, or visual similarity), boards and collections for visual organization, review and approval workflows, branded client delivery portals, and a brand portal for sharing guidelines and assets externally. Includes SDK, API, and MCP server for custom integrations. Free plan includes 100GB and up to 300 assets. Teams and above get 5TB+ storage. Built for teams of 5–200 who've outgrown Google Drive or Dropbox but find enterprise DAMs like Bynder or Brandfolder too complex and expensive.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Companies of all sizes interested in secure cloud storage and collaborative workspace solutions

Audience

Teams that want need a visual-first cloud storage and collaboration platform

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$12.50 per month per user
Starting at 3 users
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$12 per month
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.5 / 5
ease 4.7 / 5
features 4.5 / 5
design 4.6 / 5
support 4.5 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • At this point, dropbox is one of the few apps I rely on regularly for both work and personal projects. Between work projects, personal files, and random documents I swear I'll organize someday, dropbox has become one of the apps I rely on the most. Most of my work involves sharing documents, project files, and folders with other people, and dropbox makes that process super easy. I like that I can save something on my laptop and access it later from my phone or another computer without having to email files to myself (which I used to do way more than I'd like to admit).
  • I’ve been using Dropbox mainly for storing and sharing documents with my team, and it works really well. The syncing across devices is smooth, and I never have to worry about losing files.
  • I like the automatic synchronization ensures that documents are always up to date on all devices. In addition, collaboration features such as document comments and shared folders facilitate teamwork and improve communication. Security is another advantage, with encryption and two-factor authentication options that protect our sensitive data.
  • Dropbox's security is a highlight. It uses encryption both in transit and at rest, which is crucial for protecting sensitive company data. The ability to set detailed file sharing permissions helps ensure that only authorized people can access critical information. In addition, integration with other productivity tools and platforms is a major benefit.
  • I use Dropbox regularly, and I find it super helpful for keeping my files safe and organized. It is easy to use, and I love how I can access my documents on any device, whether it is my phone, tablet, laptop or even through a web browser. The synchronization feature is great, and it ensures that my files are always up to date. The security is top notch too, with encryption that keeps my file very safe. I also love the fact that Dropbox integrates smoothly with other products like Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, making collaboration more convenient without switching platforms. Another great feature is the offline access, which allows me to work on files even without Internet. Also, I can restore deleted files or access previous versions, which is a lifesaver when things go wrong.

Cons

  • The biggest downside is the limited storage on the free plan. If you work with large files like videos, high-resolution images, or project archives, you'll probably run out of space much faster than expected. The paid plans solve this issue, but they can feel a bit expensive compared to some competing cloud storage services. I've also noticed that syncing large folders can occasionally be slower than I'd like, especially when uploading a lot of files at once. Another minor frustration is that sharing permissions can sometimes be confusing, particularly when collaborating with multiple people on different folders and projects. While none of these issues are dealbreakers, they can occasionally interrupt an otherwise smooth experience.
  • Free storage is quite limited compared to other cloud services
  • One aspect that can be frustrating is permissions management, which is sometimes confusing and requires detailed attention to avoid access errors.
  • While security is generally good, the lack of full control over the storage infrastructure can be a concern for some companies that handle highly sensitive information.
  • One downside of Dropbox is that the free plan only gives you 2GB of storage, which can fill up fast, if you have a lot of files. Also, the platform's search feature is not the best as it can be tricky to find files based on specific details like size or type.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • We moved to Playbook from Air.inc after dealing with frequent partial outages, rising costs, and a platform that felt increasingly resistant to feature requests and improvements. The difference in value has been substantial. Playbook offers an incredible balance of functionality, stability, and affordability, especially for companies managing large amounts of creative and marketing assets like we do at Outdoor Living Today. One of the biggest strengths of Playbook has been the responsiveness of the team. Since we joined, the platform has continued to evolve with meaningful updates and new features. While there were a few things Air previously offered that Playbook initially lacked, the Playbook team has been highly receptive to feedback, quick to answer questions, and willing to implement feature requests. Another major positive for us has been team collaboration. The platform is fluid, easy to work within, and for the most part it simply works — which is exactly what you want from a DAM platform. Our team uses it every single day internally, and we also rely on it heavily with external partners. Aside from some UI challenges, the overall collaboration experience has been smooth and dependable for a small-to-medium-sized team like ours. For us, the priorities are stability, value, and responsiveness to customer concerns — and Playbook has delivered on all three.

Cons

  • The biggest area for improvement is the UI/UX. At times the interface can feel a bit cluttered, and some workflows could be simplified further. Certain actions, like stacking items or downloading assets, can occasionally become messy or unintuitive — for example, downloads sometimes pull every version of an asset rather than the specific one intended. To their credit, the UI has already improved noticeably since we started using the platform, and it’s clear the team is actively refining it. We have also encountered the occasional bug, but in our experience these issues were addressed quickly and resulted more in minor delays than any meaningful operational impact.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Dropbox
Founded: 2007
United States
www.dropbox.com/business

Company Information

Playbook.com
Founded: 2020
United States
www.playbook.com

Alternatives

Alternatives

Air

Air

Air.inc
pCloud Business

pCloud Business

pCloud AG
Starchive

Starchive

Digital ReLab
Brandfolder

Brandfolder

Smartsheet
Hightail

Hightail

OpenText

Categories

Categories

Cloud Storage Features

Access Control
Archiving & Retention
Backup
Data Migration
Data Synchronization
Encryption
File Sharing
Version Control

Collaboration Features

Brainstorming
Calendar Management
Chat / Messaging
Contact Management
Content Management
Document Management
Project Management
Real Time Editing
Task Management
Version Control
Video Conferencing

File Sharing Features

Audit Trail
Chat / Messaging
Collaboration
Document Management
Drag & Drop
Electronic Signature
Encryption
File Synchronization
Search
User Management
Version Control
Workflow Management

Cloud Storage Features

Access Control
Archiving & Retention
Backup
Data Migration
Data Synchronization
Encryption
File Sharing
Version Control

Collaboration Features

Brainstorming
Calendar Management
Chat / Messaging
Contact Management
Content Management
Document Management
Project Management
Real Time Editing
Task Management
Version Control
Video Conferencing

Content Collaboration Features

Client Portal
Cloud Storage
Digital Asset Management
Document Creation / Editing
Document Management
Electronic Signature
Feedback Management
File Sharing
Messaging / Discussion
Real-Time / Interactive Editing
Roles / Permissions
Search
Version Control
Video / Image Editing
Workflow / Approval Process

Creative Management Features

Billing & Invoicing
Client Management
Collaboration
File Sharing
Project Management
Task Management
Time Tracking

Digital Asset Management Features

Asset Categorization
Asset Library
Asset Sharing
Brand Control
Customizable Branding
File Conversion
Metadata Management
Mobile App
Reporting/Analytics
Search Within Document
Search/Filter
Version Control
Watermarking
Workflow Management

Integrations

Figma
Slack
Zapier
3D Source Product Configurator
8player
Creative Force
Docugami
Elastic Observability
Gurucul
IBM API Connect
JetSign
KeePassium
Ocean
PDFCreator
Picflow
Readymode
Smartsheet
Templafy
n8n

Integrations

Figma
Slack
Zapier
3D Source Product Configurator
8player
Creative Force
Docugami
Elastic Observability
Gurucul
IBM API Connect
JetSign
KeePassium
Ocean
PDFCreator
Picflow
Readymode
Smartsheet
Templafy
n8n
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