Dropbox vs. UnForm Comparison


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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 UnForm is a powerful enterprise document management and process automation solution that seamlessly integrates with any application. Our platform-independent, fully browser-based solutions provide the ability to create, deliver, capture, index, route, and store documents from start to finish so that a transaction’s entire life cycle can be accessed with one easy search. Our data extraction and workflow capabilities enable the automation of data entry-intensive processes. UnForm.Cloud, a hosting service for UnForm Document Management, is a perfect fit for those who are running cloud-based ERP systems or looking for a solution with no hardware to purchase, manage, or maintain. Implementing UnForm has never been easier. Backed by a proven hosting vendor, Oracle, you have the peace of mind knowing your data is safe and secure with well-managed data centers and cross-region backups, ensuring reliable and continues access to your data when you need it.
Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Not Supported		Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience Companies of all sizes interested in secure cloud storage and collaborative workspace solutions		Audience Companies of all sizes
Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Supported Online Supported		Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Not Supported		API Offers API Supported
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Pricing $12.50 per month per user Starting at 3 users Free Version Supported Free Trial Supported		Pricing $500/month Licensing Options: Hosted, Subscription or On-Premise Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported
Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.5 / 5 ease 4.7 / 5 features 4.5 / 5 design 4.6 / 5 support 4.5 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.2 / 5 ease 4.2 / 5 features 4.3 / 5 design 4.2 / 5 support 4.2 / 5 Read all reviews
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 from Real Users Pros End-to-end document management, from printing to archiving, with all steps in between. I am constantly amazed at the thought and depth that goes into this product suite. I love all the useful features embedded in this software. Using rule files I can create custom forms and read/write data directly from/to BBx files from BASIS International. I can add documents to the archive and create cross-referenced links to other documents. I can even use the internal object-oriented programming to do more operations. Everything is spelled out nicely in the documentation and when I need help beyond that, I get timely answers through their support ticket system. I haven't had a chance to use the DocFlow document routing system yet, but look forward to it. Easy to use. Create the forms in MS Word and save as a PDF or PCL in minutes. Not sure what programmer needed this crap for, but it's biting us in the butt now. I suppose some small part of our solution uses it to generate reports of some kind. But likely better options exist now and likely existed when it was first made too. I like the flexibility the most, if you can dream it up in your head you can do it with UnForm. When I first started in using it in 2001 I installed the software, learned enough to be useful and was producing documents with it by the end of the first day. Since then I have used it for many clients, saving a lot of money on forms costs and eventually doing things we had never done before, such as document archiving. Unform is an all-in-one solution for document markup, archiving, scanning, and workflow. It's easy to program, robust, and the tools get better every version. Easy To Use and Very Flexible to setup in connection with Acumatica - easy installation wizard that allows deployment to users.
Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported		Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Not Supported
Company Information Dropbox Founded: 2007 United States www.dropbox.com/business		Company Information Synergetic Data Systems, Inc. Founded: 1988 United States www.unform.com
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Categories Cloud Storage Supported Collaboration Supported Content Collaboration Supported Content Management Supported Document Management Supported File Sharing Supported Remote Work Supported Secure File Transfer Supported		Categories Archiving Supported Business Process Automation Supported Business Process Management Supported Data Extraction Supported Document Collaboration Supported Document Control Supported Document Generation Supported Document Management Supported Document Version Control Supported Electronic Data Capture Supported Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Supported Forms Automation Supported Print Management Supported Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Supported Workflow Management Supported
Show More Features Cloud Storage Features Access Control Supported Archiving & Retention Supported Backup Supported Data Migration Not Supported Data Synchronization Supported Encryption Supported File Sharing Supported Version Control Supported Collaboration Features Brainstorming Not Supported Calendar Management Supported Chat / Messaging Not Supported Contact Management Not Supported Content Management Not Supported Document Management Supported Project Management Supported Real Time Editing Supported Task Management Not Supported Version Control Supported Video Conferencing Supported File Sharing Features Audit Trail Supported Chat / Messaging Not Supported Collaboration Supported Document Management Supported Drag & Drop Supported Electronic Signature Not Supported Encryption Supported File Synchronization Supported Search Supported User Management Supported Version Control Supported Workflow Management Supported		Document Management Features Access Controls Supported Archiving & Retention Supported Collaboration Tools Supported Compliance Tracking Supported Document Archiving Supported Document Assembly Supported Document Capture Supported Document Conversion Supported Document Delivery Supported Document Indexing Supported Document Retention Supported Electronic Signature Supported Email Management Supported File Recovery Supported File Type Conversion Supported Forms Management Supported Full Text Search Supported Offline Access Supported Optical Character Recognition Supported Print Management Supported Version Control Not Supported Show More Features Archiving Features Access Control Supported Data Deduplication Supported Document Management Supported eDiscovery Not Supported Email Archiving Supported Multimedia Archiving Supported Retention Management Supported Storage Management Supported Version Control Supported Web Archiving Supported Business Process Management Features Access Controls / Permissions Supported Alerts / Notifications Supported Business Process Automation Supported Business Rules Management Supported Collaboration Supported Process Change Tracking Supported Process Mapping Supported Process Modeling & Design Supported Visual Workflow Management Supported Data Extraction Features Disparate Data Collection Supported Document Extraction Supported Email Address Extraction Supported Image Extraction Supported IP Address Extraction Supported Phone Number Extraction Supported Pricing Extraction Supported Web Data Extraction Supported Document Collaboration Features Access Control / Permissions Supported Autosave Supported Chat / Messaging Not Supported Cloud Storage Supported Comments / Annotations Supported Edit / Change Tracking Not Supported Electronic Signature Supported Multiple File Formats Supported Pre-made Templates Supported Search Supported User Tagging Not Supported Version Control Not Supported Workflow / Approval Process Supported Document Control Features Archiving & Retention Supported Automated Routing Supported Change Management Not Supported Compliance Management Not Supported Electronic Signature Supported Escalation Management Supported Periodic Review Not Supported Version Control Not Supported Document Generation Features Batch Processing Supported Collaboration Supported Digital Signature Supported Interaction Tracking Not Supported Multiple Output Formats Supported Templates Supported Document Version Control Features Access Controls/Permissions Supported Approval Process Control Supported Archiving & Retention Supported Audit Trail Supported Commenting / Notes Supported Document Check-in / Check-out Supported For Engineering Documents Not Supported Revision History Not Supported Version Comparison Not Supported Version Rollback Not Supported Electronic Data Capture Features Audit Trail Supported CRF Tracking Not Supported Data Entry Supported Data Verification Supported Distributed Capture Supported Document Imaging Supported Document Indexing Supported Forms Management Supported Remote Capture Supported Study Management Not Supported Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Features Archiving & Retention Supported Collaboration Tools Supported Content Lifecycle Management Supported Digital Asset Management Not Supported Document Management Supported Electronic Signature Supported Information Governance Not Supported Mobile Access Supported Search Supported Version Control Not Supported Workflow Management Supported Forms Automation Features Approval Process Control Not Supported Archiving & Retention Supported Collaboration Supported Document Indexing Supported Drag & Drop Supported Full Text Search Supported Remote Document Access Supported Rules-Based Workflow Supported Text Editing Supported Version Control Not Supported Print Management Features Cost Tracking Supported Device Status Monitoring Supported Environmental Metrics Supported Guest Printing Supported Mobile Printing Supported Multi-Printer Support Supported Multiple Authentication Methods Supported Print Billing Supported Print Job Deletion Supported Print Job Routing Supported Print Quotas / Limits Supported Remote Printing Supported Reporting / Analytics Supported Secure Print Job Release Supported Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Features Analytics Supported Attended Automation Supported Code-free Development Not Supported Image Recognition Supported Optical Character Recognition Supported Process Builder Supported Third Party Application Integration Supported Unattended Automation Supported Workflow Management Features Access Controls/Permissions Supported Approval Process Control Supported Business Process Automation Supported Calendar Management Not Supported Compliance Tracking Not Supported Configurable Workflow Supported Customizable Dashboard Supported Document Management Supported Forms Management Supported Graphical Workflow Editor Not Supported Mobile Access Supported No-Code Not Supported Task Management Not Supported Third Party Integrations Supported Workflow Configuration Supported
Integrations Acumatica Cloud ERP Supported Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supported ApproveMe Supported Arq Supported Autodesk Construction Cloud Supported BoldTrail Back Office Supported Brandkit Supported Cobl Supported Displayr Supported Epicor BisTrack Not Supported Hamster ZIP Archiver Supported Hornbill Supported Instantli Cloud Supported KwiqFlick Supported Mediaclip Supported PBXDom Supported RecordPoint Supported SuiteMaster Supported Titan Document Generation Supported qubesense Supported Show More Integrations View All 1989 Integrations		Integrations Acumatica Cloud ERP Supported Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supported ApproveMe Not Supported Arq Not Supported Autodesk Construction Cloud Not Supported BoldTrail Back Office Not Supported Brandkit Not Supported Cobl Not Supported Displayr Not Supported Epicor BisTrack Supported Hamster ZIP Archiver Not Supported Hornbill Not Supported Instantli Cloud Not Supported KwiqFlick Not Supported Mediaclip Not Supported PBXDom Not Supported RecordPoint Not Supported SuiteMaster Not Supported Titan Document Generation Not Supported qubesense Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 17 Integrations
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