--- description: Review of Dropbox Paper Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Dropbox Paper | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Project Management Software](/directory/4430/project-management/software) > [Dropbox Paper](/software/111171/dropbox-paper) # Dropbox Paper Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/111171/dropbox-paper Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/111171/dropbox-paper?page=2) > Dropbox Paper is a web-based collaborative workspace that is suitable for teams of all sizes to create, manage and coordinate documents online. The key features of the solution include document generation, annotation and commenting, multimedia embedding, task management and calendar integration. Additionally, Dropbox Paper offers a wide variety of document templates to meet the needs of teams working across a range of use cases. Templates are available for project plans, new hire onboarding, wikis and knowledge bases, product launch plans, creative briefs, product specifications, user research reports, content calendars, product roadmaps, and more. The solution also includes native mobile apps for iOS and Android, which allow users to take notes, capture photos and give feedback on documents from wherever they are, at any time. Dropbox Paper can be integrated with users' calendars for teams to manage and access documents directly from scheduled meetings and create agendas and meeting notes. The software is available free to Dropbox users and support is extended via a knowledge base, chatbot, and community forum. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 242 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 242 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Dropbox - **Founded**: 2007 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Dropbox Paper is available free to anyone with a Dropbox account. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: France, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Alerts/Notifications - Assignment Management - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Customizable Templates - Data Import/Export - Deadline Management - Drag & Drop - Email-to-Task Conversion - File Sharing - Gantt/Timeline View - Idea Management - Issue Management - Kanban Board - Milestone Tracking - Mobile Access - Mobile App - Portfolio Management - Prioritization - Project Planning/Scheduling ## Integrations (3 total) - Dropbox Business - Dropbox Sign - Pixlr ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Project Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4430/project-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Project Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4430/project-management/software) - [Task Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/1412/task-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It is a comprehensive collaboration tool, and one of the finest features is list generation; you may have to-do lists, bulleted lists, numbered lists, and so on. > > **Cons**: The UI may be difficult to use, and it's not always straightforward to discover the functions I require. Furthermore, the Dropbox role does not always function properly with other apps, so I have to troubleshoot a few times. > > I'm making folders to organize my documents and make them available from any device, and it also allows me to work with others. Any file we work on is automatically saved, so there is never a problem with data loss. Instead of overwriting it, Dropbox creates another version for changes we make to documents, allowing us to seamlessly revert any written changes by going to a previous version of the document, which is useful when writing code and running into errors while expanding it. It solves our problem of finding a location to store all of our information; it's simple to organize and generate documents; and I enjoy making folders. ----- ### "Dropbox still needs Improvement" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *15 February 2023* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **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 > > 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 ----- ### "Good for collaborating on projects" — 3.0/5 > **Shivani** | *7 April 2024* | Biotechnology | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Dropbox paper is very useful when starting out with a project and the initial steps including: -Setting milestones -Assigning tasks to team members > > **Cons**: More sophisticated project needs like modifying it in any way and notifying the members each time is not as efficient. Also, everyone on the team needs to have access to dropbox paper to use most of the features. > > I use Dropbox paper with projects at their nascent stage but for more involved steps in the later steps of a project, I use other tools that allow a wider set of app integrations. ----- ### "A better version of Google Docs" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *17 December 2019* | Media Production | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **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. > > 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). ----- ### "What is this for?" — 5.0/5 > **Justin** | *27 October 2023* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the ease of use. The command button, the keyboard shortcuts, and the fact that it was integrated in my file system worked great. > > **Cons**: When I used Dropbox Paper, task management didn't feel like the purpose of the platform. It seemed like it wanted to give me an alternative to Google Docs. And, it sort of does, but largely didn't. I still needed to interact with my email which was in Gmail so I couldn't truly escape the Gmail ecosystem. > > Great product for teams that are based in Dropbox. But if you're a lone-ranger in Dropbox and your team is in Google Workspace, you'll find it challenging to actually leverage either system for all of their benefits. ----- Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/111171/dropbox-paper?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/111171/dropbox-paper) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data