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CompuVault FileShare vs. Dropbox
Dropbox is a widely known sync solution that many small businesses do consider. However, it was developed as a simple sync solution for consumers, not designed to address team-based scalability, collaboration, or security features, which are all required for businesses. CompuVault FileShare, which was built for business and provides SMBs the visibility required to monitor files, documents, users, not to mention policies to control them. A side-by-side comparison between the tools is given below.
Features and Capabilities |
CompuVault File Share |
Dropbox
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Share and Collaborate |
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| Share Files and Folder with Links | √ | √ |
| Password Protect and Set Expiration for Links | √ | |
| QR Linking (QR Codes for Public Links) | √ | |
| Integrated Commenting | √ | |
| Create and Share with Connections | √ | |
| Integrated Email/SMS notifications | √ | |
| Sub-Project Sharing | √ | √ |
| Granular Share Permissions | √ | |
| Custom Branding | √ | |
Mobile Productivity |
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| Integrated Office File Editing on iPad & Andriod | √ | |
| Integrated Document Annotation on iPad & Android | √ | |
| Open Documents from Email | √ | √ |
| Upload via Email | √ | |
| Rendering for Over 50 Different File Types | √ | √- |
| Work Offline (Favorites) | √ | √ |
| Mobile Sync (4Q 2013) | √ | |
| Scan to PDF on Mobile Apps | √ | |
| Remote Computer Access | √ | |
File Synchronization and Backup |
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| Backup Policy Controls | √ | |
| Real-Time Sync for File Changes and Modifications | √ | √ |
| Select Any File or Folder for Backup | √ | |
| Create and Manage your Files with the Blue Folder | √ | √ |
| Bandwidth Throttling | √ | |
| No File Size Limitation | √ | 10GB |
| Delta Backup for Large Files | √ | |
| Cloud Seeing | √ | |
Document Management |
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| File Retention (Versioning) | 180 Days | 30 Days |
| Smart Locking (Automatic Office File Locking) | √ | |
| Full Text Search | √ | |
| Integrated Video and Slideshow Playback | √ | √ |
| Project Archiving | √ | |
| Restore Deleted Files | √ | √ |
| Media Streaming | √ | √ |
| Microsoft Office 365 Intergration | √ | |
| Project Owner Management | √ | |
Multi-Platform Support |
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| Windows (as user) | √ | √ |
| Windows (as system service) | √ | √ |
| Macintosh | √ | √ |
Dedicated Mobile Application |
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| iOS | √ | √ |
| Android | √ | √ |
Security |
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| HIPAA Compliance | √ | |
| AES 256-bit Encryption for Files in Transit and at Rest | √ | √ |
| Geo-Redundant Data Centers with RAID6 Mirrored Backup | √ | |
Enterprise Features |
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| Groups & Subgroups | √ | |
| Integrated Company Branding | √ | |
| Manage Projects (Super Admin) | √ | |
| AAA Integration (Active Directory) | √ | √ |
| Two Factor Authentication (Google Auth/SMS) | √ | |
| SLA (Service Level Agreement) ≥99.9% | √ | |
| Team Audiring (Account, Group, Active Directory | √ | |
| User Access Auditing (User, Device, Agent, Admin) | √ | |
| Project Auditing (Project, File, Folder, Comments, Links) | √ | |
| Custom User/Computers/Mobile Device Reports | √ | |
| Sales-Force Integration | √ | |
Enterprise Policies |
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| Passwords Policies (Life-Cycle, Complexity, Thresholds) | √ | |
| Session Policies (Timeout, Cookie Controls) | √ | |
| IP Address White-Listing | √ | |
| Public Link Allow Policy | √ | |
| File Unlock Override Policy | √ | |
| Remote Computer Access Policy | √ | |
| Mobile Content Add/Create Policy | √ | |
| Mobile Content Edit Policy | √ | |
| Mobile Content Export Policy | √ | |
| Mobile Security Code Policy | √ |
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