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Pros of Dropbox
- Easy to work with434
- Free256
- Popular216
- Shared file hosting176
- 'just works'167
- No brainer100
- Integration with external services80
- Simple77
- Good api49
- Least cost (free) for the basic needs case38
- It just works11
- Convenient8
- Accessible from all of my devices7
- Command Line client5
- Synchronizing laptop and desktop - work anywhere4
- Can even be used by your grandma4
- Cross platform app3
- Sync API3
- Reliable3
- Mac app3
- Backups, local and cloud2
- Everybody needs to share and synchronize files reliably2
- Delta synchronization2
- Ability to pay monthly without losing your files2
- Extended version history2
- Beautiful UI2
- YC Company1
- What a beautiful app1
- Easy/no setup1
- So easy1
- The more the merrier1
- Easy to work with1
- For when client needs file without opening firewall1
- Everybody needs to share and synchronize files reliabl1
- Easy to use1
- Official Linux app1
- The more the merrier0
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- Personal vs company account is confusing3
- Replication kills CPU and battery1
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What is CrashPlan?
It runs continually in the background of a device, providing constant backup of new files. Any time a new file is created or an existing file is changed, the product adds the file to a "to do" list.
What is Dropbox?
Harness the power of Dropbox. Connect to an account, upload, download, search, and more.
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