Overview
This article is designed to act as a tool in order to help you to decide between using Microsoft Office's OneDrive and Dropbox. Both services provide cloud-based storage solutions with associated software applications for desktops/laptops and mobile devices in order to facilitate work and collaboration within designated groups.
General Features
Availability
| Feature |
OneDrive |
Dropbox |
| Account Types |
All UO faculty, staff, and students have the same access. |
All UO faculty, staff, and students have the same access. |
Compatibility
| Feature |
OneDrive |
Dropbox |
| Can be used via web browser |
Go to office.uoregon.edu |
Go to dropbox.com |
| Can install app on macOS and iOS |
Yes |
Yes |
| Can install app on Windows and Android |
Yes |
Yes |
Files
| Feature |
OneDrive |
Dropbox |
|
File creation
|
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft OneNote
- Microsoft Forms
- URLs
|
- Dropbox Paper
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
|
| File preview |
View the list |
View the list |
Capacity
| Feature |
OneDrive |
Dropbox |
| Storage capacity |
1 TB per user |
100 GB per user |
Content Sharing
| Feature |
OneDrive |
Dropbox |
| Sharing files with colleagues |
Yes |
Yes |
| Creating group folders for focus collaboration |
Yes*
*Can be done in conjunction with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint as well
|
Yes*
Can be done using user-managed team folders (created and managed by users) and university-managed team folders (created and managed by service admins)
|
Data security
For more comprehensive information about the suitability of various UO collaboration tools for handling data at different risk levels, please consult the data security classification on the UO Information Security Office website.
Note: For any high-risk or HIPAA-related materials, please consult the Information Security Office before proceeding at
infosec@uoregon.edu
| Compliance |
OneDrive |
Dropbox |
| FERPA |
Yes |
Yes |
| HIPAA |
Yes |
At a later date |
Integrations
| Service |
OneDrive |
Dropbox |
| Office 365 |
Yes |
Not configured |
| Canvas |
No |
No |
| Outlook |
Yes |
No |