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Dropbox vs Greenhouse

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Dropbox

Technology

Cloud storage and file synchronization service

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Greenhouse logo

Greenhouse

Technology

Hiring software for growing companies

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Dropbox has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Dropbox the free Basic plan gives 2 GB of storage; Greenhouse core plan lacks talent discovery and contact lookups
  • They diverge on capability: Dropbox covers File synchronization, Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dropbox and Greenhouse actually diverge.

Attributes where Dropbox and Greenhouse differ
AttributeDropboxGreenhouse
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20072012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Technology).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Dropbox

  • File synchronization
  • Cloud storage
  • File sharing
  • Version history
  • Offline access
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Workspace
  • Two-factor authentication

Only in Greenhouse

  • Applicant tracking
  • Interview scheduling
  • Scorecard system
  • Job board posting
  • Candidate CRM
  • Reporting & analytics
  • Offer management
  • EEO compliance

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Zoom

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Dropbox

  • File backupnot Greenhouse
  • Team collaborationnot Greenhouse
  • Content sharingnot Greenhouse
  • Remote worknot Greenhouse

Greenhouse

  • Applicant tracking system for structured hiringnot Dropbox
  • AI-powered interview notetaking and sourcingnot Dropbox

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Dropbox

  • The free Basic plan gives 2 GB of storage
  • Version history is 30 days on Plus, 180 days on Standard and 1 year on Advanced
  • File transfers are capped at 50 GB on Plus and 100 GB on the team plans
  • The Advanced team plan requires a minimum of 3 users at $24 per user per month
  • eSignature requests are limited to 3 per month on Plus and Standard

Greenhouse

  • Core plan lacks talent discovery and contact lookups
  • Core plan lacks email automation and applicant texting
  • Plus plan lacks resume anonymisation and application limits
  • Plus plan lacks audit logging and developer tools
  • Pricing customised by hiring volume and company size, not published
  • Only Pro tier offers audit logs and developer sandbox

Pricing, plan by plan

Dropbox

Free
  • BasicFree
    • 2 GB storage
    • File sync
    • Mobile apps
  • Plus$9.99/month
    • 2 TB storage
    • Offline access
    • Remote device wipe

Greenhouse

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Greenhouse review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Dropbox if

  • You need file synchronization.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want cloud storage.
Dropbox review

Choose Greenhouse if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want interview scheduling.
Greenhouse review

Questions people ask

Is Dropbox or Greenhouse better?
Neither clearly leads. Dropbox starts at Free and Greenhouse at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dropbox or Greenhouse?
Dropbox has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Dropbox and On request for Greenhouse.
Does Dropbox or Greenhouse run on more platforms?
Dropbox runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. Greenhouse runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Dropbox for free?
Yes. Dropbox has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Greenhouse starts at On request.
What is Dropbox best used for?
Dropbox is most often used for file backup, team collaboration, content sharing, remote work. Of those, file backup and team collaboration are not what Greenhouse is typically brought in for.
What can Dropbox do that Greenhouse cannot?
Dropbox covers File synchronization, Cloud storage, File sharing, Version history. Greenhouse covers Applicant tracking, Interview scheduling, Scorecard system, Job board posting. Both handle Slack, Zoom.
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