File-Sharing Apps that are a Gem for Small Businesses

If you are a cloud user, you’re probably aware of Dropbox and the various benefits it has to offer. So why not extend the great functionality and fab features to your workplace? With its easy-to-use interface and user-friendly features (apart from file sharing) like the ability to set manual bandwidths, automatic back-up, offline access, links that can be easily be shared through chat or text messages and email, easy control and seamless collaborations with other Microsoft products, among others, Dropbox should be a fine file-sharing app for your business. The only downside here is the fact that that the basic  B2C version, with the interactive user-interface, easy file-sharing, and brand ubiquity, make vulnerable to dangerous programs such as ransomware.

Price: Price for Dropbox’s Business version varies from one country to another

Ever since it came into the market, Box has always projected itself as Dropbox’s professional counterpart and has been focused solely on fulfilling the requirements of businesses. A robust and easy-to-use app, Box has all the standard features of a decent file-sharing platform, such as the ability to play and store all kinds of media files and documents, and the ability to get integrated with other apps easily. What separates it from other file-sharing apps (especially those meant for personal use), however, is the fact that it has added security features such as password protected sharing and mobile device management, among others. Box allows you to have total control over the activities of your users and is unbelievably easy to upload files on. What’s more, it can be used from any location and can be conveniently synced with multiple machines.

Price: Box is priced at a starting rate of $14.99 per month.

Already a well-known note app, Evernote has proven itself to be a fantastic choice for those who need to collaborate on their work, keep records of their paperwork, or simply sketch down their random ideas. What many don’t know about the Evernote is that it also works as a great file-sharing service, armed with plugins and an interactive design that makes the process of sharing or saving all the more easier. A fantastically intuitive app, Evernote functions well across all sorts of devices and allows you to easily save web pages to view and/or share later. It is armed with some really cool features, such as the “Web Clipper” – a small icon on your browser toolbar which can capture articles, screenshots, and even Web pages and add them to your account and the “document camera,” which automatically recognizes and optimizes your documents.

Price: Box is priced at a starting rate of $34.99 per month.

A central repository for documents, Zoho Docs gives you access to share and store your files, in addition to accessing, editing and uploading them regardless of your location. The app supports all sorts of formats, from Zip to PDF, and can easily import and upload straightaway from Google Docs. It can be easily integrated with websites such as YouTube and functions well between Google Docs and Microsoft Word. All-in-all, the perfect app for all your file-sharing needs.

Price: Zoho Docs is priced at a starting rate of $3 per month.

Formerly called Google Apps for Work, G-Suite is Google Apps’ (Sheets, Docs, etc.) professional counterpart. Aiming to give you the entire Google apps experience, the app, with its enhanced features and tighter security settings, tends to fully take on the Microsoft Office Suite. As expected, G-Suite has endless options to collaborate with other Google apps (such as Google Sheets. Google Apps and Google Drive) and uses Google Hangouts as its messaging platform. The best thing about G-Suite is that it has an interface and technology that is very similar to other Google products, which makes it easier for employees to train (given the fact that most people are familiar with the interface of other Google apps).

Price: G-Suite is priced at a starting rate of $5 per user per month.