{"id":43588,"date":"2020-07-02T18:55:35","date_gmt":"2020-07-02T18:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"\/us\/en\/blog\/?p=43588"},"modified":"2025-03-13T06:25:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T13:25:25","slug":"best-file-sharing-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/best-file-sharing-app\/","title":{"rendered":"The 8 best file sharing apps for keeping a business organized"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you work in a typical business, you probably rely a decent amount on file sharing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about it. From day-to-day tasks to long-term projects, the average worker spends a good chunk of their day sending files back and forth to customers, prospects, coworkers, partners, investors\u2026 you name it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spreadsheets. Contracts. Collaborative documents. The list goes on and on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But when you don\u2019t keep your file sharing process organized, you wind up drowning in docs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t let your file sharing process devolve into chaos. For the sake of your sanity and streamlining your business, we\u2019ve made a guide to help you find the best file sharing app for your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#ringcentral\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingCentral<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#googledrive\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Drive<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#dropbox\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dropbox<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#box\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Box<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#onedrive\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OneDrive<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#planview\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planview<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#zohodocs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoho Docs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#quip\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quip<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udc40\u00a0 File sharing apps are one thing, but what about communication tools? If you&#8217;re thinking about purchasing a new communication tool and unsure how to get started, here&#8217;s a checklist to help you pick the right one for your business.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\n<div class=\"download-form-widget standart-download-form\" data-url=\"https:\/\/netstorage.ringcentral.com\/checklist\/communication_tools.pdf\" data-id=\"6a3b32777da03\" id=\"6a3b32777da03\">\n\t\t<button tabindex=\"on\"  on=\"tap:6a3b32777da03.toggleClass(class='open')\" class=\"open-modal-download-action download-form-button\" type=\"submit\">\u2705  Get the checklist<\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-body\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-content\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-title\">\ud83d\udc40 \u200a Get this free checklist to pick the right communication tool for your business. <\/div>\n<form class=\"download-form SMB\" method=\"post\">\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"download-form-input\" aria-label=\"Full Name\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"text\" name=\"fullname\" placeholder=\"Full Name\" data-dl-events-hover=\"true\" data-dl-element=\"text\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"download-form-input\" aria-label=\"Email (please enter a work email address)\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"email\" autocomplete=\"on\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Email (please enter a work email address)\" data-dl-events-hover=\"true\" data-dl-element=\"email\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"popup_form\" value=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"Lead_Entry_Source__c\" value=\"RC Blog\" class=\"download-form-input\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"download-form-submit\" type=\"submit\" data-dl-element=\"button\" data-no-auto-dl=\"true\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\" data-dl-name=\"Get it now\">Get it now<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<button on=\"tap:6a3b32777da03.toggleClass(class='open')\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"  class=\"download-form-modal-close\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-thank\">Enjoy! <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do I need file sharing software, anyway?<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do most companies overlook when choosing a file-sharing app?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File-sharing apps might seem pretty simple at a glance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there\u2019s a lot that goes on \u201cunder the hood\u201d of file-sharing tools that often gets overlooked.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opportunities to speed up collaboration between team members<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your business\u2019 software of choice here literally <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">only<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shares files, you\u2019re ultimately dumping more work on your team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right now, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/collaboration-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collaboration in the workplace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is arguably more important than ever. Teams today need collaborative file-sharing that encourages people to work together and communicate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than waiting for document approval or potentially wasting someone\u2019s time searching for a file (which is what we used to do when we sent files through emails), file sharing today can be way more swift and seamless. And with the right file-sharing apps, you can make sure that the right people get the right documents instantly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is particularly important if you\u2019re working with a remote team or contractors who don\u2019t have access to your on-site servers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Features that prioritize time-saving and productivity<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digging through your inbox for a file can be a huge time-sink. Meanwhile, having to constantly double-check your docs to make sure you\u2019re sending the \u201cright\u201d version is equally annoying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared drives and quick-sharing help you and your team move from task to task without as many roadblocks. Consolidating your company\u2019s files into specific folders not only makes it faster to find what you\u2019re looking for, but also guarantees that nothing gets misplaced.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ignoring the safety and security of your business\u2019s files<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say your team gets locked out of your company email accounts. Would your business be compromised? Would you be totally unable to do work?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your files are just sitting in unsecured folders or inboxes, you could be setting yourself up for headaches down the road. Not only that, but unsecured files without user restrictions could be edited by accident or shared with people outside of your business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Translation: A good file sharing solution can give you and your business a much-needed sense of control over sensitive documents and data.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tip\">\n<div class=\"tip-heading\"><b>\ud83c\udfc6 Did you know:\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<p>RingCentral is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/pc-mag-ringcentral-editors-choice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>PCMag<\/i>\u2019s Editors\u2019 Choice Award<\/a> winner because of its reliable service and easy-to-use app (among other reasons)!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 of the best file sharing apps for businesses<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From free solutions for startups to more robust platforms for enterprises, the list below gives you a range of options as you&#8217;re choosing the best file sharing software for your team.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"ringcentral\"><\/a><br \/>\n1. RingCentral: best file sharing app that covers all your communication bases\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingCentral\u2019s communication <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/communication-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tools<\/a> are perfect for teams looking to share files without having to bounce between emails or other external apps. In fact, the file sharing feature is built right into the team messaging interface (which also lets you video conference and make phone calls, by the way):<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation\" title=\"RingCentral app for Desktop: Message. Video. Phone.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EbIAZJd9rCU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the platform is best known for its messaging and video features, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/ways-to-use-free-file-sharing-in-your-ringcentral-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">file sharing in RingCentral<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> encourages collaboration and keeps your team\u2019s most important files confined to a single platform:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/ways-to-use-free-file-sharing-in-your-ringcentral-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-42962\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/file-sharing-in-ringcentral-app-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"file sharing in ringcentral app\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you can organize your team\u2019s files based on their individual channels (think: your design and sales teams have designated tabs and files). Teammates can then pin important documents and instantly pull up frequently used files.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sort of organization not only reduces clutter, but also makes sure that the right files are shared with the right people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another cool feature within RingCentral is to apply in-app annotations to a document without having to leave the platform. Dropping small notes or suggestions can be done in a matter of seconds without any sort of email back-and-forth.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oh, and uploading files is a cinch. You can instantly drag-and-drop files from your desktop to your team folders or individual messages:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43589\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/file-sharing-in-the-ringcentral-app.gif\" alt=\"file sharing in the ringcentral app\" width=\"800\" height=\"633\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much of what makes RingCentral the best file sharing app (in our humble opinion) is our ability to integrate with tons of other tools (including others on this list). For example, let\u2019s say your team uses Google Drive or Dropbox. Accessing files from those platforms can likewise be done without leaving RingCentral:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43590\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/file-sharing-integrations-with-dropbox-and-box.gif\" alt=\"file sharing integrations with dropbox and box\" width=\"800\" height=\"699\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a hybrid communication and file sharing tool, RingCentral&#8217;s got you covered.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\ud83d\udd79\ufe0f<\/span> Get a hands-on look at how RingCentral works by booking a product tour:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><button data-href=\"#leadform-popup\" class=\"js-open-popup-activator btn primary\" >Choose a time<\/button><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcb0 You can also <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/roi-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">use this calculator<\/a> <\/strong>to see roughly how much your business could save by using RingCentral to support your team&#8217;s communication with each other\u2014and clients.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"googledrive\"><\/a><br \/>\n2. Google Drive: free file-sharing and collaboration tools for teams both big and small<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-43591\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-drive-file-sharing-app-1024x694.jpg\" alt=\"google drive file sharing app\" width=\"1024\" height=\"694\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With over one billion users<sup>1<\/sup>,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Google Drive\u2019s popularity speaks for itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The platform allows you to upload files to designated team folders via desktop or mobile devices. Users are then given permissions to upload and edit documents as designated by a file\u2019s \u201ccreator.\u201d Teams can work together within documents and spreadsheets, tracking comments and keeping a comprehensive history of any file as it evolves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The platform\u2019s search function highlights your most recent documents and allows you to search for files either by name or author:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43592\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/google-drive-file-sharing-search-function.gif\" alt=\"google drive file sharing search function\" width=\"1000\" height=\"525\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google\u2019s tools are famous for being intuitive and easy to adopt. Even if you don\u2019t have the tech-savviest team in the world, chances are your colleagues are at least remotely familiar with Google\u2019s app suite. The same probably rings true for your customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fact that Google Drive and Docs are free is a nice added bonus for teams on a tight budget, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The downside of Google Drive is that it requires users and collaborators to have a Google account to make full use of the platform&#8217;s features. This isn\u2019t much of a problem if you and your team are already living in Gmail or Google Workspace, though.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users have to be mindful of not accidentally working over each other and ensuring that files sync properly once changes are made. As a free app, syncing and lag issues can occur from time to time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, the platform is perhaps the best free file sharing app for teams who want something simple.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"dropbox\"><\/a><br \/>\n3. Dropbox: all-in-one project collaboration and file-sharing for larger teams<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43593\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/dropbox-file-sharing-app.png\" alt=\"dropbox file sharing app\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dropbox is both a file sharing platform and collaborative workspace, providing a place for teams to shoot off updates and work together on documents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The app emphasizes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/simple-steps-to-boost-your-teams-productivity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">productivity<\/a>, encouraging users to move their projects from Point A to Point B while documenting progress along the way. Features such as recommend files, destinations, and shortcuts help users save valuable time when juggling multiple projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional features in Dropbox include mobile functionality and the ability to watermark your company\u2019s files.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the solution is definitely robust, the free version leaves a lot to be desired in terms of storage space with a 2GB limit per user<sup>2<\/sup>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"box\"><\/a><br \/>\n4. Box: permission-based file-sharing for teams who need control<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At a glance, Box looks fairly similar to the other cloud-based file sharing and storage solutions we\u2019ve covered so far.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-43594\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/box-file-sharing-app-1024x550.png\" alt=\"box file sharing app\" width=\"1024\" height=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaborative document-sharing? File syncing? Note-taking and comments? Check, check, and check.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Box is notable for its support of 120+ file types and the ability to embed or share files from Box directly to your website or blog. The platform also gives teams some added flexibility when it comes to permissions and roles for managing files.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike some file sharing software that restricts access based on a file\u2019s creator, Box allows you to set unique roles and permissions that make sense for your company. This is crucial for larger teams and situations where you want to restrict access to sensitive or otherwise important documents:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43595\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/box-file-collaboration-app.png\" alt=\"box file collaboration app\" width=\"888\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"onedrive\"><\/a><br \/>\n5. OneDrive: file-sharing for teams who live in Microsoft 365<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-43596\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/onedrive-file-sharing-app-1024x656.png\" alt=\"onedrive file sharing app\" width=\"1024\" height=\"656\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OneDrive\u2019s file sharing and storage solution is often pitted against Google Drive due to their similarities in terms of features and functionalities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heck, even their names sound the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key selling point of OneDrive, though? It\u2019s part of the Microsoft 365 suite. If your company already uses Outlook or Microsoft Teams to juggle your business\u2019s communication, getting on board with OneDrive makes it easy to sync files with all of the above.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond that, OneDrive gets the job done for file sharing, but doesn\u2019t really boast any other standout features beyond its integrations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"planview\"><\/a><br \/>\n6. Planview: file-sharing tailored for portfolio management<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43597\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/planview-file-sharing-app.jpg\" alt=\"planview file sharing app\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although Planview is primarily a portfolio management tool, its built-in Kanban board and file management solution is awesome for bigger companies. The platform promises a high level of security in addition to document versioning control and rollback.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not unlike Box, Planview\u2019s file sharing software has strict document access controls. It also allows you to link documents to cards and activities, which means you can work directly from your project boards when sharing files.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"zohodocs\"><\/a><br \/>\n7. Zoho Docs: secure file-sharing for teams who want an alternative to Google<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43598\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/zohodocs-file-sharing-app.png\" alt=\"zohodocs file sharing app\" width=\"900\" height=\"479\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoho Docs is yet another competitor that&#8217;s very much like Google Drive with similar features and functionality. If you\u2019re already using Zoho CRM or Zoho Office, getting on board with Docs will probably be a smooth transition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond the typical file sharing app features we\u2019ve talked about, Zoho stands apart with some key technical features.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For starters, the platform can sync files from Windows, Mac, or Linux devices both online or offline. Zoho\u2019s automated back-ups and multi-level sync ensure that nothing gets lost and documents never get misplaced.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, Zoho talks up their security features including server failure recovery, two-factor authentication, and encryption. If you really need peace of mind about sharing sensitive docs, these features might help put you (and your clients) at ease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"quip\"><\/a><br \/>\n8. Quip: file-sharing and collaboration for Salesforce-focused teams<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43599\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/quip-file-sharing-app.png\" alt=\"quip file sharing app\" width=\"570\" height=\"503\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quip\u2019s solution is specifically designed for businesses that live and breathe Salesforce. Given Salesforce\u2019s seemingly endless slew of integrations, a platform-specific file sharing app like Quip is a helpful alternative to an external file sharing solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared files, collaborative documents, and access history are all built into Quip\u2019s platform. These features are a great way for Salesforce users to level up their internal communication and teamwork.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the best file sharing app for your business?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizing your files and avoiding document disarray means getting your file sharing under control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the list above, you can zero in on a solution that makes sense for your team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glip.com\/feature\/document-sharing\">free document sharing app<\/a>? Use Glip to make your team more efficient and streamline your file sharing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><sup>1<\/sup>techcrunch.com\/2018\/07\/25\/google-drive-will-hit-a-billion-users-this-week<\/span><\/p>\n<p><sup>2<\/sup>dropbox.com\/business\/pricing<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you work in a typical business, you probably rely a decent amount on file sharing. Think about it. From day-to-day tasks to long-term projects, the average worker spends a good chunk of their day sending files back and forth to customers, prospects, coworkers, partners, investors\u2026 you name it. Spreadsheets. Contracts. Collaborative documents. 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