If you’re using Dropbox to manage product files, you’re not alone. It's a great general-purpose tool: easy to use, convenient for syncing across devices, and perfect for real-time collaboration within your team. But when it comes to managing digital assets for building product manufacturers, Dropbox wasn't built with your specific needs in mind.
In this blog, we’ll explore why adding Prodify to your tech stack alongside Dropbbox can take your file management to a whole new level.
Where Dropbox Shines
Seamless file syncing: Dropbox is great at keeping everything in sync between the cloud and your computer. If you update a file in one place, it instantly updates everywhere else—no need to worry about duplicate versions.
Opening files right from your file explorer: Thanks to Dropbox’s desktop integration, you can open, edit, and save files straight from your computer—no downloading, no re-uploading. It feels just like working with files saved locally, but you still get all the benefits of cloud backup and sharing.
Using Dropbox links in public channels: Dropbox makes it really easy to share files publicly. You can drop a link into your website, blog, social post, or email, and people can open it without running into permission issues or login screens. It’s perfect for quick, simple public downloads or sharing content on the fly.
Enter Prodify: A DAM Solution Made Just for You
Purpose-built for building product manufacturers by a team with 25+ years of industry experience, Prodify is here to make all your asset management woes disappear.
- Centralized storage of your assets for streamlined organization and greater alignment across.
- Quickly find what you need with powerful search and customizable file details all laid out in an easy, table-style view.
- Fully equipped to manage your AEC industry-specific assets (CAD, BIM, & 3D) with ease.
- Preview your technical files with our built-in visualizer—no need for specialized software or time-wasting workflows to confirm you're sending the right file.
- Effortless file sharing with other teams. distributors and resellers, and AEC prospects.
- Protect your assets with user permissions and access controls and minimize the risk of unauthorized access or misuse.
- Gain powerful analytics insights into when your AEC audience views or downloads your files and use this data to optimize your outreach strategies.
- Manage a growing number of assets as you add new product lines and continue to scale.
- Enjoy personalized, one-on-one support from a dedicated Onboarding Specialist and Client Success Manager.
- Try Prodify for free with a 30-day trial.
Even Dropbox Needs a Wingman
Prodify takes everything you wish Dropbox could do—and makes it possible.
Feature Comparison Table
| Feature |
Prodify |
Google Drive |
SharePoint |
OneDrive |
Dropbox |
Generic DAMs |
| Centralized storage for all your assets |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
| Flexible & intuitive folder structures |
✅ |
❌ |
❌ |
❌ |
❌ |
✅ |
| Single source of truth for all your files |
✅ |
❌ |
❌ |
❌ |
❌ |
✅ |
| Searchable asset attributes |
✅ |
❌ |
❌ |
❌ |
❌ |
✅ |
| Advanced analytics insights |
✅ |
❌ |
❌ |
❌ |
❌ |
✅ |
| Guided onboarding & product training |
✅ |
❌ |
❌ |
❌ |
❌ |
❌ |
| Built-in visualizer for CAD, BIM, & 3D files |
✅ |
❌ |
❌ |
❌ |
❌ |
❌ |
| Integrated Product Information Management (PIM) |
✅ |
❌ |
❌ |
❌ |
❌ |
Varies |
| Robust version control |
✅ |
Limited |
Limited |
Limited |
Limited |
Limited |
| Channel integrations with auto-updating public links |
✅ |
Limited |
❌ |
Limited |
✅ |
❌ |
Ready to Level Up Your Asset Management?
Dropbox is your back office. And Prodify is your digital showroom—with a product brain behind it.
Ready to experience the power of the first-ever DAM software built for building product manufacturers? Book a demo today.