Better Alternatives to Google Docs & Dropbox for Board Management 

Many software vendors offer document storage, including popular tools like Google Docs and Dropbox. But here’s the catch: storing documents is easy—finding them later is the hard part. New board members need an easy-to-learn system for locating the right document at the right time.

Not all document storage solutions are created equal—especially when it comes to setting up a system that works for a board of directors.

If your organizing structure is confusing, it won’t be useful for long.

That’s where BoardSpace comes in—a better alternative to both Google Docs and Dropbox, purpose-built for board management.

Feature BoardSpace Dropbox Google Docs
Document Storage Yes Yes Yes
Purpose-built for boards Yes No No
Full Board Management System Yes No No
Storage is provided 500 GB Depends on plan Depends on plan
Organizing structure Tags Folders Folders
Ease of finding documents Very easy   No  No
Ability to export Yes  Yes Yes

Comparing BoardSpace to Dropbox and Google Docs

Document Storage

BoardSpace – Yes

Dropbox – Yes

Google Docs – Yes

Purpose-built for boards

BoardSpace – Yes

Dropbox – No

Google Docs – No

Full Board Management System

BoardSpace – Yes

Dropbox – No

Google Docs – No

Storage provided

BoardSpace – 500GB

Dropbox – Depends on plan

Google Docs – Depends on plan 

Organizing structure

BoardSpace – Tags

Dropbox – Folders

Google Docs – Folders 

Ease of finding documents

BoardSpace – Very easy

Dropbox – Not easy

Google Docs – Not easy

Ability to export

BoardSpace – Yes

Dropbox – Yes

Google Docs – Yes

Why BoardSpace Outshines Google Drive and Dropbox

Google Drive and Dropbox are designed for general file storage—not board governance.

BoardSpace is different.
It’s built for boards and by people who understand how boards work.

Our powerful document management system stores and organizes files in ways that make sense for boards and committees—and makes them easy to find fast.

But we don’t stop there. BoardSpace also includes a full suite of tools to help your board run better meetings and get more done:

Agenda Builder
Create and share meeting agendas using customizable templates.
Minutes Management
Draft and approve meeting minutes with built-in SMART features.
Task Tracking
Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure accountability.
Event and Deadline Reminders
Never miss a meeting, deadline, or key decision date again.
Collaboration Tools
Support productive discussions among directors, even when they’re not in the same room.

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