DRACOON
Cloud content collaboration software
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What is DRACOON
DRACOON is a cloud-based file sharing and content collaboration platform focused on secure storage, synchronization, and controlled external sharing. It is used by organizations that need to exchange sensitive files with internal teams and external parties while maintaining governance over access and encryption. The product emphasizes client-side encryption options, granular permissions, and deployment flexibility (cloud and enterprise-managed environments). It also provides administrative controls and integrations to fit into existing identity and collaboration ecosystems.
Strong security and encryption controls
DRACOON is designed around secure file storage and sharing, with encryption features and policy-driven access controls. It supports granular permissions for folders and files, which helps organizations manage internal and external collaboration. Administrative capabilities typically include audit-relevant controls such as user management and sharing governance. This security-first orientation is a practical differentiator versus collaboration tools that prioritize broad productivity features over controlled sharing.
Granular sharing and permissions
The platform supports controlled sharing workflows such as link sharing with restrictions and role-based access to content areas. These controls help teams collaborate with customers, partners, and contractors without granting broad repository access. Permission granularity can reduce accidental oversharing and supports common compliance requirements. This is particularly relevant for regulated industries and project-based collaboration.
Enterprise administration and integration
DRACOON provides centralized administration for users, groups, and access policies, which supports enterprise governance. It commonly integrates with identity providers (for example via SSO) and can fit into existing IT security and compliance processes. API and integration capabilities support embedding secure file exchange into business workflows. This makes it suitable for organizations that need managed collaboration rather than ad hoc file transfer.
Not a full DMS suite
DRACOON primarily targets secure file sharing and collaboration rather than end-to-end document management. Organizations needing advanced records management, complex document lifecycle automation, or deep matter/case-centric workflows may require additional systems. Metadata modeling and document-centric process features can be less extensive than in dedicated document management platforms. Buyers should validate whether DRACOON covers retention, classification, and workflow requirements out of the box.
Collaboration features may be narrower
Compared with broader work management and intranet-style collaboration suites, DRACOON focuses more on secure content exchange than on tasking, chat, and extensive team workspace functionality. Teams may still rely on separate tools for project coordination and communication. This can increase the number of systems users interact with for day-to-day collaboration. Fit depends on whether secure sharing is the primary need or part of a wider collaboration stack.
Deployment and governance add overhead
Security-focused configuration (permissions, policies, encryption options, and external sharing rules) can require careful setup and ongoing administration. Organizations without mature governance practices may find initial rollout and user enablement more involved. External collaboration scenarios often require user education to avoid friction around access requests and sharing restrictions. Buyers should plan for change management and administrative resourcing.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | On request (per user/month) | Available from 50 licences; 50 GB cloud storage per user; Basic reporting; Basic identity management; Standard SLA. |
| Pro | On request (per user/month) | Available from 50 licences; 100 GB cloud storage per user; Enterprise reporting; Enterprise identity management; Standard SLA (Premium optional); Unlimited API calls; Hybrid S3 support. |
| Premium | On request (per user/month) | Available from 100 licences; 100 GB cloud storage per user; Enterprise reporting; Premium SLA; Unlimited API calls; Virus protection; eIDAS digital signature; Hybrid Syslog. |
Notes:
- The public pricing page lists all plan prices as "On request" and shows minimum licence counts and per-user storage but does not publish per-user fees; customers are asked to request a pricelist or a quote from sales. (See official pricing page.)
- DRACOON offers a time-limited full trial: 14-day free trial (5 users, 10 GB) available on the official site.
- DRACOON provides a freemium / free base version for the "DRACOON for DATEV" (tax-consultant) offering on its site: a 0€ freemium tier with unlimited users and 2 GB storage; the DATEV vertical also shows a paid Premium package priced at 670 €/month (annual price reference shown on that page).
Seller details
DRACOON GmbH
Regensburg, Germany
Private
https://www.dracoon.com/
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/dracoon/
