Dropbox
Dropbox is a cloud storage and file synchronization platform that lets individuals and teams store, share, and collaborate on files from anywhere.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Cloud storage and collaboration
Who should look elsewhere
No zero-knowledge encryption, Dropbox can access your file contents
Pros
- +Block-level sync only transfers changed file portions, making edits extremely fast
- +Seamless real-time co-editing inside Microsoft Office and Google Docs
- +Smart Sync lets you see all files in your file explorer without downloading them
- +Strong ecosystem of third-party integrations across productivity tools
- +Reliable cross-platform sync across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
Cons
- −No zero-knowledge encryption, Dropbox can access your file contents
- −Free plan limited to only 2 GB of storage, far below competitors
- −Higher per-user pricing than alternatives offering comparable storage
- −US-based servers subject to Patriot Act data requests
- −Desktop app redesign has added complexity to what was a simple interface
Key features
- ✓Cloud file storage with up to unlimited space on business plans
- ✓Cross-device sync with block-level transfer for fast incremental updates
- ✓Smart Sync to browse cloud files without using local storage
- ✓Real-time co-editing with Microsoft Office and Google Docs integration
- ✓File sharing with password protection and expiration dates
- ✓File version history and recovery (up to 180 days on higher plans)
- ✓Dropbox Paper for collaborative documents and note-taking
- ✓Team folders with granular permission controls
- ✓Mobile apps with offline access and document scanning
- ✓Admin console with SSO, audit logs, and device management
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 | month | 2 GB storage; Sync across 3 devices; File sharing |
| Plus | $13.25 | month | 1 TB (1,024 GB) storage; Unlimited devices; 30-day file recovery |
| Essentials | $19.99 | month | 3 TB (3,000 GB) storage; 180-day file recovery; Send large files up to 100 GB |
| Business | $18 | month | 5 TB storage for the team; Admin console; Granular sharing permissions |
| Business Plus | $25 | month | Unlimited storage; SSO integration; Advanced audit logging |
| Enterprise | — | month | Unlimited storage; 24/7 phone support; Domain insights |
Integrations
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