Dropbox
The original sync-and-share cloud drive for individuals and teams.
What is Dropbox?
Dropbox is a cloud storage and file-sync service that keeps files backed up and available across devices, with sharing, collaboration, and version history. It serves individuals and teams and has expanded into document tools, e-signatures, and password management.
Best known for: Pioneering cloud file sync and sharing
Key features
- File sync across devices
- File sharing and links
- Version history and recovery
- Team collaboration folders
- Dropbox Paper and Sign
- Third-party app integrations
Who Dropbox is best for
- Teams that want dead-simple file sync across devices
- Freelancers sending large files to clients
- Users already living in the Dropbox ecosystem
Ideal team: Individuals and small-to-midsize teams of 1-100 who prioritize frictionless sync and broad app integrations over the lowest price.
Dropbox pricing
Plus
$9.99/flat / mo
- 2 TB storage
- 30-day file recovery
- Single user
Professional
$16.58/flat / mo
- 3 TB storage
- 180-day version history
- Advanced sharing controls
Business Standard
$18/per user / mo
- 9 TB pooled storage
- Team admin controls
- 3-user minimum
Business Advanced
$30/per user / mo
- As-needed storage
- Advanced admin & security
- Tiered admin roles
Costs to watch before you commit
- Business plans require a 3-user minimum, so tiny teams overpay.
- Headline prices assume annual billing; month-to-month runs roughly 15-20% higher.
- Add-ons like Dropbox Sign and extra storage stack on top of the seat price.
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