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Dropbox alternatives
Dropbox compared with 10 alternatives: Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Box, Sync.com, pCloud and 5 more.
Dropbox has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. All 10 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DropboxThis tool | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Google Drive | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft OneDrive | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Box | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Sync.com | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| pCloud | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| iCloud | Free plan · from $0.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Nextcloud | Free plan · from €71.29/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Syncthing | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Tresorit | Free plan · from $4.75/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| WeTransfer | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Dropbox
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Google Drive
Cloud storage tied to Google Docs, Gmail and Photos
- Google Drive starts at $1.99 per month for 100 GB (US App Store price). Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Dropbox lists a Linux app.
- Google Drive also covers AI search.
- Dropbox also covers documents.
Suits: People who already use Gmail, Google Docs and Google Photos
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft's cloud storage, bundled with Microsoft 365 plans
- Microsoft OneDrive starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Dropbox lists a Linux app.
- Dropbox also covers documents.
Suits: People who already pay for Microsoft 365 and its Office apps
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Box
Business content storage with e-signatures, workflows and AI
- Box starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 3 users). Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Dropbox lists a Linux app.
- Box also covers workflow automation.
- Dropbox also covers documents.
Suits: Companies that need unlimited storage priced per user
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Sync.com
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage and file sharing for teams
- Sync.com starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually (3-user minimum). Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Dropbox lists a Linux app.
- Sync.com is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Dropbox also covers documents.
Suits: Teams that need encrypted storage with HIPAA, GDPR and PIPEDA compliance
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
pCloud
Swiss cloud storage sold by subscription or one-time payment
- pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly. Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
- pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Dropbox also covers documents.
Suits: People who prefer a one-time lifetime payment to a subscription
- Free plan · from $0.99/mo
iCloud
Apple's storage and sync service for photos, files and backups
- iCloud starts at $0.99 per month for 50 GB. Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Dropbox lists Linux and Android apps.
- Dropbox also covers documents.
Suits: People whose devices are mostly iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Free plan · from €71.29/yr
Nextcloud
Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform
- Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users). Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Nextcloud also covers video calls.
- Dropbox also covers documents.
Suits: Organizations that must keep files on servers they control
- Free
Syncthing
Free, open source file sync directly between your own devices
- Syncthing is free. Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Dropbox lists a web app.
- Only Dropbox lists iOS and Android apps.
- Syncthing is open source, according to its own site.
- Dropbox also covers documents and file sharing.
Suits: Syncing folders between your own computers without a cloud provider
- Free plan · from $4.75/mo
Tresorit
End-to-end encrypted file storage and sharing for businesses
- Tresorit starts at $4.75 per month, billed yearly. Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Tresorit is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Dropbox also covers documents.
Suits: Firms handling confidential client files, such as legal and finance teams
- Free plan · from $8/mo
WeTransfer
Send large files by email or link without recipient sign-up
- WeTransfer starts at $8 per month, billed monthly. Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Dropbox lists Windows and Linux apps.
- WeTransfer also covers menu bar app.
- Dropbox also covers file sync.
Suits: Sending large files to clients who should not need an account
Limits worth knowing in Dropbox
- The free Basic plan includes only 2 GB of storage.
- The cheapest paid plan is Plus at 2 TB for one person; the plans page lists no smaller paid tier.
- End-to-end encryption, single sign-on and audit logs are limited to Advanced, which requires at least 3 users.
- Monthly billing costs more: $11.99 for Plus and $18 per user for Standard, against $9.99 and $15 on yearly billing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Dropbox?
The alternatives to Dropbox in this directory are Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Box, Sync.com, pCloud, iCloud, Nextcloud, Syncthing, Tresorit and WeTransfer. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Dropbox.
Is there a free alternative to Dropbox?
Yes. Syncthing is free to use. Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Box, Sync.com, pCloud, iCloud, Nextcloud, Tresorit and WeTransfer have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Dropbox?
Nextcloud and Syncthing are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.