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Dropbox Paper alternatives
Dropbox Paper compared with 7 alternatives: Google Docs, Notion, Microsoft Loop, Slite, Nuclino and 2 more.
Dropbox Paper has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, billed yearly (Dropbox Plus). 6 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dropbox PaperThis tool | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Google Docs | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Notion | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Microsoft Loop | Free plan · from $5.40/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Slite | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Nuclino | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Bit.ai | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web |
| Proton Docs | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Dropbox Paper
- Free plan · from $7/mo
Google Docs
Browser-based word processor, free with a Google Account
- Google Docs starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). Dropbox Paper starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly (Dropbox Plus).
- Only Google Docs lists a browser extension.
- Dropbox Paper also covers tasks.
Suits: People and teams who draft and review documents together in a browser
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Notion
Workspace for docs, wikis, databases and projects with built-in AI
- Notion starts at $10 per member / month, billed yearly. Dropbox Paper starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly (Dropbox Plus).
- Only Notion lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Notion lists a browser extension.
- Notion also covers notes, databases and wiki.
- Dropbox Paper also covers tasks and documents.
Suits: Teams that want docs, a wiki and project tracking in one workspace
- Free plan · from $5.40/mo
Microsoft Loop
Shared workspaces and pages with components that sync across apps
- Microsoft Loop starts at $5.40 per user / month, paid yearly (Microsoft 365 Business Basic, no Teams). Dropbox Paper starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly (Dropbox Plus).
- Dropbox Paper also covers tasks.
Suits: Teams that already work in Microsoft 365, Teams and Outlook
- Free trial · from $10/mo
Slite
Team knowledge base with doc verification and AI answers
- Slite starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly. Dropbox Paper starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly (Dropbox Plus).
- Dropbox Paper has a free plan. Slite does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Slite lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Slite lists a browser extension.
- Slite also covers AI search, wiki and AI agents.
Suits: Teams that want an internal knowledge base with owned, verified docs
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Nuclino
Lightweight team wiki with docs, boards and whiteboards
- Nuclino starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly ($8 billed monthly). Dropbox Paper starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly (Dropbox Plus).
- Only Nuclino lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Nuclino also covers wiki, whiteboard and kanban boards.
- Dropbox Paper also covers templates and tasks.
Suits: Small teams that want a simple wiki with little setup
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Bit.ai
Collaborative documents and wikis with embeds and link tracking
- Bit.ai starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). Dropbox Paper starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly (Dropbox Plus).
- Only Dropbox Paper lists iOS and Android apps.
- Bit.ai also covers wiki.
- Dropbox Paper also covers tasks.
Suits: Teams writing documents that mix text with embedded files, designs and spreadsheets
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Proton Docs
End-to-end encrypted collaborative documents inside Proton Drive
- Proton Docs starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly (Drive Plus). Dropbox Paper starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly (Dropbox Plus).
- Proton Docs is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Dropbox Paper also covers templates and tasks.
Suits: People who want documents the provider itself cannot read
Limits worth knowing in Dropbox Paper
- Paper has no plan of its own: it is free with a Dropbox account, and everyone who opens a doc has to sign in to Dropbox.
- Docs cannot be edited offline; the Dropbox desktop app stores them as web-based files that open only on dropbox.com.
- No more than 50 people can edit a doc at once, and inserted files are limited to 50 MB each.
- On the new release of Paper, the Slack integration's commands and previews do not work and docs can only be exported one at a time.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Dropbox Paper?
The alternatives to Dropbox Paper in this directory are Google Docs, Notion, Microsoft Loop, Slite, Nuclino, Bit.ai and Proton Docs. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Dropbox Paper.
Is there a free alternative to Dropbox Paper?
Yes. Google Docs, Notion, Microsoft Loop, Nuclino, Bit.ai and Proton Docs have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Dropbox Paper alternatives work on Windows?
The Dropbox Paper listing does not include a Windows app. Notion, Slite and Nuclino list one.
Which Dropbox Paper alternatives work on macOS?
The Dropbox Paper listing does not include a macOS app. Notion, Slite and Nuclino list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.