Dropbox vs Resilio Sync (2026): which should you pick?

Pick Dropbox if

• Fits if you want 2 TB that syncs across Windows, Mac and Linux
• Works for people who send big files to clients, with transfers of up to 50 GB on Plus

Look elsewhere if

• Tight if you're staying free, because Basic stops at 2 GB
• Pricey if you only need a few hundred GB, as the smallest paid plan is 2 TB at $9.99 a month, the dear end of this category
• Skip it if you want end-to-end encryption for yourself, since it's on Advanced, which needs 3 people
• Watch out: monthly billing costs more, $11.99 for Plus and $18 a user for Standard
• Watch out: there's no trial of Plus, and reviewers say reaching a real person in support is hard

Pick Resilio Sync if

• Fits if you want to sync folders directly between your own computers
• Works for IT staff on Windows or Linux who can ask for a quote

Look elsewhere if

• Skip it if you want a price first: the site sends you to a request-pricing form
• Skip it if you want to try it free, as no trial or free plan is listed
• Watch out: only Windows and Linux builds are named, and other platforms weren't confirmed
• Watch out: the vendor is part of Nasuni and the site focuses on enterprise products

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.

Resilio Sync

• Pricing is not published: the site sends enterprise buyers to a request-pricing form.
• The Sync Home edition's price and limits could not be read from the pages reachable here.
• The download page text names Windows and Linux builds only; other platforms were not confirmed.
• Resilio is part of Nasuni and the site focuses on enterprise products.

Dropbox

Sync across devices

Files stay in sync between the desktop apps, the mobile apps and the web, and every paid plan allows an unlimited number of connected devices.

File recovery and version history

Deleted files and earlier versions can be restored for 30 days on Plus, 180 days on Standard and 1 year on Advanced.

Large file transfers

Send a copy of files by link: up to 50 GB per transfer on Plus and up to 100 GB on Standard and Advanced, where transfers can also be password protected.

PDF editing and signatures

Edit, annotate and sign PDFs inside Dropbox. The paid plans list unlimited self-signing and 3 signature requests per month.

Team folders and admin console

Standard adds team-owned folders, groups and an admin console. Advanced adds tiered admin roles, audit logs with file event tracking and single sign-on.

Connections to AI tools

Dropbox content can be connected to AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini to find and summarize files and save work back to Dropbox.

Resilio Sync

Server and edge file sync

The enterprise product is organized around Server Sync and Edge File Sync, which keep files current across offices, sites and partners.

Management console

Resilio publishes API documentation and an option for AI assistants to work with its Management Console through the Model Context Protocol.

Sync Home for individuals

The site links a home edition under Home Users, with a free download and forums for user questions.

Industry solutions

Solution pages target architecture and construction, media and entertainment, manufacturing, financial services and the public sector.

Dropbox

• Basic$0

  2 GB to store and share files.

• Plus$9.99

  per month, billed yearly ($11.99 billed monthly)

  For 1 person: 2 TB of storage, 30 days to restore deleted files and transfers of up to 50 GB.

• Standard$15

  per user / month, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly)

  For 1 person or more: storage starts at 3 TB for the team, 180-day restore, 100 GB transfers, team folders and admin controls.

• Advanced$24

  per user / month, billed yearly ($30 billed monthly)

  For 3 people or more: storage starts at 15 TB, 1-year restore, end-to-end encryption, single sign-on and tiered admin roles.

• EnterpriseCustom

  Custom pricing with integrations for third-party security tools and live support from dedicated staff.

Resilio Sync

Pricing could not be confirmed. See resilio.com.

Dropbox

• Annual discount

  About 17% to 20% lower with yearly billing

  Billed yearly, Plus is $9.99 a month instead of $11.99, Standard is $15 per user instead of $18, and Advanced is $24 per user instead of $30.

Resilio Sync

No public discounts listed.