Dropbox
Cloud storage and file sync with transfer and signing tools
What is Dropbox?
Dropbox stores files in the cloud and keeps them in sync across computers, phones and the web. Paid plans add large file transfers, PDF editing, signature requests and longer file recovery windows, and the team plans add team-owned folders and an admin console. A free Basic plan with 2 GB is also available.
Dropbox has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. See every plan
Good for
- Individuals who want 2 TB synced across Windows, Mac and Linux
- Teams that send large media files to clients
- Small teams that need team-owned folders and admin controls
Worth knowing
- 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.
Key features
- 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.
Dropbox pricing
- Starts at
- $9.99 per month, billed yearly
- Free plan
- Basic plan: 2 GB to store and share files.
- Free trial
- 30-day free trial on the Standard and Advanced team plans
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 | 2 GB to store and share files. |
| Plus | $9.99per 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 | $15per 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 | $24per 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. |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom pricing with integrations for third-party security tools and live support from dedicated staff. |
Read from dropbox.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Dropbox before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountAbout 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.
Stated on dropbox.com
What people say about Dropbox
4.8
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
913,199 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 7, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
Often praised
- Long-time users, including some who have since left or are now unhappy with it, say it worked dependably for them for years. App Store reviews · Hacker News
Often criticised
- Reviewers say again and again that they could not reach a person in support when something went wrong. App Store reviews
- Pricing is a reason commenters give for leaving or not choosing it: they describe the storage as expensive, or the paid plans as far larger than they need. Hacker News 1, 2, 3
- Several commenters say they replaced it with Syncthing, which keeps folders in step between their own computers without storing them in the cloud. Hacker News 1, 2, 3
- Recent reviews describe faults in the iPhone and iPad app, among them folders that will not open, stalling audio playback and sync conflicts when editing Office files. App Store reviews
Based on 10 App Store reviews, seven of them three stars or lower and five more than three years old, and about 14 Hacker News comments from May to September 2026, read Oct 7, 2026. These are themes summarised in our words, not our own verdict. Follow the links to read what was said.
Discussions worth reading
- Dropbox CEO Drew Houston to step downHacker News · May 26, 2026
- Dropbox is an obvious PE Target?Hacker News · Aug 12, 2026
Works with
- ChatGPT
- Claude
- Google Gemini
- Google Workspace
- Adobe
- Canva
- Autodesk
- HubSpot
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- Dropbox vs pCloud
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Common questions
Is Dropbox free?
Dropbox has a free plan. Basic plan: 2 GB to store and share files. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
How much does Dropbox cost?
Dropbox lists 5 plans. Basic: $0. Plus: $9.99 per month, billed yearly ($11.99 billed monthly). Standard: $15 per user / month, billed yearly ($18 billed monthly). Advanced: $24 per user / month, billed yearly ($30 billed monthly). Enterprise: custom pricing. Prices were read from dropbox.com on Oct 5, 2026.
What platforms does Dropbox work on?
Dropbox is available on Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android.
Does Dropbox offer any discounts?
Dropbox publicly lists the following: About 17% to 20% lower with yearly billing.
How is Dropbox rated?
Dropbox's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.8 out of 5 from 913,199 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 7, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Is Dropbox any good?
We have not tested Dropbox, so this is what reviewers say. Often praised: Long-time users, including some who have since left or are now unhappy with it, say it worked dependably for them for years. Often criticised: Reviewers say again and again that they could not reach a person in support when something went wrong. The reviews page has every theme with its sources.
Is Dropbox open source?
Dropbox is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
Does Dropbox have an API?
Yes. Dropbox offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does Dropbox integrate with?
Dropbox's listing names ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, Google Workspace, Adobe, Canva, Autodesk and HubSpot. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Dropbox have a free trial?
Yes. 30-day free trial on the Standard and Advanced team plans.
Who makes Dropbox?
Dropbox is made by Dropbox. It dates from 2007.
What are the alternatives to Dropbox?
The closest alternatives to Dropbox in our directory are Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Box, Sync.com and pCloud. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Dropbox.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.