The Dropshare Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Dropshare in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Dropshare
The Insider’s Guide
Upload files and screenshots from a Mac to your own storage
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among desktop utilities, read from Dropshare’s own pages.
Made by Dropshare · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Dropshare’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Dropshare’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 35 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade
Dropshare is a menu bar app for macOS that uploads files, screenshots and screen recordings to a storage service you choose and gives back a shareable link. It supports more than 36 providers, including S3-compatible storage, SFTP and WebDAV. Separate companion apps exist for iOS and Android. The Mac app is a one-off purchase with a trial.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Dropshare, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You have to connect a storage account before the first link works.
- 1
Best for uploading Mac screenshots and files to your own storage
Dropshare is a Mac menu bar app that uploads files, screenshots and recordings to a storage service you choose and hands back a link.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $39 one-off (Personal License, VAT included per the site).
- 3
You can try it first
7-day free trial without restrictions
- 4
It runs on 3 platforms
macOS, iOS and Android.
- 5
Upload to your own storage
Sends files straight to the accounts and servers you configure, such as S3-compatible storage, SFTP, FTP, SCP or WebDAV.
- 6
Screenshots and recordings
Capture and annotate screenshots, or record the screen as 24 or 60 FPS video or a GIF, then upload them.
- 7
Landing pages and link tools
Customizable HTML landing pages, URL shorteners, filename randomization and expiring or password-protected links.
- 8
A 2.4 GPA, above 35 of 186
That is against the other desktop utilities we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
Nothing Dropshare does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 6 things listed below take a company.
Dropshare at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $39 one-off (Personal License, VAT included per the site)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 7-day free trial without restrictions
- Runs on
- macOS, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Dropshare, since 2013
- Category
- Desktop Utilities
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for uploading Mac screenshots and files to your own storage
Dropshare is a Mac menu bar app that uploads files, screenshots and recordings to a storage service you choose and hands back a link. It is $39 once, but you must already have somewhere to store the files, and the iOS app is a separate purchase.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | $39 one-off for one license on up to 3 Macs, less than a year of this category's middle subscription. The price includes VAT, and iOS is bought separately. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A 7-day trial without restrictions, and no free plan. The listing does not say whether the trial wants a card. |
| Features | C | Uploads, screenshots, recordings, link pages and encryption across more than 36 providers. But it is a go-between: you bring and pay for the storage, and not every provider works on every platform. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating is on record. You have to connect a storage account before the first link works. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Mac, iPhone and Android apps, with Raycast and Cloudflare R2 listed. They are separate products, and iOS is bought separately. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Dropshare is for
- Fits if you already pay for S3-style storage and want a link on your clipboard after each upload
- Works for Mac users who send screenshots and screen recordings often
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you have no storage account, as the app does not give you any space
- Tight if you have an old license: a Dropshare 5 license needs an upgrade purchase for version 6
- Watch out: iOS is a separate purchase, included only with Setapp
- Watch out: it needs macOS 12.3 or later, and the $39 is shown with VAT, so US checkout may differ
Good to know
Good for
- Mac users sharing screenshots from their own server or bucket
- People who want a one-off license, not a subscription
- Anyone who wants to keep uploads out of a vendor's cloud
Worth knowing
- The macOS, iOS and Android apps are separate products; iOS is a separate purchase, included with Setapp.
- Requires macOS 12.3 or later, and not every storage provider works on every platform.
- A Dropshare 5 license needs an upgrade purchase for version 6.
- The $39 price is shown with VAT included and may differ in the US checkout.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$39
To start
Dropshare is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39 one-off (Personal License, VAT included per the site).
The price includes VAT, and iOS is bought separately.
Personal License
$39
one-off, for the Mac app
Free updates for 6.x; one license can be activated on up to 3 Macs.
Small Team Bundle
$117
one-off, for 3 licenses
Three macOS licenses, with free updates for 6.x.
Trying it first
7-day free trial without restrictions
Read from dropshare.app on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Education
Discount for students and education
The pricing section says students and people in education get a discount, claimable through Student App Centre or by request.
Stated on dropshare.app
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: macOS, iOS and Android
Upload files and screenshots from a Mac to your own storage. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, screen recording, screenshots, file sharing, menu bar app.
But it is a go-between: you bring and pay for the storage, and not every provider works on every platform.
- Upload to your own storage
- Sends files straight to the accounts and servers you configure, such as S3-compatible storage, SFTP, FTP, SCP or WebDAV.
- Screenshots and recordings
- Capture and annotate screenshots, or record the screen as 24 or 60 FPS video or a GIF, then upload them.
- Landing pages and link tools
- Customizable HTML landing pages, URL shorteners, filename randomization and expiring or password-protected links.
- Upload encryption
- Files can be encrypted on your Mac before they are sent to object storage and protocol services.
- AI filenames
- Suggests screenshot names using OpenAI's GPT-5 nano, with limited free use per day or your own API key.
Where it runs
- macOS
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- Raycast
- Clop
- Cloudflare R2
- Setapp
Dropshare is made by Dropshare, and has been around since 2013.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
35/186
Other desktop utilities it is graded above
Dropshare's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 35 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 33.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 172 of 186) and worst on features (C, above 2).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 187 desktop utilities we grade, cut by the letter each got. Dropshare’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 28 of 186
- CFree plan and trialAbove 8 of 186
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 186
- CEase of useAbove 5 of 186
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 172 of 186
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Nothing Dropshare does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 6 things listed below take a company.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 118 of the 186 other desktop utilities grade higher.
What you could not
- Storing and serving files for other people.
- Capture tools hooked into the operating system.
- Recording the screen with its sound, and somewhere to keep the video.
- A native app living in the menu bar.
- Apps for macOS, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. Dropshare’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Shottr, Gyazo, Yoink, Dropover and PairDrop
The 5 tools Dropshare is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
Shottr
Free plan · from $12 one-time
Small Mac screenshot tool with annotation, OCR and a ruler.
- Shottr has a free plan. Dropshare does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Dropshare lists iOS and Android apps.
- Shottr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.4GPA
Gyazo
Free plan · from $6.99/mo
Screenshot and screen-recording tool that uploads and shares by link.
- Gyazo has a free plan. Dropshare does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Gyazo lists a Windows app.
- Only Gyazo lists a browser extension.
- 2.4GPA
Yoink
Free trial · from $8.99 one-time
Drag-and-drop shelf for files and snippets on the Mac.
- Only Dropshare lists iOS and Android apps.
- Yoink can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Dropshare also covers screen recording, screenshots, file sharing and menu bar app.
- 2.8GPA
Dropover
Free plan · from $7.99 one-time
Mac shelf for collecting files before you drop them somewhere.
- Dropover has a free plan. Dropshare does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Dropshare lists iOS and Android apps.
- Dropover can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 3.0GPA
PairDrop
Free
Browser-based file and text transfer between nearby devices.
- PairDrop has a free plan. Dropshare does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Dropshare lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Only PairDrop lists a web app.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Dropshare free?
No, Dropshare is a paid product, but you can try it first. 7-day free trial without restrictions.
How much does Dropshare cost?
Dropshare lists 2 plans. Personal License: $39 one-off, for the Mac app.
What platforms does Dropshare work on?
Dropshare is available on macOS, iOS and Android.
Does Dropshare offer any discounts?
Dropshare publicly lists the following: Discount for students and education.
Does Dropshare have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Dropshare is listed for macOS, iOS and Android.
Does Dropshare have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Dropshare is listed for macOS, iOS and Android.
Is Dropshare open source?
Dropshare is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does Dropshare integrate with?
Dropshare's listing names Raycast, Clop, Cloudflare R2 and Setapp. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Dropshare have a student discount?
Discount for students and education. The pricing section says students and people in education get a discount, claimable through Student App Centre or by request.
Who makes Dropshare?
Dropshare is made by a company of the same name. It dates from 2013.
What are the alternatives to Dropshare?
The closest alternatives to Dropshare in our directory are Shottr, Gyazo, Yoink, Dropover and PairDrop.
How does Dropshare compare with other desktop utilities?
Dropshare's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 35 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 33.
Could I make my own version of Dropshare?
Nothing Dropshare does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 6 things listed below take a company.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Dropshare’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Dropshare's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Dropshare. Prices change, so check dropshare.app before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Dropshare, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/dropshare
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Prices and grades as they are today
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