Dropbox
Simple, reliable file sync and sharing.
No source on record for the G2 score, the Capterra score, the review count. What that means
- Entry price
- $12/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- 30-day trial
What it is
Dropbox still owns the hardest problem in file sync: keeping large files consistent across devices quickly and without conflicts, where its engine remains best-in-class. Smart Sync saves local disk space, sharing links are universally understood, and Dash adds AI search across content. But storage economics favor Google and Microsoft bundles, so Dropbox increasingly must justify itself as a premium sync tool rather than a storage utility.
Recorded for
Audience tags from our own categorisation, not the vendor's positioning.
Pricing
Our record for Dropbox lists a free plan, records an entry price of $12/month, and a 30-day free trial.
This figure has no source or check date on record. What that means. Confirm on the vendor's pricing page.
Recorded features
A summary of what the product advertises — not a complete feature inventory, and not something we tested.
- File sync
- Sharing links
- Version history
- Paper docs
Commonly reported strengths and drawbacks
Compiled from public write-ups and vendor documentation. These are impressions we have recorded, not findings from our own testing.
Reported strengths
- Best-in-class sync
- Cross-platform
- Easy sharing
Reported drawbacks
- Pricey storage
- Small free tier
Other Cloud Storage tools
- Google Drive$2/moSide by side →
- OneDrive$2/moSide by side →
- Box$5/moSide by side →
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