- PriceFree to $11.99/mo
- Founded2007
- HQSan Francisco, US
- Employees1,000 to 5,000
About Dropbox
Dropbox remains the benchmark for file sync that just works: fast, conflict-free, everywhere. Smart Sync keeps local disks light, file requests collect from anyone, and Dropbox Replay/Sign handle review and signatures for small teams.
Key Features
- Cross-device file sync
- Smart Sync online-only files
- File requests
- Version history/rewind
- Dropbox Sign e-signatures
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Rock-solid sync reliability
- Excellent selective/smart sync
- Clean sharing controls
Cons
- 2GB free tier is tiny
- Pricier per GB than rivals
Frequently Asked Questions
How much free space?
Why Dropbox over Drive?
Can I recover old versions?
Best For
Professionals who need sharing and sync that never breaks.
Use Cases
- Syncing files across every computer and phone automatically
- Sharing large files with links instead of email attachments
- Backing up photos and documents continuously
- Collaborating on shared folders with clients and teams
- Requesting files from others into your own folder structure
Pricing Details
Dropbox Basic gives just 2 GB free. Plus costs about $11.99/month for 2 TB, Essentials about $19.99 with e-signatures and PDF editing, and family plans share 2 TB across six. Rivals bundle more free storage, so Dropbox competes on sync quality rather than price. Annual billing cuts roughly 20%.
Security & Trust
Dropbox encrypts files at rest (AES-256) and in transit, supports two-factor authentication and passkeys, and offers 30–180 days of version history for ransomware recovery. Files are not end-to-end encrypted — Dropbox can technically access them — so encrypt truly sensitive archives locally before upload.
Alternatives To Consider
Google Drive gives 15 GB free with superior document collaboration, and OneDrive bundles 1 TB with Microsoft 365 subscriptions most households already pay for. iCloud Drive suits Apple-only lives. For privacy, Proton Drive offers end-to-end encryption. Sync.com matches Dropbox features with zero-knowledge encryption.
Editorial Verdict
Dropbox still has the most dependable sync engine in cloud storage — large files, conflict handling, and selective sync just work better than rivals. But 2 GB free is stingy and paid tiers cost more than Google or Microsoft bundles. Choose it for sync reliability; choose rivals for value.
Review notes
Last reviewed: July 26, 2026
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