Basic
$0
month
2 GB of storage with access through web, desktop, and mobile applications.
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Dropbox
Dropbox is a cloud file storage and collaboration platform for syncing, sharing, organizing, and accessing files across web, desktop, mobile, and connected applications.
Editorial overview
Aggregated Overview
Dropbox provides mature synchronization, sharing, storage, backup, collaboration, mobile access, integrations, and developer APIs. G2 reports a 4.4 out of 5 rating from more than 31,000 reviews. The main value limitation is the restricted 2 GB Basic plan and paid storage tiers.
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Overview
Dropbox is a cloud storage and file collaboration service founded in 2007. It lets individuals and teams store, synchronize, organize, preview, and share files across connected devices.
The service combines a web application with desktop clients for Windows, macOS, and Linux, plus mobile applications for Android, iPhone, and iPad. Users can also access Dropbox through supported web browsers.
Dropbox supports shared links, folder collaboration, file previews, online-only files, offline access, document scanning, file requests, and recovery of deleted or earlier file versions. Business plans add administrative controls, team folders, roles, compliance features, and single sign-on.
Dropbox Decision Snapshot
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Platforms
Android, API, iOS, iPadOS, Linux, macOS
TechZella assessment
8.5/10
Dropbox Pros & Cons
Pros
- Broad access across web, desktop, mobile, and Linux environments.
- Mature file synchronization and link-based sharing workflows.
- Supports many file previews and offline access options.
- Provides file requests, transfer tools, recovery features, and document scanning.
- Offers User and Business APIs, OAuth 2.0, SDKs, and embedded components.
- Includes team administration and security controls on business plans.
Cons
- The Basic plan provides only 2 GB of storage.
- Advanced administration and security features require higher-tier plans.
- Team pricing is charged per user and can increase with larger deployments.
- Some capabilities, including PDF editing and signatures, depend on plan or connected products.
- Enterprise pricing is not publicly listed.
Dropbox Pricing & Plans
Plus
$9.99
month
Individual plan with 2 TB of storage, multi-device access, 30-day file recovery, large transfers, PDF editing, and signatures.
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$15 per user
month
Team plan with at least 15 TB of starting team storage, one-year recovery, team sharing controls, and collaboration features.
Check current pricing →Advanced
$24 per user
month
Team plan with advanced administration, compliance tracking, single sign-on, enhanced security controls, and starting team storage.
Check current pricing →Enterprise
Contact Dropbox
Custom business deployment with negotiated pricing, enterprise security options, integrations, and dedicated support capabilities.
Check current pricing →Pricing may change. Verify current plans on the vendor's website.
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Dropbox Features
Storage and Synchronization
- Cloud file storage
- Desktop synchronization
- Online-only files
- Offline access
- File and folder organization
- Deleted-file and version recovery
Sharing and Collaboration
- Shared links
- Shared folders
- File previews
- Comments and collaboration
- File requests
- Large-file transfer
Mobile and Document Tools
- Android application
- iPhone and iPad applications
- Document scanning
- Camera uploads
- PDF editing on supported plans
- Mobile offline access
Administration and Security
- Team folders
- Groups and roles
- Team sharing management
- Tiered administration
- Single sign-on on supported plans
- Compliance tracking on supported plans
- Advanced key management on supported plans
Integrations and API
- Dropbox API v2
- User and Business APIs
- OAuth 2.0
- Official SDKs
- Chooser component
- Saver component
- Embedder component
- Slack integration
- Zoom integration
- Dropbox Sign integration
- ChatGPT integration
- Claude integration
Dropbox Specifications
| Product type | Cloud storage and file collaboration software |
|---|---|
| Deployment | Cloud-based SaaS |
| Supported desktop platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Supported mobile platforms | Android, iPhone, iPad |
| Web access | Supported modern web browsers |
| API | Dropbox API v2, User API, Business API |
| Authentication | OAuth 2.0 |
| Free plan | Dropbox Basic with 2 GB storage |
| Free trial | Available for eligible Professional, Standard, and Advanced plans |
| Integrations | Slack, Zoom, Dropbox Sign, ChatGPT, Claude, and other listed applications |
| Headquarters | 50 Hawthorne St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA |
| Company founding | 2007 |
Our evidence-based assessment
TechZella Score
A proprietary editorial score based on product capabilities, usability, value, performance, support and user sentiment evidence.
8.5/10Moderate confidence
Dropbox provides mature synchronization, sharing, storage, backup, collaboration, mobile access, integrations, and developer APIs. G2 reports a 4.4 out of 5 rating from more than 31,000 reviews. The main value limitation is the restricted 2 GB Basic plan and paid storage tiers.
Methodology v1.0. The assessment weighs feature coverage (25%), ease of use (15%), value for money (20%), performance (15%), support (10%) and user sentiment (15%), using researched product evidence and verified review evidence where available. It is a TechZella editorial assessment, not a direct user-review average.
Dropbox FAQs
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Does Dropbox have a free plan?
Yes. Dropbox Basic provides 2 GB of cloud storage with access through web, desktop, and mobile applications.
Does Dropbox offer a free trial?
Yes. Dropbox documents free trials for eligible Professional, Standard, and Advanced plans. Customers should check eligibility and current terms on the plans page.
Which platforms support Dropbox?
Dropbox supports modern web browsers, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone, and iPad through its web, desktop, and mobile experiences.
Does Dropbox provide an API?
Yes. Dropbox provides Dropbox API v2, User and Business APIs, HTTP endpoints, OAuth 2.0 authorization, official SDKs, and components such as Chooser, Saver, and Embedder.
Which integrations does Dropbox support?
Dropbox lists integrations including Slack, Zoom, Dropbox Sign, ChatGPT, and Claude. Its integration directory changes over time, and access may depend on plan.
What is the main limitation of Dropbox Basic?
Basic includes 2 GB of storage, which may be insufficient for large media libraries, extensive backups, or multi-user business storage.
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