Dropbox Pricing
Dropbox costs from $12/mo up to $20/mo — about $144/year at the entry tier. There are 4 plans, including a free tier. That is above the $5/mo average for cloud storage tools we track.
Dropbox plans & prices
Every Dropbox plan, what it includes, and who each one suits.
What Dropbox costs over time
List price per plan, projected across a year. Annual prepayment is often discounted, so treat these as the ceiling rather than the final bill.
| Plan | Per month | 3 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlusPopular | $12 | $36 | $144 |
| Essentials | $20 | $60 | $240 |
| Business | $18 | $54 | $216 |
What each plan includes
Each tier builds on the one before it, so higher plans also include everything below them.
| Feature | Basic Free | Plus $12 | Essentials $20 | Business $18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 GB | ||||
| Basic sync | ||||
| 2 TB | ||||
| Smart Sync | ||||
| 3 TB | ||||
| Advanced sharing | ||||
| Per user | ||||
| Team admin |
Which Dropbox plan should you choose?
Trying it out → Basic
Free forever. Best for testing Dropbox before you commit budget.
On a budget → Plus ($12/mo)
The cheapest paid way in — $144 a year.
Scaling up → Essentials ($20/mo)
The full feature set — worth it once you need everything below the top row.
Is Dropbox good value?
Across the 4 other cloud storage tools we track, entry pricing averages $5/mo (from $1 to $8). Dropbox starts at $12/mo — above average.
Hidden costs to budget for
- • Per-seat plans multiply with team size — check whether the price above is per user.
- • Headline prices usually assume annual billing; paying monthly costs more.
- • Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are common paid add-ons.
- • Watch for renewal pricing: introductory rates often rise at the second term.
Ready to try Dropbox?
Check current pricing and any live offers on their site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Dropbox cost?+
Dropbox starts at $12 per month, running up to $20 per month on its top tier. There are 4 plans in total, including a free tier.
Does Dropbox have a free plan?+
Yes. Dropbox offers a free "Basic" plan that includes 2 GB, Basic sync. Paid plans start at $12/mo.
How much is Dropbox per year?+
At the Plus price of $12/mo, Dropbox costs about $144 per year. Many vendors discount annual billing, so the real figure is often lower if you prepay.
Is Dropbox expensive compared with other cloud storage tools?+
The 4 other cloud storage tools we track average $5/mo to start. Dropbox's cheapest paid plan is $12/mo, which is above that average.
Are there hidden costs with Dropbox?+
Headline prices often assume annual prepayment, and per-seat plans multiply with team size. Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are commonly paid add-ons — check these before you commit.