Dropbox Review
Verdict: Dropbox earns 4.4/5 from 42,000 reviews, ranking #3 of 5 cloud storage tools we track. It suits Individuals & teams best. Rock-solid sync is its standout strength, while pricier per TB is the main trade-off to weigh.
Our take on Dropbox
Dropbox pioneered seamless file sync and remains one of the most reliable, widely integrated cloud storage tools, with strong sharing and collaboration features. Best for teams that value ecosystem and dependability.
Key features
- Reliable file sync
- Smart Sync
- Shared folders
- File requests
- Paper docs
Pros & cons
Pros
- Rock-solid sync
- Huge integration ecosystem
- Great sharing
Cons
- Pricier per TB
- No zero-knowledge encryption
Who Dropbox is for
A good fit if…
- • You are individuals & teams.
- • Your use case is team file sharing.
- • Your use case is cross-app workflows.
- • Your use case is reliable backup.
- • Rock-solid sync matters to you.
Look elsewhere if…
- • Pricier per TB would be a dealbreaker.
- • No zero-knowledge encryption would be a dealbreaker.
- • Budget is tight — Dropbox costs more than the $5/mo category average.
Dropbox pricing
Full pricing breakdown →| Plan | Price | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Free | — |
| PlusPopular | $12/mo | $144 |
| Essentials | $20/mo | $240 |
| Business | $18/mo | $216 |
How Dropbox compares
| Measure | Dropbox | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Starting price | $12/mo | $5/mo |
| Rank by rating | #3 of 5 | — |
| Public API | Yes | 1 of 4 offer one |
Integrations
Alternatives to consider
All Dropbox alternatives →Bottom line on Dropbox
4.4/5 · Freemium · best for Individuals & teams
Frequently asked questions
Is Dropbox worth it?+
Dropbox is rated 4.4/5 across 42,000 reviews and is best suited to Individuals & teams. Rock-solid sync is the standout strength; the main trade-off is pricier per TB.
What do users like most about Dropbox?+
Rock-solid sync, Huge integration ecosystem, Great sharing.
What are the downsides of Dropbox?+
Pricier per TB, No zero-knowledge encryption. Whether these matter depends on your use case — see who it is and isn't for above.
How much does Dropbox cost?+
Dropbox starts at $12/mo, and offers a free tier. See the full plan breakdown on our Dropbox pricing page.
How does Dropbox compare with other cloud storage tools?+
Among the 5 cloud storage tools we track, Dropbox ranks #3 by rating (4.4/5 vs a 4.5/5 category average).
What is Dropbox best used for?+
Team file sharing, Cross-app workflows, Reliable backup.