Dropbox review

Dropbox is still one of the smoothest ways to keep the same folders in sync across several computers and to send big files to people who do not use the service. The Plus plan gives one person 2 TB, connects unlimited devices, lets you restore deleted files for 30 days and sends transfers of up to 50 GB. Online-only files keep your laptop drive free while everything stays visible in your folders, and PDF editing and signatures are included. On the US App Store, Dropbox lists a Simple plan at $6.99 a month, Plus at $11.99 a month or $119.99 a year, and a Family plan at $19.99 a month. The free Basic plan is the weak spot: 2 GB and up to 3 devices is enough to try the app but not to back up a phone. For pure photo backup, Apple's 2 TB tier at $9.99 a month costs less than Plus billed monthly, and Google and Microsoft sell cheaper small tiers.

Who it is for

People who share large files and folders often and want reliable sync across many computers.

Price

2 GB free; Simple $6.99 per month, Plus $11.99 per month or $119.99 a year, Family $19.99 per month as in-app purchases on the US App Store.

Dropbox Simple - Monthly $6.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Plus plan with 2 TB of storage for one person
• 30 days to restore deleted files on Plus
• Transfer files up to 50 GB on Plus
• Online-only files free up space on your computer
• PDF editing and signatures built in

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Mature sync across Windows, Mac and phones
• Strength: Large file transfers up to 50 GB on Plus
• Strength: Family plan for households in the app
• Weakness: Only 2 GB free and Basic is limited to 3 devices
• Weakness: Plus at $11.99 a month costs more than 2 TB of iCloud+ at $9.99
• Weakness: Plus restores deleted files for 30 days, shorter than some rivals

Key facts

• Free storage: 2 GB, up to 3 devices
• Cheapest paid plan: Simple, $6.99 per month in the US App Store
• Plus storage: 2 TB
• Deleted file recovery: 30 days on Plus
• Transfer size: Up to 50 GB on Plus

Where it ranks

Dropbox is No. 6 in our Best Cloud Storage verdict.