Dropbox
Worlds leading online storage and file sync service. You get 2GB free. Apps for all major platforms.
- Freemium • Proprietary
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Put your files into your Dropbox on one computer, and they'll be instantly available on any of your other computers that also have Dropbox installed. Because copies of your files are stored on Dropbox's secure servers, you can also access them from any computer or mobile device using the Dropbox website.
You receive 2 GB of storage space for free, upon registration. You may earn up to 16GB of free storage space by referring new users to Dropbox, at 500 MB per referral.
You receive 2 GB of storage space for free, upon registration. You may earn up to 16GB of free storage space by referring new users to Dropbox, at 500 MB per referral.
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- File-sync
- Selective synchronization
- Unlimited storage
- Scan documents
- Centralized model repository
- Backup
- Ad-free
- Cloud sync
- Works Offline
- Real-Time Synchronization
- file-hosting
- Cloud Storage
- Built-in viewer
- Podcast Hosting
- Shared links
- Windows Explorer integration
- Compatible with Microsoft Office
- Synchronization
- Integrated PDF Viewer
- Built-in player
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Linux: Requires Nautilus for file status icons.
Windows S: No file interactivity, just browsing and downloading.
Kindle Fire: Android 4.1 and up
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- Developed by Dropbox Inc.
- Proprietary and Freemium product.
- Subscription that costs between $10 and $20.
- Average rating of 3.9
- 282 alternatives listed
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Dropbox syncs your files between multiple computers. It became popular early on in this market and has maintained brand awareness and loyalty, despite newcomers (esp. Google Drive). It's fast and convenient but it comes at a terrible privacy & security cost. See below for details and alternatives.
Privacy and Security Concerns
Dropbox, Google Drive, etc. use a model of storing your data that isn't private. Files are uploaded to their servers and then encrypted using keys that Dropbox/Google Drive keep. At any point they can access your files. This is inherently insecure and privacy-hostile. It means hackers who access the data and the key can read your files. And it means Dropbox/Google (and similar services, e.g. SugarSync) have to comply with National Security Letters, which force them to give up your data to intelligence agencies without even telling you.
Some of the other problems Dropbox has had in providing a secure or private service:
There's plenty more. Dropbox have a terrible record of protecting people's security and privacy and being honest it.
More Private Alternatives & Value for Money
Tthere are plenty of alternatives that offer a far more secure model, with end-to-end encryption (ie, the service cannot access your data, also known as a "zero-knowledge" policy because your files are encrypted before being uploaded not after and the company doesn't have the keys). Most of these services offer more than Dropbox's 2GB for free:
How to Protect Your Files For Services That Don't Offer End-to-End Encryption
Whichever service you go with (Dropbox, GoogleDrive or any of the above), you can protect your privacy by uploading only encrypted version of your files by using one of these apps:
Syncing Stuff Occassionally Between Computers
To sync files between 2 computers, just occasionally use SyncThing has you covered. Free, open source, runs on Win, Mac & Linux (opens in the web-browser). You tell it which folder to sync and then pair it with the other computer by typing in a code. The two computers will find each other online and sync the folder(s). The connection is direct (data doesn't sit on anyone else's server) and encrypted. Speeds of up to 80MB/second!
From the new terms of service:
"By submitting your stuff to the Services, you grant us (and those we work with to provide the Services) worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicenseable rights to use, copy, distribute, prepare derivative works (such as translations or format conversions) of, perform, or publicly display that stuff to the extent we think it necessary for the Service."
Apparently Dropbox has just joined the Dark Side. Time to find an alternative.
Ubuntu one is a good alternative, if youre on ubuntu, android and windows
Reply written over 9 years ago
Well, nearly everybody uses Facebook. What does that say about us?
Reply written over 9 years ago
"You retain ownership to your stuff. You are also solely responsible for your conduct, the content of your files and folders, and your communications with others while using the Services.
We sometimes need your permission to do what you ask us to do with your stuff (for example, hosting, making public, or sharing your files). By submitting your stuff to the Services, you grant us (and those we work with to provide the Services) worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicenseable rights to use, copy, distribute, prepare derivative works (such as translations or format conversions) of, perform, or publicly display that stuff to the extent reasonably necessary for the Service. This license is solely to enable us to technically administer, display, and operate the Services. You must ensure you have the rights you need to grant us that permission. "
Reply written over 9 years ago
The only thing your user name and password do on this service is keep you from accessing someone else's files. All the data on their server is encrypted with the same key, meaning your data is extremely vulnerable. If an employee, the government (yep, they even hired Condoleezza Rice), or a hacker with exceptional know how wants to view your files they can.
You do not need 10$ if you're professional and use it really a lot.
You need a 20$ plan.
20$ for 2TB - is way too much for features what they offer (mostly nothing).
The era of sharing files is over, now must-have option is securing user data on cloud storages.
DropBox does not do this. Data is not secure there and asked to pay a lot of money for that.
120$ = 1TB of local SSD where you will have speeds up to 500MB/s with the much larger set of things what you can do with your files (of course for your personal use). If you're looking for sharing files and you're the hipster and do not know the worth of the money, at least try it, they're not bad, but not a good too in personally my opinion.
Hey, why not look at kDrive ? -> www.infomaniak.com/en/kdrive
Reply written 12 months ago
Mega Upload (www.mega.nz) has a pretty decent free plan of 15 GB (it used to be 50 GB) for free. It is secure, encrypted, and works on Win, Linux, and macOS platforms. Super nice. First tier, free, is really decent. Better than Dropbox in my opinion.
Reply written 9 months ago
On my home PC I use Dropbox it's really reliable. Google drive is what we use at work I think corporate environments will use it more but yeah good program