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Dropbox

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Synchronize and access files across multiple devices with secure cloud storage. Features include 2GB free storage, two-factor authentication, selective sync, offline access, shared folders, and built-in viewer, supporting various platforms and languages.

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Cost / License

  • Freemium (Subscription)
  • Proprietary

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Since

  • Since 2009

Updated

  • Updated Sep 2026

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux  Requires Nautilus for file status icons.
  • Online
  • Android
  • iPhone
  • Chrome OS
  • Android Tablet
  • iPad
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Comment summary: Dropbox is praised for its reliability, ease of use, seamless syncing, and integration across devices. Many users appreciate the platform for backing up and sharing files, but there are significant concerns regarding privacy and security. Users criticize the limited space on the free plan and lack of intermediate pricing tiers. Some prefer alternatives like Google Drive due to Dropbox's high fees for additional storage. Recent complaints include concerns over Dropbox's AI features handling user data.
Top Negative Comment
dabockster
2

The only reason people still use Dropbox is because they used to give free file storage upgrade codes to broke college students like candy. Dropbox itself never remained competitive with other services, and has also been caught selling off user info without anyone's knowledge or consent.

Most Recent Comment
Dion88
-1

This is my favorite. I love it, they got a free plan. No hassles, just convenience

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axcqhsbsadoukciozt
2

They scam you with "double accountability of GB" where folders shared to you take away your precious and expensive GB.

If you share 1GB to 10 users, they will subtract 1 GB to each one of them, hence they will cash 10GB.

This is the digital version of the Jesus "feeding the multitude" miracle.

dfd2s2lqw
1

I use to love it but then they add AI searching.

"Your files within Dropbox are sent to a third-party AI only when you chose to interact with AI powered features."

"...the Third-party AI toggle in your account settings is turned On by default"

Turned on by default? Sending my data to a third party? Yeah, no. I leaving and moving on to someone who doesn't pull stunts like this without asking.

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urbanimp
0

Dropbox has saved my butt more times than I can count. Every time the file size is too big to add too Gmail, dropbox comes to the rescue

Justin Strachan
1

Iftt integration

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Daan Balman
1

Confusing interface but all the rest standart features - are awesome

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Install from the command line

  • winget install -e --id Dropbox.Dropbox
  • brew install --cask dropbox
  • flatpak install flathub com.dropbox.Client

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What is Dropbox?

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.

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  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Freemium product.
  • Pricing

    Subscription ranging between $10 and $20 per month + free version with limited functionality.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 3.6 (59 ratings)
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  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • Danish
    • Dutch
    • French
    • German
    • Indonesian
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Korean
    • Malay
    • Norwegian Bokmål
    • Polish
    • Portuguese
    • Russian
    • Spanish
    • Swedish
    • Thai
    • Chinese
    • Ukrainian

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