Our verdict · 8.5/10 Excellent
Still one of the best file-sync services, particularly for large media files. Teams that live in Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 may already have enough storage included.
Key takeaways
- Best for: Creative and media teams with large files.
- Strongest area: Ease of use (9.0/10). Weakest: Value for money (7.9/10).
- Price: From $15 / user / month (Standard) — free trial available.
- Watch out for: Pricier than bundled storage in suites.
What is Dropbox?
Dropbox for teams provides shared folders, file sync across devices, file requests, transfer of large files, e-signatures and admin controls. Team plans start with several terabytes of shared storage, which makes it popular with creative and media businesses.
Dropbox is made by Dropbox and is reviewed here as a collaboration tool. It is priced on a subscription basis, and our editorial score is 8.5 out of 10, calculated from six weighted criteria.
Who it’s for — and who should skip it
Choose Dropbox if
- Creative and media teams with large files
- Mixed Mac, Windows and mobile teams
- Sharing files with clients
Not for you if
- Teams already covered by Google Drive or OneDrive storage
- Real-time document co-editing needs
Key features
Block-level sync across desktop and mobile.
Send very large files with tracking.
Collect files from people without accounts.
Device approval, remote wipe and audit logs.
- Slack
- Zoom
- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
- Adobe
Pros & cons
What we like
- Fast, dependable sync
- Generous team storage
- Easy client sharing and file requests
- Wide integration support
Watch out for
- Pricier than bundled storage in suites
- Document editing relies on other apps
- Advanced plan needs three users
Pricing & true cost
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | ≈ $15 / user / mo | — |
| Advanced | ≈ $24 / user / mo | — |
| Enterprise | Custom quote | — |
Pricing watch-out: Standard starts at 3 TB of team storage; Advanced from 15 TB for 3+ users.
True cost at 5, 10 and 25 seats
Cheapest paid plan that fits each team size, from indicative list prices checked November 5, 2026. Excludes tax, add-ons, onboarding fees and promotional discounts.
Pricing watch-outs
- Quote-only tier. Enterprise has no public price. Ask for a written quote that includes onboarding and support fees.
Contract questions to ask before you sign
- Does the plan auto-renew, and how many days’ notice do you need to cancel?
- Is the advertised price for annual billing? What is the month-to-month price?
- Is the first-year price a promotion? What will renewal cost, and is it capped?
- Is there a minimum number of seats, or a charge for inactive users?
- Are onboarding, implementation or premium-support fees extra?
- How do we export all our data if we leave, and in what format?
General questions for any vendor — not findings about this product. Build a full checklist with our requirements builder.
Indicative USD pricing, last checked November 5, 2026 (source). Vendors change prices and promotions often — always confirm on their website. Model your own numbers with our SaaS TCO calculator.
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features & fit | 25% | 8.3 | 2.10 | |
| Ease of use | 20% | 9.0 | 1.80 | |
| Value for money | 20% | 7.9 | 1.60 | |
| Support & reliability | 10% | 8.0 | 0.80 | |
| Security & privacy | 10% | 8.6 | 0.90 | |
| Integrations & ecosystem | 15% | 9.0 | 1.40 | |
| Overall | 100% | Weighted for business software products | 8.5 | |
Security & compliance facts
| Item | Status | Question to ask Dropbox |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-factor authenticationStops most account takeovers from reused or phished passwords. | Not verified by us | Can admins enforce MFA for every user, on every plan? |
| Single sign-on (SAML/OIDC)Lets you remove a leaver’s access everywhere from one place. | Not verified by us | Is SSO included on the plan we are buying, or only on enterprise tiers? |
| SOC 2 Type II reportIndependent audit of the vendor’s security controls — often required by larger customers. | Not verified by us | Can we see your current SOC 2 Type II report (under NDA if needed)? |
| ISO/IEC 27001 certificationInternational standard for running an information-security programme. | Not verified by us | Which legal entity and services does your ISO 27001 certificate cover? |
| GDPR data processing agreementNeeded if you handle personal data of people in the EU/UK. | Not verified by us | Do you offer a signed DPA and list your sub-processors? |
| HIPAA business associate agreementRequired before US healthcare businesses store protected health information. | Not verified by us | Will you sign a BAA, and on which plans? |
We have not yet verified these items for Dropbox against a primary source, so we don’t claim them either way. Check Dropbox’s trust or security page and ask for documents in writing.
Before you buy any collaboration tool
Check Dropbox against the same list we use for every collaboration tool — and confirm each point on the plan you intend to buy, not the top tier.
- Fast, reliable search
- Permissions per space or channel
- Integrations with your core apps
- History and retention on free/paid tiers
- SSO and admin controls if needed
See every ranked option in Collaboration & Docs.
Dropbox alternatives
Pick an alternative by what matters to you
- Cheaper
Microsoft Teams≈ $40/mo vs $150/mo at 10 users (cheapest paid plans, indicative) - Has a free plan
MiroDropbox has no free plan; Miro does - Better integrations
SlackIntegrations score 9.8 vs 9.0
Computed from our published scores and indicative pricing for tools in the same category as Dropbox. Scores are editorial; see the methodology.
Editor’s picks
Email, docs, drive, meetings and chat in one browser-first suite.
Chat, meetings and files for organisations on Microsoft 365.
A flexible workspace for docs, wikis and lightweight project tracking.
Head-to-head comparisons
Review history
- Scored under methodology v2.0 (six weighted criteria, computed overall score).
Dropbox FAQ
How much storage does Dropbox Standard include?
Team plans start at 3 TB of shared storage on Standard and 15 TB on Advanced.
Is Dropbox secure for business files?
It offers encryption, admin controls, device approvals and audit logs; enable two-step verification for all users.
Does Dropbox have a free plan?
No, Dropbox does not offer a permanent free plan, but a free trial is available. Pricing starts at From $15 / user / month (Standard) (indicative).
Who is Dropbox best for?
Dropbox is best for: creative and media teams with large files; mixed Mac, Windows and mobile teams; sharing files with clients.
How much does Dropbox cost for a team of 10?
On indicative list prices, the cheapest paid plan that fits 10 users (Standard) works out at roughly $150 per month, or about $1,800 per year, before tax, add-ons and discounts.
How is the Dropbox score calculated?
The 8.5/10 overall score is a weighted average of six sub-scores — features & fit, ease of use, value, support & reliability, security & privacy, and integrations — using the published weights for software products. Affiliate relationships have no input. See our methodology page for the full rubric.
What are the best alternatives to Dropbox?
Popular alternatives include Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Notion. See our comparisons for side-by-side verdicts.