Dropbox Pricing Explorer

Dropbox Pricing Explorer

Dropbox Pricing Explorer

Compare plans, estimate costs, and benchmark against competitors.

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Cost Estimator

Plan:
Users:
Billing:

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Key Takeaways

  • Standard: $15/user/mo (3+ users).
  • 3 TB shared on Standard, unlimited on Advanced+.
  • Per-user pricing — storage shared across team.
  • Annual = 16.7% off (2 months free).
  • Add-ons: $5–$30/user/mo (e.g., AI, eSignature).
  • Mid-market favorite: Simpler than Box, pricier than OneDrive.

Plans & Prices

PlanFromMin UsersStorage
Plus$9.99/mo12 TB
Essentials$16.58/mo13 TB
Standard$15/user/mo33 TB shared
Advanced$24/user/mo3Unlimited
EnterpriseContact3Unlimited

Competitor Comparison

Plan:
Billing:
Users:
ToolMapped tierPricing basisMonthly cost
DropboxStandard$15/user
BoxBusiness Plus$25/user
Google DriveBusiness Standard$12/user
OneDriveBusiness Plan 1$5/user
EgnyteBusiness$20/user

Gotchas

  • Minimum 3 users on team plans.
  • Storage is shared (not per user) on Standard.
  • File size: 350 GB web, 2 TB via app.

Average Ratings

G2 Rating: 4.4 / 5 (6,200+ reviews)

Capterra: 4.5 / 5 (21,000+ reviews)

Based on verified reviews as of 2025.

Common Complaints

  • Sync can lag on large folders.
  • Advanced features locked behind add-ons.
  • Pricier than Google/OneDrive.

Common Praises

  • Intuitive UI & fast sharing.
  • Smart Sync saves local space.
  • Strong mobile apps & Paper.

Plans & Prices

PlanFromMin UsersStorage
Plus$9.99/mo12 TB
Essentials$16.58/mo13 TB
Standard$15/user/mo33 TB shared
Advanced$24/user/mo3Unlimited
EnterpriseContact sales3Unlimited

Add-ons

Add-onWhat it doesImpact on priceBest for
Dropbox AISummarize, search, generate from files.+$5/user/moKnowledge workers.
Dropbox SignUnlimited eSignatures.+$10/user/moSales, HR, legal.
Password ManagerSecure vault + SSO.+$3/user/moSecurity-conscious teams.
BackupAuto PC/phone backup.+$6/user/moRemote teams.

When to buy

  • Heavy eSignature volume.
  • Need AI-powered search.

When to skip

  • Basic file sync only.
  • Under 10 users.

Tip: Bundle Sign + AI for $12/user/mo (vs $15 separately).

Usage & Limits

MeterThresholdsHow pricing changesControl tactic
UsersMin 3 on team plansPer-user billingRemove inactive users.
Storage3 TB shared (Standard), unlimited (Advanced)Upgrade at 90%Archive to cold storage.
File size350 GB (web), 2 TB (app)Hard capUse Dropbox Transfer.
BandwidthUnlimitedNo overageUse Smart Sync.