Dropbox alternatives: 8 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Dropbox: free plan is only 2 GB, and paid plans cost more per TB than most rivals. We ranked 8 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Dropbox, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Google Drive currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Dropbox alternative for most people
Google DriveFar more free storage and built-in document editors.
Best Dropbox alternative for a free option
SyncthingFree peer-to-peer sync between your own devices with no cloud account.
Best Dropbox alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Microsoft OneDriveCheaper storage when bundled with Microsoft 365 apps.
Best Dropbox alternative for open source
SyncthingFree peer-to-peer sync between your own devices with no cloud account.
Best Dropbox alternative for self-hosting
SyncthingFree peer-to-peer sync between your own devices with no cloud account.
Best Dropbox alternative for Mac
BoxStronger admin, compliance and workflow controls for larger companies.
Best Dropbox alternative for Windows
pCloudLifetime plans and a similar sync experience at a lower long-term cost.
Best Dropbox alternative for Linux
pCloudLifetime plans and a similar sync experience at a lower long-term cost.
Best Dropbox alternative for iPhone and Android
Sync.comEnd-to-end encrypted sync and sharing with a comparable feature set.
Best Dropbox alternative for working in the browser
WeTransferSends big files by link without needing recipients to have storage space or an account.
Dropbox alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Dropbox?
Google Drive ranks first right now. Far more free storage and built-in document editors. Microsoft OneDrive and Box follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Dropbox?
Yes. Google Drive (free plan + paid), Microsoft OneDrive (free plan + paid), Box (free plan + paid) and pCloud (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Dropbox?
Yes: Syncthing. Syncthing can also be self-hosted.
Which Dropbox alternatives work on Linux?
pCloud and Syncthing run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Dropbox?
The complaints we hear most: free plan is only 2 GB; paid plans cost more per TB than most rivals; not end-to-end encrypted by default.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Dropbox, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.