Best Dropbox Alternatives

The top-ranked Dropbox alternative is Google Drive (Freemium). The best free option is Nextcloud (open source).

Dropbox popularized cloud file sync, but limited free storage, pricing, and privacy questions lead users to alternatives. Others want more storage for the price, end-to-end encryption, or tighter integration with their office suite.

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Google Drive

Freemium

Cloud storage with sharing, collaboration, and 15GB free space.

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Microsoft OneDrive

Freemium

Microsoft's cloud storage integrated across Windows and Microsoft 365.

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iCloud Drive

Freemium

Apple's cloud storage integrated across macOS, iOS, and Windows.

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pCloud

Freemium

Secure cloud storage with file sharing and lifetime plans.

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Sync.com

Freemium

Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage focused on privacy and compliance.

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MEGA

Freemium

Encrypted cloud storage with large free space and secure sharing.

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Proton Drive

Freemium

End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the Proton privacy ecosystem.

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Box

Freemium

Enterprise-focused cloud content management with collaboration and security.

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Icedrive

Freemium

Cloud storage with encryption, a clean interface, and lifetime options.

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Nextcloud

Open Source

Open-source, self-hosted platform for file sync, sharing, and collaboration.

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Tresorit

Subscription

End-to-end encrypted cloud storage and sync focused on security for businesses.

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Amazon S3

Paid

Industry-standard scalable object storage from AWS with rich integrations.

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Dropbox alternatives: FAQ

What is the best alternative to Dropbox?

Google Drive is ranked first on this list (Freemium). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.

What is the best free alternative to Dropbox?

The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are Nextcloud.

Which Dropbox alternatives work on Mac?

Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, iCloud Drive and pCloud run on macOS.

Which Dropbox alternatives work on Linux?

pCloud, MEGA, Icedrive and Nextcloud run on Linux.

Are there Dropbox alternatives for Android?

Yes: Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, pCloud and Sync.com have Android apps.

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