Best Cloud Storage · head-to-head
Dropbox vs iCloud+
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for cloud storage. Dropbox has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the public page it was captured from — the vendor's own wherever the vendor publishes the number, otherwise the named public source — with the date we captured it.
Dropbox has the lower entry price — Dropbox starts at $0/mo, iCloud+ at $0.99/mo. Free tier: Dropbox Yes, iCloud+ No. HIPAA: Dropbox Yes, iCloud+ —.
As of 2026-09-02 · figures link to their source below
Side by side
Dropbox
$0/mo entryiCloud+
$0.99/mo entrySources — Dropbox: dropbox.com (verified 2026-09-02) · iCloud+: support.apple.com (verified 2026-09-02)
Key features
Dropbox: 256-bit AES encryption at rest, SSL/TLS in transit; Dropbox Rewind (point-in-time folder restore); Password-protected and expiring shared links; PDF editing and e-signature tools; Ransomware detection and breach alerts; Dark web monitoring; SOC 1, 2, and 3 compliance reports available
iCloud+: End-to-end encryption for 25 data categories via Advanced Data Protection (optional); Standard encryption at rest and in transit for all plans; iCloud Private Relay (masks Safari browsing IP); Hide My Email (generates masked email addresses); Custom email domain for iCloud Mail; HomeKit Secure Video (encrypted camera recordings stored in iCloud); iCloud Drive for cross-device file access via Files app, Finder, File Explorer, and iCloud.com; Automatic iPhone/iPad/Mac backup when on Wi-Fi and power