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 vendor's own page and 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 2026-06-13 · figures link to their source below
Side by side
Dropbox
$0/mo entryiCloud+
$0.99/mo entrySources — Dropbox: dropbox.com (verified 2026-06-13) · iCloud+: support.apple.com (verified 2026-06-13)
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