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Dropbox pricing (2026)
Dropbox starts at $0/mo (Basic), across 6 plans. Best for Teams needing secure file collaboration with granular permissions. Every figure links to Dropbox's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $0/mo (Basic)
- Free tier: Yes
- Compliance: HIPAA Yes · SOC 2 Yes · GDPR Yes
- Best for: Teams needing secure file collaboration with granular permissions; Freelancers and professionals wanting large file transfers; Businesses requiring HIPAA compliance via a signed BAA on Dropbox business team plans (Standard and above); Users already working within Microsoft or Google productivity suites
Dropbox plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 | — | flat | Free tier with 2 GB of storage for a single user and up to three linked devices. | dropbox.com |
| Plus | $11.99 | −17% | flat | 1 user, 2 TB storage, file transfers up to 50 GB, PDF editing and signature tools; $9.99/mo ($119.88/yr) when billed annually. | dropbox.com |
| Professional / Essentials | $19.99 | −17% | flat | 1 user, 3 TB storage, 180-day file restore, transfers up to 100 GB, branded sharing and password-protected files; $16.58/mo ($199/yr) when billed annually. | dropbox.com |
| Family | $19.99 | −15% | flat | Up to 6 users sharing 2 TB of storage, billed as one flat household plan; $16.99/mo ($203.88/yr) when billed annually. | dropbox.com |
| Standard (Business) | $18 | −17% | per_seat | Per-user team plan, minimum 3 users; $18/user/mo billed monthly or $15/user/mo ($180/yr per user) billed annually, 5 TB shared team storage with admin controls. | dropbox.com |
| Advanced (Business) | $30 | −20% | per_seat | Per-user team plan, minimum 3 users; $30/user/mo billed monthly or $24/user/mo ($288/yr per user) billed annually, 15 TB+ team storage, 1-year file restore, SSO and advanced security. | dropbox.com |
Last verified 2026-06-13. https://www.dropbox.com/plans (official plans page, accessed 2026-06-13; the page geolocated to EUR and confirmed the Basic/Plus/Professional/Standard/Advanced lineup with matching storage, so the US USD prices and the Family tier were corroborated via Cloudwards, Vendr and Neowin 2026 references) Cross-checked against cloudwards.net.
Capabilities
Integrations: Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Microsoft Office, Slack, Google Workspace.
Key features: 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.
Plan limits: Basic free tier limited to 2 GB storage and 3 linked devices; Version history: 30 days on Basic/Plus, 180 days on Standard/Professional, 1 year on Advanced; File transfer limits: 50 GB on Plus, 100 GB on Professional/Standard/Advanced, 250 GB on Enterprise; HIPAA compliance (signed BAA) available on Dropbox business team plans — Standard, Advanced, Enterprise and Education — not on Basic, Plus, Professional or Family.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Dropbox cost?
Dropbox starts at $0/mo (Basic); it has 6 published plans. Verified 2026-06-13.
Is Dropbox cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Dropbox publishes a 20% discount for paying annually (on the Advanced (Business) plan). Verified 2026-06-13.
What are cheaper alternatives to Dropbox?
Cheaper cloud storage than Dropbox (entry $0/mo) include iCloud+ at $0.99/mo, Microsoft OneDrive (Microsoft 365) at $1.99/mo, Backblaze at $9/mo. Verified 2026-06-13.
Does Dropbox support HIPAA?
Dropbox HIPAA support: Yes. SOC 2: Yes. GDPR: Yes.
Does Dropbox have a free plan?
Dropbox free tier: Yes.
Dropbox vs alternatives
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Cheaper cloud storage alternatives
- IDrive from $9.95/mo
- Backblaze from $9/mo
- Microsoft OneDrive (Microsoft 365) from $1.99/mo
- iCloud+ from $0.99/mo