Free alternatives
7 free Dropbox alternatives
Dropbox Basic gives you only 2 GB, so most people outgrow it fast. These free alternatives give you more free space, end-to-end encryption, or sync between your own devices with no cloud and no storage limit.
Short answer
The best free Dropbox alternatives are Google Drive, Proton Drive, Filen and 4 more. Dropbox has a free plan, but each pick here is free or has a usable free plan.
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Is Dropbox free?
Dropbox pricing
Dropbox stores your files in the cloud, keeps them in sync across your devices and lets you share them by link.
Plus costs $9.99 a month for 1 person with 2 TB. Standard is $15 and Advanced $24 per user a month for teams (US prices).
Free plan
Yes. Dropbox Basic includes 2 GB of storage and sharing.
Checked on Dropbox's official pricing page on . Prices change, so check before you buy.
The 7 best free Dropbox alternatives
Every pick is free or has a usable free plan, and is listed in our directory. Free-plan limits change, so check each tool's site before you switch.
Why switch: 15 GB free (shared with Gmail and Photos) plus Docs, Sheets and Slides built in.
Cloud storage with 15 GB free, shared with Gmail and Google Photos.
Works on Web, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Why switch: End-to-end encrypted storage with 5 GB free and a document editor.
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage with 5 GB free.
Works on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Why switch: Zero-knowledge encrypted storage from Germany with 10 GB free at sign-up and open-source apps.
Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage from Germany, with free space at sign-up.
Works on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Why switch: 5 GB free, built into Windows, with automatic folder backup.
Microsoft's cloud storage, with 5 GB free and built into Windows.
Works on Web, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Why switch: Open-source sync straight between your own computers, with no cloud and no storage cap.
Free, open-source file sync straight between your own devices, with no cloud.
Works on Windows, macOS, Linux
Why switch: Open-source file sync and sharing you host yourself, with free desktop and mobile apps.
Open-source, self-hosted file sync and sharing: your own Dropbox.
Works on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Why switch: Free, open-source file transfer between nearby devices over Wi-Fi, no account needed.
Free, open-source AirDrop for every device on your Wi-Fi.
Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dropbox free?
- Yes. Dropbox Basic includes 2 GB of storage and sharing.
- How much does Dropbox cost?
- Plus costs $9.99 a month for 1 person with 2 TB. Standard is $15 and Advanced $24 per user a month for teams (US prices). Checked on Dropbox's own pricing page in October 2026; prices can change.
- What is the best free alternative to Dropbox?
- Google Drive is our top pick, followed by Proton Drive and Filen. Each one is free or has a usable free plan.
- Are these Dropbox alternatives really free?
- Yes. Every tool on this page is either completely free or has a free plan you can keep using. Paid upgrades exist on some of them, and free-plan limits change, so check each tool's site.
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