DropboxvsOneDrive
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Dropbox
- Dropbox free plan is only 2GB(7/10)
- Why is Dropbox so expensive? Plus is $11.99/month unless you prepay a year(7/10)
- Dropbox team plans went back up to $15 and $24 per user in January 2026(6/10)
- Shared folders count against your Dropbox storage(7/10)
OneDrive
- Only 5GB free storage - much less than competitors(6/10)
- Standalone OneDrive for Business plans retired - forced into Microsoft 365(6/10)
- Microsoft 365 Family storage cut from 6TB to 2TB shared(8/10)
- Why did Microsoft 365 go up? Copilot added $3/month(7/10)
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic and Standard prices rose in July 2026(6/10)
Dropbox
- Dropbox Basic limited to 3 devices(6/10)
- Dropbox moved to ~/Library/CloudStorage on Mac (File Provider)(7/10)
OneDrive
- New 'Hero Link' sharing changes broke old links in 2025(7/10)
- Cannot control or remove shared files appearing in your OneDrive(5/10)
- 50,000 item limit when sharing folders(5/10)
- Windows 11 turns on OneDrive folder backup without asking(7/10)
Dropbox
- Dropbox cancellation and refund problems(8/10)
- Dropbox customer support is hard to reach(8/10)
OneDrive
No signals
Dropbox
- Dropbox stuck on syncing or indexing(7/10)
- Dropbox using high CPU and RAM with many files(6/10)
OneDrive
- Painfully slow sync speeds frustrate users(8/10)
Dropbox
- Dropbox creates conflicted copies and duplicate folders(6/10)
- Dropbox lost my files - reports of missing or corrupted files(9/10)
OneDrive
- Shared folders disappeared and were replaced by web shortcuts(9/10)
- Sync conflicts create duplicates and lost work(7/10)
- Windows 11 updates break OneDrive sync and sign-in (2026)(7/10)
- Is OneDrive down? Repeated outages in 2026(6/10)
Dropbox
- Dropbox shut down Dropbox Passwords and the Paper mobile apps(6/10)
- Problems with Dropbox for Business: admins can't see device sync status(6/10)
OneDrive
No signals
Dropbox
- No zero-knowledge encryption on personal plans(6/10)
OneDrive
No signals
Pricing Comparison
Dropbox
Users: 1 user
Storage: 2GB
Limits: Max 3 linked devices; no live chat support; tiny storage compared with Google Drive (15GB) or OneDrive (5GB)
Users: 1 user
Storage: 2TB
Limits: Single user; only 30 days of version history; no live chat
Users: 1 user
Storage: 2TB
Limits: Single user
Users: 1+ users (per user)
Storage: Starts at 3TB for the team
Limits: No SSO, no tiered admin roles, no phone support
Users: 3+ users (per user)
Storage: Starts at 15TB for the team
Limits: 3-user minimum
Users: Custom
Storage: Custom
Limits: Sales process required
OneDrive
Users: 1 user
Storage: 5GB
Limits: Google Drive gives 15GB free; no desktop Office apps
Users: 1 user
Storage: 100GB
Limits: No Copilot/AI features; web and mobile Office only
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1TB
Limits: Single user only
Users: Up to 6 users
Storage: 2TB shared (older plans: 1TB/person until 2027 renewal)
Limits: Copilot only for the owner; new subscriptions since Oct 8, 2026 get a 2TB pool, existing ones switch at renewal on/after May 2, 2027
Users: Up to 6 users
Storage: 2TB shared
Limits: AI features for the subscription owner only
Users: Per user
Storage: 1TB
Limits: End of sale June 2026 (no new customers); renewals stop January 2027; retired December 2029
Users: Per user (up to 300)
Storage: 1TB
Limits: No desktop Office apps
Users: Per user (up to 300)
Storage: 1TB
Limits: Advanced security needs Business Premium ($22)
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Dropbox | OneDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Sync | ||
| Cross-platform sync Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android | ||
| Platform | ||
| Windows integration Built into Windows 10/11 | ||
| Mobile apps iOS and Android | ||
| Mac desktop app Available but historically buggy | ||
| Linux desktop app Available for Linux | ||
| Unlimited devices Paid plans only; Basic is limited to 3 devices | ||
| Performance | ||
| Block-level sync Faster uploads for changed files | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Office app integration Deep integration with Word, Excel, PowerPoint | ||
| Third-party integrations Slack, Zoom, Adobe, etc. | ||
| Sharing | ||
| File sharing links Password protection, expiration dates | ||
| Storage | ||
| Files On-Demand See all files without downloading | ||
| Smart Sync Online-only files to save local space | ||
| Backup | ||
| Version history 30 days (Plus), 180 days (Standard), 1 year (Advanced) | ||
| File recovery Restore deleted files | ||
| Security | ||
| Personal Vault Extra-secure folder with 2FA | ||
| Ransomware detection Alerts and file recovery | ||
| Zero-knowledge encryption Not on personal plans; end-to-end encryption listed only on Advanced | ||
| Password manager Dropbox Passwords discontinued October 28, 2025 | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time co-authoring Works best with Office files | ||
| Real-time collaboration Via Microsoft 365/Google co-editing integrations; otherwise conflicted copies | ||
| Productivity | ||
| Paper (notes/docs) Paper mobile apps lost support in October 2025 | ||
| Built-in office suite Relies on integrations | ||
| Usability | ||
| Offline access Mark files for offline use | ||
| Admin | ||
| Admin console (Business) Business plans only | ||