Dropbox
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4.7
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Developer
Dropbox, Inc.
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Category
Productivity
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Version
342.2.4
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Android OS
4.4
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Downloads
710M
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Content rating
3
Pro
👍 Dropbox provides seamless cloud storage and fast file synchronization across devices, ensuring documents, photos, and folders stay up to date on desktop, mobile, and web. Selective Sync and offline access let you control space usage and work without internet, while background syncing reduces delays for reliable cross-device access.
👍 Robust collaboration tools make Dropbox ideal for teams: secure shareable links with granular permissions, file requests, in-file comments, and Dropbox Paper for real-time coauthoring. Integration with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace enables seamless editing, version control, and centralized file management so teams can review, comment, and iterate without juggling email attachments.
👍 Enterprise-grade security and data protection keep files safe with AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS in transit, two-step verification, and granular admin controls. Version history, file recovery, and audit logs simplify ransomware protection and compliance, giving individuals and organizations confidence in backup, retention policies, and secure file sharing.
Con
👎 Dropbox's free tier is very limited (only 2 GB), and paid plans tend to be pricier than competing cloud services. For users with large libraries, upgrading is often necessary. That makes Dropbox less cost-effective for individuals and small teams compared with Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive.
👎 Syncing large numbers of files or very large files can be slow and consume significant bandwidth. Initial backups and folder migrations may take hours, and occasional sync conflicts or duplicate files require manual resolution. Selective Sync and Smart Sync help, but they add complexity for nontechnical users.
👎 Although Dropbox uses encryption and standard security practices, it does not offer native zero-knowledge encryption, meaning the company can potentially access file metadata and content under certain circumstances. Shared links and permissions can be misconfigured, raising privacy risks for sensitive documents unless users add extra encryption or strict access controls.
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