Dropbox alternatives and cheaper options
Short answer: Dropbox Plus starts at $9.99 per month (billed annually). None of the 3 alternatives below list a lower entry price. The closest is Box Business at $15 per user per month. Prices checked 2026-10-23 on each vendor pricing page. Some prices are per user, so the total grows with your team.
Dropbox sells a personal Plus plan and per user plans for teams. These file sharing and storage tools publish their prices. Most of them price per user, so multiply by your team size.
Dropbox alternatives by entry price
| Tool | Entry paid plan | Price | Billing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dropbox (the tool you are replacing) | Plus | $9.99 per month | billed annually | source, 2026-10-23 |
| Box | Business | $15 per user per month | billed annually | source, 2026-10-23 |
| ShareFile | Advanced | $16.50 per user per month | billed annually | source, 2026-10-23 |
| Egnyte | Organization | $22 per user per month | billed annually | source, 2026-10-23 |
Entry paid plan is the lowest paid plan price we read on each page. Free plans, trial offers, promo rates and add-ons are left out. Units differ: read the price unit and the billing term before you compare.
Dropbox prices for reference
| Plan (read from page) | Price | Quote from the page |
|---|---|---|
| Plus | $9.99 per month | "your billing cycle Billed monthly Billed yearly ? Help me choose For personal use Plus $9.99 / month Buy now For 1 person 2 TB of" |
| Standard | $15 per user per month | "View all features Best Value For teams and professionals New AI features Standard $15 / user / month Try for free or buy now" |
| Advanced | $24 per user per month | "groups and roles Admin control View all features For companies New AI features Advanced $24 / user / month Try for free or buy now" |
Source: https://www.dropbox.com/plans. Checked 2026-10-23. Full Dropbox page
Questions
What is cheaper than Dropbox?
Dropbox Plus starts at $9.99 per month (billed annually). None of the 3 alternatives below list a lower entry price. The closest is Box Business at $15 per user per month. Prices checked 2026-10-23 on each vendor pricing page. Some prices are per user, so the total grows with your team.
How much does Dropbox cost?
Dropbox lists paid plans from $9.99 per month (Dropbox Plus, billed annually) on its pricing page, checked 2026-10-23. Other plans we read: Standard $15 per user per month (billed annually), Advanced $24 per user per month (billed annually).
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