Dropbox Pricing Overview 2026

Dropbox has long been one of the most popular cloud storage solutions, not just for personal users, but also for businesses, agencies, and teams. However figuring out what Dropbox actually costs can be confusing with multiple plans, per-user pricing, shared team storage, and features that vary widely. In this guide, you'll get a clear breakdown of Dropbox pricing in 2026, which plan makes sense for your use case, and how to get the most out of Dropbox..

Dropbox Pricing Overview

Here’s a high-level look at Dropbox’s main plans in 2026

Dropbox Personal Plans (2026)

Dropbox Basic (Free)

1. Price: Free
2. Storage: 2 GB
3. Main Features: Core file sync, basic sharing
4. Limitations: No advanced link settings, no large storage, limited version history compared to paid plans.
5. Best for: People who need very lightweight cloud storage, occasional file backup, or simple file sharing.

Dropbox Plus

1. Price: $11.99/month
2. Storage: 2 TB
3. Features: Full desktop & mobile syncing, file recovery, offline access, decent sharing controls
4. Best for: Individuals who have a lot of data, photos, documents, video, and need serious, reliable cloud backup.

Dropbox Professional Plan

1. Price: $19.99/month 
2. Storage: 3 TB
3. Features: Everything in Plus, plus more advanced link settings, version history, eSignatures, and “signature request” capabilities depending on package details
4. Best for: Freelancers, content creators, consultants, anyone who works with large files, collaborates often, or needs more than 2 TB.

Source: https://www.dropbox.com/plans

Dropbox Business Plans

Dropbox’s business plans are built for teams, with per-user billing and shared storage. 

Dropbox Business (Standard)

1. Price: $18 per user / month (minimum 3 users)
2. Storage: Starts with 5 TB total for a 3-user team 
3. Features:
4. Team folder management
5. Admin console for sharing & access control
6. Basic eSignature / signature request
7. Best for: Small or mid-sized teams that need shared storage, centralized collaboration, and basic admin control.

Dropbox Advanced

1. Price: $30 per user / month
2. Storage:
3. Starts with 15 TB for 3 actively-used licenses
4. For each “active license” added, team storage grows by 5 TB. According to Dropbox, a license is “active” if a user logs in regularly.

Source: https://www.dropbox.com/business/plans-comparison

1. Advanced Features:
2. Extended version history (365 days)
3. Security alerts, ransomware detection
4. Data classification & reporting on “personal information” in team and shared folders
5. Unlimited eSignature templates (if the plan supports it)
6. Advanced Key Management / Encryption: You can use unique team keys for encrypting your data at rest.
7. Best for: Larger teams, companies with regulatory or security needs, or those who need deeper file recovery and tracking.

Dropbox Enterprise

1. Price: Custom / Contact Sales
2. Storage: Essentially unlimited (“as much as needed”) per agreement.
3. Enterprise-Level Features:
4. Tiered admin roles
5. Single Sign-On (SSO) and advanced identity management
6. Audit logs, advanced user management, device approvals
7. 24/7 phone support, enterprise support manager, and custom security arrangements
8. Best for: Large organizations, enterprises with compliance requirements, or teams that need bespoke storage + security solutions.

Dropbox Nonprofit Pricing

Dropbox does offer nonprofit pricing, but it's not always prominently listed on the public website. Nonprofits often get discounted rates through authorized reseller or partner programs (eg TechSoup ). Eligible nonprofit organizations should reach out to Dropbox or reseller partners to negotiate pricing, licensing minimums, and storage levels. Note: the exact discount depends on your region, number of users, and program.

Dropbox Pricing Comparison Table

Here’s a quick side-by-side to compare key Dropbox plans:

How Dropbox’s Pricing Works

Understanding Dropbox’s pricing model helps you choose more effectively, here’s a breakdown:

1. Monthly vs Annual Billing
2. Many Dropbox plans are cheaper per month when you commit to annual billing (for example, Plus is $9.99 when billed yearly).
3. If you pay monthly, the cost may be higher.
4. Per-User Pricing for Business Plans
5. Business- and team-oriented plans (Standard, Advanced, Enterprise) are priced per user.
6. Dropbox often requires a minimum number of users (for example, Business Standard needs at least 3 users).
7. Active vs inactive user licensing: For some storage calculations (like how much shared storage you get), Dropbox uses “active licenses” (users who frequently log in) as a metric. 
8. Shared Team Storage
9. In Business Standard, storage is pooled (9 TB for 3 users as per Dropbox’s published terms).
10. In Business Advanced, as more active users are added, storage increases (5 TB is added per active license, up to very high limits).
11. Feature Tiers
12. Higher plans don’t just offer more space, but they also unlock advanced security, eSignature, better version history, and compliance tools.
13. For example, Business Advanced gives you extended file version history (365 days) and advanced key management.
14. Enterprise gives full administrative controls, SSO, and much more.
15. Upgrading / Downgrading
16. You can typically upgrade, but downgrading (especially for business plans) may be constrained, check Dropbox’s terms for license minimums and billing cycles.
17. Always compare total cost per user + storage vs just storage when switching plans.

Using Dropbox for business and looking to add an extra layer of security and document tracking? See how Orangedox  enhances Dropbox.

Which Dropbox Plan Is Best for You?

Here’s guidance on picking the right Dropbox plan depending on your situation:

1. Freelancers & Solo Professionals

Go for Plus if you need serious storage. If you work with very large assets (video, design), Essentials might make sense for the extra storage and collaboration features. This plan includes all of the features available for the “Professional Plan”, plus eSignature features and a higher file limit for Dropbox.

1. Small Teams

Business Standard is often the sweet spot, shared storage, solid admin controls, and team collaboration without overpaying.

1. Growing Companies

Business Advanced is ideal for teams that need governance, compliance, extended version history, and more control.

1. Large Organizations

Enterprise is the way to go for more than just storage, for SSO, audit logs, role-based permissions, and tailored pricing.

1. Nonprofit Organizations

Use the nonprofit discount programs/reseller route. Ask Dropbox or a partner for a customized quote.

Using Dropbox for Document Sharing? Here’s How to Enhance It with Orangedox

If you're using Dropbox to share confidential documents, like contracts, pitch decks or financials it’s best to use a platform like Orangedox. You’ll be able to securely share documents and create virtual data rooms (VDR) directly from your existing Dropbox.

Here’s how Orangedox enhances your Dropbox:

1. Secure Sharing: You can securely share documents with stricter access controls than standard Dropbox.
2. Analytics & Tracking: See who accesses your files, when they viewed them, how much time they spent. Something that Dropbox doesn’t offer for files shared outside your organization.
3. NDA & Permission Control: Gate access to confidential files with a required NDA., as well as restricting downloading or printing of files.
4. Professional Presentation: Attach your branding to your shared files so that they don’t look like they’re a generic Dropbox share link.
5. No Migration Needed: Works on your existing Dropbox files.

Turn Your Dropbox Into a Trackable, Secure Data Room

Already using Dropbox? You don’t need to switch file storage just to get secure, professional document sharing.

Orangedox lets you:

1. Securely share documents with page-by-page document tracking and analytics. 
2. Gate your shared documents and data rooms with an NDA.
3. Prevent documents from being downloaded
4. Create a branded document portal with your own logo and colour scheme. 

What Dropbox Doesn't Include - But Orangedox Does

Final Thoughts

1. Dropbox pricing in 2026 is fairly straightforward once you break it down: free, personal, team, enterprise.
2. Your actual cost depends heavily on how many users you have (for business plans) and how much storage you need.
3. Higher-tier business plans unlock not just more space, but real collaboration and security features.
4. If you're using Dropbox for sharing sensitive documents or deals, Orangedox is a great companion by giving you the data-room style control and insight that Dropbox doesn’t natively provide.

FAQ

1. How much does Dropbox cost in 2026?

Dropbox pricing in 2026 starts at $0 for Basic, $11.99/month for Plus, $19.99/month for Professional, and $18–$30 per user/month for business plans like Standard and Advanced. Enterprise pricing is custom based on user count, storage requirements, and support needs.

2. What is the difference between Dropbox Plus and Dropbox Professional?

Dropbox Plus offers 2 TB of storage, core backup features, and device syncing.

Dropbox Professional includes everything in Plus but adds 3 TB of storage, advanced sharing, extended version history, and in some regions signature request features. It’s best for freelancers or creators who need more than basic storage.

3. How does Dropbox Business pricing work?

Dropbox Business plans (Standard, Advanced, Enterprise) use per-user pricing with a 3-user minimum.

1. Standard: $18/user/month with 5 TB shared storage
2. Advanced: $30/user/month with 15 TB (scales as users are added)
3. Enterprise: Custom pricing
4. Storage is pooled across the team and increases depending on the number of active licenses.

4. Is Dropbox cheaper annually vs monthly?

Yes. Dropbox offers discounted pricing when billed annually for some plans. While the exact discount varies by region, annual billing generally lowers the effective monthly rate, especially for individual plans like Plus or Professional.

5. Does Dropbox offer discounts for nonprofits?

Yes. Dropbox provides nonprofit pricing through partner programs such as TechSoup. Discounts vary by region and organization size, so nonprofits should contact Dropbox or an authorized reseller to confirm eligibility.

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Also see: Box Pricing Guide

Note: Dropbox Pricing information from Jan 2026. Prices shown are for their monthly plans.