Faster, smarter storage for your files
Dropbox plans allow uploading of up to 2 TB at a time—versus a limit of just 50 GB per upload with iCloud—with fast syncing between devices and compatibility for more file types than iCloud.
Collaborate with ease
Collaboration is built into Dropbox at every level—offering unparalleled sharing controls, commenting, and intuitive version control.
Do more than store
With Dropbox, you get so much more than just cloud storage—from integrations with your favorite apps, to screen recording, PDF editing, and more.
With iCloud, you’re buying into the Apple ecosystem, meaning only your Mac and iPhone devices get the full range of features advertised. With Dropbox, you can enjoy a similar experience across all of your devices and operating systems—so you can upload and organize photos from your Windows laptop, then edit them on your Mac moments later.
Nobody does file sharing like Dropbox. Sharing documents, photos, videos, or other large files is as simple as copying a link. With advanced controls over access permissions, password protection, and even expiration dates for shared files—staying in control has never been so simple.
As technology advances and files continue to get bigger and better, local storage space is becoming an increasingly precious commodity. That’s why Dropbox makes it easy to free up local space, by allowing you to designate folders—or even individual files—as online-only.
Dropbox Replay makes gathering and implementing feedback on videos simple. Just share a link to your edit in Replay and watch as reviewers leave frame-accurate comments and annotations on your video. Better yet, they can see each other’s comments, meaning you spend less time navigating conflicting feedback, and more time stimulating helpful discussion between reviewers.
For professional editors and hobbyists alike, Dropbox bridges the gap between cloud storage and your favorite tools. Work on a file in Adobe applications, for example, then sync the latest version to Dropbox immediately. When it comes to implementing feedback on video projects, Dropbox Replay works seamlessly with tools like Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro to import comments into your editing suite—saving you the hassle of jumping back-and-forth between windows.
“I love how accessible Dropbox is! I primarily use the application on my iPhone but I also regularly access Dropbox on my desktop… I love that I can sync folders from my iPhone to backup automatically to Dropbox as well! This has been a major benefit for me where I can tap into extra storage space outside of iCloud. I always recommend Dropbox to people to use!”
Allison A.Programme Coordinator, Small BusinessBigger, faster, smarter storage for your files and data
Mac, Windows, Linux—no matter what tools you use, the industry-leading* sync speeds you get with Dropbox mean you’re always ready to access any file you need, anywhere you go, on any device you have. Whereas iCloud, like most Apple products, has been built with iOS devices in mind, limiting what you can do—whether that’s how you work, where you work, or how you share your work.
With Dropbox, you can keep photos and videos from a variety of sources— including smartphones, DLSR cameras, screenshots, scanned documents, and more—in a single, easily organized space. Unlike other platforms, Dropbox won’t compress your high-quality images, or change them from the originals. So your pictures aren’t only better, they’re easier to find.
When it comes to uploading files—Dropbox isn’t just faster, but simpler too. Upload files, or collections of files, of up to 2 TB at a time (versus iCloud’s 50 GB). Accidentally deleted something? Go back in time with Dropbox Rewind, which lets you restore deleted files or revive old versions.
Collaboration tools for people who need to get things done
When you compare iCloud Drive vs. Dropbox, you see just how much easier it is to share important documents like insurance forms and travel plans. Simply copy a link and update access permissions whenever you like. You can even set passwords that expire after a specific date, to limit access without needing to manually change permissions.
Dropbox features make it easy to clearly collaborate with friends, family, or your freelance clients—by leaving and responding to actionable comments on documents, audio, and video files. No more wasting time editing version #2 when there’s already a version #5.
Working across platforms and ecosystems is simple, too. For example, you can collaborate securely in real time on Microsoft 365 files stored in Dropbox, no matter which device you’re using. This keeps everything seamless and prevents issues like conflicting copies or workflow interruptions. iCloud offers no equivalent of this.
Dropbox also lets you customize the sharing experience with your personal “brand,” so anyone you may be working with immediately recognize the look and know it’s you.
Features that make your life easier
With Dropbox, you get industry-leading cloud storage and so much more.
Unlike iCloud, a Dropbox subscription comes with countless game-changing features that save you time and make difficult tasks simple:
- Simple integration with Microsoft Office 365, Adobe, and other rich media integrations
- Rewind—for restoring and reviewing old or deleted files
- Replay—offering frame-based commenting for video and time-based commenting for video and audio
- Transcription—automatically create video transcripts and closed captions
- Paper—your online document workspace
Data notice
*Based on a 2023 Principled Technologies study, commissioned by Dropbox