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Dropbox vs. iCloud: Get more done, in less time

Whether you‘re looking to store, share or collaborate, with Dropbox, you can do more. Lightning-fast file syncing, intuitive collaboration tools and countless time-saving features let you get things done—fast.

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Dropbox outperforms iCloud

Faster, smarter storage for your files

Dropbox plans allow uploading of up to 2 TB at a timeversus a limit of just 50 GB per upload with iCloud storagewith fast syncing between devices and compatibility for more file types than iCloud.

Collaborate with ease

Collaboration is built into Dropbox at every leveloffering unparalleled sharing controls, commenting and intuitive version control.

Do more than store

With Dropbox, you get so much more than just cloud storagefrom integrations with your favorite apps, to screen recording, PDF editing and more.

Dropbox vs. iCloud

With iCloud storage, 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.

Someone using multiple devices to review elevation drawings with Dropbox.

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 filesstaying in control has never been so simple.

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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.

Someone making a file online only with Dropbox.

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.

Someone giving feedback in Dropbox Replay.

For professional editors and hobbyists alike, Dropbox bridges the gap between cloud storage and your favourite 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 suitesaving you the hassle of jumping between windows.

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Choose Dropbox vs. iCloud for simpler and more flexible file storage

Bigger, faster, smarter storage for your data

Dropbox offers industry-leading* sync speeds across Mac, Windows, Linux, giving you access anywhere, on any device. Unlike iCloud storage, which is built with iOS devices in mind and can limit what you can do, Dropbox is tailored to your working and sharing needs.


With Dropbox, you can store photos, videos and files from multiple sources (including smartphones & DSLR cameras) without compression in one easy-to-organize space.

Upload files, or collections of files, of up to 2TB at a time with Dropbox (iCloud caps at 50GB), and restore or revive old versions of any file with Dropbox Rewind.

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Supercharge collaboration

Dropbox makes sharing easier than iCloud Drive. Copy a link, update access permissions or set password-protected links that expire after a specific date. Seamlessly collaborate with your clients or team members by leaving actionable comments on documents, audio and video files.

Work securely in real-time on Microsoft 365 files stored in Dropbox, on any device, and avoid issues like conflicting copies or workflow interruptions. iCloud offers no equivalent of this. Plus, customize your sharing experience with personalized branding so your clients can instantly recognize your work.

File sharing and collaboration in Dropbox

Features that make your life easier

Dropbox offers industry-leading cloud storage plus time-saving features iCloud can’t match:

  • Simple integration with Microsoft Office 365, Adobe and other rich media tools

  • Rewind: restore and review old or deleted files

  • Dropbox Replay: frame-based commenting for video and time-based commenting for both video and audio

  • Transcription: auto-generate video transcripts and captions

  • Dropbox Paper: your online document workspace

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