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Dropbox vs Google One

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What to compareDropboxGoogle One
Free storage2 GB15 GB total
Compared paid planPlusBasic
Direct web price$11.99 monthly or $119.88 yearly$1.99 monthly or $19.99 yearly
Storage2 TB100 GB
Family sharingOne person on PlusShare with up to five others
File recovery30 days on PlusNot highlighted as a plan benefit
Best use caseLarge file libraries and transfersA modest Google storage upgrade
Important limitationMay be more storage than you needStorage is shared across Google services
Dropbox weaknesses
  • The entry paid plan is much larger than many light users need
  • No office-app bundle
Google One weaknesses
  • Paid plan data requires localized re-verification
  • Some plan names and AI bundles change over time

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