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Dropbox vs Google Drive
How the two compare on license, platforms and what the community thinks.
Key differences
- Only Dropbox is available on Linux.
| Feature | Dropbox | Google Drive |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Keep files safe, synced, and easy to share | Cloud storage and file backup from Google |
| License | Freemium | Freemium |
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| Rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Alternatives listed | 1 | 1 |
| Page views | 358 | 370 |
About Dropbox
Dropbox pioneered painless file sync and remains one of the most reliable ways to keep files identical across devices and share them with anyone. The free plan is small; paid plans add space and advanced sharing controls.
About Google Drive
Google Drive is cloud storage tightly woven into Docs, Sheets and Gmail, with 15 GB free and excellent real-time collaboration. Best-in-class for shared documents; less ideal if you want your files out of Big Tech clouds.