Dropbox Basic review

Dropbox Basic is the free entry point to one of the best known sync services. It gives one person 2 GB of space, automatic backup of computer files and access from up to 3 devices, and photos, documents and other files can be shared from any device. Sync is dependable and the apps are easy to learn, which is why it scores high on ease of use. As free document management for a team it falls short. Two gigabytes fills quickly with scanned documents, the 3 device cap stops a person with a laptop, desktop, phone and tablet, and there are no tags, metadata or OCR based filing. Paid plans start at 2 TB, and Standard and Advanced add team storage, longer file recovery and admin controls, but the page showed us prices in euros, so the USD price is pending.

Who it is for

Individuals who need simple, reliable sync of a small set of documents between devices.

Price

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Key features

• 2 GB of storage for one person
• Automatic backup of computer files
• Connect up to 3 devices
• Access and share photos, documents and other files from any device
• Paid plans with 2 TB or more

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Very simple sync and sharing
• Strength: Desktop and mobile apps
• Strength: Easy step up to Plus or Standard
• Weakness: Only 2 GB, the smallest free allowance here
• Weakness: Limited to 3 devices on Basic
• Weakness: No tags or metadata for documents

Key facts

• Free storage: 2 GB
• Users: 1 person
• Device limit: Up to 3 devices
• Paid storage: 2 TB or more

Where it ranks

Dropbox Basic is No. 9 in our Best Free Document Management Software verdict.