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Dropbox alternatives

Users consider alternatives to Dropbox due to concerns about unexpected photo deletion, high pricing for increased storage, and issues with app functionality like syncing and file management. Alternatives offer different storage models, integration with other services, and varying user experiences.

Why users look for alternatives to Dropbox

The alternatives

Google Drive
4.8★ · 7,654,354 ratings · Free

Google Drive is a practical and useful tool that helps with daily life by providing organized and convenient storage R52R62. It is particularly good for posting VR content, allowing users to upload from VR, check on mobile, download to photos, and then edit and post R55.

Better for: Google Drive is better for users who need a generally user-friendly and consistent cloud storage experience, especially those involved with VR content creation and sharing R55R58.

Head-to-head: Dropbox vs Google Drive
Google Photos
4.8★ · 1,425,514 ratings · Free

Google Photos excels at automatically backing up photos without user intervention and can create videos from uploaded content R69R70. It is frequently used for photo storage and generally handles storage well, though some users note occasional quality issues R72.

Better for: Google Photos is better for users primarily seeking automatic photo backup and creative features like video generation R69R70. It suits those who value hands-off photo management and don't mind potential app size bloat R71.

Head-to-head: Dropbox vs Google Photos
Microsoft OneDrive
4.7★ · 486,162 ratings · Free

Microsoft OneDrive is highly valued for providing access to all laptop files from a phone, allowing users to manage documents from anywhere R86. It is a reliable tool for businesses to keep everything in one place and is appreciated for its security and ease of navigation R80R92.

Better for: Microsoft OneDrive is better for business users or individuals who need seamless access to their laptop files across multiple devices and value integration with the Microsoft ecosystem R80R86. It's also a good choice for those prioritizing security and easy navigation for file sharing R92.

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Box
4.8★ · 190,108 ratings · Free

Box is considered a secure and reliable application that has been around for many years R103. It works well with OpenClaw for sharing documents in a controlled manner R97. Users appreciate its overall functionality, despite some complaints about app performance R94R106.

Better for: Box is better for users who prioritize security and long-standing reliability in a cloud storage solution, especially those who need controlled document sharing for business or specific integrations like OpenClaw R97R103.

Head-to-head: Dropbox vs Box
Verizon Cloud
4.6★ · 142,712 ratings · Free

Verizon Cloud is praised for easily backing up photos, videos, and music, and is considered very important for storing documents and photos for anytime access R108R118. It can be a lifesaver for restoring pictures and contacts during phone upgrades or catastrophes R120.

Better for: Verizon Cloud is better for Verizon customers who want a simple, integrated solution for backing up photos, videos, music, and contacts, especially for easy restoration during phone changes R108R118R120.

Head-to-head: Dropbox vs Verizon Cloud
Stick with Dropbox if

You should stick with Dropbox if you value its long-standing reliability for accessing files across multiple devices and appreciate its role in simplifying your life . It is also a good choice if you've had positive experiences with their support in restoring accounts or if you have a large collection of old photos you want to keep safe and accessible .

Evidence note: Verizon Cloud has some mixed reviews, with a significant number of users reporting functionality issues like inability to log in, constant error messages, and videos failing to play back R111R115.

Frequently asked

Does Dropbox delete old files?
Yes, some users report that Dropbox has deleted their personal photos and videos, particularly after they downgraded to a free account or when their storage needs changed, even without their consent R7R15.
Is Dropbox expensive for more storage?
Many users find Dropbox to be expensive for additional storage, with some feeling forced into costly team plans even as single users R13R37R48.
Can I get live support for Dropbox?
Users report difficulty getting live support for Dropbox, often finding no way to talk to a live tech and only receiving robot responses R25R40.
Does Google Drive have low storage?
One user reported Google Drive having 'really low storage' R54, while another noted the app size itself was nearly half a gigabyte and bloating R61.
Is Google Photos good for iOS?
On iOS, Google Photos has been reported to have issues with images not uploading correctly, inability to remove images from albums, and images disappearing from albums R74. Some users also find the UX terrible if they don't want to use automatic backup, making manual uploads difficult R76.
Does Microsoft OneDrive automatically upload photos?
Yes, Microsoft OneDrive has added a feature to start uploading photos as a default option, which can fill up free space and lead to reminders to add more storage R91.
Is Verizon Cloud reliable for backups?
Verizon Cloud is considered important for storing documents and photos and can save users when upgrading phones, easily backing up photos, videos, and contacts R118R120. However, some users report it no longer functions, with issues like inability to log in, constant error messages, and videos failing to play back R111R115R117.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R7] Dropbox 1/5 · US Beware: For the longest time, Dropbox never deleted anything of mine. The only time you had to purchase the storage was if you wanted to add more photos and videos. Not to keep your original photos and videos from being deleted. Without my consent, they deleted a lot of of my personal family photos and videos. Stay away from this scam company
  2. [R15] Dropbox 3/5 · US Wow deleting important photos of mine because I decided after several years of paying for your stora: So not cool of you Dropbox to DELETE my photos from several years including pictures of my nieces as babies, me holding them as babies, and my now dead grandmas 90th birthday! Why are you deleting my photos and files when I am not even synching anything new to yo yr app?! Oh you want money from me
  3. [R13] Dropbox 2/5 · US Too much rent for more cloud: Why does more memory cost so much money. Is there some Angel at the edge of tge cloud charging you a tariff and you pass it on with your own cost. How much is it costing you to keep my information in your cloud. Probably less then two dollars. Can’t you be more fair, especially to people with a fixed income who can’t or don’t delete!
  4. [R37] Dropbox 1/5 · US Poor storage options: Poor plan options. I am a single user and need more storage and I am being forced into a three person team plan.
  5. [R48] Dropbox 1/5 · US Why did you become greedy like others!!!: This app use to be so great but just like time things change and greed gets higher in every corner now. This world is over .
  6. [R6] Dropbox 3/5 · US Delete items: Need to be able to deleted from the app. Instead in constantly gives you pop up warnings that it’s full. If you want to make space you have to go to the website and manually delete/empty trash.
  7. [R10] Dropbox 1/5 · US Can’t synch: Boo
  8. [R12] Dropbox 3/5 · US Recent update glitch: I like the app but ever since their recent update I been getting a notification stating that my photos/videos failed to download onto the app. I made sure I have the latest version of the app and I have space within my account but this issue still continues. Yall need to put a new update out or something for this issue.
  9. [R19] Dropbox 1/5 · US Deleting stuff: You can’t delete old stuff
  10. [R9] Dropbox 3/5 · US PDF cannot be viewed online: When using the app, PDF files show blank pages when viewed from iPad.
  11. [R50] Dropbox 1/5 · US Horrible: I can not seem to click on my resume in Dropbox when I am applying to jobs to upload I am paying 19.99 a month for what ?
  12. [R16] Dropbox 2/5 · US Memory Hog: I constantly find myself deleting it. Just swells and swells in memory. I have to monitor it nearly everyday to see what it's expanded to.
  13. [R25] Dropbox 1/5 · US Humans need human support: Having absolutely no way to talk to a live support tech will be the downfall of platforms like this!
  14. [R40] Dropbox 2/5 · US Support I’m paying for is just not there. All I get is a robot.: It does what it’s supposed to do. And they’ve added so much stuff I don’t care about and can’t escape that I’ve had enough. All sorts of unnecessary, for me, features. I want to store synced files and share them. That’s it. But it sings, dances, cooks, drives. I don’t care. My plan included support. Apparently they were kidding. Ther
  15. [R31] Dropbox 1/5 · US Share link screen broken: You can’t see the text for the share link screen properly on iPhone. Half the options are cut off.
  16. [R42] Dropbox 1/5 · US Would have rated better: Can’t share functional edit links without forcing people to get the app. Won’t let anyone open on regular browser, just doesn’t make it an option without the app. Lame of the devs.
  17. [R52] Google Drive 5/5 · US Magnífica herramienta: Muy práctico y útil herramienta.
  18. [R55] Google Drive 5/5 · US Good for vr content: It’s really good if you wanna post VR content all you gotta do is just have the app on VR and on your mobile or whatever device that you do it you just explode it on your the Google Drive and then on your mobile you can check it and then download it to your Photos and edit it and post it
  19. [R58] Google Drive 5/5 · US Google Drive review A+: Always user friendly and consistent
  20. [R62] Google Drive 5/5 · US So amazing.: Google Drive really helps me with my daily life. 10 out of 10
  21. [R69] Google Photos 5/5 · US Very cool!: I love how they make videos for you , very cool! keep up the great work!
  22. [R70] Google Photos 3/5 · US Good at one thing. And only that.: I’ve been using Google Photos for years. At its core, it’s great. It backs up my photos without my having to do anything. But that’s on one account. I have multiple Google accounts that I use regularly. The Google Photos app is only useful with the account I back up to. And here’s why. I can’t filter between backed up and non-backed up photos. The Google Photos
  23. [R71] Google Photos 1/5 · US 🚨 🚨 BLOATED app size approaching HALF a GIGABYTE, spams notifications ⛔️: Google Photos was 420.5 MBs and growing to… 423.3 MBs… And like all Google apps, the Photos app is well on its way to AN ENTIRE GIGABYTE (see Gmail). 🚨 This is deplorable and comically out of touch while phone prices are increasing and consumers are crunched for storage, and by the way: bandwidth caps and overage costs exis
  24. [R72] Google Photos 5/5 · US Google Photos: I use this app frequently. I haven’t had any problems with storage of my photos. Sometimes quality isn’t that good but overall it’s a good app. I would recommend it to anyone.
  25. [R80] Microsoft OneDrive 5/5 · US Love!!: We use this app for our business and it’s nice to have everything all in one place and on hand at all times.
  26. [R86] Microsoft OneDrive 5/5 · US Access to everything from anywhere: Just can’t place value on access to all my laptop files from my phone. I can do pretty whatever I want from wherever I am.
  27. [R92] Microsoft OneDrive 5/5 · US Does the job!: Yep - very pleased. Clear, easy to nativagate. No problem sharing files. Appreciate the security.
  28. [R94] Box 5/5 · US Great: Great easy to use.
  29. [R97] Box 5/5 · US Amazing for use with OpenClaw: Great working with openclaw as file system allows you to share documents via openclaw with 3rd parties in controlled manner.
  30. [R103] Box 5/5 · US Box is the best: La aplicación es una de las más seguras y que ha estado ya por muchos años. Eso la hace confiable. 100 % recomendada
  31. [R106] Box 4/5 · US Transparency: Love the app I have been using it for a year and it’s the best cloud storage app I have ever used plus it has tons of other features that make life easy for me… my only complaint is that box is not more transparent about the updates… each time box updates it essentially the says the same thing… bug fixes. There are some things that I have come to work around but it would amazing see
  32. [R108] Verizon Cloud 5/5 · US Best cloud ever: Photos, videos music backed up easily.
  33. [R118] Verizon Cloud 5/5 · US Up in the Cloud: Verizon Cloud is very important to me for storing important documents and photos so I can access them at any time. That is very convenient for me.
  34. [R120] Verizon Cloud 5/5 · US Saved by the Cloud: Always the cynic... But this Application saved my buttocks when I had to upgrade. Recommend this to keep your pics and contacts backed-up. Easy to restore in the event of a catastrophe... 👍🤗😎
  35. [R54] Google Drive 1/5 · US It has so less storage: It really does have really low storage
  36. [R61] Google Drive 1/5 · US Nearly HALF a GIGABYTE and bloating… 🚨🚨: Just one of many self-inflicted Google apps that have no regard for end-users’ storage and bandwidth limitations. 420.4 megabytes and growing… Uninstall. Divest from Google.
  37. [R74] Google Photos 1/5 · US Never uploads correctly: I imagine this product works well on Android, but on iOS it has been a complete mess for sometime. Images will not upload even when you leave your phone open, you cannot remove images from albums, images disappear from albums, and the list goes on. Fire these PMs and start over from scratch.
  38. [R76] Google Photos 1/5 · US Terrible UX: Which ever PM/Designer decided this should be a UX and it should be this hard to manually upload a photo to google photos should find a new career. This app is borderline unusable if you don’t want to use automatic backup… I want to manually upload a photo from my iphone, no, I don’t want to scroll through my entire google 10k+ google photo collection most of which are not on my iphon
  39. [R91] Microsoft OneDrive 1/5 · US Customer trust buster!: I had this app installed for storing and viewing documents. Somewhere along the way they added some feature to start uploading photos as default option. Then they filled up my free space of 5GB and started sending me reminders to add more storage. Complete customer trust buster! If you need to install this app please check the settings turn off ALL unnecessary options and
  40. [R111] Verizon Cloud 1/5 · US No longer functions: Can’t log in. Always says “can’t connect to cloud” before that it stopped backing up saying “something went wrong”
  41. [R115] Verizon Cloud 1/5 · US Your app: Used to work but no it doesn’t work at all. Just get the never ending thinking ball!! What’s going on?
  42. [R117] Verizon Cloud 1/5 · US Awful: Videos failed to play back all the time. Uploading takes forever or outright doesn’t work even over a gigabyte connection. The app is terrible. Time for a new development team.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store