Alternatives to Dropbox: Cloud Storage Backup

Best Dropbox Alternatives in 2026: 10 Apps Like Dropbox

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The short version

Dropbox stores, syncs, and shares files and photos across devices, though reviewers report sync conflicts with Office files and hard-to-reach support. The strongest alternative is Microsoft OneDrive, with deep Office integration and 485K ratings, and pCloud and Degoo offer generous free storage. Several picks are device-to-device transfer tools, not cloud storage. Pick based on whether you want cross-device sync, big free space, or simple file sharing.

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Dropbox: Cloud Storage Backup

Dropbox, Inc.

File Transfer & Photo Drive

4.8(919K)
Free · IAP
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People look for Dropbox alternatives when sync conflicts garble their files, when support feels out of reach, or when they want more free storage. Every pick below shares part of Dropbox's job: backing up photos and files to the cloud, syncing across devices, and sharing via link. Some are full cloud-storage services like Dropbox, others are quick device-to-device transfer tools. We ranked them by embedding similarity to Dropbox's storage-and-sync features, then weighed live App Store ratings and review counts so the more trusted, widely used apps surface first. Storage tiers and ecosystems vary, so pick based on how much space you need and which apps you use.

Dropbox: Cloud Storage Backup alternatives compared

AppRatingPrice
Microsoft OneDrive4.7 (487.8K)Free · IAP
pCloud - Cloud Storage4.7 (8.2K)Free
Degoo: Online Cloud Storage4.5 (9.4K)Free · IAP
Cloud Storage: Cloud Drive App4.5 (1.7K)Free
Drop Files - Air Data Transfer4.8 (118)—
Air file Drop - Sharedrop4.3 (216)Free · IAP
Parachute Backup Mobile4.6 (100)$9.99
Air File Share & Drop App4.9 (65)Free · IAP
PairDrop3.7 (127)Free
Cloud Storage Data backup5.0 (3)Free · IAP

US App Store ratings, prices from Apple. See the latest US top free Productivity chart.

10 alternatives to Dropbox: Cloud Storage Backup

  1. 1Microsoft OneDrive icon

    #1Microsoft OneDrive

    Microsoft Corporation

    4.7(487.8K)
    Free · IAP
    87% similar
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    Why it's similar

    Microsoft OneDrive is the closest full match, cloud storage that backs up photos, videos, and files, syncs across devices, and shares with others, starting at 5GB free or 1TB with Microsoft 365. Both are mature, cross-platform storage services. At 4.7 across 485,303 ratings it is heavily used.

    How it differs

    OneDrive's deep ties to Word, Excel, and Microsoft 365 directly address the Office sync-conflict problems Dropbox reviewers report. It suits people in the Microsoft ecosystem who want fewer file conflicts and bundled storage over Dropbox's standalone approach.

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  2. 2pCloud - Cloud Storage icon

    #2pCloud - Cloud Storage

    PCLOUD LTD

    4.7(8.2K)
    Free
    88% similar
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    Why it's similar

    pCloud is a strong cloud-storage match, storing photos, videos, and documents with cross-device access, media streaming, large-file sharing, and up to 10GB free. Both let you back up, preview, and share without downloading. It rates 4.67 across 7,717 ratings.

    How it differs

    pCloud emphasizes media streaming, optional lifetime plans, and strong privacy rather than Dropbox's tight Office and third-party app integrations. It is a focused storage service, so it suits people who want streamable media and one-time pricing over Dropbox's collaboration features.

    See full data on pCloud - Cloud Storage →
  3. 3Degoo: Online Cloud Storage icon

    #3Degoo: Online Cloud Storage

    Degoo Backup AB

    4.5(9.4K)
    Free · IAP
    89% similar
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    Why it's similar

    Degoo shares Dropbox's backup-everywhere purpose, storing photos, videos, and documents with encryption, triple-copy redundancy, and automatic camera backup, plus 20GB free. Both protect files and sync them across devices. It rates 4.48 across 9,403 ratings.

    How it differs

    Degoo leans on large free storage and security marketing rather than Dropbox's collaboration, file-type previews, and app integrations. Its sharing and editing tools are lighter, so it suits people who want a secure photo-and-file vault over Dropbox's fuller productivity sync.

    See full data on Degoo: Online Cloud Storage →
  4. 4Cloud Storage: Cloud Drive App icon

    #4Cloud Storage: Cloud Drive App

    Fazcon PTY LTD

    4.5(1.7K)
    Free
    89% similar
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    Why it's similar

    Cloud Storage by Fazcon shares Dropbox's backup-and-access model, photo, video, and contacts backup with a large 100GB free tier upgradable to 2TB, reachable from anywhere. Both store files securely in the cloud. It rates 4.52 across 1,382 ratings.

    How it differs

    This app focuses on free storage space rather than Dropbox's deep sync, file previews, and collaboration features. With a smaller base it is less proven, so it suits people who want lots of free backup space over Dropbox's broader sync and sharing tools.

    See full data on Cloud Storage: Cloud Drive App →
  5. 5Drop Files - Air Data Transfer icon

    #5Drop Files - Air Data Transfer

    Magda Diasamidze

    4.8(118)
    87% similar
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    Why it's similar

    Drop Files shares Dropbox's file-sharing side, sending and receiving documents, photos, and videos of any size quickly. Both make moving files between people easy. It rates 4.81, matching Dropbox.

    How it differs

    Drop Files is a device-to-device transfer tool, not cloud storage like Dropbox, so it does not back up or sync files to the cloud. With 119 ratings it is small, so it suits people who just need fast one-off transfers over Dropbox's persistent cloud storage and sync.

    See full data on Drop Files - Air Data Transfer →
  6. 6Air file Drop - Sharedrop icon

    #6Air file Drop - Sharedrop

    NextPixel apps

    4.3(216)
    Free · IAP
    87% similar
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    Why it's similar

    Air file Drop shares Dropbox's file-and-photo sharing, importing and sending documents, PDFs, images, and videos directly from your device. Both help you move files to others. It rates 4.27.

    How it differs

    Air file Drop is a local Snapdrop-style transfer tool, not a cloud-storage service like Dropbox, so there is no persistent backup or cross-device sync. With 207 ratings it is small, so it suits quick local sharing over Dropbox's cloud storage and access-anywhere model.

    See full data on Air file Drop - Sharedrop →
  7. 7Parachute Backup Mobile icon

    #7Parachute Backup Mobile

    Leitmotif GmbH

    4.6(100)
    $9.99
    87% similar
    Get on App Store

    Why it's similar

    Parachute Backup shares Dropbox's safeguard-your-files mission, backing up iCloud Photos and iCloud Drive to storage you control, including external and other cloud drives. Both protect your photos and documents.

    How it differs

    Parachute backs up to storage you own rather than offering Dropbox's own cloud, focusing on avoiding lock-in. It has no App Store ratings yet, leaving it unproven, so it suits people who want to copy iCloud data to their own drives over Dropbox's hosted storage.

    See full data on Parachute Backup Mobile →
  8. 8Air File Share & Drop App icon

    #8Air File Share & Drop App

    Bulent Hanci

    4.9(65)
    Free · IAP
    87% similar
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    Why it's similar

    AirDroid - SnapDrop shares Dropbox's file-management and sharing side, transferring photos, documents, and more across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with a built-in document scanner like Dropbox's. Both move and organize files. It rates 4.87 across 62 ratings.

    How it differs

    This app centers on device-to-device transfer rather than persistent cloud storage and sync like Dropbox. With only 62 ratings it is small and unproven, so it suits people who want quick cross-device sharing and scanning over Dropbox's full cloud-storage platform.

    See full data on Air File Share & Drop App →
  9. 9PairDrop icon

    #9PairDrop

    Jignesh Boricha

    3.7(127)
    Free
    87% similar
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    Why it's similar

    PairDrop shares Dropbox's photo-sharing and backup angle, sending pictures instantly, batch sharing, and keeping memories safe across iPhone and iPad. Both help move and protect photos. It rates 3.83.

    How it differs

    PairDrop is mainly a fast photo-transfer tool rather than full cloud storage like Dropbox, so its sync and file-type support are limited. With 70 ratings and a 3.83 rating it is small and less polished, so it suits quick photo sharing over Dropbox's broad cloud storage.

    See full data on PairDrop →
  10. 10Cloud Storage Data backup icon

    #10Cloud Storage Data backup

    APP GLOBAL Zone - FZCO

    5.0(3)
    Free · IAP
    90% similar
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    Why it's similar

    Cloud Storage Data backup shares Dropbox's core, storing and accessing photos, videos, documents, and contacts in the cloud from any device, with a generous 50GB free tier. Both keep your files safe and reachable anywhere.

    How it differs

    This app has no App Store ratings yet, so it is entirely unproven next to Dropbox's huge base. It lacks Dropbox's mature sync, sharing links, and broad app integrations, so it suits people who mainly want simple backup space over Dropbox's full sync ecosystem.

    See full data on Cloud Storage Data backup →

How we ranked these 10 alternatives

Embedding similarity

Every app in our database carries a dense vector embedding derived from its title, subtitle, full description, and category metadata. To find apps similar to Dropbox: Cloud Storage Backup, we compute cosine distance against every other app and keep the closest 30. The similarity score shown on each pick is 1 - distance/2 clamped to [0,1] — 100% means the embedding spaces are identical, 0% means orthogonal.

Ranking

Apps from Dropbox: Cloud Storage Backup's own developer are left out. The 10 most similar of the rest are ordered by App Store rating times the logarithm of their rating count, so a 4.8-star app with 100,000 ratings ranks above a 4.5-star app with 200 ratings.

Data dates

The similar-app list was computed on May 25, 2026. Ratings are the latest US App Store fetch for each app, taken between September 10, 2026 and October 21, 2026. Prices and update dates come from Apple when the page is built.

What we don't do

No paid placements. No affiliate links. No sponsored picks. Read our full methodology.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Dropbox?+
Microsoft OneDrive by Microsoft Corporation has the strongest App Store rating of the 10 apps here: 4.7 stars from 487,843 US ratings on October 18, 2026.
Which app is most like Dropbox?+
Cloud Storage Data backup is the closest match: its App Store listing is 90% similar to Dropbox's by text embedding.
Are there free Dropbox alternatives?+
Yes. 8 of the 10 apps are free to download on the App Store: Microsoft OneDrive, pCloud - Cloud Storage, Degoo: Online Cloud Storage, Cloud Storage: Cloud Drive App, Air file Drop - Sharedrop, Air File Share & Drop App, PairDrop, Cloud Storage Data backup.

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