The original cloud storage, known for sync quality. Strong in large file transfer and collaboration tools
Personal monthly starting price≈₩13,282+ ($9.99)Official price in USD
Free tierFree plan available
Free storage2GB
Korean supportAverage
Price checked 2026-10-16, source: dropbox.com/plans. Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.
Some information has not yet been verified against official sources. Please check the official site before you pay.
Pros
- Stable sync engine and an official Linux app
- Even Plus can transfer files up to 50GB
- Includes collaboration tools such as PDF editing, e-signatures and video review
Cons
- Smallest free storage at 2GB
- Billed in dollars even in Korea, so exchange rate and foreign transaction fees apply
- No end-to-end encryption on personal plans
These are opinions compiled by Pickx from public sources.
How family sharing works
- On the Family plan, up to 6 people share 2TB
- Provides a shared Family Room folder and personal accounts
Security
- AES-256 at rest, SSL/TLS in transit
- 2-step verification
- No end-to-end encryption on personal plans (team Advanced only)
- Plus has 30-day file recovery and version history
Good for
- People who use several operating systems or Linux
- Creators and freelancers who often exchange large files
At a glance
Dropbox is the original cloud storage that popularized folder syncing. File sync is fast and reliable, and Windows, macOS and Linux are all officially supported. The screen is available in Korean in Korea too, but prices are charged only in US dollars.
Plans
| Plan | Capacity | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic (free) | 2GB | ₩0 | Up to 3 linked devices (needs verification) |
| Plus | 2TB, 1 person | USD 9.99 per month shown on the official pricing page. Per outside sources, USD 9.99 per month with yearly billing (USD 119.88 per year), USD 11.99 per month with monthly billing (monthly billing price needs verification) | 30-day file recovery, file transfers up to 50GB, computer backup, PDF editing, e-signatures, ChatGPT and Claude integration |
| Essentials (formerly Professional) | 3TB, 1 person | Per outside sources, about USD 199 per year with yearly billing (about USD 16.58 per month), about USD 19.99 with monthly billing (needs verification, not shown on the current official pricing page) | 180-day file recovery, transfers up to 100GB, e-signature templates |
| Family | 2TB shared by up to 6 people | Per outside sources, about USD 16.99 per month with yearly billing, about USD 19.99 with monthly billing (needs verification, the official Family page shows no price) | Shared Family Room folder, personal accounts for each member |
Family sharing
- Only available on the Family plan. Up to 6 people share one 2TB pool, so heavy users can take more.
Photo backup
- Camera upload in the iOS and Android apps automatically backs up photos and videos.
- Plus and higher also support computer folder backup.
Platform support
- Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and web are officially supported.
- There is an official Linux desktop app. (Needs verification: not confirmed directly on the official page this time)
Security
- Stored data is encrypted with AES-256 and data in transit with SSL/TLS.
- Two-step verification is available by text message or an authenticator app.
- End-to-end encryption exists only on the team Advanced plan, not on personal plans.
- A PIN-locked Vault folder has been offered on Plus and Family. (Needs verification)
- File recovery and version history: 30 days on Plus, 180 days on Essentials (Essentials per outside source)
- Dropbox Passwords was discontinued on October 28, 2025 and is no longer included.
Pros
- Sync is fast and reliable, and all three operating systems are officially supported.
- Even Plus can send files up to 50GB by link.
- Family lets you split the 2TB freely.
Cons
- The free capacity is 2GB, the smallest among the major services.
- Payment is in dollars even in Korea, so exchange rates and overseas payment fees apply, and the price per TB is higher than Microsoft 365 Family.
- No end-to-end encryption on personal plans.
Who each plan suits
- Basic: People who receive files shared through Dropbox or sync only light files
- Plus: People who need 2TB alone and care about sync quality between several computers, Linux users
- Essentials: Freelancers and creators who often send large video files and need 180-day recovery
- Family: When a family wants to flexibly share one pool of capacity
Notes
- Information checked on: 2026-10-16
- The Korean pricing page also shows only dollar prices. The difference between monthly and yearly billing prices, and the Essentials and Family prices, are from outside sources and need checking before payment.
- Sources: Dropbox plans (Korean) / Dropbox plans / Dropbox Family / Dropbox security / Dropbox Passwords discontinuation notice / Dropbox pricing summary (outside source)
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Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,329.49 (2026-10-19). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.
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