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Dropbox vs ShareBox
Short answer: Pick Dropbox if you want file sync and AI-augmented collaboration; pick ShareBox if you want temporary, encrypted file sharing from Finder. Dropbox has a free plan, paid from $9.99/month; ShareBox has a free plan, paid from €4.99/month.
DropboxCloud file storage and sync
ShareBoxShareBox is a macOS app that lets you share files with anyone in seconds.Which to pick
Pick Dropbox if you want…
- File sync and AI-augmented collaboration
- General cloud file sync
- Integrations with OpenAI, Anthropic or Google Gemini (on Dropbox's list, not ShareBox's)
Pick ShareBox if you want…
- Temporary, encrypted file sharing from Finder
- Open-source code (thom1606/ShareBox on GitHub)
- Integrations with AWS S3, Cloudflare R2 or WebDAV (on ShareBox's list, not Dropbox's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Dropbox:Dropbox is a cloud storage service for file syncing, sharing, and AI-enhanced collaboration.
- ShareBox:ShareBox is a native macOS app for quick, secure file sharing via temporary links.
- Best for
- Dropbox:File sync and AI-augmented collaboration
- ShareBox:Temporary, encrypted file sharing from Finder
- Who it’s for
- Dropbox:Individuals, teams and enterprises needing secure file storage and collaboration.
- ShareBox:macOS users who need to share files instantly and privately.
- Pricing
- Dropbox:Freemium
- ShareBox:Freemium
- Starting price
- Dropbox:$9.99/month (Plus)
- ShareBox:€4.99/month (Shareboxed+)
- Free plan or trial
- Dropbox:Free plan (BasicFree) · Free trial
- ShareBox:Free plan (Free)
- Plans
- Dropbox:BasicFree $0 · Plus $9.99 / month per month · Standard $15 / user / month per month · Advanced $24 / user / month per month
- ShareBox:Free €0.00 / month · Shareboxed+ €4.99 / month
- Open source
- Dropbox:—
- ShareBox:Yes
- Works with
- Dropbox:OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, SpaceXAI, Meta Muse
- ShareBox:AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, WebDAV, FTP
Dropbox features
- AI integrations. Connect Dropbox with OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, SpaceXAI and Meta Muse to summarize, search and generate content.
- Fast large file transfers. Share files up to 250 GB with real-time syncing.
- Team folders & admin controls. Centralized team folders, role-based permissions and admin console for shared ownership.
- Built-in security. 256-bit AES, SSL/TLS encryption, version history and tamper-proof documents.
- File preview & editing. Previews for 175+ file types and PDF editing with e-signatures.
- Search & organization. Full-text search and AI-driven content discovery to find files quickly.
ShareBox features
- Drag-and-drop upload. Drop files onto the left screen edge to upload instantly.
- Shareable links. Generates a unique URL for each upload that can be shared with anyone.
- Password protection. Optionally protect each share with a user-defined password.
- Configurable expiry. Files are automatically deleted after a configurable period (default 7 days).
- Own storage back-ends. Upload directly to AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, WebDAV, FTP or other cloud drives.
- Web relay. Provides a relay for reliable sharing on restrictive networks.
Dropbox vs ShareBox FAQ
What is the difference between Dropbox and ShareBox?+
Dropbox offers persistent cloud storage rather than temporary, encrypted shares.
Should I use Dropbox or ShareBox?+
Pick Dropbox if you want file sync and AI-augmented collaboration, general cloud file sync or integrations with OpenAI, Anthropic or Google Gemini (on Dropbox's list, not ShareBox's). Pick ShareBox if you want temporary, encrypted file sharing from Finder, open-source code (thom1606/ShareBox on GitHub) or integrations with AWS S3, Cloudflare R2 or WebDAV (on ShareBox's list, not Dropbox's).
Is Dropbox or ShareBox free?+
Dropbox has a free plan (BasicFree); paid plans start at $9.99/month (Plus). ShareBox has a free plan; paid plans start at €4.99/month (Shareboxed+).
Which is cheaper, Dropbox or ShareBox?+
Dropbox starts at $9.99/month (Plus) and ShareBox starts at €4.99/month (Shareboxed+); the plans are billed differently, so compare what's included.
Is Dropbox or ShareBox open source?+
ShareBox is open source (thom1606/ShareBox on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Dropbox.
Do Dropbox and ShareBox integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Dropbox lists OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, SpaceXAI and 1 more; ShareBox lists AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, WebDAV and FTP.
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