4.6
The default shared folder for group work and lecture slides.
Simple sync that still wins when Google sharing gets messy.
Best for a clean folder that syncs without a whole office suite
Reviewed 16 September 2026 · Prices checked the same day
4.5
480K reviews
Dropbox remains the simplest “this folder exists on every machine” tool. Free is 2 GB. Plus starts around $9.99 a month for 2 TB on annual plans, with student deals appearing periodically.
You pay for predictability. If campus Google already works, Dropbox is a second inbox you did not need.
Pricing
freemium
Plus from about $9.99/mo billed yearly for 2 TB
Free version
2 GB
Platforms
Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
Still the cleanest desktop folder. Hard to justify as a third cloud next to campus Drive and a phone camera roll.
Checked 2026-09-16
| Model | Freemium |
|---|---|
| What free actually includes | 2 GB |
| Cheapest paid tier | Plus from about $9.99/mo billed yearly for 2 TB |
| Student pricing | None published |
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2 GB Checked 16 September 2026.
Cheapest paid plan: Plus from about $9.99/mo billed yearly for 2 TB. Prices checked 16 September 2026.
A clean folder that syncs without a whole office suite
2 GB free is too small for a term of PDFs
The default shared folder for group work and lecture slides.
The Drive equivalent when campus issued you Office 365.
The Apple default for notes, scans, and laptop backups.
