Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Dropbox
- Built in India (Navi Mumbai)
Key features
- Cloud storage and backup
- AI Photoplay
- Easy Share
Cloud storage & file sharing · Alternatives
Best Dropbox alternatives in India (2026)
Dropbox is a cloud storage & file sharing product from Dropbox, San Francisco, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 2 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Dropbox are JioCloud (Free plan), DigiBoxx (Free plan), Microsoft OneDrive (Free plan), Google Drive (Free plan) and Box (Free plan). JioCloud is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Dropbox alternative
Indian support and GST
Dropbox is built in United States. 2 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Dropbox alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Dropbox's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Dropbox (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 | JioCloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Dropbox |
| 2 |  DigiBoxx | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Dropbox |
| 3 |  Microsoft OneDrive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Dropbox |
| 4 |  Google Drive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Box | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  iCloud Drive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  pCloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Sync.com | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  MEGA | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Koofr | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Proton Drive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Icedrive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  ownCloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Internxt | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Nextcloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Seafile | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  WeTransfer | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  TransferNow | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Resilio Sync | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Filemail | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Dropbox alternatives in detail
2. DigiBoxx
DigiBoxx · Bengaluru · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.7/5
Indian cloud storage with 20 GB free.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Dropbox
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
3. Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft · Redmond · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.6/5
Cloud storage in Microsoft 365.
Free plan
Free plan available
4. Google Drive
Google · Mountain View · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.6/5
Cloud storage with 15 GB free.
Free plan
Free plan available
Key features
- Up to 15 GB free per Google Account
- Paid storage via Google One (30 GB, 100 GB, 5 TB)
- Storage shared with Gmail and Google Photos
- Family sharing on Basic and AI Pro
- Files in Drive, including PDFs, images and videos
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Key features
- Sync across laptops, phones and tablets
- Automatic upload and backup
- Large files with no upload/download speed limits
- Password-protected links
- Link expiry dates
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
10. Koofr
Koofr · Ljubljana · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.5/5
Cloud storage connecting other clouds.
Free plan
Free plan available
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How to choose a Dropbox alternative
- Use the storage bundled with your suite unless you need special compliance or capacity.
- Check version history length and ransomware recovery.
- Compare per-user cost at your actual capacity needs.
Dropbox alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Dropbox in 2026?+
The closest matches to Dropbox on App Advisor are JioCloud (Free plan), DigiBoxx (Free plan), Microsoft OneDrive (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Dropbox, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Dropbox?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: JioCloud (Free plan), DigiBoxx (Free plan), Microsoft OneDrive (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Dropbox?+
Yes. 2 alternatives are built in India, including JioCloud (Free plan), DigiBoxx (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Dropbox vs JioCloud: which is better?+
JioCloud is the closest match to Dropbox in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Navi Mumbai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Dropbox alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cloud storage & file sharing or a category Dropbox also covers, and Dropbox's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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