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Attio vs Dropbox

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Attio

Technology

The CRM built for the next generation of companies

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Dropbox

Technology

Cloud storage and file synchronization service

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Dropbox has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Attio the free plan stops at 3 seats and 50,000 records; Dropbox the free Basic plan gives 2 GB of storage
  • They diverge on capability: Attio covers Custom data model, Dropbox covers File synchronization.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Attio and Dropbox actually diverge.

Attributes where Attio and Dropbox differ
AttributeAttioDropbox
Starting price$29/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web
Founded20212007

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Technology).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Attio

  • Custom data model
  • Flexible views
  • Email integration
  • Calendar sync
  • Automations
  • Mobile app
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Templates

Only in Dropbox

  • File synchronization
  • Cloud storage
  • File sharing
  • Version history
  • Offline access
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Workspace
  • Zoom

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Attio

  • Sales pipelinenot Dropbox
  • Customer managementnot Dropbox
  • Deal trackingnot Dropbox
  • Investor relationsnot Dropbox
  • Partnership managementnot Dropbox

Dropbox

  • File backupnot Attio
  • Team collaborationnot Attio
  • Content sharingnot Attio
  • Remote worknot Attio

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Attio

  • The free plan stops at 3 seats and 50,000 records
  • Outbound email is capped at 200 messages a month on the free plan and 1,000 on Plus
  • Call Intelligence, sequences, advanced reporting and permission controls all require the Pro tier
  • Custom objects are capped at 3 on free, 5 on Plus and 12 on Pro, with unlimited objects reserved for Enterprise
  • File storage is capped at 50 GB on the free and Plus tiers

Dropbox

  • The free Basic plan gives 2 GB of storage
  • Version history is 30 days on Plus, 180 days on Standard and 1 year on Advanced
  • File transfers are capped at 50 GB on Plus and 100 GB on the team plans
  • The Advanced team plan requires a minimum of 3 users at $24 per user per month
  • eSignature requests are limited to 3 per month on Plus and Standard

Pricing, plan by plan

Attio

$29/month
  • Starter$29/month
    • Unlimited contacts
    • Custom objects
    • Email sync
  • Plus$59/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Automations
    • Custom attributes
  • Pro$119/month
    • Everything in Plus
    • Advanced automations
    • Custom branding
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom contracts
    • SSO
    • Dedicated support

Dropbox

Free
  • BasicFree
    • 2 GB storage
    • File sync
    • Mobile apps
  • Plus$9.99/month
    • 2 TB storage
    • Offline access
    • Remote device wipe

Which should you pick?

Choose Attio if

  • You need custom data model.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want flexible views.
Attio review

Choose Dropbox if

  • You need file synchronization.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want cloud storage.
Dropbox review

Questions people ask

Is Attio or Dropbox better?
Neither clearly leads. Attio starts at $29/month and Dropbox at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Attio or Dropbox?
Dropbox has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for Attio and Free for Dropbox.
Does Attio or Dropbox run on more platforms?
Attio runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Dropbox runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Dropbox for free?
Yes. Dropbox has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Attio starts at $29/month.
What is Attio best used for?
Attio is most often used for sales pipeline, customer management, deal tracking, investor relations. Of those, sales pipeline and customer management are not what Dropbox is typically brought in for.
What can Attio do that Dropbox cannot?
Attio covers Custom data model, Flexible views, Email integration, Calendar sync. Dropbox covers File synchronization, Cloud storage, File sharing, Version history. Both handle Slack.
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