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Dropbox vs Attio

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Dropbox

Software

Cloud storage and file synchronization service

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Attio

Software

The CRM built for the next generation of companies

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

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

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dropbox and Attio actually diverge.

Attributes where Dropbox and Attio differ
AttributeDropboxAttio
Starting priceFree$29/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20072021

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

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 Dropbox

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

Only in Attio

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

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Dropbox

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

Attio

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Dropbox

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

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

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Attio if

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

Questions people ask

Is Dropbox or Attio better?
Neither clearly leads. Dropbox starts at Free and Attio at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dropbox or Attio?
Dropbox has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Dropbox and $29/month for Attio.
Does Dropbox or Attio run on more platforms?
Dropbox runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. Attio runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
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 Dropbox best used for?
Dropbox is most often used for file backup, team collaboration, content sharing, remote work. Of those, file backup and team collaboration are not what Attio is typically brought in for.
What can Dropbox do that Attio cannot?
Dropbox covers File synchronization, Cloud storage, File sharing, Version history. Attio covers Custom data model, Flexible views, Email integration, Calendar sync. Both handle Slack.
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