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Dashlane vs Dropbox

Dashlane logo

Dashlane

Technology

Password management made easy for businesses

From
$4.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Dropbox logo

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: Dashlane highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option; Dropbox the free Basic plan gives 2 GB of storage
  • They diverge on capability: Dashlane covers Password manager, Dropbox covers File synchronization.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dashlane and Dropbox actually diverge.

Attributes where Dashlane and Dropbox differ
AttributeDashlaneDropbox
Starting price$4.99/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser ExtensionsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web
Founded20092007

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 Dashlane

  • Password manager
  • Digital wallet
  • Dark web monitoring
  • VPN for WiFi protection
  • Password generator
  • Secure sharing
  • Security dashboard
  • Active Directory

Only in Dropbox

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

Both cover

  • Two-factor authentication
  • Google Workspace
  • Slack
  • Two-factor authentication

What people use each for

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

Dashlane

  • Password managementnot Dropbox
  • Identity protectionnot Dropbox
  • Secure credential sharingnot Dropbox
  • Compliance requirementsnot Dropbox
  • VPN protectionnot Dropbox

Dropbox

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

Where each one falls short

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

Dashlane

  • Highest pricing among major password managers at $60/year with no monthly subscription option
  • Restricted free tier with only 25 passwords on single device compared to Bitwarden's unlimited free tier
  • No traditional desktop application, users must rely on browser extension or mobile apps
  • Closed-source code prevents independent security verification unlike open-source competitors
  • Limited 2FA options supporting only authenticator apps, not biometric or SMS authentication

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

Dashlane

$4.99/month
  • Premium$4.99/month
    • Secure vault
    • Password generation

Dropbox

Free
  • BasicFree
    • 2GB storage
    • File sharing and storage
  • Plus$9.99/month
    • 2TB storage
    • File transfer up to 50GB
    • PDF editing
  • Standard$15/month
    • 3TB for team
    • 180-day file recovery
    • 100GB transfers
  • Advanced$24/month
    • 15TB for team
    • 1-year file recovery
    • End-to-end encryption

Which should you pick?

Choose Dashlane if

  • You need password manager.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions.
  • You also want digital wallet.
Dashlane 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 Dashlane or Dropbox better?
Neither clearly leads. Dashlane starts at $4.99/month and Dropbox at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dashlane or Dropbox?
Dropbox has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Dashlane and Free for Dropbox.
Does Dashlane or Dropbox run on more platforms?
Dashlane runs on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser Extensions. 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. Dashlane starts at $4.99/month.
What is Dashlane best used for?
Dashlane is most often used for password management, identity protection, secure credential sharing, compliance requirements. Of those, password management and identity protection are not what Dropbox is typically brought in for.
What can Dashlane do that Dropbox cannot?
Dashlane covers Password manager, Digital wallet, Dark web monitoring, VPN for WiFi protection. Dropbox covers File synchronization, Cloud storage, File sharing, Version history. Both handle Two-factor authentication, Google Workspace, Slack, Two-factor authentication.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dashlane: What happened to Dashlane's free plan?

Dashlane discontinued its free plan in September 2025. The entry-level plan now starts at $4.99/month (billed annually) for Premium, or businesses can use a 30-day money-back guarantee to test the service.

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Dropbox: How much does Dropbox cost?

Dropbox offers a free 2GB plan. Plus is $9.99/month (2TB), Standard is $15/user/month (3TB team), and Advanced is $24/user/month (15TB team).

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Dashlane: What platforms does Dashlane support?

Dashlane is available on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chromebook. Browser extensions work with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Brave. However, Dashlane no longer has a traditional desktop application.

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Dropbox: Is Dropbox free?

Yes, Dropbox Basic is free with 2GB of storage for personal use and file sharing.

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Dashlane: Does Dashlane support SSO integration?

Yes, Dashlane integrates with SAML 2.0 Identity Providers for SSO, plus SCIM for user provisioning and deprovisioning. However, the Safari browser extension does not support self-hosted SSO due to Apple limitations.

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Dropbox: What is the difference between Dropbox Plus, Standard, and Advanced?

Plus at $9.99/month offers 2TB personal storage. Standard at $15/user/month offers 3TB for teams with 180-day recovery. Advanced at $24/user/month offers 15TB with 1-year recovery and single sign-on.

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