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Dropbox vs Envoy

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Dropbox

Software

Cloud storage and file synchronization service

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Envoy

Software

An open source edge and service proxy, designed for cloud-native and AI-native applications

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Dropbox the free Basic plan gives 2 GB of storage; Envoy licensed under Apache License 2.0 per the project's GitHub repository (envoyproxy/envoy LICENSE); as a CNCF graduated project it has no paid tier or vendor price to compare

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dropbox and Envoy actually diverge.

Attributes where Dropbox and Envoy differ
AttributeDropboxEnvoy
Pricing modelfreemiumopen-source
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebWeb
Founded2007Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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
  • Slack

Only in Envoy

Nothing recorded that Dropbox does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Dropbox

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

Envoy

No use cases recorded yet. See the Envoy review.

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

Envoy

  • Licensed under Apache License 2.0 per the project's GitHub repository (envoyproxy/envoy LICENSE); as a CNCF graduated project it has no paid tier or vendor price to compare
  • Envoy is a proxy that runs alongside each application instance, per envoyproxy.io, requiring a sidecar or edge deployment model rather than a single centralized install

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

Envoy

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Envoy review.

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 Envoy if

  • You want to start without paying.
Envoy review

Questions people ask

Is Dropbox or Envoy better?
Neither clearly leads. Dropbox starts at Free and Envoy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dropbox or Envoy?
Dropbox starts at Free and Envoy at Free.
Does Dropbox or Envoy run on more platforms?
Dropbox runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. Envoy runs on Web.
Can I use Dropbox for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Envoy is typically brought in for.
What can Dropbox do that Envoy cannot?
Dropbox covers File synchronization, Cloud storage, File sharing, Version history.
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