The verdict
On the data we hold, Dropbox comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Only Dropbox has a free plan to start on.
- Only Dropbox has an MCP server, so an AI employee can work in it directly.
- In our Tech stack ranking, Dropbox places 20 and Anthropic API 5 of 72.
Side by side
| At a glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | Not known yet | €9.99/mo |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | No | Yes |
| Links |
Plans and pricing
Anthropic API
Pricing not in our catalogue yet.
Dropbox
- BasicFree plan with 2 GB to store and share your files.Free
- PlusFor one person: 2 TB of storage, 30 days to restore files, transfers up to 50 GB.€9.99/mo
- StandardTeams from 1 user: from 3 TB for the team, 180 days restore, 100 GB transfers, team folders.€12/mo/seat
- AdvancedFrom 3 users: from 15 TB, 1 year restore, tiered admin, encryption, SSO, compliance tracking.€18/mo/seat
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Anthropic API if…
Developers and technical teams building AI features, agents or automations into their own software, and who want Claude models behind them rather than a chat window.
Choose Dropbox if…
A small business, agency or freelance team that shares large files with clients and colleagues and wants simple synced storage with team folders and e-signatures.
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