The verdict
On the data we hold, Dropbox comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
- Google Forms starts lower, at €6.80/mo against €9.99/mo.
- Only Dropbox has an MCP server, so an AI employee can work in it directly.
- In our Tech stack ranking, Dropbox places 20 and Google Forms 14 of 72.
Side by side
| At a glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | €9.99/mo | €6.80/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | No |
| Links |
Plans and pricing
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
Google Forms
- FreeFree with a Google account (Workspace page points to paid plans for businesses).Free
- Google Workspace StarterBusiness plan; Forms is included.€6.80/mo/seat
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
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.
Choose Google Forms if…
Small teams, schools and founders who need a free, quick way to collect survey answers, sign-ups or feedback and read the results in Google Sheets.
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