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 Meet starts lower, at €6.80/mo against €9.99/mo.
- In our Tech stack ranking, Dropbox places 20 and Google Meet 44 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 | Not known yet |
| 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 Meet
- Meet (free)Anyone with a Google Account: up to 100 participants and 60 minutes per meeting; no limit on one-to-one mobile calls.Free
- Google Workspace StarterBusiness email, 30 GB pooled storage per person, video meetings with 100 participants.€81.60/yr/seat
- Google Workspace Standard2 TB storage per person, meeting recording and 150 participants.€163.20/yr/seat
- Google Workspace Plus5 TB storage per person, attendance tracking and 500 participants.€253.20/yr/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 Meet if…
Teams on Google Workspace that want video calls included with the tools they already use, and meeting transcripts or notes feeding other systems.
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