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24 alternatives to Dropbox Smart Sync

Get access to every file and folder shared in your Dropbox

Dropbox Smart Sync is a storage and productivity tool available on Windows, Mac, and web that lets users access all files and folders shared within their Dropbox account. It enables seamless file management and… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Dropbox Smart Sync launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Productivity Tools by Dropbox▲499

   Scan, share, collaborate & provide feedback on your ideas

   2016 · dropbox.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Syncthing 1.0▲119

   Your Dropbox alternative where nada is stored on the cloud.

   2019 · syncthing.net · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Dropbox Paper▲568

   Collaboration tool built for teams

   2015 · dropbox.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   I created an app to sync any folder with Dropbox▲59

   Sync folders from internal & external drives, network shares, network drives / NAS, file servers with your Dropbox account.

   2014 · boxifier.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   The New Dropbox▲330

   Enterprise software portal for team collaboration

   2019 · blog.dropbox.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Project Infinite by Dropbox▲859

   Access all the files on Dropbox without having to sync

   2016 · blog.dropbox.com · its alternatives →

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   Sync Google Docs to Your Dropbox▲36

   2015 · docswithoutborders.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   DROP▲683

   Empowering extraordinary file sharing

   2024 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Balloon▲369

   A drop box for your Dropbox

   2015 · balloon.io · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Dropbox Transfer▲325

    Send large files to anyone

    2019 · dropbox.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Snapdrop▲254

    Web-based clone of Apple's Airdrop

    2015 · snapdrop.me · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Duet.to▲143

    Create Hassle-Free Dropbox-Powered Websites

    2015 · duet.to · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Linkpack▲196

    Save, read and share your links

    2016 · linkpack.io · its alternatives →

14. 14
    DropSpot▲99

    Secure, client-encrypted file storage

    2024 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Dropshare 5▲95

    The flexible file sharing solution for macOS & iOS

    2022 · dropshare.app · its alternatives →

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    FileRoom.io▲322

    Browser airdrop to send files to anyone, on any device

    2018 · cartonline.co.com · its alternatives →

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    OneBox.io – Sync Email Attachments to Dropbox, Box, GDrive, OneDrive▲22

    2014 · onebox.io · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Dropbox API v2▲151

    A powerful API for apps that work with files

    2015 · dropbox.com · its alternatives →

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    Stop paying for Dropbox/Google Drive, use your own S3 bucket instead▲252

    Last week SWYX nerd-sniped me into building an Open-source Dropbox. Here is Locker: the ultimate open-source Google Drive/box/Dropbox alternative - Provider agnostic (S3, R2, vercel blob, local) - BYOB (Bring your own bucket) - Virtual file system - QMD Search plugin

    Apr 2026 · locker.dev · its alternatives →

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    ShareBox▲104

    Effortless secure file sharing

    2025 · shareboxed.app · its alternatives →

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    Insync - use GDocs like Dropbox▲32

    Sync your cloud and manage your files across Linux, Windows and macOS. Insync supports Google Drive, OneDrive, Sharepoint and Dropbox with advanced local sync features.

    2011 · insynchq.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Dropbox Paper for Mac (Unofficial)▲195

    An unofficial Mac app for Dropbox Paper

    2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    FileRock, a Secure Dropbox Clone, goes Open Source▲97

    2013 · blog.filerock.com · its alternatives →

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    Droppable - Messenger for large files▲247

    Send large files from your Mac desktop

    2025 · droppable.app · its alternatives →

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