Dropbox Pro users will be pleased to learn that Dropbox has today announced they have doubled the storage of their Dropbox Pro accounts, for the same price. Dropbox has also added a new top-tier storage package offering a massive 500GB for a monthly fee of $50 or an annual fee of $499.
New Storage Options for Dropbox Pro Users
Dropbox Pro users currently with a $10 a month plan or $99 a year will now have 100GB at their disposal, while Dropbox Pro users paying $20 a month or $199 a year will have 200GB to play with. The 2GB free version remains the same size. This significant increase in storage capacity is a welcome change for many users who have been struggling with space limitations.
Dropbox explains:
“Since time immemorial (2008), folks have been asking us for a bigger Dropbox. We’ve heard from architects with giant drafting files and photographers with huge portfolios, but mostly we hear from families who have more than 100 GB of photos, docs, and videos. And now that Dropbox can automatically upload your photos from just about any camera or phone, everyone’s adding tons of pictures and videos to Dropbox every day. As people add more stuff to Dropbox, we want to make sure they don’t have to worry about space.”
Meeting the Needs of Diverse Users
The new storage options are designed to meet the needs of a diverse range of users. For instance, architects and designers who work with large drafting files will find the increased storage particularly beneficial. Similarly, photographers and videographers who need to store high-resolution images and videos will appreciate the additional space. Families, who often have extensive collections of photos, documents, and videos, will also find the increased storage capacity useful.
Moreover, Dropbox’s automatic photo upload feature has made it easier than ever to store and organize photos and videos. This feature is particularly useful for users who take a lot of photos and videos on their smartphones and want a seamless way to back them up.
Comparison with Other Cloud Storage Services
Dropbox currently has around 50 million users and offers a similar service to the recently launched Google Drive and Microsoft SkyDrive. While Google Drive offers 15GB of free storage and various paid plans, and Microsoft SkyDrive (now OneDrive) offers 5GB of free storage with additional paid options, Dropbox’s new storage plans make it a competitive option in the cloud storage market.
For example, Google Drive’s 100GB plan costs $1.99 per month, which is cheaper than Dropbox’s $10 per month plan. However, Dropbox offers additional features such as file versioning, which allows users to recover previous versions of files, and a more user-friendly interface. Microsoft OneDrive’s 100GB plan costs $1.99 per month as well, but it also integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Office applications, making it a good choice for users who are heavily invested in the Microsoft ecosystem.
In conclusion, Dropbox’s decision to double the storage for Pro users without increasing the price is a significant move that will benefit a wide range of users. Whether you are an architect, photographer, videographer, or just someone with a lot of digital content, the increased storage capacity will make it easier to manage and store your files. Additionally, the new 500GB plan provides an option for users who need even more storage space.
As the cloud storage market continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how Dropbox and its competitors adapt to meet the growing needs of users. For now, Dropbox Pro users can enjoy the benefits of increased storage without having to worry about additional costs.
Source: Dropbox
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