Dropbox
Dropbox is a US cloud file storage and sharing service headquartered in San Francisco, California. Listed on NASDAQ, it serves over 700 million users and stores data on US-controlled infrastructure.
Brand Identity Data
Verified on August 2, 2026
Corporate Lineage
Founded
Dropbox is founded by Drew Houston and Arash Ferdowsi in San Francisco.
Rapid Growth
Company reaches over 100 million registered users.
IPO
Dropbox completes its initial public offering on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
HelloSign Acquisition
Acquired e-signature platform HelloSign for $230 million.
Dropbox Dash
Launch of AI-powered search tool integrating machine learning across user workflows.
European Alternatives to Dropbox
Tresorit
Tresorit is a Swiss-Hungarian encrypted cloud storage platform for businesses, headquartered in Zurich. Owned by Magyar Telekom (Hungary), it uses client-side zero-knowledge encryption, ensuring even Tresorit cannot decrypt stored files.
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Koofr is a Slovenian cloud storage platform offering privacy-focused file management, headquartered in Ljubljana. EU-owned and operated, it aggregates multiple cloud storage providers and is a European alternative to Dropbox and Google Drive.
Compare Dropbox vs. KoofrProton Drive
Proton Drive is a Swiss end-to-end encrypted cloud storage service by Proton AG, a Swiss non-profit foundation. Its zero-knowledge architecture means even Proton cannot access your files. It is the leading European alternative to Dropbox and Google Drive.
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