Dropbox Business vs Nextcloud
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Cloud Storage Solutions for Business. Last verified June 8, 2026.
The short answer
Dropbox Business ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #11) for Small business owners and IT managers choosing business cloud storage (Dropbox vs Box vs Google Drive Business). Superior sync technology and an intuitive interface make it ideal for fast-moving teams.
At a glance
| Dropbox Business | Nextcloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best Cloud Storage Solutions for Business | #11 / The 11 Best Cloud Storage Solutions for Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.9 | 7.1 |
| Best for | Best for sync speed and simplicity | Best self-hosted, open-source solution |
| Pricing | $$ ($15 to $24/user/mo) | $$$ (Varies based on hosting/support) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Stuttgart, Germany |
| Founded | 2007 | 2016 |
Dropbox Business
Superior sync technology and an intuitive interface make it ideal for fast-moving teams.
www.dropbox.com/businessSee full entry in The 11 Best Cloud Storage Solutions for Business
Nextcloud
An open-source, self-hosted platform for organizations demanding total data control.
nextcloud.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Cloud Storage Solutions for Business
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