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Google Photos vs Dropbox

Google Photos lands on Worth it, and Dropbox lands on Depends.

Google Photos versus Dropbox
CompareGoogle PhotosDropbox
VerdictWorth itDepends
Best forEveryday phone photographersFreelancers and individuals
Who it's not forPrivacy-conscious users who don't want Google scanning their libraryTeams already paying for Google Workspace or Microsoft 365
PrivacyNo vulnerabilities found for Google Photos itself; the CVEs in reviewed sources affect third-party WordPress plugins, not the product.11No known active vulnerabilities; infrastructure is regularly tested, with user credentials the main risk.
Support qualityNo evidence on support qualityNo support evidence in sources reviewed
Public sentimentUsers praise the AI editing and search but increasingly complain about storage limits, privacy, and pushed AI features.Users consistently rate Dropbox as easy and reliable for sync, with privacy the main complaint.13
Biggest gotchaUnlimited free storage ended June 1, 2021 . every upload since counts against 15GB shared with Gmail and Drive.⁹Price varies by source ($9.99 vs $11.99) . confirm at checkout before committing

Pick Google Photos when

  • Everyday phone photographers
  • Android/Google households
  • Casual AI photo editors
  • Families sharing albums

When Google Photos is not a fit

  • Privacy-conscious users who don't want Google scanning their library
  • Anyone unwilling to pay once 15GB fills
  • Pros needing RAW workflows or local archives
  • People who want painless bulk export and an easy exit

Pick Dropbox when

  • Freelancers and individuals
  • Small teams sharing large files
  • Creative pros sending video proofs
  • Anyone wanting dead-simple sync

When Dropbox is not a fit

  • Teams already paying for Google Workspace or Microsoft 365
  • Privacy-first buyers wanting zero-knowledge storage
  • Buyers who only need a shared drive, not another subscription

Sources

  1. Google Photos Review: A Slick Online Photo Editing App With AI Smarts . PCMagpcmag.com
    review
  2. Google Photos . Apps on Google Play (4.4, 54M+ ratings)play.google.com
    review
  3. google photos is genuinely the worst . Redditreddit.com
    review
  4. The wave of users leaving google photos . Redditreddit.com
    review
  5. Is Google Photos really safe? Thoughts on privacy . Redditreddit.com
    review
  6. Google Photos official sitegoogle.com
    official
  7. Google One plans and pricingone.google.com
    official
  8. How Much Is Google Photos Per Month? . MultCloudmultcloud.com
    news
  9. Google Photos free storage ends on June 1cloverinfotech.com
    news
  10. Cloud storage prices: Apple, iCloud, Google, Snap . CNBCcnbc.com
    news
  11. Gallery for Google Photos plugin vulnerability (CVE-2026-15236) . Wordfencewordfence.com
    security
  12. How Google Photos protects your privacy . Google Supportsupport.google.com
    official
  13. Dropbox Pros and Cons | User Likes & Dislikesg2.com
    review
  14. Dropbox: Secure Cloud Storage - Google Playplay.google.com
    review
  15. Buy a Dropbox Plandropbox.com
    official
  16. How Dropbox keeps your files securehelp.dropbox.com
    security