Dropbox

dropbox · v258.4.3749 • auto-updates

8.0

Client for the Dropbox cloud storage service

brew install --cask dropbox

Compare with: vs. Google Drive vs. OneDrive vs. Sync vs. Proton Drive

Note: dropbox requires a kernel extension to work. If the installation fails, retry after you enable it in: System Settings → Privacy & Security For more information, refer to vendor documentation or this Apple Technical Note: https://developer.apple.com/library/content/technotes/tn2459/_index.html

Conflicts with: dropbox@beta

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Trust Score 8/10

✓ Open source (Apache-2.0) +3

✗ Active development +0

✓ Licensed +1

✓ Auto-updates +1

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1

Version History

v258.4.3749

10d ago256.4.3790→258.4.3749

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Review

Mar 10, 2026

Dropbox is a popular cloud storage service that allows users to sync and share files across devices. Its key features include file syncing, sharing, and backup, making it ideal for individuals and teams needing reliable file storage and collaboration.

Dropbox is a client for the Dropbox cloud storage service, enabling users to sync, store, and share files across multiple devices.

Maturity: The project appears to be mature and actively maintained, with a strong community base indicated by GitHub stars and forks, and recent commits.

Community: Hacker News discussions highlight both positive milestones and controversies, such as security concerns and open-source issues. No significant mentions were found on Reddit.