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Jottacloud vs Dropbox

Last updated August 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Dropbox? Here's how Jottacloud compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: Jottacloud. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

Jottacloud
Dropbox
What it is
Norwegian cloud storage with EU-hosted data and unlimited personal plans
not established
Headquarters
🇳🇴 NO
🇺🇸 US
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
not established
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2013
not established
Price from
€7.90 / month or €79 / year/user/mo
not established
Free plan
Yes
not established
Open Source
No
not established
Ratings
TRUSTPILOT 4.5/5 (537)
No
Integrations
Zapier, CloudsLinker, Microsoft Office Web (no Microsoft account needed), API access via Personal Login Token
not established

We have not yet completed our own research on Dropbox; rows above show only what we can evidence. Check the vendor for specifics.

Where each one wins

Jottacloud

Strengths

  • +Intuitive and straightforward interface that just works without sync conflicts
  • +Fast upload and download speeds
  • +Unlimited file version history
  • +Strong multimedia features for photos and videos
  • +Privacy-focused with support for Mac, Windows, and Linux (CLI)
  • +Well-designed web interface for easy file management
  • +Simple file sharing and collaboration tools
  • +Competitive pricing with unlimited personal storage and affordable family plans

Limitations

  • −Limited sharing options and lack of client-side encryption
  • −Mobile app reported as buggy by some users
  • −Strict account closure policy when exceeding storage limits despite unlimited plans
  • −Performance slowdowns after reaching around 5TB of storage

Dropbox

Review sentiment not yet compiled.

Data residency & compliance

Jottacloud
Dropbox
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
DPA
Published →
not established
Sub-processors
Listed →
not established
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2013
No

Pricing

Jottacloud

  • Free Free per user5 GB storage · 1 user · Backup all devices
  • Home 1 TB €7.90 / month or €79 / year per user / month or year1 TB storage · 5 users · Backup all devices
  • Unlimited €12.90 / month or €129 / year per user / month or yearUnlimited storage · 1 user · Upload speed throttling after 5 TB
  • Pro 10 TB €29.90 / month or €299 / year per user / month or year10 TB storage · 1 user · Priority support

Prices may vary based on region and currency. US pricing available on request.

Dropbox

No published pricing we could verify.

Features

Jottacloud

Backup and Storage
Automatic backup of all devices (computers, phones, tablets), Select folders and schedule backups, Unlimited storage with upload speed throttling after 5 TB, Archive feature to free local device space
Access and Sync
Access files from any device anytime, Sync data across all devices, One app for all file types (photos, videos, documents, RAW), Support for various file formats
File Management and Recovery
Version history storing the last five versions of all files, Recycle bin retaining deleted files for 30 days, Easy sharing of files and photos via links without size or compression limits, Creation of private photo albums and shared folders
Security and Privacy
256-bit AES encryption during transfer and storage, Servers located in Norway with GDPR compliance, Data centers powered by 100% renewable hydropower energy, No unauthorized third-party access
Advanced Features
AI-powered photo search without using user photos to train AI models, Command-line tool (CLI) for advanced users

Dropbox

Feature breakdown not yet compiled.

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