They'll still be available in your file browser and in the Dropbox web interface, you'll just need to re-download them.

Once you start using Smart Sync, it'll look for files saved locally that you haven't accessed recently and remove them. That keeps you from having to jump between the desktop and web interface when trying to find files.ĭropbox is making Smart Sync more useful, as well: it's now automated. As a refresher, that lets you see everything you've stored in Dropbox through the Windows and Mac file browsers, whether it's saved on your local storage or just in the cloud. Smart Sync, which was previously only available for business accounts or the $20 monthly Dropbox Professional plan, is now available for Plus users as well. However, Dropbox added a few other features to sweeten the deal. Given the intense interest in user privacy these days, it's not surprising to see them taking an Apple-like stance when comparing its service to Google's products. And Dropbox was quick to point out that it makes all its revenue through subscriptions, so it's not selling your personal information. That's still a bit more expensive than the competition, but it's definitely closer than it was before. The catch is that Dropbox Plus only costs $10 per month if you sign up for an annual plan - otherwise, you'll now be billed $11.99 per month.

The first Dropbox paid tier, called plus, now has 2TB of storage, double what it had before and the same as you'll get with similar $10/month plans from Google and Apple. With major competition in the space from Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive and Apple iCloud, Dropbox today is making its plans a bit more enticing. Dropbox has spent much of the last few years focused on its products for enterprise business, but the company got its start by offering a simple, reasonably priced cloud storage and sync option.

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