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Microsoft 365 for NonprofitsDropbox vs Microsoft 365 for Nonprofits for nonprofits
Choose Dropbox if…
Organisations sharing very large files such as photos, video and design assets
Not ideal for: Organisations that already get free storage with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365
Choose Microsoft 365 for Nonprofits if…
Organisations whose staff, funders and partners rely on desktop Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Not ideal for: Tiny volunteer-led groups that need a simple setup with no IT help
| Dropbox | Microsoft 365 for Nonprofits | |
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| Our rating | ●●●●○ | ●●●●● |
| Price | Free plan · paid from US$15/user/month (Standard, billed annually) | Free for eligible nonprofits (Business Basic) |
| Nonprofit offer | 40% off Dropbox Standard annual plans (minimum 3 users) via TechSoup for eligible US 501(c)(3) nonprofits and libraries; one request per organisation, with a TechSoup admin fee. Partner programmes in Australia and New Zealand offer the same discount. | Free Microsoft 365 Business Basic for up to 300 users and about 60-75% off other plans. The free Business Premium grant ended from 1 July 2025; Office 365 E1 grants now only apply in limited cases. |
| Type | Specialist | Suite |
| Suits | Small, Medium | Small, Medium, Large |
| Available in | 🌍 Anywhere | 🌍 Anywhere |
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Our ratings: Dropbox: Well-known file sharing with 40% off via TechSoup, though suites often cover it. Microsoft 365 for Nonprofits: Free Business Basic and deep discounts make it the other default suite.
General information, not professional advice. Prices and nonprofit offers change and our research is AI-assisted, so confirm with the vendor before you buy. Names and logos belong to their owners. Full disclaimer
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