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Head-to-head · Content Collaboration Software

Dropbox Paper vs Quip

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Dropbox Paper #5 in Content Collaboration Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Dropbox
Quip #8 in Content Collaboration Software 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Quip

Dropbox Paper leads on 2 checks, Quip on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDropbox Paper · 9.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceDropbox Paper · $0.99/mo
  • Free planonly Dropbox Paper
  • Most featuresQuip · 1 of 5

Dropbox Paper scores higher on our rubric for content collaboration software: 9.0 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

Dropbox Paper offers free plan; Quip doesn't. Dropbox Paper is cheaper to start at $0.99/user/mo against $10/user/mo.

Dropbox Paper is the better fit for teams seeking simple, low-cost shared documents. Quip is the better fit for salesforce-focused teams collaborating in documents.

  • Dropbox Paper fits best

    Teams seeking simple, low-cost shared documents

  • Quip fits best

    Salesforce-focused teams collaborating in documents

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Side by side

Feature Dropbox Paper 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Quip 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.5
Ranking #5 in Content Collaboration Software #8 in Content Collaboration Software
Best for Teams seeking simple, low-cost shared documents Salesforce-focused teams collaborating in documents
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $0.99/mo (best) $10/user/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, macOS, iOS
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs Docs
Compliance 2FA SSO/SAML
Integrations 6 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Dropbox Paper 0/5 · Quip 1/5
Real-time editing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Approval workflows Not checked yet Not checked yet
Role permissions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Version history Not checked yet Not checked yet
External guest access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Storage limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports simultaneous editing, comments, @mentions, and assigned to-dos
  • Combines tables, files, links, images, GIFs, and embedded media in documents
  • Paper mobile app supports offline editing with sync after reconnection
  • Co-edit documents and spreadsheets in real time, with comments and edit history.
  • Embed live Salesforce data and edit documents within Salesforce on Advanced.
  • Offline editing syncs later, with access across web, Mac, iOS, and mobile.
Cons
  • Paper is included in Dropbox plans, not sold as a separate product
  • Desktop documents are web-based, with no desktop app
  • Its collaboration feature set is narrower than broader document and workspace suites
  • No free plan; Starter begins at $10 per user monthly with annual billing.
  • Salesforce editing and two-way data sync require the $100-per-user Advanced tier.
  • Windows and Android apps were retired; support channels listed are docs.
Our verdict

Dropbox Paper is a collaborative document tool within Dropbox for individuals and teams that need shared writing and lightweight project coordination. Documents support simultaneous editing, comments, @mentions, and assigned to-dos,…

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Quip brings collaborative documents, spreadsheets, and chat into a workspace from Salesforce. It is aimed at teams that coordinate sales and service work around Salesforce records, including account plans, opportunity notes, close plans,…

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  1. Dropbox PaperContent Collaboration Software 9.0Free plan
  2. QuipContent Collaboration Software 8.5Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Dropbox Paper — where it wins

    • Supports simultaneous editing, comments, @mentions, and assigned to-dos
    • Combines tables, files, links, images, GIFs, and embedded media in documents
    • Paper mobile app supports offline editing with sync after reconnection

    Where it doesn't

    • Paper is included in Dropbox plans, not sold as a separate product
    • Desktop documents are web-based, with no desktop app
    • Its collaboration feature set is narrower than broader document and workspace suites

  • Quip — where it wins

    • Co-edit documents and spreadsheets in real time, with comments and edit history.
    • Embed live Salesforce data and edit documents within Salesforce on Advanced.
    • Offline editing syncs later, with access across web, Mac, iOS, and mobile.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; Starter begins at $10 per user monthly with annual billing.
    • Salesforce editing and two-way data sync require the $100-per-user Advanced tier.
    • Windows and Android apps were retired; support channels listed are docs.
  • Dropbox Paper9.0/10 · Free plan

    A focused shared-document tool with live editing, comments, tasks, and mobile offline access.

    Visit DropboxFull verdict →
  • Quip8.5/10 · Paid

    A document collaboration workspace with real-time editing and Salesforce data embedding.

    Visit QuipFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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