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Dropbox Dash: AI-Powered Universal Search

Dropbox Dash helps teams in professional services, HR, marketing, and operations find information spread across different cloud tools. It is designed for companies looking to reduce time spent switching between apps to locate documents.

Pricing

Dash for Teams is available for $15 per user per month billed yearly (or $19 billed monthly), and Dash for Business is $35 per user per month billed yearly. A 30-day free trial is available.

At a glance

Best for
Small businesses, Mid-market companies, Knowledge workers, IT teams
Key use cases
Cross-Platform Knowledge Retrieval, Document Summarization, Onboarding and Resource Organization, Pre-Meeting Preparation
Integrations
Google Drive, OneDrive, Gmail, Notion, Slack
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How AI is used

Dropbox Dash acts as a search layer that connects to various third-party applications, such as Google Drive, Slack, and Jira, allowing users to search for content across them from a single interface. It is designed for knowledge workers and teams who manage large volumes of information across multiple platforms.

The tool focuses on indexing metadata rather than duplicating files, which supports existing permission settings from the source apps. Beyond search, it includes AI capabilities to summarize documents and provide contextual answers based on the connected data.

Buyers should note that the platform is designed to respect current access governance, meaning users only see results for files they already have permission to access. Because it is a layer on top of other tools, the utility of the software depends on the number and type of apps a business has connected.

Key Features

  • Universal Search

    Searches across connected apps to find files, links, and emails using context-aware queries.

  • AI Chat

    Provides summaries of documents and answers questions based on connected content.

  • Stacks

    Supports grouping related files, links, and content into collections for sharing.

  • Start Page Dashboard

    A central hub to pin key documents and view a unified activity feed and schedule.

  • Admin Security Controls

    Provides visibility into content access and supports batch updating of document permissions.

  • Cross-App Indexing

    Indexes metadata from connected tools without storing or duplicating the original files.

Use Cases

  • Cross-Platform Knowledge Retrieval

    Finding a specific project file or email thread without needing to remember if it was stored in Gmail, Notion, or OneDrive.

  • Document Summarization

    Using AI Chat to distill meeting notes or campaign briefs into a summary.

  • Onboarding and Resource Organization

    Grouping onboarding documents and policy updates into Stacks to help new hires find essential information.

  • Pre-Meeting Preparation

    Pulling together recent calls, proposals, and deal history from various apps to prepare for client meetings.

Integrations

  • Google Drive
  • OneDrive
  • Gmail
  • Notion
  • Slack
  • Confluence
  • Jira
  • Asana
  • Dropbox
  • Microsoft 365
  • Salesforce
  • GitHub
  • Miro
  • Canva
  • Airtable

FAQ

Does Dropbox Dash store my files?

No, it does not store or duplicate your content. It acts as a search layer that indexes metadata from connected apps.

How does Dropbox Dash handle permissions?

The tool includes built-in access governance that respects the existing permissions set within your connected apps.

What are the pricing options for Dropbox Dash?

Dash for Teams starts at $15 per user per month billed yearly, while Dash for Business is $35 per user per month billed yearly.

Source category: Productivity

Source subcategory: AI Search

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