6 users included: how Dropia.io changes the game for SMEs
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Analysis of the pricing revolution represented by Dropia.io with its 6 users included in the basic plan at €19.90/month. Detailed economic comparison showing up to €841 in annual savings compared to Dropbox for a team of 6 people, impact on team collaboration, and testimonials from companies that have benefited from this inclusive approach.
The world of cloud storage is in full revolution. While industry giants continue to charge for each additional user, a new approach is emerging: inclusive multi-user plans. With its 6 users included from the basic plan, Dropia.io disrupts traditional models and finally gives purchasing power back to SMEs.
The problem of user-based billing
A punitive logic for growing businesses
User-based billing has long been the norm in the cloud. Dropbox charges €15 per user per month, Google Workspace €5.75, OneDrive €4.20. For an SME of 6 people, this represents between €300 and €1,080 per year, just for cloud storage. This approach directly penalizes business growth.
The negative psychological effect
When adding an employee automatically means increasing the cloud bill, SME leaders think twice before hiring. This logic turns each hire into a double investment: salary + technology costs. Innovation becomes a hindrance to development.
Administrative complexity
Managing user-based billing requires constant oversight: who has access to what, how many active users this month, should we suspend the account of an employee on leave? This administrative complexity diverts entrepreneurs from their core business.
Dropia.io's revolutionary approach
One plan, a complete team
Dropia.io breaks the mold with a unique plan at €19.90/month including 6 users. No more complicated calculations, no more unpleasant surprises on the bill. A team of 6 people accesses all collaborative tools for less than €240 per year.
The freedom to grow
With 6 users included, SMEs can finally develop calmly. Hiring a salesperson, bringing on a designer, integrating an intern: everything becomes possible without impacting the cloud bill. This freedom is invaluable for growing businesses.
Accounting simplicity
A single fixed amount each month drastically simplifies accounting management. No need to track active users, no more unpredictable variations. Leaders can finally budget their technology costs accurately.
Revealing economic comparison
The real cost for a team of 6 people
Let's compare the annual costs for a team of 6 collaborators:
Dropbox Business Standard: €15 x 6 x 12 = €1,080/year Google Workspace Business Starter: €5.75 x 6 x 12 = €414/year OneDrive Business Plan 1: €4.20 x 6 x 12 = €302/year Dropia.io: €19.90 x 12 = €239/year
The savings are substantial: up to €841 per year compared to Dropbox, equal to 2 months of salary for a junior.
The competitive advantage
This price difference can represent a decisive competitive advantage. The €841 saved can finance training, equipment, or marketing activities. For an SME, every euro counts.
Immediate return on investment
With such savings, the return on investment of migrating to Dropia.io is immediate. Even accounting for migration time, the annual savings more than justify the change.
Impact on team collaboration
Dramatization of collaborative tools
When the cost per user is no longer a hindrance, all collaborators can access the same tools. No more shared accounts, budget exclusions, or workarounds. The entire team works with the same means.
Natural inclusion of stakeholders
With 6 users included, SMEs can easily integrate their external partners: accountant, freelance designer, consultant. This openness improves collaboration and facilitates exchanges.
Equality of access to resources
In a user-based billing logic, some collaborators only have limited access due to budget constraints. With Dropia.io, all team members benefit from the same level of access, fostering equality and collective performance.
Organizational flexibility
Adaptation to variable teams
SMEs often have teams with variable configurations: interns, freelancers, occasional consultants. The 6-user plan fits perfectly with this reality without financial penalties.
Simplified rights management
No more need to calculate whether adding a user is cost-effective. Leaders can focus on the real questions: does this person need access to the documents? The answer becomes purely operational, no longer financial.
Controlled scalability
For teams exceeding 6 users, Dropia.io offers transparent scalable plans. Growth remains smooth and predictable, without harsh threshold effects.
Testimonials from user companies
Communication agency in Nantes
"Before Dropia.io, we were paying €840/year for 6 Dropbox accounts. Today, we save €600 per year that we reinvest in our creativity. More importantly: we can finally give access to our freelancers without breaking the bank."
Accounting firm in Lyon
"The fixed billing has freed us from constant stress. We no longer calculate before adding access for a client or intern. Our productivity has positively benefited."
Tech startup in Bordeaux
"In a growth phase, every euro counts. Saving €600 per year on cloud storage allows us to recruit more calmly. The psychological effect is huge."
The future of cloud pricing
Towards the democratization of inclusive plans
Dropia.io is initiating a trend that could revolutionize the market. Other players are beginning to question the punitive logic of the price per user. This evolution directly benefits SMEs.
The importance of pricing transparency
Companies are tired of unpredictable bills and hidden costs. Pricing transparency is becoming a major selection criterion, especially for organizations with constrained budgets.
Adaptation to new forms of work
Hybrid work, extended teams, occasional collaborations: these new realities require adapted pricing models. Multi-user plans respond perfectly to these challenges.
Tips for optimizing your plan
Audit your extended team
List all potential users: employees, interns, regular freelancers, partners. With 6 users included, you will probably be able to integrate everyone without extra cost.
Reorganize access
Take advantage of the migration to reorganize access and permissions. Simplify your folder structure and optimize collaborative workflows.
Team training
Invest the time saved in accounting management into training your team. A better mastery of collaborative tools multiplies their effectiveness.
Risk-free migration
14-day free trial
Dropia.io offers a 14-day free trial to test the service with your full team. No commitment, no risk.
Assisted migration included
The Dropia.io team assists in migrating your existing data. Your team can focus on their work while the experts manage the technical transition.
Support dedicated to SMEs
A personalized support includes the specificities of SMEs and responds quickly to queries. No more impersonal chatbots or tickets lost in the shuffle.
Immediate profitability calculation
Annual savings
For a team of 6 people migrating from Dropbox, the annual savings reach €841. This amount can finance:
2 professional training sessions
1 entry-level laptop
3 months of digital marketing expenses
1 month of intern salary
Impact on cash flow
This savings directly improves the company's cash flow. For an SME, it's often the equivalent of an additional month of margin.
Productive reinvestment
The savings made can be reinvested in business development, training, or innovation. The multiplier effect is considerable.
Conclusion: a silent revolution
The approach of Dropia.io with its 6 users included represents more than just a simple price difference. It's a philosophy that places humanity at the center of technology.
By freeing SMEs from the punitive logic of the price per user, Dropia.io gives them the power to grow calmly. No more complicated calculations, no more hiring barriers, no more compromises on collaboration.
This silent revolution fundamentally changes the game for SMEs. It transforms cloud storage from a cost center into a true growth lever.
It’s time to rethink your cloud approach. Your team deserves a solution that grows with it, not one that penalizes it.
Discover how 6 included users can transform your SME. 14-day free trial with Dropia.io,
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