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Enterprise cloud content platform with sharing, workflows, e-signature and AI on top of storage.

Free plan + paidCloud storage and file sync services
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About Box

Box started as a Dropbox rival and turned into a content platform for companies. Beyond storing and syncing files it offers granular permissions, retention and legal-hold policies, data loss prevention, e-signatures, no-code workflow automation and AI agents that can search and summarise documents. It integrates with a long list of business tools, including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack and Salesforce, and is common in regulated industries because of its compliance certifications and admin controls. Individuals can sign up for a free personal account, but per-file upload limits are tight and the product is clearly built for teams, which pay per user per month with minimum seat counts. It runs in the browser, with Box Drive for Windows and macOS and mobile apps for iOS and Android. For a single person who just wants a big synced folder, it is more tool and more cost than needed.

Best for: Companies that need governed file sharing, compliance and workflows.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Strong admin, retention and compliance controls
  • Deep integrations with business apps
  • Built-in e-signature and workflow automation

Why people leave

  • Tiny per-file upload limit on the free plan
  • Business plans need several seats
  • Overkill for personal use

Top Box alternatives

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  1. 1Dropbox logo
    Dropbox

    Simpler and friendlier for small creative teams.

    66.5
  2. 2Egnyte logo
    Egnyte

    Hybrid cloud and on-premises file sharing for regulated businesses.

    62.6
  3. 3ShareFile logo
    ShareFile

    Client-facing file exchange and portals for professional services firms.

    59.6
  4. 4Microsoft OneDrive logo
    Microsoft OneDrive

    Comes with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint if the company already pays for them.

    57.2
  5. 5Google Drive logo
    Google Drive

    Cheaper pooled storage for teams on Google Workspace.

    55.3

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Box: common questions

Is Box free?

Box has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan upload limit: 250 MB per file (checked on Box's own site).

Is Box open source?

No, Box is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Nextcloud.

What platforms does Box run on?

Box is available for Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Box?

The highest-ranked Box alternatives right now are Dropbox, Egnyte and ShareFile. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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