What is the difference between Box and Tresorit?

Box is best for Enterprises needing secure file sharing and collaboration, while Tresorit is best for Privacy-conscious users and businesses. Box starts at $15/user/mo and Tresorit starts at $10.42/mo.

Is Box or Tresorit cheaper?

Box starts at $15/user/mo with a free tier. Tresorit starts at $10.42/mo.

Is there a free alternative to Tresorit?

Yes, Box offers a free tier (10 GB free for individuals).

Box vs Tresorit

Box is enterprise cloud content management with advanced security, compliance, and workflow automation, while Tresorit is end-to-end encrypted cloud storage for businesses and individuals who prioritize data security. Tresorit comes in cheaper, but price alone does not tell the full story. Box is built for enterprises needing secure file sharing and collaboration, whereas Tresorit targets privacy-conscious users and businesses.

At a glance

	Box	Tresorit
Best for	Enterprises needing secure file sharing and collaboration	Privacy-conscious users and businesses
Starting price	$15/user/mo	$10.42/mo
Free tier	✓	—
Open source	—	—
Free tier available	✓	—
Open source	—	—
Compliance	✓	✓
E2E Encryption	—	✓
Enterprise Security	✓	—
Integrations	✓	—
Secure Sharing	—	✓
Workflows	✓	—
Zero Knowledge	—	✓

Box

Strengths

Includes Enterprise Security as a core feature, purpose-built for file storage workflows
Includes Workflows as a core feature, purpose-built for file storage workflows
10 GB free for individuals — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done
Established product with 21+ years on the market and a mature ecosystem

Weaknesses

Free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade
Enterprise-focused design means the interface can feel heavy for smaller teams
Syncing large folders can be slow and occasionally causes file conflicts
Overkill for freelancers or small teams who need something lightweight

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Tresorit

Strengths

End-to-end encryption by default — messages are unreadable even to the server operator
Includes Zero Knowledge as a core feature, purpose-built for file storage workflows
Pricing starts at $10.42/mo, which includes the full file storage feature set
Established product with 15+ years on the market and a mature ecosystem

Weaknesses

No free plan — you need to pay $10.42/mo from day one to use it
Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
Syncing large folders can be slow and occasionally causes file conflicts
Limited team/admin features if your organization eventually scales up

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The bottom line

Pricing: Box starts at $15/user/mo. Tresorit starts at $10.42/mo. Tresorit is the more affordable option.

Feature gaps: Box offers Enterprise Security, Integrations and Workflows that Tresorit lacks. Tresorit brings E2E Encryption, Secure Sharing and Zero Knowledge that Box does not have. Both share Compliance.

Team fit: Box is geared toward enterprise teams, while Tresorit is aimed at small teams teams. Pick the one that matches where your team is today and where it is headed — migrating tools later is always painful.

Where each tool shines: Box's biggest strengths are: includes enterprise security as a core feature, purpose-built for file storage workflows. includes workflows as a core feature, purpose-built for file storage workflows. Tresorit's biggest strengths are: end-to-end encryption by default — messages are unreadable even to the server operator. includes zero knowledge as a core feature, purpose-built for file storage workflows.

Watch out for: With Box, users commonly note that free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade. With Tresorit, the main complaint is that no free plan — you need to pay $10.42/mo from day one to use it.

Choose Box if...

You need a tool built for enterprises needing secure file sharing and collaboration
You specifically need Enterprise Security and Integrations
You care about includes workflows as a core feature, purpose-built for file storage workflows
Your team size fits the enterprise profile Box is designed for
The free tier works for you: 10 gb free for individuals

Choose Tresorit if...

You need a tool built for privacy-conscious users and businesses
You want to save on per-user costs — Tresorit is $4.58/user/mo cheaper
You specifically need E2E Encryption and Secure Sharing
You care about includes zero knowledge as a core feature, purpose-built for file storage workflows
Your team size fits the small teams profile Tresorit is designed for