Box
Enterprise cloud content management with advanced security, compliance, and workflow automation.
Overview
Box is a enterprise cloud content management with advanced security, compliance, and workflow automation. It handles enterprise security, workflows, compliance, and integrations, and it's best suited for enterprises needing secure file sharing and collaboration. It has been around since 2005, giving it a 21-year head start in building out integrations and refining the product.
The free plan offers 10 gb free for individuals. Paid plans start at $15/user/mo, which unlocks the full feature set. It's built for enterprise teams, so expect robust admin controls and compliance features, but also more complexity than lightweight alternatives.
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
Pricing estimate
10 GB free for individuals
Quick info
- Category
- File Storage
- Starting price
- $15/user/mo
- Free tier
- Yes — 10 GB free for individuals
- Open source
- No
- Best for
- Enterprise
- Founded
- 2005
Last updated 2026-04-12
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