4shared vs Box
4shared
4shared.com
Box
box.comSide by side
| Figure | 4shared | Box |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $5/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 8 |
| Spec score · Cloud Storage Services | 8.0 (#45) | 9.4 (#2) |
| Spec score · Cloud storage | 7.2 (#63) | 9.5 (#1) |
| Device platforms | android | windows,macos,ios,android |
| File size limit | 100 | 2 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Fremont, California, United States | Redwood City, California, United States |
| Storage limit | 100 | 100 |
Plans
4shared
- FreeFree
- Premium 100 GBPrice not published
- Premium 500 GBPrice not published
- Premium 1 TBPrice not published
Box
- IndividualFree
- Business Starter$5 a month
- Personal Pro$10 a month
- Business$15 a month
- Business Plus$25 a month
- Enterprise$35 a month
- Enterprise Plus$50 a month
- Enterprise AdvancedPriced on request
In their own words
Box
Box is a file storage and collaboration service available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. Its listed capabilities include file versioning and business administration controls. Named plans range from Individual, with 10 GB of storage, 250 MB uploads, one file version, and five signature requests per month, to Personal Pro, with 100 GB, 5 GB uploads, 10 versions, and 15 monthly signature requests. Business Starter lists 100 GB, 2 GB uploads, 25 versions, and up to 10 users. Business, Business Plus, Enterprise, and Enterprise Plus offer unlimited storage; their upload limits are 5 GB, 15 GB, 50 GB, and 150 GB, respectively. These business tiers require at least three users and list monthly API call allowances of 50K for the first two and 100K for the Enterprise tiers. Box was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.