Box vs Foxit DMS

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.

Foxit DMS is a centralized cloud repository for storing, organizing, searching, sharing, and managing business documents. Search and organization tools include OCR, custom metadata and tags, advanced search, folder hierarchies, and templates. Version history and check-in/check-out controls help manage edits and reduce overwrites. The service connects with Foxit PDF Editor and eSign for editing, signing, and storage workflows. Listed controls include encryption, role-based permissions, single sign-on, and multi-factor authentication; governance tools include audit logs, retention scheduling, and document reporting. Foxit says documents are stored in U.S. and Germany data centers. Storage descriptions differ: the DMS page says cloud storage is unlimited and pooled across an account, while the mobile help page says DMS offers 1 GB free and that a PDF Editor subscription provides more space. DMS is included with Foxit PDF Editor and eSign subscriptions, with availability varying by region. A 14-day PDF Editor+ trial includes DMS; paid pricing is listed from $129.99 per user per year.