Box vs Google Drive
Box
box.comGoogle Drive
workspace.google.comSide by side
| Figure | Box | Google Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | $1.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 8 | 11 |
| Spec score · Cloud storage | 9.5 (#1) | 9.4 (#4) |
| Spec score · File Sharing Software | 9.5 (#1) | 9.2 (#2) |
| Spec score · Cloud Storage Services | 9.4 (#2) | 9.1 (#10) |
| Spec score · Cloud Content Collaboration Software | 9.5 (#1) | 9.1 (#5) |
| Business admin controls | Yes | Yes |
| Company identity | LinkedIn identifies Box as a public company headquartered in Redwood City, California, founded in 2005, with 1,001–5,000 employees. | Google Drive is part of Google Workspace and integrates with its apps. |
| Compliance | Box lists SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001/27017/27018/27701, HIPAA/HITECH, PCI DSS, FINRA, FedRAMP, FIPS 140-2, GDPR-related controls and other certifications or reports. | Google describes its cloud infrastructure as helping meet compliance requirements. |
| Device platforms | windows,macos,ios,android | Windows,macOS,iOS,Android |
| File size limit | 2 | 5 |
| File versioning | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2005 | 1998 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Redwood City, California, United States | Mountain View, California, United States |
| Integrations | Box lists more than 1,500 integrations, including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Teams, Zoom, Salesforce and Adobe Express. | Drive integrates with Slack, Zoom, Salesforce, Atlassian, SAP, and many more. |
| Storage limit | 100 | 15 |
Plans
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
Google Drive
- FreeFree
- Google One Basic$1.99 a month
- Google AI Plus$9.99 a month
- Google AI Pro$19.99 a month
- Business Starter$7 a month
- Business Standard$14 a month
- Business Plus$22 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- BasicPrice not published
- Business BasePrice not published
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.
Google Drive
Google Drive stores and shares files across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. Google accounts include up to 15 GB, and listed storage options reach 5 TB per user; additional storage can be requested, with costs that vary. Users can grant edit, comment, or view permissions and set expiration dates for shared files. Shared drives let teams store, access, and manage files together, and file versioning is available. The mobile app can scan receipts and billing statements into searchable PDFs. Drive integrates with Google Workspace apps and services including Slack, Zoom, Salesforce, Atlassian, and SAP. Security and administration options include ransomware detection, client-side encryption, Vault, DLP policies, and Workspace management controls. Drive for desktop offers ransomware detection and file recovery, while Gemini in Drive can find, summarize, and analyze files with AI. Google One Basic is listed at $1.99 a month for 100 GB; Google AI Plus is $9.99 a month for 2 TB, and Google AI Pro is $19.99 a month for 5 TB. Google Workspace offers a 14-day trial.