Box vs M-Files

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.

M-Files is a metadata-driven document management system that connects documents with the people, projects, and work they support. AI classification organizes information, while search, editing, version history, co-authoring, secure sharing, tasks, and workflow automation support document work. Integrations include Microsoft 365, Salesforce, SAP, and other CRM and ERP systems. Organizations can choose cloud or self-hosted deployment. M-Files Cloud runs on Microsoft Azure, and M-Files says it encrypts stored data with AES-256 and client-to-server communication. Listed certifications include ISO 9001:2015, SOC 2/AICPA, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and ISO/IEC 27018:2014. Essentials costs $65 a month, billed monthly per seat; Enterprise pricing is by custom quote. A 30-day trial requires no card or installation and provides a basic vault, though not all integrations. Desktop software supports 64-bit Windows; macOS and Linux users access M-Files through the web. Mobile apps are available for iOS and Android, alongside APIs and a UI extensibility framework.