Box vs MediaFire
Box
box.com
MediaFire
mediafire.comSide by side
| Figure | Box | MediaFire |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 8 | 4 |
| Spec score · Cloud storage | 9.5 (#1) | 7.3 (#62) |
| Spec score · File Sharing Software | 9.5 (#1) | 7.4 (#34) |
| Spec score · Cloud Storage Services | 9.4 (#2) | 7.4 (#56) |
| Business admin controls | Yes | Yes |
| Device platforms | windows,macos,ios,android | Windows,macOS,iOS,Android,web |
| File size limit | 2 | 50 |
| Founded | 2005 | 2006 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Redwood City, California, United States | The Woodlands, Texas, United States |
| Storage limit | 100 | 1000 |
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
MediaFire
- BasicPrice not published
- Pro$8.33 a year
- Ultra$10 a month
- BusinessPrice 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.