Box vs Microsoft OneDrive
Box
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| Figure | Box | Microsoft OneDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | $1.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 8 | 12 |
| Spec score · Cloud storage | 9.5 (#1) | 9.4 (#3) |
| Spec score · File Sharing Software | 9.5 (#1) | 9.0 (#7) |
| Spec score · Cloud Storage Services | 9.4 (#2) | 8.9 (#15) |
| Business admin controls | Yes | Yes |
| Device platforms | windows,macos,ios,android | Windows,macOS,iOS,Android |
| File size limit | 2 | 250 |
| File versioning | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2005 | 1975 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Redwood City, California, United States | Redmond, Washington, USA |
| Integrations | Box lists more than 1,500 integrations, including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Teams, Zoom, Salesforce and Adobe Express. | Integrates with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Teams, and SharePoint |
| Storage limit | 100 | 100 |
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
Microsoft OneDrive
- FreeFree
- Microsoft 365 Basic$1.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Personal$9.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Family$12.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Premium$19.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic$7 a month
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic (no Teams)$5.40 a month
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Copilot (no Teams)$20.30 a month
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Copilot$23.50 a month
- Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Copilot (no Teams)$28.80 a month
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.
Microsoft OneDrive
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