Box vs Nextcloud Files
Box
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| Figure | Box | Nextcloud Files |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | €5.94/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 3 |
| Spec score · Cloud storage | 9.5 (#1) | 9.1 (#11) |
| Spec score · File Sharing Software | 9.5 (#1) | 8.8 (#11) |
| Spec score · Cloud Storage Services | 9.4 (#2) | 8.7 (#24) |
| Business admin controls | Yes | Yes |
| Collaboration | Box supports sharing, editing, commenting and co-creation of content across internal and external collaborators. | Nextcloud Files supports office-suite editing and co-editing, file locking, version restoration and real-time collaboration. |
| 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. | Nextcloud Enterprise is designed to support GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, FERPA, COPPA, MTCDPA and PCI DSS requirements. |
| Device platforms | windows,macos,ios,android | windows,macos,linux,android,ios |
| File versioning | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2005 | 2016 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Redwood City, California, United States | Stuttgart, Germany |
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
Nextcloud Files
- Standard€71.29 a year
- Premium€104.99 a year
- Ultimate€204.75 a year
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.
Nextcloud Files
Nextcloud Files is cloud storage and file-sharing software for syncing, sharing and collaboration. Organizations can deploy it on-premises, in the cloud or in a hybrid setup, retaining control over their data. Sharing options include flexible permissions, expiring links, one-time passwords, file requests and File Drop uploads. Teams can edit and co-edit with an office suite, lock files, restore earlier versions and collaborate in real time. Security capabilities include encryption, File Access Control, password policies, brute-force protection and ransomware protection. Supported storage includes FTP, Windows Network Drive, SharePoint, NFS, object storage and CIFS/Windows Shares. Integrations include Outlook, SharePoint, Windows Desktop, Microsoft Office Online Server, Teams and Exchange. Native web, desktop and mobile clients are listed, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. Free accounts through selected providers include 2–5 GB storage. Business plans start at €71.29/user/yr, with billing starting at 100 users; a 60-minute instant trial provides a personal installation and core applications.