Box vs OpenKM
Box
box.comOpenKM
openkm.comSide by side
| Figure | Box | OpenKM |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | $100/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | 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 | 6 |
| Spec score · Document Management Software | 9.5 (#1) | 9.0 (#4) |
| Founded | 2005 | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Redwood City, California, United States | Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain |
| Integrations | Box lists more than 1,500 integrations, including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Teams, Zoom, Salesforce and Adobe Express. | Listed integrations include Microsoft Office, Kofax, Abby Flexicapture, LDAP, Active Directory, CMIS, REST and web services. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.4 out of 5 from 5,654 reviews | 4.6 out of 5 from 17 reviews |
| Rating on Software Advice | 4.4 out of 5 from 5,647 reviews | 4.6 out of 5 from 17 reviews |
| SDKs | Box maintains Java, .NET, Python, Node, and iOS SDKs with full API parity; its Android Content SDK is end-of-support and partial. | Official documentation lists SDKs for Java, .NET, NodeJS and PHP. |
| What it does | Box presents itself as an intelligent content platform for secure content management, collaboration, workflow automation, e-signature and enterprise AI. | OpenKM is a document and electronic-records management platform that centralizes files, automates processes and controls access. |
| Workflow automation | Box Relay, Forms, Doc Gen and Sign can be combined to route data, generate documents, obtain signatures and retain agreements. | Its workflow engine supports serial or parallel reviews, approvals, validation, task assignment and email notifications. |
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
OpenKM
- Community EditionFree
- Community EditionFree
- Basic$100 a month
- CloudPriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
- Professional EditionPriced on request
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.