Store and share business documents with centralized access controls. Box combines file collaboration, integrations, signatures, and content administration, with more governance on higher plans.
I would consider Box when permissions and external document collaboration are becoming hard to manage.
Strong document collaboration
Business administration
Business seat minimums
Upload limits differ
Best for:
Solo usersSmall teamsGrowing businesses
Best use case: A business sharing controlled documents with clients
I would consider Box when permissions and external document collaboration are becoming hard to manage. A solo business should compare the personal plans first; the business minimum changes the real entry cost.
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I would consider Box when permissions and external document collaboration are becoming hard to manage. A solo business should compare the personal plans first; the business minimum changes the real entry cost. Several business plans require at least three users, so the advertised seat price is not the smallest account bill. Check upload-size limits as well as total storage, and distinguish included capabilities from separately priced governance or workflow products.
Strengths
Strong document collaboration
Business administration
Multiple storage tiers
Tradeoffs
Business seat minimums
Upload limits differ
Advanced controls need higher plans
Who it suits
A business sharing controlled documents with clients
A team centralizing files with clear ownership
An organization evaluating governed external collaboration
About Box
Store and share business documents with centralized access controls. Box combines file collaboration, integrations, signatures, and content administration, with more governance on higher plans.
Its business tiers are aimed at managed team content rather than simply buying personal cloud storage.
Box makes more sense when file permissions and business administration matter as much as storage. A folder structure, external sharing rules and ownership policy should be part of the setup. Several business plans require at least three users, so the advertised seat price is not the smallest account bill. Check upload-size limits as well as total storage, and distinguish included capabilities from separately priced governance or workflow products.
Pricing & Plans
Prices use the currency shown. Tax, usage limits and billing terms vary by provider.
Individual
$0/mo
USD prices are per user on team plans.
10 GB storage
Personal file sharing
Full plan details & limits
USD prices are per user on team plans. Business Starter, Business, and Business Plus require at least three users. Annual totals per user are $60, $180, and $300; upload and fair-use limits still apply.
USD prices are per user on team plans. Business Starter, Business, and Business Plus require at least three users. Annual totals per user are $60, $180, and $300; upload and fair-use limits still apply.
Personal Pro
$14/mo
USD prices are per user on team plans.
100 GB storage
One user
Full plan details & limits
USD prices are per user on team plans. Business Starter, Business, and Business Plus require at least three users. Annual totals per user are $60, $180, and $300; upload and fair-use limits still apply.
USD prices are per user on team plans. Business Starter, Business, and Business Plus require at least three users. Annual totals per user are $60, $180, and $300; upload and fair-use limits still apply.
Business Starter
$7/seat/mo
USD prices are per user on team plans.
100 GB storage
3 to 10 users
Full plan details & limits
USD prices are per user on team plans. Business Starter, Business, and Business Plus require at least three users. Annual totals per user are $60, $180, and $300; upload and fair-use limits still apply.
USD prices are per user on team plans. Business Starter, Business, and Business Plus require at least three users. Annual totals per user are $60, $180, and $300; upload and fair-use limits still apply.
Business
$20/seat/mo
USD prices are per user on team plans.
Unlimited storage
Business collaboration
Full plan details & limits
USD prices are per user on team plans. Business Starter, Business, and Business Plus require at least three users. Annual totals per user are $60, $180, and $300; upload and fair-use limits still apply.
USD prices are per user on team plans. Business Starter, Business, and Business Plus require at least three users. Annual totals per user are $60, $180, and $300; upload and fair-use limits still apply.
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Business Plus
$33/seat/mo
USD prices are per user on team plans.
Expanded external collaboration
Content administration
Full plan details & limits
USD prices are per user on team plans. Business Starter, Business, and Business Plus require at least three users. Annual totals per user are $60, $180, and $300; upload and fair-use limits still apply.
USD prices are per user on team plans. Business Starter, Business, and Business Plus require at least three users. Annual totals per user are $60, $180, and $300; upload and fair-use limits still apply.
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Integrations & connectionsHow Box fits into your workflow
Official integrations include Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Slack. Custom integrations and some security services depend on tier.
Platforms & availabilityWeb App
Free plan: Available. Free trial: Not verified.
Cost considerationsBilling, usage limits and additional fees
USD prices are per user on team plans. Business Starter, Business, and Business Plus require at least three users. Annual totals per user are $60, $180, and $300; upload and fair-use limits still apply.
