Box
An enterprise content management and file sharing platform, from $5 per user a month (Business Starter, annual) with unlimited storage from Business.
- Per user
- Annual or monthly
- Cloud
- Enterprise content
- Independent sources
- Verified 10 Nov 2026Sources are dated on this profile
- 2 sourcesLinked, typed and dated
- Independent third-party sourcesHow this profile was compiled
- Not an endorsementStack18 has not tested this product
What is Box?
Box is a cloud content management platform for secure file storage, sharing, collaboration and governance, aimed at businesses and regulated enterprises.
- Best forRegulated enterprises needing governed content sharing
- Team size fitSmall teams, Mid-size teams, Large enterprises
- PricingBusiness Starter $5, Business $15, Business Plus $25 per user a month (annual); 3-user minimum.
- Main limitation3-user minimum.
- AlternativesDropbox, Egnyte, Google Drive, Tresorit · compare all
Box overview: who it is for and what it does.
Box focuses on secure content management: storage, external sharing, workflows, governance and AI on top of company files.
A September 2026 guide lists Business Starter at $5 per user a month annually ($7 monthly; 100 GB), Business at $15 ($20; unlimited storage) and Business Plus at $25 ($33), each with a 3-user minimum, plus custom Enterprise tiers.
A June 2026 guide lists higher figures ($20 for Business annually, about $47 for Enterprise) and notes AI Units cost extra, so confirm pricing with Box.
Main problem it solves
Secures and governs company content shared inside and outside the business.
Typical customer segment
Mid-market and enterprise, including regulated industries.
Target users
- Regulated enterprises
- Legal and finance teams
- Life sciences
Primary use cases
- Secure sharing
- Content governance
- Workflows
- AI on content
What makes it distinct
- Unlimited storage from Business.
- Enterprise governance.
- AI Units add-on.
Box features explained.
Plans (annual / monthly per user)
- Business Starter
- $5 / $7; 100 GB.
- Business
- $15 / $20; unlimited storage.
- Business Plus
- $25 / $33.
Enterprise
- Tiers
- Custom quotes.
- Governance
- For regulated industries.
- AI
- AI Units cost extra.
Terms
- Minimum
- 3 users.
- Storage
- Unlimited from Business.
- Price variance
- Sources differ.
Box pricing and plans.
Figures reported by independent sources; vendor page not reviewed directly. Checked 10 Nov 2026 against Rework · Rework.
Pricing model
Per user per month; 3-user minimum.
Free plan
Not documented
Free trial
Not documented
Box plans and prices (USD)
Business Starter
$5 per user per month
Annual ($7 monthly)
100 GB; 3-user min.
Business
$15 per user per month
Annual ($20 monthly)
Unlimited storage.
Business Plus
$25 per user per month
Annual ($33 monthly)
More features.
Enterprise
Custom
Annual
Governance.
Rework (September 2026); a June 2026 Rework guide lists higher prices.
Prices change. Confirm current plans and terms on the vendor's site before you decide.
Visit official website (external) ↗See alternativesBox integrations, API and platforms.
Important integrations
- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
- Salesforce
- Slack
Supported platforms
- Web
- Windows
- macOS
- iOS
- Android
API
Not reviewed for this profile.
Data import and export
Not reviewed for this profile.
Integration coverage was not assessed in full. Check Box's integrations directory and documentation for your tools.
Box pros and cons.
Strengths, limitations and best fit. Each point cites a source; editorial summaries are not customer reviews.
Strengths
Best for
- Regulated enterprises needing governed content sharing
- Legal and finance teams
- Companies sharing externally at scale
May be less suited to
- Individuals
- Teams wanting zero-knowledge encryption
Top Box alternatives and competitors.
Dropbox
The file sync pioneer, with 2 GB free and team plans from $15 per user a month (Standard, annual)…
Explore →Related productEgnyte
A content collaboration and governance platform for hybrid cloud and on-premises files, from $22 per…
Explore →Related productGoogle Drive
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Explore →Box compared with similar cloud storage and file sharing software.
Summaries come from each profile. This is a side-by-side aid, not a ranking.
| Product | Pricing model | Starting price | Free plan | Encryption | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Per user | $5/user/mo (annual) | Not documented | Provider-managed | Regulated enterprises |
| Backblaze | Pay as you go | $6.95/TB/mo (B2) | Yes (10 GB B2) | Provider-managed | Backup, object storage |
| Dropbox | Per user | $15/user/mo (annual) | Yes (2 GB) | Server-side | Sync and sharing |
| Egnyte | Per user (annual) | $22/user/mo | No | Provider-managed | Hybrid governance |
| Google Drive | Per user (Workspace) | $7/user/mo (annual) | Yes (15 GB) | Provider-managed | Google Workspace teams |
| MEGA | Flat / usage | EUR 15/mo (Pro Flexi) | Yes (~20 GB) | Encrypted (caveats) | Large files |
Box vs competitors: head-to-head comparisons.
Each comparison has a feature table, pricing side by side, strengths and limits, and best-fit scenarios.
Box discussions and buying questions.
No published discussions mention this product yet.
Box questions and answers
What is Box used for?
Box is a cloud content management platform for secure file storage, sharing, collaboration and governance, aimed at businesses and regulated enterprises. Typical uses include secure sharing, content governance, workflows, aI on content.
How much does Box cost?
Business Starter is $5, Business $15 and Business Plus $25 per user a month billed annually, with a 3-user minimum.
Does Box offer unlimited storage?
Yes, from the Business plan up.
Is Box good for regulated industries?
Guides describe it as suited to regulated enterprises.
How does Box compare with its competitors?
Stack18 publishes head-to-head comparisons of Box vs Egnyte and Dropbox vs Box, each with a feature table, pricing and best-fit scenarios.
What are the main alternatives to Box?
The main alternatives to Box covered on Stack18 are Dropbox, Egnyte, Google Drive and Tresorit. Dropbox may suit teams wanting reliable sync and easy sharing across platforms. Egnyte may suit firms needing hybrid file access with governance. Google Drive may suit teams working in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides. See the Box alternatives guide for a side-by-side table.
What are the pros and cons of Box?
Strengths: Unlimited storage from Business. Strong enterprise governance. Limitations: 3-user minimum. AI Units cost extra.
Who is Box best for?
Box may suit regulated enterprises needing governed content sharing; legal and finance teams; companies sharing externally at scale. It may be less suited to individuals; teams wanting zero-knowledge encryption.
What integrations does Box support?
Documented integrations and ecosystem items include Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Slack. API: Not reviewed for this profile.
When was the Box profile last verified?
Sources for this profile were last reviewed on 10 Nov 2026. 2 sources are listed under Sources, and prices and plans can change, so confirm with the vendor.
Where this information comes from.
- Best OneDrive Alternatives in 2026 (updated 4 September 2026) Rework Third-party Accessed 10 Nov 2026
- Best Dropbox Alternatives in 2026 (updated 6 June 2026) Rework Third-party Accessed 10 Nov 2026
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Facts come from Rework (June and September 2026). Capabilities were not tested.
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