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At a Glance
Box
Box
Star Rating
(4,975)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 Per Month
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Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Star Rating
(9,658)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$5 user/month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Box excels in its Document Signing feature, scoring a remarkable 9.3, which reviewers mention makes the signing process seamless and efficient. In contrast, Microsoft OneDrive for Business does not have a dedicated signing feature, which may be a drawback for users needing robust document signing capabilities.
  • Reviewers mention that Box's Bulk Digital Signatures feature, rated at 9.4, allows for quick processing of multiple documents, a functionality that users on G2 find particularly beneficial for high-volume signing tasks. Microsoft OneDrive for Business lacks this specific feature, which could hinder efficiency for users with similar needs.
  • Users say that Box's File Management capabilities shine with a score of 9.0 for File Type Support, indicating a wide range of compatible file formats. In comparison, Microsoft OneDrive for Business scores slightly lower at 8.8, which may limit users who work with diverse file types.
  • Reviewers mention that Box's Collaboration features, particularly Simultaneously Editing, received a score of 7.8, which some users find less effective compared to Microsoft OneDrive for Business's score of 8.3. This suggests that OneDrive may offer a more robust collaborative editing experience.
  • G2 users highlight Box's Security features, scoring 9.1, as a strong point, particularly in terms of Regulatory Compliance. Users report feeling more secure with Box when handling sensitive information, while Microsoft OneDrive for Business scores slightly lower at 9.0, indicating a potential area for improvement.
  • Users on G2 report that Box's Performance and Reliability is rated at 8.9, which reviewers say contributes to a consistently smooth user experience. Microsoft OneDrive for Business is close behind with a score of 8.8, but some users mention occasional performance hiccups that could affect productivity.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Box
Business Starter
$5.00
Per Month
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Microsoft OneDrive for Business
1 TB of OneDrive storage
$5
user/month
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Free Trial
Box
Free Trial is available
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
4,294
8.9
7,799
Ease of Use
8.7
4,309
8.6
7,848
Ease of Setup
8.7
989
8.6
1,620
Ease of Admin
8.6
958
8.5
1,462
Quality of Support
8.4
2,953
8.4
6,072
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
852
8.7
1,394
Product Direction (% positive)
7.6
4,193
8.0
7,598
Features by Category
9.2
757
Not enough data
Signature Process
9.3
51
Not enough data
9.1
47
Not enough data
9.3
51
Not enough data
9.4
50
Not enough data
9.0
48
Not enough data
9.4
44
Not enough data
9.1
48
Not enough data
9.5
45
Not enough data
Security and Scalability
8.9
49
Not enough data
9.1
49
Not enough data
9.3
47
Not enough data
Platform
9.0
45
Not enough data
9.2
49
Not enough data
9.2
42
Not enough data
9.3
49
Not enough data
8.9
43
Not enough data
Cloud Content CollaborationHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
8.6
41,788
8.7
83,922
File Management
8.6
2887
8.7
5991
8.7
3252
8.6
6012
8.9
3209
8.8
6084
8.3
3105
8.5
5881
8.5
2207
8.5
4999
Collaboration
8.7
2791
8.7
5311
9.1
3338
9.0
6148
7.8
2579
8.3
5398
8.3
2497
8.4
4727
Administration
8.8
1944
8.7
3930
8.9
1964
8.9
4203
8.7
1795
8.7
3856
8.7
1727
8.8
3859
8.6
1981
8.7
4232
8.7
1607
8.7
3569
9.1
2059
9.0
4332
Platform
8.7
531
8.9
1031
8.9
764
8.8
1368
8.5
569
8.5
1063
8.6
529
8.7
1067
8.5
453
8.6
861
Enterprise Content Management (ECM)Hide 22 FeaturesShow 22 Features
8.6
1,729
Not enough data
File Management
9.0
92
Not enough data
8.4
75
Not enough data
8.4
73
Not enough data
8.7
83
Not enough data
8.9
90
Not enough data
8.8
78
Not enough data
8.4
73
Not enough data
8.2
71
Not enough data
8.5
68
Not enough data
8.8
90
Not enough data
8.9
86
Not enough data
8.8
83
Not enough data
Workflow
8.4
75
Not enough data
8.3
77
Not enough data
8.5
80
Not enough data
8.8
82
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
73
Not enough data
8.9
90
Not enough data
8.5
74
Not enough data
8.8
71
Not enough data
8.6
72
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Box
Box
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Box and Microsoft OneDrive for Business are categorized as Cloud Content Collaboration
Unique Categories
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Box
Box
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
28.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
40.9%
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
29.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
38.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Box
Box
Higher Education
9.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.3%
Computer Software
6.3%
Education Management
5.7%
Marketing and Advertising
5.5%
Other
65.7%
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Education Management
5.8%
Higher Education
5.3%
Computer Software
5.1%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Other
69.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Box
Box
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nerissa C.
NC
Nerissa C.
Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting

The box is a cloud storage tool for data saving, we can drag and drops data on this tool quickly. We can save data form remote computers and it grants us great data protection and we can easily locate our data from anywhere and from any device with an...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Brendan S.
BS
Brendan S.
Verified User in Financial Services

Personally I don't see the value add of Box. Is it a Business Dropbox? Is it a Google Drive Replacement? What makes this different to the countless other competitors? For me box is rather slow, unintuitive and if like us, you have thousands of folders, it...

Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Daniel J.
DJ
Daniel J.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

Microsoft's SkyDrive is a decent option, especially if you're in the Windows ecosystem. It is well integrated in to Microsoft Office and offers a decent amount of storage space. The syncing seems reliable and their online editors for Office documents is...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Mike J.
MJ
Mike J.
Verified User in Oil & Energy

EVERYTHING My client had approximately 30 GB in 25,000 files stored in Dropbox. We migrated them into OneDrive for Business. Here are some gotchas discovered along the way: It's not just a file system. It's really a SharePoint Document Library behind...

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Discussions
Box
Box Discussions
How does this service differ from Dropbox?
4 comments
Stephen P.
SP
The services are similar to users, but Box has a lot of security integrations & features that tend to make it more IT-friendly. Depends how you want it to...Read more
Is there a way to sync multiple box accounts?
3 comments
Sasha M.
SM
I'm not specifically sure about syncing folders, but you can give access to people via email address. Read more
Is there any way this app could be cheaper?
3 comments
Shobhit S.
SS
The best way is to get a coupon code. However with my personal experience with the app I would suggest to go ahead with Dropbox. It’s expensive but has all...Read more
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive for Business Discussions
Which is better Drop box or One drive
14 comments
James M.
JM
One drive is the best. It is very secure and user friendly. Read more
Can you save pictures as well as documents in one drive
6 comments
Jamie J.
JJ
Yes, you can save pictures to OneDrive. In fact, you can save all sorts of file types as long as you have the space to do so. Read more
Is there any way to see your files on the web?
6 comments
Jamie J.
JJ
Visit https://onedrive.live.com and sign in.Read more