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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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Progress ShareFile
Progress ShareFile
Star Rating
(1,427)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 Trial License
Free Trial is available
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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 9.3, while ShareFile follows closely with a score of 9.2. Reviewers mention that Box's signing process is intuitive and efficient, making it a preferred choice for businesses needing quick document approvals.
  • Reviewers mention that Box's Mobile Signatures feature is particularly strong, achieving a score of 9.4, compared to ShareFile's 8.4. Users on G2 appreciate the seamless experience Box provides for signing documents on mobile devices, which is crucial for on-the-go professionals.
  • Users say that Box's File Management capabilities, especially in Collaboration, score 8.9, outperforming ShareFile's 8.5. Reviewers highlight Box's ability to facilitate real-time collaboration, making it easier for teams to work together on documents.
  • G2 users report that Box's Signature Document Creation feature stands out with a score of 9.5, while ShareFile's score is 8.9. Users mention that Box allows for more customization and flexibility in creating documents for signing, which enhances their workflow.
  • Reviewers mention that Box's Quality of Support is rated at 8.4, slightly better than ShareFile's 8.2. Users appreciate Box's responsive customer service, which they find helpful when navigating complex issues.
  • Users report that Box's Versioning feature, scoring 8.7, is more robust than ShareFile's 8.3. Reviewers say that Box provides a clearer history of document changes, which is essential for maintaining accurate records in collaborative environments.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Box
Business Starter
$5.00
Per Month
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Progress ShareFile
FREE TRIAL
Free Trial
1 Trial License
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Free Trial
Box
Free Trial is available
Progress ShareFile
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
4,294
8.7
1,196
Ease of Use
8.7
4,309
8.5
1,197
Ease of Setup
8.7
989
8.5
426
Ease of Admin
8.6
958
8.5
422
Quality of Support
8.4
2,953
8.2
992
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
852
8.6
404
Product Direction (% positive)
7.6
4,193
7.6
1,164
Features by Category
9.2
757
8.9
1,969
Signature Process
9.3
51
9.2
184
9.1
47
8.9
160
9.3
51
9.0
181
9.4
50
8.4
118
9.0
48
9.0
173
9.4
44
9.0
88
9.1
48
8.9
129
9.5
45
8.9
171
Security and Scalability
8.9
49
9.2
135
9.1
49
9.3
152
9.3
47
8.9
100
Platform
9.0
45
8.5
80
9.2
49
8.6
89
9.2
42
8.4
56
9.3
49
9.2
100
8.9
43
8.7
53
Cloud Content CollaborationHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
8.6
41,788
8.5
9,640
File Management
8.6
2887
8.5
584
8.7
3252
8.5
694
8.9
3209
8.7
701
8.3
3105
8.2
634
8.5
2207
8.2
453
Collaboration
8.7
2791
8.6
597
9.1
3338
9.0
728
7.8
2579
7.9
505
8.3
2497
8.2
525
Administration
8.8
1944
8.6
496
8.9
1964
8.5
466
8.7
1795
8.6
473
8.7
1727
8.6
435
8.6
1981
8.8
482
8.7
1607
8.5
409
9.1
2059
9.0
513
Platform
8.7
531
8.6
162
8.9
764
8.6
253
8.5
569
8.3
203
8.6
529
8.4
185
8.5
453
8.3
142
Not enough data
8.5
93
Setup
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
9.1
13
Management
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
7.9
12
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
8
Objectives and Key Results (OKR)Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Goal Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.8
80
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Content Planning
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Marketing Campaign Performance
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Other Features
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.6
584
Management
Not enough data
8.9
65
Not enough data
8.6
59
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
62
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
8.1
45
Not enough data
8.4
59
Not enough data
8.1
51
Security
Not enough data
8.9
58
Not enough data
9.0
60
Not enough data
8.9
62
Enterprise Content Management (ECM)Hide 22 FeaturesShow 22 Features
8.6
1,729
8.6
186
File Management
9.0
92
9.1
9
8.4
75
8.5
9
8.4
73
Feature Not Available
8.7
83
8.5
10
8.9
90
8.7
10
8.8
78
8.7
9
8.4
73
7.3
8
8.2
71
9.0
8
8.5
68
8.3
8
8.8
90
8.9
9
8.9
86
8.3
10
8.8
83
8.5
9
Workflow
8.4
75
8.0
9
8.3
77
8.3
9
8.5
80
8.9
9
8.8
82
8.8
8
8.7
73
9.0
8
Platform
8.7
73
8.3
8
8.9
90
8.8
10
8.5
74
8.7
9
8.8
71
8.5
9
8.6
72
8.8
8
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Box
Box
Progress ShareFile
Progress ShareFile
Box and Progress ShareFile are categorized as Cloud Content Collaboration, E-Signature, and Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
Unique Categories
Box
Box 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%
Progress ShareFile
Progress ShareFile
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
39.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
27.5%
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%
Progress ShareFile
Progress ShareFile
Accounting
10.2%
Information Technology and Services
7.6%
Financial Services
6.5%
Hospital & Health Care
5.6%
Insurance
4.0%
Other
66.0%
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...

Progress ShareFile
Progress ShareFile
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Michelle T.
MT
Michelle T.
Verified User

I can share my file through this app that really help me because it easier that bluetooth.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Michael J.
MJ
Michael J.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

Email connections are done through Sharefile email. This becomes problematic for employees with having a second non-company email. This feature offers higher security but limits integration with business emails.

Alternatives
Box
Box Alternatives
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Laserfiche
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Revver
Revver
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iManage Work
iManage
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DocSend
DocSend
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Progress ShareFile
Progress ShareFile Alternatives
Dropbox
Dropbox
Add Dropbox
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Microsoft OneDrive
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Egnyte
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Hightail
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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 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
how can i better improve my experience with this program?
3 comments
Robert J. B.
RB
Have you checked out there extensive help section with FAQs and videos. I think they have done and awesome job providing all of the information anyone would...Read more
Progress ShareFile
Progress ShareFile Discussions
Is there a file size limit on uploading or sending files?
2 comments
Annette H.
AH
Not to my knowledge. We've sent many many files of all sizes, and many of them very large, in the 100++++ MB's with no issues.Read more
How does ShareFile send large files through email?
2 comments
Annette H.
AH
With microsoft outlook, you can add the ShareFile button to your e-mail. To send a file securely, attached the file, click the ShareFile button and it...Read more
Is ShareFile secure?
2 comments
Annette H.
AH
Yes it is. You can share whole folders or select just one or more files to share with those not added to the folder.Read more