Compare Box and Microsoft OneDrive for Business 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (37.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 Per Month
$5 user/month
Box
Star Rating
(5,205)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 6 pricing plansMicrosoft OneDrive for Business
Star Rating
(10,248)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5 user/month
Browse all 5 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft OneDrive for Business excels in integration with other Microsoft applications, making it a seamless choice for users who rely on tools like Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint. Users appreciate the auto-save feature and the ability to restore deleted files, enhancing their overall productivity.
- Users say Box stands out for its robust handling of large media files, which is particularly beneficial for industries like broadcasting. Reviewers highlight its reliable performance and secure permission controls, allowing for safe sharing of sensitive materials without the worry of upload failures.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft OneDrive for Business is praised for its organizational features, such as the 'files on demand' capability, which allows users to access files without downloading them. This feature significantly improves accessibility and efficiency in daily tasks.
- Reviewers mention that Box offers precise permission controls, which are essential for managing access rights among different teams and external vendors. This level of control is particularly appreciated in environments where security and confidentiality are paramount.
- G2 reviewers highlight that both platforms have similar ease of use ratings, but Microsoft OneDrive for Business benefits from a larger user base and more recent reviews, suggesting a more refined user experience over time. Users find it easy to navigate and manage their files effectively.
- Users report that while Box is effective for specific use cases, it may not always meet the diverse workflow needs of all users, leading to some configuration challenges. In contrast, Microsoft OneDrive for Business tends to provide a more universally adaptable solution for various business environments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Box
Business Starter
$5.00
Per Month
Secure file collaboration, storage and native e-signatures for up to 10 users
- 100 GB of storage
- 2 GB file upload
- 25 file versions
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
1 TB of OneDrive storage
$5
user/month
Includes 1TB of OneDrive per user.
Free Trial
Box
Free Trial is available
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
4,398
8.9
8,317
Ease of Use
8.7
4,442
8.7
8,388
Ease of Setup
8.7
1,105
8.8
2,138
Ease of Admin
8.7
994
8.5
1,544
Quality of Support
8.4
3,038
8.4
6,509
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
886
8.7
1,479
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
4,293
8.1
8,114
Features by Category
Signature Process
9.2
58
Not enough data
9.1
54
Not enough data
9.3
58
Not enough data
9.1
58
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
9.2
51
Not enough data
9.0
55
Not enough data
9.3
52
Not enough data
Agentic AI - E-Signature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security and Scalability
9.0
56
Not enough data
9.2
56
Not enough data
9.2
55
Not enough data
Platform
8.8
65
Not enough data
9.2
72
Not enough data
9.0
61
Not enough data
9.3
69
Not enough data
8.8
62
Not enough data
File Management
8.6
2954
8.7
6446
8.7
3318
8.6
6405
8.9
3274
8.9
6466
8.3
3174
8.6
6268
8.5
2272
8.5
5380
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
7.3
47
7.9
275
8.0
51
8.4
287
7.6
47
8.1
277
Collaboration
8.7
2853
8.7
5673
9.1
3420
9.0
6588
7.8
2643
8.4
5811
8.3
2558
8.4
5103
Administration
8.8
2007
8.7
4283
8.7
1864
8.7
4226
8.7
1790
8.8
4216
8.6
2044
8.7
4597
8.7
1667
8.7
3917
9.1
2137
9.0
4723
Platform
8.9
815
8.8
1524
8.5
612
8.5
1198
8.6
574
8.7
1211
8.5
498
8.5
996
Responses
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Autonomy - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
7.5
16
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
File Management
9.1
115
Not enough data
8.5
97
Not enough data
8.3
94
Not enough data
8.8
107
Not enough data
9.0
112
Not enough data
8.7
100
Not enough data
8.4
94
Not enough data
8.2
92
Not enough data
8.4
89
Not enough data
8.8
113
Not enough data
8.9
109
Not enough data
8.7
106
Not enough data
Workflow
8.5
96
Not enough data
8.3
98
Not enough data
8.4
101
Not enough data
8.8
101
Not enough data
8.6
92
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
93
Not enough data
9.0
110
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
8.7
90
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Agents
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Box and Microsoft OneDrive for Business are categorized as Cloud Content Collaboration
Unique Categories
Box is categorized as AI Agents For Business Operations, Enterprise Content Management (ECM), and E-Signature
Microsoft OneDrive for Business has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Box
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Higher Education
9.3%
Information Technology and Services
7.4%
Computer Software
6.3%
Education Management
5.6%
Marketing and Advertising
5.5%
Other
65.8%
Information Technology and Services
11.0%
Education Management
5.6%
Computer Software
5.2%
Higher Education
5.2%
Financial Services
3.7%
Other
69.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
How does this service differ from Dropbox?
4 Comments
DL
They are very similar. Primarily, I would say the storage offered is lower on Box, and DropBox has better UI and features.Read more
Where is Box headed in the near future? Will it become an integrated service?
3 Comments
MM
With all the advancement in technology I believe that Box is definitely going forward with the movement. It is such an easy program to use along with being...Read more
how can i better improve my experience with this program?
3 Comments
DV
Box helps to improve your experience of sharing documents and files within your team. You can provide individual access to each file or folder. Create and...Read more
Which is better Drop box or One drive
14 Comments
SA
It depends on the application. At one time, I would have endorsed DropBox without hesitation. OneDrive has resolved their sync issues, and I find it just as...Read more
How does Microsoft OneDrive for Business enhance collaboration and productivity in remote work settings?
6 Comments
AN
When knowledge workers have access to OneDrive they are able to share documents across huge distances with colleagues being able to access and update the...Read more
Can you save pictures as well as documents in one drive
6 Comments
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
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