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We performed a comparison between Amazon WorkDocs and Box based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"This solution is great for inviting and sharing documents with other users."

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"File sharing with collaborators not on the same domain with offline access from multiple devices: I work on many projects that are multi-organizational, such as with customers, suppliers, or acquisitions.""It is really easy to load files to and from this solution.""I like that Box makes it easy to deploy virtual machines.""Box is very user-friendly; more so than SharePoint.""It is a very user-friendly product.""The most valuable feature of Box is security.""Box is extremely stable, they have not been hacked or lost any data in the past seventeen years. I am very impressed with it.""The interface is very good."

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Cons
"I had a very bitter experience with their mobile app."

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"Better integration with other solutions is needed.""Like all cloud platforms, there are always areas of improvement around sync to local devices.""I find their API to be quite complex and it could be more straightforward.""If there was a plugin that added some sort of toolbar in Office, that would be great.""I recommend doing the trial first, because it's not cheap ware. It's not overly expensive, but it's not cheap ware, and enterprise has a minimum number of users.""The upload speed needs improvement.""The UI should be faster. Sometimes it lags when switching between documents.""Improvements in speed - Box's high level of security impacts performance, especially when compared with other similar services."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It's cheaper compared to similar products available"
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  • "The pricing may seem steep at first, but delve into the features and you'll soon realize it is incredible value for what you get."
  • "It is expensive per head, as you need the enterprise license to get full security and tools. So negotiate a discount!"
  • "Better sign a full year's contract to get a discount."
  • "I'm in Higher Ed, so we purchase through Internet2-Net+. I absolutely recommend going that route for Higher Ed customers."
  • "A business account has a minimum of three users. If you are more than three people in-house, go for the Enterprise version. All the external users are free of charge."
  • "Our pricing and licensing is excellent. I'd tell all Higher Ed customers to talk with Internet2 for excellent pricing and support."
  • "I believe Box is cheaper than SharePoint."
  • "They are very price competitive when pushed. Initially, they come out with a standard list price, but they are willing to be very competitive. The Box price was pretty much equal to or lower than the Citrix price, and Box has more features."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Amazon WorkDocs offers the following advantages over SharePoint It is a fully managed service, meaning that Amazon takes care of the underlying infrastructure and maintenance. It is more scalable… more »
    Top Answer:The solution is used for data storage and any kind of visualization.
    Top Answer:The solution is expensive when it comes to API calls.
    Top Answer:One drawback is its permissions system, which has caused issues prompting our transition to SharePoint. The reporting functionality could be improved; currently, they utilize Excel for reporting… more »
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    Compared 5% of the time.
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    Overview

    Amazon WorkDocs is a fully managed, secure content creation, storage, and collaboration service. With Amazon WorkDocs, you can easily create, edit, and share content, and because it’s stored centrally on AWS, access it from anywhere on any device. Amazon WorkDocs makes it easy to collaborate with others, and lets you easily share content, provide rich feedback, and collaboratively edit documents. You can use Amazon WorkDocs to retire legacy file share infrastructure by moving file shares to the cloud. Amazon WorkDocs lets you integrate with your existing systems, and offers a rich API so that you can develop your own content-rich applications. Amazon WorkDocs is built on AWS, where your content is secured on the world's largest cloud infrastructure.

    With Amazon WorkDocs, there are no upfront fees or commitments. You pay only for active user accounts, and the storage you use. Amazon WorkDocs provides a 30-day free trial with 1 TB of storage per user for up to 50 users.

    Box is a Modern Content Management Platform for companies of all sizes and industries. The difference that Box brings is that it offers the security and controls admins need with the sharing and collaboration capabilities end users want. Box has made it easier for people to securely share ideas, collaborate and get work done faster. Today, more than 62,000 businesses, including 59% of the Fortune 500, trust Box to manage content in the cloud.

    The Box platform provides HIPAA, FINRA, FedRAMP, and many other compliances to go with granular access permissions and advanced security capabilities.

    By using Box you can sync, share, and collaborate on all types of files, anywhere, on any device - but that's just the beginning. You can choose where to store your data, to manage your own encryption keys, and set workflows to automate content-based processes. You can also assign custom metadata tags to content, watermark sensitive content, and set file retention or legal hold policies.

    Box has deep, native integrations with Microsoft Office and Outlook, Google Apps for Work, Salesforce, Netsuite, Docusign, Adobe, and many other best-of-breed solutions you may already be using.

    Sample Customers
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    GE, Toyota, P&G, Caterpillar, Flex, Schneider Electric, Sally Beauty, Eurostar, AstraZeneca, AirBnB, Whirlpool, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Nationwide, Aeropostale etc
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    REVIEWERS
    Non Tech Company25%
    Construction Company9%
    University9%
    Real Estate/Law Firm9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization49%
    Computer Software Company7%
    Financial Services Firm5%
    Manufacturing Company4%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise61%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise54%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise53%
    Large Enterprise32%
    Buyer's Guide
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    Amazon WorkDocs is ranked 5th in Content Collaboration Platforms while Box is ranked 2nd in Content Collaboration Platforms with 39 reviews. Amazon WorkDocs is rated 8.0, while Box is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Amazon WorkDocs writes "A great collaboration service for small organizations". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Box writes "Allows you to upload and download files quickly but lacks integration with Office 365". Amazon WorkDocs is most compared with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, Office 365, SharePoint, Google Workspace and Quip, whereas Box is most compared with SharePoint, Microsoft OneDrive, Citrix ShareFile, Office 365 and Egnyte.

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