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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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"The solution is used for data storage and any kind of visualization.""The solution is scalable.""The ability to collaborate around data anywhere, anytime is the most powerful features of Box.""It is a very user-friendly product.""Sharing and collaborating across files and folders has been a massive game changer.""I like that Box makes it easy to deploy virtual machines.""The system's performance is impressive, and file sharing is notably straightforward.""Using Box for cloud storage allows us to focus on the service and maintaining infrastructure."

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

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"Like all cloud platforms, there are always areas of improvement around sync to local devices.""One thing that Box would benefit from is a records management component.""The solution's data security should be improved.""I would love to see the ability to invite collaborators extended to a file level, not just the folder level.""With OneDrive, you can continuously save your files over a Box folder. That is something I wish we could have.""If there was a plugin that added some sort of toolbar in Office, that would be great.""The integration with other products should be improved.""The search features and role permissions are not very user friendly. It only searches the first few pages of a document, which is quite a problem."

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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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    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 does not have the feature to retrieve deleted data. The solution's data security should be improved. While outsiders cannot access it, people within the organization can access the data… more »
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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%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Government7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    REVIEWERS
    Non Tech Company26%
    Construction Company10%
    University10%
    Real Estate/Law Firm10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization47%
    Computer Software Company7%
    Financial Services Firm5%
    Manufacturing Company5%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise61%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise54%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise51%
    Large Enterprise34%
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    Amazon WorkDocs is ranked 5th in Content Collaboration Platforms while Box is ranked 2nd in Content Collaboration Platforms with 10 reviews. Amazon WorkDocs is rated 8.0, while Box is rated 8.4. On the other hand, the top reviewer of Box writes "User-friendly, easy to navigate, and has helpful support". Amazon WorkDocs is most compared with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, Google Workspace, Office 365 and Quip, whereas Box is most compared with SharePoint, Microsoft OneDrive, Citrix ShareFile, Office 365 and IBM FileNet.

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