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Updated on Sep 7, 2022

We performed a comparison between Box and Microsoft OneDrive based on our users’ reviews in five categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.

  • Ease of Deployment: Box users say the solution is easy to set up. Microsoft OneDrive users share mixed reviews on the ease of deployment
  • Features: Users say both products have good stability and scalability.

    Box users say that the solution is very user friendly and it’s easy to load files. Reviewers mention that the UI could be faster and that they would like it if it could integrate better with other platforms.

    Microsoft OneDrive users like that the solution is organized, gives them the ability to share documents, and provides support for integration with a lot of tools. Users say the solution has issues with syncing, its security is not so flexible, and its user interface could be more intuitive.
  • Pricing: Box users feel that the pricing is competitive. For users who use Microsoft 365, Microsoft OneDrive is included for free. If not, some users consider it to be fair while others consider it to be expensive.
  • Service and Support: Box users are very satisfied with the technical support. Microsoft OneDrive users are disappointed with the level of support.
  • ROI: Users of both solutions mention a positive ROI.

Comparison Results: After comparing the two solutions, Box comes out on top. Compared to Microsoft OneDrive, it is easier to deploy, is user friendly, has great support, and has a good ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Box vs. Microsoft OneDrive Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"Simple file sharing and sync for internal and external customers.""The most valuable feature of Box is security.""It is really easy to load files to and from this solution.""You can upload your bin, upload your files quickly, and download your files quickly. It provides a lot of other alternatives.""The solution is scalable.""The system's performance is impressive, and file sharing is notably straightforward.""Box is very user-friendly; more so than SharePoint.""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."

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"We use Microsoft OneDrive for file sharing without the need for additional hardware (such as flash drives or external hard drives).""It's pretty easy to learn. Once someone taught me, I was able to navigate it quite easily.""They have support for integration with a lot of tools.""It is free if you use Microsoft Office 365.""The backup capability is one feature I love about OneDrive. I also like how it syncs when you're working offline. Everything is updated once you connect again.""Scalability is good just because it is a cloud-based product.""It is good as a central hub for the storage of documents and sharing among team members.""It was extremely easy to setup."

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Cons
"The upload speed needs improvement.""Maturity of the enterprise security around user management.""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.""The solution's data security should be improved.""Data privacy, regarding where to store your data: Offering several transparent(!) options (where to store my data and whether to sync back or not and where to sync) regarding the local law situations (USA, EU, Switzerland!) would increase the credibility of a US based company (after NSA ‘snooping’).""With OneDrive, you can continuously save your files over a Box folder. That is something I wish we could have.""The room for improvement is in the area of integrations. They need to establish more integrations, especially with Office 365 and Outlook.""Like all cloud platforms, there are always areas of improvement around sync to local devices."

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"OneDrive is a bit behind competing products like Dropbox and Box.""Technical support is not very impressive and is typical of large company software support.""An online video player would be great, since sometimes you have to download the video to play it.""If I want to pick out certain criteria of pictures, Google enables me to do that whereas OneDrive is a bit sort of flaky.""The user interface sometimes fails and when it cannot connect, it does not give the reason why.""The technical support is really very bad.""Microsoft OneDrive could improve because it doesn't support backing up .PST files, which are Outlook data files, and email archives. This is a substantial setback when it comes to Microsoft OneDrive.""Support has not been the same since the beginning of COVID lockdowns."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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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  • "Costwise, it is a great option. In most cases, it is a free space, which will be more than enough for most customers."
  • "Using this software, it has had an amazing impact moneywise on our business. It allows us to share documents without the need of extra hardware."
  • "We pay a lot for the Enterprise version, but it is a premium service."
  • "OneDrive comes with Microsoft 365 so it is just an added part of that package."
  • "It is free if you are using Office 365, and you get a terabyte of storage with your account."
  • "This is a pricy solution, given that we are only using it at 50% capacity."
  • "The price of Microsoft OneDrive is reasonable and compatible with competitors."
  • "The licensing is expensive and on a yearly basis."
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    Questions from the Community
    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 »
    Top Answer:The backup capability is one feature I love about OneDrive. I also like how it syncs when you're working offline. Everything is updated once you connect again.
    Top Answer:It takes too long for OneDrive to synchronize various applications, especially when you are saving office data. It also requires too much bandwidth.
    Top Answer:We use OneDrive to share documents throughout the organization and collaborate. It is also used for backups.
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    Overview

    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.

    Microsoft OneDrive for Business gives you online storage that works seamlessly with the tools you use every day to create, communicate, and collaborate from your PC/Mac or your iOS, Android, or Windows device.

    Sample Customers
    GE, Toyota, P&G, Caterpillar, Flex, Schneider Electric, Sally Beauty, Eurostar, AstraZeneca, AirBnB, Whirlpool, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Nationwide, Aeropostale etc
    Chevron, Accenture, Booz Allen Hamilton, DBS, Nestle, Lowe's, MGM Resorts, Textron, MGM Resorts
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Non Tech Company26%
    University10%
    Construction Company10%
    Real Estate/Law Firm10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization48%
    Computer Software Company7%
    Financial Services Firm5%
    Manufacturing Company5%
    REVIEWERS
    Energy/Utilities Company23%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    University8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization46%
    Computer Software Company6%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Government5%
    Company Size
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    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise54%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise52%
    Large Enterprise34%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise37%
    Large Enterprise37%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise50%
    Large Enterprise34%
    Buyer's Guide
    Box vs. Microsoft OneDrive
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    Box is ranked 2nd in Content Collaboration Platforms with 37 reviews while Microsoft OneDrive is ranked 4th in Content Collaboration Platforms with 19 reviews. Box is rated 8.4, while Microsoft OneDrive is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Box writes "Used for data storage and data collaboration, but its data security could be improved". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft OneDrive writes "A transparent and self-explanatory storage system for data and files". Box is most compared with SharePoint, Citrix ShareFile, Office 365, IBM FileNet and Egnyte, whereas Microsoft OneDrive is most compared with SharePoint, Dropbox, Atlassian Confluence, Citrix ShareFile and Amazon WorkDocs. See our Box vs. Microsoft OneDrive report.

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