# Box Pricing: A Comprehensive Guide | Capterra > Check out the Box pricing guide to understand the cost of different pricing plans, features, and insights on how to choose the right plan. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/148766/Box/pricing --- Box Pricing Guide 2025 Last updated on June 11, 2025 Written by [David Jani](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/david-jani/) Writer Edited by [Kathryn Todd](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/kathryn-todd/) Editor Pricing for Box [4.4 (5631)](#reviews) User rating:[ 4.4 ](#reviews) Based on (5,631) reviews [Box](https://www.capterra.com/p/148766/Box/), featured on the [2024 Capterra Shortlist for File Sharing](https://www.capterra.com/file-sharing-software/shortlist/), is a highly-rated platform used to store, share, and manage files and documents. It provides users with dedicated features for cloud storage, file sharing, and organization. Box has seven subscription tiers in total. Three of these cover plans for individuals and smaller teams: Individual, Personal Pro, and Starter. There are also four tiers for business users with bigger headcounts: Business, Business Plus, Enterprise, and Enterprise Plus. However, these plans differ based on the features such as user capacity and storage data available. We analyzed our database of verified user reviews and interactions to help you identify the critical distinctions between each plan and choose the right one based on your team size and project complexity. Business $20.00 Per User,Per Month * * * It Includes - Unlimited Storage - Upload Files up to 5GB - Box AI Q&A: single doc/image - Box AI: content generation - Secure sharing, unlimited Notes, whiteboarding and e-signatures - Built-in content security and permissions with SOC 1/SOC 2/SOC 3 compliance Business Plus $33.00 Per User,Per Month * * * It Includes - Unlimited storage - Upload files up to 15GB - Box AI Q&A: single doc/image - Box AI: content generation - Secure sharing, unlimited Notes, whiteboarding and e-signatures - Built-in content security and permissions with SOC 1/SOC 2/SOC 3 compliance Enterprise $47.00 Per User,Per Month * * * It Includes - Unlimited storage - Upload files up to 50GB - Box AI Q&A: single doc/image - Box AI: content generation - Content portals with Box Hubs - Secure sharing, unlimited Notes, whiteboarding and e-signatures Enterprise Plus $50.00 Per User,Per Month * * * It Includes - Unlimited storage - Upload files up to 150GB - Unlimited Box AI Q&A: multiple docs/images, using advanced models - AI-powered content portals with intelligent Hubs - Secure sharing, unlimited Notes, whiteboarding and e-signatures - More compliance standards with SOC 1/SOC 2/SOC 3, HIPAA, FedRAMP Enterprise Advanced Contact vendor ## Cost breakdown Box offers a mix of pricing options, making it a viable tool for individual users as well as those managing larger and more complex teams in an organization or business. Users have a flexible choice of different subscription tiers suited to their team size, required features, goals, and budget.  ### Starting price A Box subscription is billed on a per user per month basis, and team size affects how much the overall cost will be to use the system. There is a free tier for individual users who need only the most basic features available on the platform. The Personal Pro tier is also designed for individual users. It costs $13 per month and includes extra storage and upload capacity.  To use Box with a team of three or more colleagues, one of the company’s business subscription tiers is necessary. Each of these options offers a 14-day free trial before purchase. The starting price of the Business Starter option, designed for teams of three to ten people, is billed at $7 per user per month. Above this, a Business plan starts at $20 per user per month and is available for bigger teams of users who need unlimited storage and integration with sales and [document management](https://www.capterra.com/document-management-software/) software. Above this is the Business Plus subscription, which provides more admin controls and content management functionality and starts at $33 per user per month. To enhance the package further users can opt for an Enterprise account which includes more security protections and watermarking features. This plan starts at $46 per user per month. Beyond this, there is the Enterprise Plus option which adds additional AI features. This tier is only available on an annual billing cycle at a price of $49 per user per month. ### Billing options There are both monthly and annual billing cycles available for Box users. The annual option saves users 25% on the monthly price, making it a more economical choice for those planning longer-term use. However, the monthly option offers an option for teams that only plan to use Box on a more flexible basis.  ### Feature differentiation The Business, Business Plus, Enterprise, and Enterprise Plus tiers for companies all offer unlimited storage and no limits on the number of users. However, each of these tiers provides differing levels of functionality and features:  - **File upload limits:** The Business plan sets a limit of 5 GB per file per upload. Upgrading to a Business Plus account raises this to 15 GB and this can be further expanded to 50 GB under an Enterprise subscription, or 150 GB with Enterprise Plus. - **App integrations:** A Business account only allows one enterprise app integration, however, Business Plus expands this to ten integrations, while Enterprise and Enterprise Plus plans allow unlimited integrations. - **External collaborators:** A Business level account allows external collaborators to connect to your Box account only if the user also has a paid account for the software. From Business Plus onward these limits are removed.  - **Advanced admin & controls:** A Business account does not provide advanced admin controls that allow users to control user access or activity tracking. However, Business Plus, Enterprise, and Enterprise Plus options all do. - **Document watermarking:** Box restricts watermarking for sensitive documents to its highest tier plans. Both Enterprise and Enterprise Plus users get access to this feature. - **AI tools:** Only Enterprise Plus users can access AI tools for notes, documents, end-user queries, and platform API calls. ## What users say about Box pricing Our team analyzed over 1,200 reviews on our website from verified users of Box collected during the last two years to understand more about customer sentiment towards the software’s pricing. User feedback reveals a mixed view amongst customers on this topic. Many users appreciate the pricing when measured against the software’s ease of use, customer support provided, and storage options available. There is also positive feedback of its free version, which suits smaller businesses and individual startups especially well. However, others compare its pricing options negatively against other cloud storage software options available, with some regarding the premium tiers as only affordable to bigger more financially wealthy businesses.[\[1\]](#footnotes) Alvaro V.Marketing ManagerEvents Services2+ years Box is quite a cheap option compared to other software on the market, but still provides premium features like others. August 1, 2024 Carlos P.Customer Service RepresentativeInsurance2+ years Box's paid membership doesn't offer a great deal of capacity at the cost, and is best suited for corporate entities and larger organizations. December 24, 2022 Roopal J.Owner at Nuts&Nibs Food & Beverages1-2 years Easy to use and offers secure cloud storage with a clean user interface but Box is a little pricey compared to its competitors. December 8, 2022 Koen G.Software Engineer Information Technology and Services1-2 years Users are able to simultaneously edit a document at the same time and also it's accessible from any location. Customer support has been amazing and their pricing is very fair. January 3, 2023 Read more [Box reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/148766/Box/reviews/) here. ## Detailed breakdown of Box plans ### Free **Ideal for:** Individual users, freelancers, and smaller teams with basic file sharing and storage capacity needs. Box’s Free plan offers a freemium version of its cloud storage and file-sharing platform for single-user accounts. Compared to other pricing tiers, this plan limits storage capacity and upload file size. This plan gives users access to Box’s most basic features, allowing them to test out the platform or use it for very limited file-sharing needs. **Free features**[**\[2\]**](#footnotes)**:**   - **10GB of online storage:** Box gives its free users a small amount of digital storage to host files and documents in the cloud.  - **Upload files of up to 250MB:** Free users can upload files to the platform as long as they don’t exceed 250MB. - **Connect to common productivity tools:** Users can connect their suite with frequently used productivity platforms such as Slack, Microsoft 365, and Google Drive. - **1 version of each file:** Box Free users can retain access to one file version of every item they upload.  - **Up to 5 e-signatures per month:** Users of the Free pricing tier can e-sign their documents up to five times with Box Sign every month.  ### Personal Pro **Priced at:** $13 per user per month (billed monthly); $10 per user per month (billed annually) **Ideal for:** Individual users, freelancers, and smaller teams with higher storage capacity needs. A Personal Pro account with Box gives individual users greater capacity to store files and upload larger or higher quality assets to their cloud space. It also expands on the limited offering of the free account by giving users more e-signatures and file versions. **Personal Pro features**[**\[2\]**](#footnotes)**:**  - **100GB of storage:** Personal Pro raises the limits on the storage available to individual users and allows up to 100GB of cloud capacity. - **Upload files of up to 5GB:** Users can upload bigger sized files to Box with Personal Pro, such as higher-scale videos, or upscaled digital design assets. - **10 file versions**: Personal Pro customers can create up to ten iterations of their files. - **Up to 15 e-signatures a month:** Users can e-sign up to fifteen documents per month, with an unlimited number of templates and advanced secure e-sign features included. ### Business Starter **Priced at:** $7 per user per month (billed monthly); $5 per user per month (billed annually)  **Ideal for:** Small business teams, freelancers, and startups. Business Starter is Box’s entry-level multi-seat business plan. It allows teams of between three and ten users to access some more enhanced features than the Personal Pro account. It also offers a level of dedicated technical support for customers.  **Business Starter features**[**\[2\]**](#footnotes)**:**  - **100GB of storage:** Users in a team have access to a cloud drive of 100GB for shared files and assets. - **Upload files of up to 2GB:** Each individual user has an upload limit of 2GB for files being stored in the cloud. - **25 file versions:** Up to 25 versions of a file can be stored in a Business Starter Box account drive. - **Up to 10 e-signatures per user per month:** Each Business Starter user can e-sign 10 documents per month. Customers can also create and use an unlimited number of signing templates.  - **Technical support:** Business Starter provides access to a limited level of technical support for customers. This can be used during local business hours only. _Box e-signature template (_[_Source_](https://www.capterra.com/p/148766/Box/)_)_ ### Business **Priced at:** $20 per user per month (billed monthly); $15 per user per month (billed annually)  **Ideal for:** Small businesses with growing, cross-functional teams of over three people, established enterprises.  A Box Business plan is designed for businesses with much higher storage needs and higher headcounts. It provides extra features such as integrations with other enterprise, sales, and productivity software. From the Box Business tier onwards all other subscription levels offer users unlimited storage and e-signatures and bundle in more dedicated features for technical and security management. **Business features**[**\[2\]**](#footnotes)**:** - **Unlimited storage:** Box accounts from Business level upward remove user limits on storage capacity, allowing staff to store all their files in the cloud. - **Content security permissions:** Users get access to more robust security protections, from SOC1/SOC2/SOC 3 compliance.  - **1 enterprise app integration:** Users can integrate one business platform to the system such as Salesforce or Adobe. - **Sharing controls:** The system provides more nuanced sharing tools allowing users to control who within the organization can access specific files. ### Business Plus **Priced at:** $33 per user per month (billed monthly); $25 per user per month (billed annually)  **Ideal for:** Small to medium-sized companies, with dedicated content management roles  A Business Plus account expands on the Business package and introduces more tools that companies can leverage to administer content management effectively. In addition to everything included in a Business plan, a Business Plus tier subscription allows users to upload bigger files and connect to an unlimited number of external collaborators. **Business Plus features**[**\[2\]**](#footnotes)**:** - **User activity tracking:** Box Business Plus introduces tools that allow managers to review and analyze the actions taken when a file is altered or edited from logged data.   - **Admin role delegation:** This tier allows users to appoint specific users with admin-level permissions and set controls on what information users can access and share.  - **10 enterprise app integrations:** This tier expands the number of business platforms users may connect to Box, allowing up to ten integrations at once. - **Custom templates:** Users can create their own customized workflow templates suited to their departmental needs. - **Custom Metadata:** Business Plus provides more tools for managing and saving the data associated with files stored within Box. ### Enterprise **Priced at:** $46 per user per month (billed monthly); $34 per user per month (billed annually)  **Ideal for:** Larger enterprises with complex structures The Enterprise tier for Box provides further advanced content management and data protection functionality, for businesses that need to support a larger headcount and more complex operational structures. It also includes all the features included in Business and Business Plus subscriptions. **Enterprise features**[**\[2\]**](#footnotes)**:**  - **Stronger encryption:** At this level, users can use much stronger security encryption for files with compliance standards such as HIPAA/HITECH and FedRAMP. - **Unlimited integrations:** Users can integrate as many business platforms as they wish into their suite. This level also opens up more advanced tools and apps, such as DLP and eDiscovery, to a user’s managed platform. - **Document watermarking:** Enterprise-level accounts can make use of watermarking for sensitive documents or to protect digital asset copyright. ### Enterprise Plus **Priced at:** $49 per user per month (billed annually)  **Ideal for:** Larger entities that want to leverage AI tools As well as all the other features that Box has to offer within its content cloud, Enterprise Plus introduces AI-powered functionalities to the mix. This allows firms to take advantage of machine learning-derived insights from their files and content to enhance decision-making and performance assessment. **Plan features**[**\[2\]**](#footnotes)**:**  - **AI document insights:** AI tools allow users to scrutinize files stored in Box and obtain analysis findings on performance and other business goals and priorities.  - **Box AI for Hubs:** Gain AI insights from data collected in different departmental hubs set up on the platform. - **2000 Box AI platform AI calls per month:** A beta feature of this tier is the ability to send up to 2000 AI requests per month.  _Example of Box’s administrative dashboard (_[_Source_](https://www.capterra.com/p/148766/Box/)_)_ ### Box Add-on Products #### Box Shield **Priced at:** Contact vendor for more information **Ideal for:** Box users looking for robust security protections Box Shield is a security-focused add-on that provides its users with content classification, sharing, and analysis tools to actively monitor for threats. This grants staff members tools to protect data stored in the cloud and prevent breaches of sensitive files from unauthorized users and malware attacks. **Box Shield features:**  - **Content classification:** Create and manage security classification labels for your business and assign classifications based on file types, custom terms, and other parameters.  - **Malware detection:** Scan for threats from malicious software with detection based on up-to-date deep-learning analysis.   - **One-time exceptions:** Allow users to permit one-time access to files to share with stakeholders and other parties for business purposes. - **Anomaly detection:** Detect discrepancies in user behavior to identify compromised accounts or data theft. #### Box Governance **Priced at:** Contact vendor for more information **Ideal for:** Legal management organizations  Box Governance is a content lifecycle management tool with features that assist with managing sensitive documentation, such as those used in legal businesses. It provides practical tools for managing compliance with standards such as HIPAA, FINRA, and GDPR, tracing and managing versions of files during their lifespan, and securely disposing of sensitive material when it reaches its end.  **Box Governance features:** - **Retention policies:** This feature allows users to set policies on the disposal or retention of files based on their file or folder (or platform-wide). - **Modifiable retention:** Customize retention policies throughout the lifecycle of files and documents. - **Advanced trash controls:** Permissions for admins to permanently delete trash or delegate trash deletion to other uses. #### Box Platform **Priced at:** Contact vendor for more information **Ideal for:** Development teams Box Platform is an API and development tool that teams can use to integrate their apps and tools with Box at a technical level. This provides a set of features that let users build content apps, embed elements of Box into their own software, or develop features that can function with Box’s platform. **Box Platform features:** - **API tools:** This provides documentation, SDKs, and guidelines to develop custom APIs that function within Box’s technical infrastructure. - **Sandboxes:** Testing environments developers can use to create and customize new tools and APIs.  - **Command line interface (CLI):** A command line input tool designed for both technical and non-technical users that can be used to carry out routine or bulk actions. #### Box Zones **Priced at:** Contact vendor for more information **Ideal for:** Companies with international teams and global enterprises Box Zones is an add-on for Box that is designed to facilitate distributed teams working across international regions and borders. It provides businesses with a set of tools to share files and data securely and efficiently across multiple data residencies with different regulatory frameworks and compliance norms. **Box Zones features:**  - **Compliant data and privacy:** Protections designed to comply with local regulations in regions around the world.  - **Automatic migration:** Uninterrupted data migration between company-managed regional zones. - **Global visibility:** Administrative controls across an entire organization with multiple zones.  _Common apps that integrate with Box (_[_Source_](https://www.capterra.com/p/148766/Box/)_)_ ## Total cost of ownership When considering using Box for file management purposes, it’s essential to take into account the total cost of ownership (TCO) incurred during its lifetime. This includes a mix of all the initial upfront costs and additional one-off or recurring expenses. Below is a breakdown to help explain all of these possible charges: ### Upfront costs Users could incur many initial expenses after purchasing a software system. These include additional costs such as installation, licensing, onboarding the platform, and training staff on its use. Setup fees might also include customization, data migration, configuration, and post-purchase installation support. In the case of Box, there are no mandatory initial setup fees for free or subscription customers as the software is fully cloud based. However, businesses should consider the internal resources available to them and ensure they budget for any extra staff, hardware, or systems needed to run and scale the system optimally. ### Additional costs to consider  Costs such as data migration, training, hardware, and network infrastructure are common additional expenses that can impact business adoption and implementation of a software platform. These are therefore important factors to consider when choosing a platform. Box does not charge for data migration, although it does limit the size of files that can be uploaded and stored in its cloud drives, depending on the subscription package chosen. For example, users who wish to upload files over 5GB may have to opt for a more expensive subscription tier.  Additionally, there are costs associated with combining some subscription tiers with an add-on package such as Box Zones, Box Governance, or Box Shield. To fully understand these expenses, it is important to carefully assess each plan’s details to determine whether extra costs may arise after purchase. #### Services needed to implement or manage the platform Users can access files stored and shared from Box via both PC and mobile devices, meaning there are usually no upfront costs to access the system. Box also provides demos and tutorials within the software that allow users to familiarize themselves with the platform. However, for larger or more complex businesses, one of the more advanced packages, such as Business Plus upwards, may prove more practical for management purposes. These levels offer more granular controls over file sharing, security, and assigning administration permissions.  #### Internal resources needed for ongoing platform management For individual users and smaller teams it is unlikely that you will need a dedicated role to manage a Box account, especially when using the simplified lower tiers available. However, firms with more structural layers, managing thousands of gigabytes of content and with much higher headcounts, may benefit from dedicated roles in the following disciplines:  - **System administration:** A dedicated user with IT management, security, and account management experience can prove useful for managing platform permissions, integrations, and security protections. - **Project management:** An experienced project manager or team lead can support the management of a software platform such as Box, although this may require additional training when working with international teams or when managing documents that must follow important regulations. ## How to choose the right Box pricing plan There are a number of important decisions to make when considering the best Box pricing plan for your business. We look at these in more detail below: _Key considerations to choose the right Box pricing plan_ - **Assessing your business needs:** The pricing plan best suited to your business will depend a lot on the size of your business and the software it already uses. Among small businesses, our data shows that 92% of file sharing software users on our website see document storage and secure data storage as their most critical requirements when searching for these tools. Other features such as file transfers (91%) and real-time synchronization (85%) also matter most to businesses selecting a suitable platform of this nature.[\[3\]](#footnotes) Box provides many of these features across its range of subscriptions. However, for more advanced integrations and functionalities one of its more dedicated Business and Enterprise level tiers may be necessary. - **Comparing plan features:** Box offers many different pricing tiers based on user needs and storage requirements. Most of Box’s subscription levels are differentiated by the maximum file size uploads per single file, however, some of its more advanced tiers also expand the product to manage more sophisticated content management and compliance management features. For smaller companies or more straightforward project requirements, a free or more basic Business tier should provide most—if not all—of the features necessary for effective file management. However, it is better to consider an Enterprise tier subscription if you are managing larger organizations looking for the highest levels of security protection and when managing sensitive documents. - **Budget considerations:** Before selecting a Box subscription it is essential to plan the budget necessary on a monthly or annual basis. Subscriptions are charged on a per user per month basis so it is best to calculate the number of user seats you will need before making a final decision. If you require add-ons, wish to hire dedicated project managers or digital asset managers, provide extra training to staff, or purchase additional hardware for this task these will also factor into your costs. Running a detailed evaluation of these elements will help avoid overspending and a better understanding of the likely set-up and running costs of a Box account ## How to maximize the value of your Box subscription Getting the most from a Box subscription requires careful planning to make use of the tools provided and optimize return on investment (ROI). Below are a number of ways that users can get the most out of using the platform: _Ways to maximize the value of your box subscription_ ### Utilizing key features To manage a plan with Box properly it is important to take advantage of some of its most useful features, such as the following: - **Secure file storage:** Box provides many security protections as standard within its file sharing platform. However, for larger companies opting for more premium plans, additional layers of protection can be utilized, such as password policy enforcement and more compliance controls. - **Collaboration and organization:** Box offers tools that help colleagues collaborate on content. This includes the ability to assign tasks, set workflows, and organize files effectively as they evolve and projects progress.  - **Integrations:** Box can connect with over 1000 software systems businesses often use such as Slack, Microsoft 365, Google Drive, and Salesforce. This makes it relatively simple to onboard the system if you’re already working with existing systems in your tech stack, but make sure to pick a plan that allows the number of integrations you need. - **Sharing permissions:** Users can set controls over who can access files and limit what can be shared without permission externally from the business with other collaborators and stakeholders. ### Customer support and resources Box provides a wide range of support options for users to leverage to get the most out of new and existing features or when issues arise within the software: - **Support channels:** Users can contact Box directly from the app or by email when issues occur. Business accounts upwards all offer standard customer support to firms, whilst the most premium enterprise plans also provide access to additional support channels such as phone support. - **Knowledge base:** Box curates a selection of video tutorials, learning courses, articles, FAQs, forum content, and webinars to help support teams using their software. These are available to help customers with common issues and to help improve their experience using specific features within the platform. ### Tips for getting the most out of your plan - **Align resources:** Features should align around the resources available and company needs. For example, it may be necessary to upgrade a subscription to allow more enterprise app integrations, or for more admin or customization controls. Alternatively, when resources are underutilized businesses may consider downgrading to save on costs. - **Training and education:** Companies should regularly train staff on the features provided by a Box subscription to avoid underutilizing the tools available. By taking advantage of Box’s support, free courses, educational content, knowledge base, and webinars, teams can remain up to date on the most useful features.  - **Review templates and permissions:** Companies should regularly check their subscription level meets their requirements for permission controls, as well as workflow and content templates. This is especially important as a company grows or its sharing or content management structure becomes more complex. - **Regularly review your subscription:** Continuously monitor how your team uses Box’s features to make sure you are getting the best return on investment. If your needs change, consider the possibility of an upgrade or downgrading your plan. ## Is Box worth it? Deciding whether to pay for a Box plan ultimately rests on the requirements of your staff, projects, and budget. Below we’ve broken down some of the key factors to help you decide: ### Value for money Box is highly rated by reviewers and features on the [2024 Capterra Shortlist for File Sharing](https://www.capterra.com/file-sharing-software/shortlist/). From our analysis of verified user reviews received over the last two years, we observe that Box has a **value-for-money rating of 4.3 out of 5,** reflecting a price point that is accessible and provides sufficient access to useful features. This high rating also comes from benefits such as the practical tools available to users, ease of use, strong security, and reliability.  We’ve collected a selection of review excerpts from verified Box users which helped inform how we could assess the product’s cost to utility feedback.[\[1\]](#footnotes) Jose E.Customer Service AgentFurnitureI used a free trial Box is simply excellent, easy, fast, and the most important thing in these moments and times: The cost-benefit. January 7, 2023 Austen K.IT ManagerHospitality6-12 months The program has great value for the cost. We signed up as a business starter for 5 bucks a month, and it's worth every penny. Security was also important to us because we work with sensitive data and collaborate with multiple people sharing these docs. January 14, 2023 Gabriel F.Integrated Security Systems ManagerComputer & Network Security1-2 years Simple, intuitive, easy to use, offers ultra-secure connectivity and data transfer. Box also offers a very good value for money. July 18, 2022 [Read more Box reviews here](https://www.capterra.com/p/148766/Box/). ### When to upgrade When using a free version or a lower-level pricing plan through Box, it may be worth considering an upgrade if: - You wish to collaborate with 3 or more team members - You intend to upload very large files - You require the ability to integrate multiple business applications - You need granular administrative controls - You want to create specialized content or workflow templates - You need priority customer support ### Customer support options Box offers a variety of customer support options to clients. However, the level accessible depends on the subscription plan chosen. This includes the following levels below: - **Free plan:** Users of the freemium version of Box can access Box Support, which provides all users with knowledge base content, free courses, and community forums. Additionally, Box provides support via live chat, social media, and email channels for free users. - **Paid plans:** Paying customers of Box can access support via all the channels open to free users whilst also gaining the capability to contact the company by phone directly. ## Is Box right for you? ### Assessing your requirements To determine if Box is right for your business it’s important to carefully consider the requirements of your organization compared against the software features provided. When starting this process you should begin by assessing the key aspects of your business and project management goals and the needs of staff using the system. It can help in this situation to ask the following questions: - **Which users will need access?** When choosing a plan from Box, you need to plan around your likely users and collaborators. For firms with few active users, a free or individual plan may suit their needs well enough. In the case of those with bigger headcounts a Business, Business Plus, or Enterprise plan would prove more practical as all Business tiers upwards offer unlimited users. Additionally, paid business plans open up the capacity to share with external collaborators more freely.   - **Do we require many specialized software integrations?** Box provides the ability to connect common collaboration tools such as Slack, Office 365, and Google Drive for all users. However, to integrate specialist enterprise software such as Salesforce, Oracle, or NetSuite, a paid subscription to Box is necessary. In the case of Business plans this is limited to one integration only and rises to ten possible integrations for Business Plus users. For Enterprise plans and above these limitations are removed and users can connect as many enterprise apps as they wish.  - **Do we need unlimited capacity storage?** Free and individual plans limit the amount of storage capacity available to users. For Business plans and above, however, this capacity is unlimited. There are some remaining restrictions on the sizes of files that can be transferred to Box’s cloud storage at this point on files up to 5GB for Business users, 15GB for Business Plus users, 50GB for Enterprise users, and 150GB for Enterprise Plus users.  - **Are admin controls of our files necessary?** If your file storage needs are relatively simple and straightforward and you don’t require specialized permissions for users then an individual plan will fit most of these requirements. For companies with bigger structures, more security requirements, or the need for granular administration and sharing permissions, Business plans and higher allow firms to take more control over these aspects of file sharing. - **Do we require analytics on our file management?** Analytics provide businesses with in-depth information about how files are managed, user activity and requirements, and whether file storage space is being used most effectively. These tools are available to Box users who use a Business Plus plan or above.  - **Does our company need to comply with special regulatory requirements such as HIPAA?** If the files you use are specialized and fall under regulatory requirements such as HIPAA or FedRAMP, you will need to use one of Box’s business-focused plans to get the most from the platform. For HIPAA and FedRamp, you will need an Enterprise or Enterprise Plus plan, while SOC security permissions are all available with a Business plan or higher. ### Alternatives to Box Box is a file-sharing system that is highly rated by Capterra users, receiving an overall score of 4.5 stars (out of 5). However, there are many other competitors in this marketplace. So, how does Box stack up against other file sharing software providers? In terms of the value for money it offers, Box has an average rating of 4.4 of 5. However, there are alternative file sharing platforms that receive a higher rating than Box in this regard. **Google Drive** receives 4.7 from users for its value for money and **Google Workspace** receives 4.6. Both offer pricing plans priced at $6 to $18 per month per user.  Box, however, performs the same or better than some of its other market alternatives in this capacity. **Confluence,** for example, scores 4.3, and pricing starts from $4.89 per user per month. **OneDrive** and **Microsoft Sharepoint,** on the other hand, equal Box’s score of 4.4 out of 5 for value for money. OneDrive’s pricing starts at $1.99 (for a single user only), while Sharepoint requires firms to contact its sales team for specific pricing quotes.  Each alternative has its own unique strengths. **Google Drive’s** document storage features have an average user rating of 4.7 out of 5. This feature is invaluable for businesses to upload documents into the cloud and share them within the firm. **Google Workspace’s** calendar management functionality receives an average of 4.8 from users. Using these tools, businesses can effectively track and manage their scheduling, arrange meetings, and attach documents to an integrated calendar.  **OneDrive’s** document storage capacity receives a strong average of 4.8 out of 5 from users. **Confluence’s** content management features receive an average of 4.7 out of 5 from reviewers. This gives users especially good tools for managing digital content from its initial point of creation to its eventual distribution and archiving.   Receiving an average 4.8 out of 5, **Microsoft Sharepoint’s** file sharing features are most appreciated by users. These make it straightforward to distribute files and digital assets like videos, images, and more, either publicly or privately.  Check out the top [Box alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/148766/Box/alternatives/) comparable to Box in terms of core features, pricing, and usability. ### Cost comparison: Box vs. popular alternatives ### Making the final decision Box ticks many of the boxes businesses require to share and manage files in their organization. It boasts an ease-of-use rating of 4.5 out of 5 and an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5. Based on our user reviews it has especially high scores in document storage (4.8) and secure data storage (4.7). With a freemium tier and plans ranging from $7 - $49 per user per month, it receives a value-for-money rating of 4.3 out of 5. It is vital to assess your specific requirements carefully to decide if Box is the right fit for you. Free plans offer a limited basis for testing specific functions or getting file storage for no extra cost. However, for storage and sharing of more sensitive material, user controls, regulatory compliance, or special software integrations, one of the company’s paid plans is necessary. These tiers provide more dedicated administration tools that ensure security and file sharing is carried out correctly, as well as more integration capacity, the ability to share bigger files, and track user activity. These can be vital for firms in managing file sharing, especially for businesses that operate at larger scales. All paid plans offer a two-week free trial before a purchase. It is sensible to take advantage of these before committing to a purchase to test that the tools available work in a way that synchronizes well with your staff and stakeholders. These will help make the final decision a little easier when comparing options for file sharing software. ## FAQs Is Box free to use? Box offers a free version for individual users. This provides a limited storage capacity of 10GB and an upload limit of 250MB, up to 5 e-signatures a month. This gives users the opportunity to save smaller files in the cloud or try out some of Box’s key features. It also offers 14-day trials to test its paid subscriptions. How much free storage do you get on Box? Box gives users 10GB of free storage. This freemium version however only allows users to upload files of 250MB in size and storage can be utilized by a single user only. Can you purchase more storage on Box? Yes, individual or very small business users can get up to 100GB of storage with a basic subscription plan. However, subscriptions aimed at business and enterprise users provide unlimited storage capacity. Are there any limits on how much bandwidth our team can use? Yes, Box places some limitations on the bandwidth that teams can use. It limits the file size that users can upload depending on the subscription plan that is active. For the Free tier this is limited to 250MB per file, whilst a Business tier allows files of up to 5GB to be uploaded. This rises up to 150GB for Enterprise Plus users. How much does Box Enterprise Plus cost? Box Enterprise Plus is priced at $49 per user per month, which is billed annually. The final price this will cost a business ultimately depends on the number of users who will have access to the platform. #### Methodology 1. Review excerpts are passages extracted from longer reviews written by verified reviewers. We obtain these excerpts by applying an algorithm that considers factors including, but not limited to, length, topic coverage, and thematic relevance. Excerpts are evaluated for positive or negative sentiment and receive a sentiment score. Excerpts represent user opinion and do not represent the views of, nor constitute, an endorsement by Capterra or its affiliates. Excerpts are not edited for clarity or grammar. 2. Our research team identified these features from vendor websites (as of Nov. 5th, 2024) based on their analysis of what users find valuable or expect from project management software. This list is not exhaustive. For additional features, refer to the vendor’s website. 3. To identify the key features, we asked users to rate, on a scale of “low importance” to “critical,” how important different features are for project management software. The features showcased are those that the highest percentage of reviewers rated as “highly important” or “critical” over the past two years (as of Nov. 7, 2024). [David Jani](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/david-jani/) David Jani is a content analyst at Capterra. With a background in tech journalism, public relations, professional training, and marketing, he uses his extensive experience to investigate small business technology trends, with a focus on marketing and cybersecurity, to provide timely, actionable insights for small and midsize businesses. David’s research and analysis is informed by more than 150,000 authentic user reviews on Capterra and nearly 3,000 interactions between Capterra software... [Kathryn Todd](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/kathryn-todd/) Kathryn Todd is a senior editor at Capterra. She specializes in editing data-driven research reports that cover the latest technology trends. She has almost a decade of experience writing and editing content to help small businesses stay ahead of trends and find the best tech solutions for their needs. Kathryn holds a bachelor's degree in English Language and Linguistics from Sheffield Hallam University in the U.K. When not editing content herself, she enjoys reading content other people have... Related reading Table of Contents - [Cost breakdown](#cost-breakdown) - [What users say about Box pricing](#what-users-say-about-box-pricing) - [Detailed breakdown of Box plans](#detailed-breakdown-of-box-plans) - [Total cost of ownership](#total-cost-of-ownership) - [How to choose the right Box pricing plan](#how-to-choose-the-right-box-pricing-plan) - [How to maximize the value of your Box subscription](#how-to-maximize-the-value-of-your-box-subscription) - [Is Box worth it?](#is-box-worth-it) - [Is Box right for you?](#is-box-right-for-you) - [FAQs](#faqs)