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Dropbox
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Dropbox
Box
Dropbox
Box
Dropbox
Box
Dropbox
Users: 1 user
Storage: 10GB
Limits: Single user, tiny upload limit, only 1 version history, no business features
Users: 1 user
Storage: 100GB
Limits: Not for teams, limited features compared to business plans
Users: 3+ users
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: 5GB upload limit, limited admin features vs higher tiers
Users: 3+ users
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Still limited upload size for large media
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Still not the highest upload limit
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Most expensive tier
Users: 1 user
Storage: 2GB
Limits: Only 2GB storage (competitors offer 5-15GB free), no advanced sharing, limited features
Users: 1 user
Storage: 2TB
Limits: Single user only, no team features, still expensive vs competitors
Users: Up to 6 users
Storage: 2TB shared
Limits: 2TB shared among 6 people can be limiting
Users: 1 user
Storage: 3TB
Limits: Single user only despite business-like pricing
Users: 1+ users
Storage: 3TB
Limits: Need Standard or Advanced for larger teams
Users: Per user (min 3)
Storage: 9TB per user
Limits: 3 user minimum, SSO requires add-on or higher tier
| Feature | Box | Dropbox |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Unlimited storage On all business plans | ||
| Smart Sync Online-only files to save local space | ||
| Sync | ||
| Cross-platform sync Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android | ||
| Security | ||
| Enterprise security compliance HIPAA, GDPR, FedRAMP, SOC 2 | ||
| Granular permissions Fine-grained access controls | ||
| Zero-knowledge encryption Requires KeySafe add-on | ||
| Productivity | ||
| Workflow automation Box Relay for approvals | ||
| Paper (notes/docs) Built-in document editor | ||
| e-Signatures (Box Sign) Built-in electronic signatures | ||
| Built-in office suite Relies on integrations | ||
| Sharing | ||
| File sharing links Password protection, expiration dates | ||
| AI | ||
| Box Skills AI Image recognition, NLP, transcription | ||
| Backup | ||
| Version history 30-180 days depending on plan | ||
| File recovery Restore deleted files | ||
| Integrations | ||
| 1,500+ integrations Salesforce, Microsoft, Slack, etc. | ||
| Third-party integrations Slack, Zoom, Adobe, etc. | ||
| Admin | ||
| Admin console User management, audit logs | ||
| Admin console (Business) Business plans only | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| External collaboration Unlimited external users (Enterprise) | ||
| Real-time collaboration Via Paper and integrations | ||
| Platform | ||
| Mobile apps iOS and Android | ||
| Linux desktop client No Linux support | ||
| Linux desktop app Available for Linux | ||
| Usability | ||
| Offline access Requires internet connection | ||
| Performance | ||
| Block-level sync Full file re-upload required | ||
