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Google Drive
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Google Drive
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Google Drive
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Google Drive
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Google Drive
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Google Drive
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: 15GB
Limits: No family sharing, limited support, storage shared across services
Users: Up to 6 (family)
Storage: 100GB
Limits: Shared storage pool for family
Users: Up to 6 (family)
Storage: 200GB
Limits: Still relatively small for heavy users
Users: Up to 6 (family)
Storage: 2TB
Limits: Large jump from 200GB tier
Users: Per user
Storage: 30GB per user
Limits: Only 30GB per user, no shared drives
Users: Per user
Storage: 2TB per user
Limits: Need Business Plus for advanced security features
| Feature | Box | Google Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Unlimited storage On all business plans | ||
| Platform | ||
| Cross-platform access Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | ||
| Linux desktop app No official Linux client | ||
| Linux desktop client No Linux support | ||
| Security | ||
| Enterprise security compliance HIPAA, GDPR, FedRAMP, SOC 2 | ||
| Granular permissions Fine-grained access controls | ||
| Zero-knowledge encryption Requires KeySafe add-on | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time collaboration Best-in-class for documents | ||
| External collaboration Unlimited external users (Enterprise) | ||
| Shared drives (Business) Business Standard and above | ||
| Productivity | ||
| Workflow automation Box Relay for approvals | ||
| Google Docs/Sheets/Slides Included free, don't count against storage | ||
| e-Signatures (Box Sign) Built-in electronic signatures | ||
| AI | ||
| Box Skills AI Image recognition, NLP, transcription | ||
| AI features (Gemini) Controversial - scans files | ||
| Backup | ||
| Version history 30 days free, extended with paid plans | ||
| Integrations | ||
| 1,500+ integrations Salesforce, Microsoft, Slack, etc. | ||
| Third-party integrations Extensive but Google-centric | ||
| Sharing | ||
| File sharing links Granular permissions | ||
| Family sharing Up to 6 people on paid plans | ||
| Admin | ||
| Admin console User management, audit logs | ||
| Sync | ||
| Desktop sync Drive for desktop app | ||
| Usability | ||
| Offline access Requires internet connection | ||
| Performance | ||
| Block-level sync Full file re-upload required | ||
