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iCloud
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iCloud
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iCloud
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iCloud
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iCloud
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iCloud
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: 5GB
Limits: No Private Relay, No Hide My Email, No custom email domain, No HomeKit Secure Video
Users: Up to 6 family members
Storage: 50GB
Limits: Only 1 HomeKit Secure Video camera supported
Users: Up to 6 family members
Storage: 200GB
Limits: Limited to 5 HomeKit Secure Video cameras
Users: Up to 6 family members
Storage: 2TB
Limits: None significant at this tier
Users: Up to 6 family members
Storage: 6TB
Limits: None
Users: Up to 6 family members
Storage: 12TB
Limits: None
| Feature | Box | iCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Unlimited storage On all business plans | ||
| Photo sync Syncs, not backs up - deletes propagate everywhere | ||
| File storage (iCloud Drive) Good iOS/Mac integration, poor Windows | ||
| Version history Limited compared to Dropbox/Google Drive | ||
| Security | ||
| Enterprise security compliance HIPAA, GDPR, FedRAMP, SOC 2 | ||
| End-to-end encryption Requires enabling Advanced Data Protection | ||
| Granular permissions Fine-grained access controls | ||
| Zero-knowledge encryption Requires KeySafe add-on | ||
| Password manager (Keychain) Good iOS/Mac, limited cross-platform | ||
| Productivity | ||
| Workflow automation Box Relay for approvals | ||
| e-Signatures (Box Sign) Built-in electronic signatures | ||
| Collaboration tools Basic, not comparable to Google Workspace | ||
| Backup | ||
| Device backup Automatic iPhone/iPad backup, not comprehensive | ||
| AI | ||
| Box Skills AI Image recognition, NLP, transcription | ||
| Compatibility | ||
| Cross-platform sync No Android support, buggy Windows app | ||
| Integrations | ||
| 1,500+ integrations Salesforce, Microsoft, Slack, etc. | ||
| Sharing | ||
| Family sharing Up to 6 members, shared storage pool | ||
| Admin | ||
| Admin console User management, audit logs | ||
| Privacy | ||
| Private Relay (VPN-like) iCloud+ only, not available in all regions | ||
| Hide My Email iCloud+ only, generate random email aliases | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| External collaboration Unlimited external users (Enterprise) | ||
| Custom email domain iCloud+ only | ||
| Usability | ||
| Offline access Requires internet connection | ||
| Performance | ||
| Block-level sync Full file re-upload required | ||
| Platform | ||
| Linux desktop client No Linux support | ||
| Smart Home | ||
| HomeKit Secure Video iCloud+ only, camera limits on lower tiers | ||
