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OneDrive
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OneDrive
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OneDrive
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OneDrive
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OneDrive
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OneDrive
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: 5GB fills quickly, no Office apps, limited features
Users: 1 user
Storage: 100GB
Limits: Storage only, no productivity apps
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1TB
Limits: Single user only
Users: Up to 6 users
Storage: 1TB per user (6TB total)
Limits: Storage is per-user, not pooled
Users: Per user
Storage: 1TB
Limits: Web apps only, being phased out
Users: Per user
Storage: 1TB
Limits: Web and mobile apps only
Users: Per user
Storage: 1TB
Limits: Need Business Premium for advanced security
| Feature | Box | OneDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Unlimited storage On all business plans | ||
| Files On-Demand See all files without downloading | ||
| Platform | ||
| Windows integration Built into Windows 10/11 | ||
| Mobile apps iOS and Android | ||
| Mac desktop app Available but historically buggy | ||
| Linux desktop app No official Linux support | ||
| Linux desktop client No Linux support | ||
| Security | ||
| Enterprise security compliance HIPAA, GDPR, FedRAMP, SOC 2 | ||
| Personal Vault Extra-secure folder with 2FA | ||
| Granular permissions Fine-grained access controls | ||
| Ransomware detection Alerts and file recovery | ||
| Zero-knowledge encryption Requires KeySafe add-on | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Office app integration Deep integration with Word, Excel, PowerPoint | ||
| 1,500+ integrations Salesforce, Microsoft, Slack, etc. | ||
| Productivity | ||
| Workflow automation Box Relay for approvals | ||
| e-Signatures (Box Sign) Built-in electronic signatures | ||
| AI | ||
| Box Skills AI Image recognition, NLP, transcription | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time co-authoring Works best with Office files | ||
| External collaboration Unlimited external users (Enterprise) | ||
| Backup | ||
| Version history Restore previous versions | ||
| Admin | ||
| Admin console User management, audit logs | ||
| Usability | ||
| Offline access Requires internet connection | ||
| Sharing | ||
| File sharing links Password protection, expiration | ||
| Performance | ||
| Block-level sync Full file re-upload required | ||
